Northern Horizon 2022-0930

Dan Przybylski

Low Stress livestock handling with Dylan Biggs on the way

Live demonstration includes:

How to think like a cow & understanding why cows do what they do.

Understanding how our natural instincts can be counterproductive when working with animals.

The building blocks for training your herd to be manageable, and the basic skills of good handling.

Where, when, and how to pressure the flight zone of a herd animal.

Training your herd to drive. Gaining control of herd direction. Controlling herd speed.

Coordinating people for a successful move. Moving livestock trough gates and dealing with obstacles.

Where: 5478 Rd, 251 Rd, Farmington, BC V0C 1N0 (Exceptional Equine Arena)

Dylan Biggs, along with wife Colleen, own and operate TK Ranch, which is located in the endangered Fescue Grasslands of east-central Alberta (26km S of Coronation and 55km NE of Hanna).

Dylan has an extensive background in ranching, holistic management and stockmanship, and provides sought-after workshops and training seminars on these topics.

Scholarships

There are significant scholarships funds available for prospective student athletes for the 2022-2023 school year.

Scholarship funds can be accessed through an application process. Please contact Leanne Esau, Engage Sport North Manager, Athletics and Community Engagement Northern Lights College for all necessary details and forms.

Compete in the Canadian intercollegiate rodeo circuit

We offer students an opportunity to represent Northern Lights College as Varsity Athletes on the NLC Rodeo Team. These student athletes will be offered a membership to compete within the Canadian College Rodeo Circuit (CIRA). More information about the CIRA can be found at canadiancollegerodeo.com.

CIRA requires athletes to be in minimum 3 courses and maintain academic GPA of 2.0. Trade and Apprenticing students are also welcome. Priority will be given to scholarship applications received by May 31, 2022 for Fall season 2022 or by September 31, 2022 for Spring Season 2023.

More information

If you have questions or would like more information, please contact: Leanne Esau Manager, Athletics and Community Engagement Northern Lights College

Phone: 250–784–5157 Email: leasau@engagesportnorth.com

Program supporting internet services to under-served rural areas

A new funding program that supporting expanding high-speed internet services to under-served rural, remote and Indigenous communities is now open for application.

This funding will be disbursed through the Connecting Communities BC program and supports the Province’s target of connecting all remaining under-served households to high-speed internet access by 2027.

Eligible applicants can apply for funding that supports expanding broadband to areas that do not have access to internet speeds of at least 50 megabits per second (Mbps) download speed and 10 Mbps upload speed. This is the

target speed for the universal service objective set by the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission, the federal telecom regulatory agency. The program will consider applications for projects that meet or exceed these speeds.

Earlier this year - governments of British Columbia and Canada announced an agreement to invest as much as $830 million, contributing $415 million each, to support improving and expanding broadband connectivity infrastructure throughout B.C. This builds on the Province’s investments to date and includes a $289-million commitment announced in Budget 2022.

The B.C. government’s commitment to support expansion of high-speed internet services to all communities by 2027 aims to level the playing field for British Columbians, closing the digital divide and ensuring every community has better access to jobs, education, training, health care and new, diversified economic opportunities.

To learn more - https://www2.gov.bc.ca/ gov/content/governments/connectivity-in-bc

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Prespatou 4-H Club Report

Hello readers I am back!! My name is Jessica Wiebe. I am a member of the Prespatou 4-H community club.

In July we had our Achievement Day’s. Our club did amazing. We had the Reserve Champion Steer, Grand Champion Ewe Lamb, The Grand Champion Market Lamb and the Reserve Market Lamb out of the entire North Peace for 4-H District.

It is getting close to that time again where the 4H clubs will be starting up for another year of fun. Our North peace 4-H District has six different clubs. These are the clubs you will find in the northeast region, the Wonowon 4-H Club, Prespatou 4-H Community Club, the Beatton 4-H Horse Club, Green Valley 4-H Club, Lakeshore 4-H Club, and the Silver Willow 4-H Club. We had some new projects happening in our district last year, soil science and tractors. As you know we also had the other projects like beef, sheep, swine, dog and horse.

Let me tell you a little bit about the projects that I mentioned earlier in the article. If you choose an animal project like the beef sheep and swine you want to pick out one of those animals to raise for the 4-H year. If you choose a

beef project you need to pick one out in October as the ranchers sell their steers then. The weigh in deadline for beef is November 15. If you pick a sheep or swine project you would pick out you 4-H lamb or piglet in the end of March to the beginning of April. The sheep and swine weigh in deadlines are April 7. After the weigh in you want to tame the animal and feed it until July when we do achievement days. There you have the choice to sell it out, put it in your flock or herd. Well I don’t know much about the horse and dog projects but it definitely looks like fun and you don’t sell your horse or dog. There are other non-animal projects available if you find a leader that wants to take it on like photography, foods, sewing, leather crafts, small engine and many other projects. We learn a lot of hands on life skills in 4-H.

Our motto is “Learn To Do By Doing”

I would like to send out a big thank you to all of the buyers and sponsors of the North Peace District for supporting our clubs by buying the 4-H animals that we raised.

Thank you for reading.

Optimism for fall calf prices

“Although there are some concerns of increasing costs and dry pasture, there is reason to be optimistic about fall calf prices,” says Ann Boyda, livestock economist with Alberta Agriculture, Forestry and Rural Economic Development.

“Calf and feeder prices showed strong performance this summer, with calf prices ending the second week of September at the highest pricing in recent history, but not reaching the record highs experienced in 2015.”

Typically, the fourth quarter sees feeder prices seasonally decline with the increased supply of weaned calves. Boyda says it is safe to presume that this decline will be smaller this year. Other factors that come into play in pricing include the prospect of better grain crops this year, strong beef export demand, smaller U.S. and Canadian cattle herds and strong cattle futures.

“New-crop barley is being delivered to Alberta feedlots and replacing some of the U.S. corn. Decline in barley price through summer has recently stabilized but demand for new-crop may see a slow rise.”

As of July 1, 2022, Statistics Canada reports western Canadian cattle inventories being down 3.2%

to 9.5 million head. Increases were reported in Alberta (up 1.4%); however, the increase in Alberta was expected to be greater given the drought in 2021. Breeding heifers declined across the Western provinces with Alberta reporting a decline of 9.4%. Boyda notes there are no signs of herd expansion in the U.S. either.

“Futures support a strong finish to 2022. We look to futures contract prices as an indicator of what the market thinks cattle will be worth at a specific future time. The Chicago Mercantile Exchange live and feeder cattle futures ended higher on September 2, 2022 for upcoming contracts expiring in October and December.”

The supply side is supportive of strong prices and the beef markets on the demand side have shown resilience to changes in economic conditions. For the first half of 2022, Alberta live cattle and beef (Fresh, Frozen or Chilled, incl. Offal) exports increased by 40.2% and 5.7% in volume over the first half of 2021.

“Domestically, there has been some movement to purchase of less expensive cuts but beef prices are expected to hold steady. This reinforces an optimistic outlook for fall of 2022,” says Boyda.

BCHSRA – North Region Fall Rodeo Results. Moore Ranch (Pouce Coupe, BC)

Queen: 1. Cali Schippman, Rose Prairie 2. Arlee Newsham, Cecil Lake

Senior Barrels:

SAT: 1. Jordyn Farmer, Quesnel (17.515)

2. Avery Bowden, Quesnel (17.817) 3. Kerri Moat, Dawson Creek (17.952)

SUN: 1. Jordyn Farmer, Quesnel (16.913) 2.Nevada Jones, Prince George (18.053) 3. Rylie Dowling, Chetwynd (18.354)

Senior Girls Breakaway:

SAT: 1. Kerri Moat, Dawson Creek (4.0) 2. Cashlyn Callison, Fort St. John (4.6) 3. Julia Bowden, Quesnel (6.1)

SUN: 1. Fallon Jones, Prince George (3.2) 2. Nevada Jones, Prince George (16.1)

Senior Tie Down Roping:

SAT: 1. Jacob Bowden, Quesnel (11.9) 2. Wyatt Bondaroff, Arras (15.8) 3. Kayden Loomis, Quesnel (29.4)

SUN: 1. Dain Ross, Dawson Creek (18.8) 2. Blake Collins, Rose Prairie (19.4) 3. Korbin Mills, Pink Mountain (23.5)

Senior Girls Goats:

SAT: 1. Kerri Moat, Dawson Creek (9.6) 2. Mia Pallister, Charlie Lake (10.4) 3. Shelby Corr, Rose Prairie (11.1)

SUN: 1. Shelby Corr, Rose Prairie (9.1) 2. Rylie Dowling, Chetwynd (9.6) 3. Mia Pallister, Charlie Lake (9.7)

Steer Wrestling:

SAT: 1. Wyatt Bondaroff, Arras (14.2)

Region Fall Rodeo results

SUN: *no qualified times

Senior Pole Bending:

SAT: 1. Rylie Dowling, Chetwynd (22.941)

2. Aly Hart, Prince George (24.188) 3. Ayla Barber, Prince George (24.193)

SUN: 1. Kerri Moat, Dawson Creek (22.691)

2. Jessie Pearson, Montney (22.759) 3. Nevada Jones, Prince George (23.332)

Senior Team Roping:

SAT: 1. Kendall Esau, Arras/Cashlyn Callison, FSJ (40.9)

SUN: 1. Dain Ross, Dawson Creek/Landon Dowling, Chetwynd (12.1) 2. Sam Neufeld, Toms Lake/Kayden Loomis, Quesnel 3. Chase Kohorst, Quesnel/Kayden Loomis, Quesnel (13.2)

Reined Cow Horse:

SAT: Go 1 - 1. Julia Bowden, Quesnel 2. Kerri Moat, Dawson Creek 3. Jessie Pearson, Montney; Go 2 - 1. Jessie Pearson, Montney 2. Fallon Jones, Prince George 3. Cali Schippmann, Rose Prairie

Girls Cutting:

SAT: 1. Aly Hart, Prince George 2. Rylie Dowling, Chetwynd

Boys Cutting:

SAT: 1. Korbin Mills, Pink Mountain

Junior Barrels:

SAT: 1. Katarina Olmstead, Baldonnel (17.876) 2. Blake Greenlees, Pouce Coupe (18.361) 3. Hadley Gitscheff, Dawson Creek (18.376)

SUN: 1. Katarina Olmstead, Baldonnel (17.741) 2. Blake Greenlees, Pouce Coupe (17.852) 3. Hadley Gitscheff, Dawson Creek (17.890)

BAC Saddle Bronc:

SAT: *no qualified rides

SUN: *no qualified rides

Junior Ribbon Roping:

SAT: 1. Kenzie Lloyd, Quesnel & Kyder Lloyd, Quesnel (12.8)

SUN: *no qualified times

Junior Girls Breakaway Roping:

SAT: 1. Kenzie Lloyd, Quesnel (4.3) 2. Emma Simmons, Pouce Coupe (5.8) 3. Charlee Farmer, Quesnel (9.4)

SUN: 1. Kenzie Lloyd, Quesnel (4.2) 2. Katarina Olmstead, Baldonnel (7.0) 3. Hudson Crook, Charlie Lake (7.4)

Junior Boys Breakaway Roping:

SAT: *no qualified times

SUN: 1. Kyder Lloyd, Quesnel (3.5) 2. Brody Newsham, Cecil Lake (8.4) 3. Jason Nelson, Chetwynd (18.6)

Junior Girls Goat

SAT: 1. Pypre Kilgour, Dawson Creek (9.4) 2. Blake Greenlees, Pouce Coupe (11.1) 3. Ava Livingstone, Charlie Lake (11.2)

SUN: 1. Pypre Kilgour, Dawson Creek (10.6) 2. Blake Greenlees, Pouce Coupe (11.4) 3. Hudson Crook, Charlie Lake (12.5)

Junior Boys Goats:

SAT: 1. Jason Nelson, Chetwynd (16.1) 2. Brody Newsham, Cecil Lake (16.3) 3. Kyder Lloyd, Quesnel (18.3)

SUN: 1. Kyder Lloyd, Quesnel (14.2) 2. Brody Newsham, Cecil Lake 15.0 3. Jason Nelson, Chetwynd (15.9)

Junior Chute Dogging:

SAT: *no qualified times

SUN: 1. Jason Nelson, Chetwynd (5.4)

Junior Pole Bending:

SAT: Pypre Kilgour, Dawson Creek (22.656) 2. Blake Greenlees, Pouce Coupe (23.143) 3. Kenzie Lloyd, Quesnel (23.937)

North Region Fall Rodeo results

SUN: 1. Blake Greenlees, Pouce Coupe (22.398) 2. Emma Simmons, Pouce Coupe (23.514) 3. Peighton Kiteley, Prince George (24.857)

Junior Team Roping:

SAT: 1. Charlee Farmer, Quesnel & Jason Nelson, Chetwynd (32.1)

SUN: 1. Pypre Kilgour, Dawson Creek/ Blake Greenlees, Pouce Coupe (28.0)

Junior Bull Riding:

SAT: 1. Jonas Frizzi, Chetwynd (66)

SUN: 1. Jonas Frizzi, Chetwynd (61)

Left - Former high school saddle bronc rider Tyrel Roberts of Charlie Lake on the 2022 amateur circuit

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MH/Brooks$360.00 - $384.89$371.46 - $383.86

Calgary$360.00 - $384.89$371.46 - $383.86

Red Deer$375.00 - $384.80$345.00 - $376.50

Vermillion$340.00 - $367.00$321.51 - $339.70

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Glenn Stewart on horse development

Glenn rides between 30-60 client horses each year and was awarded the title of Parelli Horse Specialist at the annual Global Instructors conference in Florida, USA. In order to receive this accreditation, the requirement is to have a minimum rating in eleven different areas including Young Horses, Starting Under Saddle, Challenging horses, Foundation Training, Instructing, Horsemanship, Reining and Cow Working.

Glenn is also a farrier – having completed the Olds College Farrier Program.

No force. No fear. Just natural communication and understanding. A good start isn’t something, it’s everything.

A language of communication is developed, and the horse learns to trust, understand and accept the rider without force. The horse is handled in such a way that makes sense to him mentally, emotionally

and physically, preparing to make the first saddling and riding experiences as positive as possible.

Emphasis is placed on reintegrating the horse and owner for a lasting partnership of mutual respect and clear understanding. The broader and stronger the foundation is, the more options available to the owner and more willing and capable of their new partner can be.

Foals & Weanlings –Imprinting

For horses not yet old enough to start under saddle. A lot can be done with imprinting, ground handling, trailer loading

and manners while building the bond between horse and human.

Foundation Training

This is designed to take a horse from its first rides right up through Stages 1-8 or as high as the client would like to go. Ideal for those who would like more of a foundation put on their horse rather than just the first few rides.

Challenging Horses

A challenging horse is relevant to the individual handling the horse. To Glenn; a challenging horse has extreme tendencies and difficulty handling situations that otherwise would be basically non-issues to other horses.

Let’s start the conversation.

Glenn Stewart

LYNN THIESSEN, DVM Student UCVM 2024

Much like us, cattle need a variety of nutrients in their diet to meet their ber, energy, protein, mineral and vitamin requirements. Why am I telling you something you may already know? Well, nutrition lays the foundation for how well your herd will perform. Their reproductive performance, as well as the pro tability of your cowcalf enterprise, is greatly dependent on both the quantity and quality of nutrients they are consuming.

Cattle prioritize how the nutrients they consume are used. They will rst ensure that their body condition and basic metabolic functions are maintained.

Only if those nutrient needs are met will they have “extra” energy to use towards growth, milk production, and lastly reproductive activity. Excess nutrients are stored as body fat, which is necessary for a cow’s reproductive system to function.

The principal cause of poor reproductive performance is undernutrition and may be due to feed shortages or poor-quality feed. This poor performance is directly linked to the percentage of body fat in beef cows, and so by keeping their body fat within an optimum range, your herd will maintain reproductive performance. An easy way to evaluate the body fat in your herd is to assess the body condition score, BCS, of your cows. This is especially important if you do not have a scale or access to one to weigh your cattle. Once scored, you can sort and feed cows according to their nutritional needs and estimate the probability of re-breeding.

Poor body condition is associated with reduced income per cow, increased postpartum interval, weak calves at birth, low quality and quantity of colostrum, reduced milk production, increased dystocia, and lower weaning weights. Cows in moderate body condition will have a shorter interval from calving to rst estrus than cows in thin condition. Optimum body condition for a cow is between 5-7/9, where a 5/9 is when her ribs are visible only when she has been shrunk and you cannot see her transverse spinous processes (the part of the vertebrae that are perpendicular to her top line). Her tail head should be lled,

but not mounded with fat (see gure at the bottom of this article). It is also important to palpate her ribs, as a thick winter coat will make her appear in better condition.

To give some context to this, say you have 100 mature cows who have each had 3 calves. This year, you noticed that some cows were thin, scoring 3/9 or lower. These animals with a low BCS had a 23% pregnancy rate. Other cows had a BCS of 4/9 and a pregnancy rate of 60%. Your last group scored 5/9, and they had the best pregnancy rate at 90%. Studies show that a drop in a body condition from 5/9 to 4/9 has up to a 30% decrease in pregnancy rates, with an additional 30% loss of pregnancies when cattle drop from a 4/9 to a 3/9.

Maintaining an ideal BCS is crucial to keeping your herd healthy, maintaining reproductive success, and bringing in pro t. Therefore, knowing how to increase BCS in a group of cows or heifers that had a hard winter or just don’t seem to be putting on weight is also important. As a quick overview, cattle need crude protein, energy, calcium, and minerals in their diet. The amounts of each needed will vary depending on the stage of production they are in. For example, an average beef cow requires 7% crude protein in mid pregnancy, and 11% after she calves. She also needs

energy in her diet that can be lled by di erent feeds if the total digestible nutrients (TDN) are su cient. Hay, for example, will have both crude protein and energy, but di erent qualities of hay have di erent amounts and may need to be supplemented. Mineral requirements include calcium and phosphorus, ensuring an appropriate ratio, magnesium, potassium, zinc, copper, cobalt, selenium, and more. Ideally, feed samples should be analyzed to accurately know the nutritional composition and overall quality of feed your cattle are consuming.

Nutrition is a complex topic, but it is a critical piece of any livestock management program. Optimum body condition scores are an easy way of assessing reproductive success and feeding according to their condition scores will help ensure that your cow-calf operation is as pro table as possible.

Altona Falls Red Angus

Dan & Trudy Loewen, Altona, BC 250-630-2146 /250-261-3955

Biltrite Angus

Stan & Faye Hetman, Rose Prairie, BC 250-827-3694

Link & Alicia Copeland, Rose Prairie, BC 250-262-7629

Binks Angus Farm

Evan Binks, Grande Prairie, AB 780-518-2020 Brandl Cattle Co. Byron & Gwen Brandl, Jarvie, AB 780-954-2599

Broken Stick Ranch (formerly WILP/HAR Farms)

Tom & Amber Ditner, Baldonnel, BC 250-794-7105

Cinder Angus

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

Excel Ranches

Ron & Barb Miller, Cody & Amy Miller, Westlock, AB

780-349-0644

GRA-TAN Farm Grant & Tanya Chittick, Mayerthorpe, AB 780-786-2181

M.C. Quantock

Mac & Pat Creech, Lloydminster, AB 800-561-2855

Mountain Side Angus

John & Judy Mayer, Beaverlodge, AB 780-831-8497

Bulls for Sale by Private Treaty

Red & Black Angus Yearling & 2-Yr-Olds

Mark & Ginger Zahacy

Phone (780) 523-5356

Cell (780) 523-1356

Dwajo Angus

Dwayne, Joanne & Jesse Emery, Camp Creek, AB

780-674-4410

PUREBRED BLACK ANGUS

Visitors Welcome

Heart Valley Angus

Nat & Chris Tschetter, Wanham, AB

780-978-6407 / 780-978-6406

Horizon Red Angus

Phillip Driedger, LaCrete, AB 780-926-5896

Kjos Black Angus Marty & Miriam Kjos, Fort St. John, BC 250-787-0970

Lazy B Livestock

Trevor Binks & Melanie Klassen, Grande Prairie, AB 780-539-7128 / 780-518-0630

Purebred Angus Genetics

(The Pro table Kind)

Box 159, Cleardale, AB T0H

Pete (cell): 780-835-8291 www.northwaycattle.ca

Cecil Lake, BC 250-793-1858

JayDawn Farms

Jason & Nicole McQuaig, Sexsmith, AB 780-933-5530

Landaker Charolais Farm

Alan & Shelley Landaker, Brownvale, AB 780-618-3928

The Schweitzers

Erika

Pro-Char Charolais

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

Rosebud Creek Charolais

Dan & Holly Schleppe, Dawson Creek, BC 250-786-5698/250-219-5698

Spruce View Charolais

Andrew & E e Lakusta, Andrew, AB 780-719-0264/780-365-2079

Triangle Stock Farm

Vance & Michelle Klepper, Stony Plain, AB 780-718-9334/780-718-6024

Valanjou Charolais

Phillipe & Rae Lusson, Clyde, AB 780-206-5440/780-348-5683

Wade Meakin Charolais Farm

Wade & Sherry Meakin, Westlock, AB 780-349-1650/780-349-2982

Chittick Family Hereford Ranch

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

Eureka Hereford Farms

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

HEREFORD

832-4068

Gold Stock Hereford Farms

Steven, Ashley & Brad White, Beaverlodge, AB 780-518-0064/780-354-3190

Gurtler Polled Herefords

Garry & Ethan Gurtler, North Star, AB Garry 780-836-2125 / 780-836-0117 780-836-0552 / Ethan 780-836-0552

JoNomn Hereford Ranch

Norm & Joanne Parrent, Clyde, AB 780-307-6586/780-348-5835

M.C. Quantock Mac & Pat Creech, Lloydminster, AB 800-561-2855

PHK Herefords

Phillip & Helen Krahn, La Crete, AB 780-841-9409/780-928-3635

Reber’s Polled Herefords

Serena & Kasey Reber, Woking, AB 780-518-2643

Harold 780.835.0365 Bev 780.834.7704

Whiskey Jack Black

Herefords & Simmentals

Tamara & Darcy Kuriga, Whitelaw, AB 780-834-7108/780-835-8090

North 42 Cattle Company

Heath Barn eld, Sexsmith, AB 780-897-3339

Whispering Aspen Ranch Megan Thompson, Cecil Lake, BC 250-793-4830

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 250-793-2384

Excel Ranches

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

Hillview Farms

Raymond & Corine Verbeek, Sturgeon County, AB 780-982-2176/780-939-2173

Tamarack Shorthorns

Alvin Johnson, Brownvale, AB 780-618-9044

Trieber Farms

Fred & Naomi Trieber, Beaverlodge, AB Fred 780-831-1346 / Naomi 780-814-0052

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Pinnacle View Limousin

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

Albrecht Farms

Steve, Tammy & Ryan Albrecht, Spirit River, AB Ryan 780-933-5448 / Steve 780-832-0883

Blazin’ J Simmentals

Darcy & Caitlyn Lind, Valleyview, AB 780-552-4934

Briar Ridge Stock Farm

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

Chad, Leah, Gene & Addison Haddow, Dawson Creek, BC 250-784-3924

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

Registered Purebred & Fleckvieh Simmentals

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

GRA-TAN Farm

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

Grimm Ranches

info@fallentimberfarms.com www.fallentimberfarms.com

KIN-KIN Cattle Co.

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

KMR Simmentals

Kent & Robin Malcomson, Grovedale, AB 587-298-5404

KRS Simmentals

K. Reanne Sanford, Quesnel, BC 250-991-9496

KSL Simmentals

Keagan Scorgie, Beaverlodge, AB 780-518-6572

Brad Smith,, 780-202-0254

Lakeroad Simmentals

Sarah Hayward & Kolby Rowe, Fairview, AB 780-835-8841

M.C. Quantock

Mac & Pat Creech, Lloydminster, AB 800-561-2855

Norbert

Janice Luken 780-835-3165

Email: njluken6@gmail.com

Miles Grimm & Laurie Schaub, Grimshaw, AB 780-971-2217

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

Randy

Chittick,

Rose eld Simmentals

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

SIBL Simmentals

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

Triangle Stock Farm

The Kleppers, Stony Plain, AB 780-718-9334/780-718-6024

Whiskey Jack Black

Herefords

Tamara & Darcy Kuriga,Whitelaw, AB 780-834-7108/780-835-8090

Willow Creek Simmentals

Mike & Mari Klassen & Family, Debolt, AB Mike 780-957-2814/Colby 780-832-6714

Cody & Rodi Murray Beaverlodge, AB

BC Livestock Producers Co-operative

Kevin Johnson, Kamloops, BC 250-573-3939

Innisfail Auction Market

Danny, Mark & Duane Daines, Innisfail, AB 403-227-3166

Jennings Martin Cattle Buying

Jennings Martin 780-933-1023 Ron Kramer 250-793-2713

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

Cli Grinde, Viking, AB 780-336-2209

VVJV Livestock Marketing Group

O ce, Dawson Creek, BC 250-782-3766

O ce, Beaverlodge, AB 780-354-2423

Travis Sekura, 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

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

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

Beaverlodge, Beaverlodge Arena 780-354-8785

Dawson Creek, Lakota Agriplex 250-782-1445

Fairview, J.E. 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

CATTLE MARKET REPORT

FOR SEPT 30, 2022

Cattle Market Report

DAWSON CREEK

TUESDAYS/FRIDAYS WEEKLY

Tues, Oct 4th - 9:00 a.m.

Fri, Oct 7th - 9:00 a.m.

Tues, Oct 11th - 9:00 a.m.

Fri, Oct 14th - 9:00 a.m.

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THURSDAYS WEEKLY

October 6th - 9:00 a.m.

October 13th - 9:00 a.m.

October 20th - 9:00 a.m. October 27th - 9:00 a.m.

THURSDAYS WEEKLY

October 6th - 9:00 a.m.

October 13th - 9:00 a.m. October 20th - 9:00 a.m. October 27th - 9:00 a.m.

WEDNESDAYS WEEKLY

October 5th - 9:00 a.m.

October 12th - 9:00 a.m.

October 19th - 9:00 a.m.

October 26th - 9:00 a.m.

TUESDAYS

Oct 4 - 9am

Oct 11 - 9am

Oct 18 - 9am

Oct 25 - 9am

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500 - 599$220.00$280.00$250.00$272.00$252.00$272.00$250.00$281.00$250.00$283.50$264.00$286.00$255.00$289.50$275.00$307.00$260.00$285.00

600 - 699$210.00$251.00$230.00$252.00$245.00$252.00$250.00$264.00$247.00$274.00$252.00$271.50$245.00$268.00$250.00$278.00$230.00$266.00

700 - 799$222.00$254.00$217.00$246.00$240.00$245.00$230.00$245.00$237.00$262.00$242.00$262.00$235.00$255.00$240.00$260.50$220.00$256.00

800 - 899$210.00$242.00$212.00$235.00$215.00$232.00$215.00$235.00$214.00$236.00$228.00$240.00$230.00$251.25$230.00$247.00$215.00$238.50

900 - 999$205.00$235.00$210.00$230.00$210.00$228.00$204.00$229.00$226.00$235.00$210.00$220.00$220.00$234.25$220.00$232.25$206.00$226.00

1000+$200.00$211.00$195.00$207.00$205.00$214.00$197.00$209.00n/an/a$198.00$214.00$215.00$225.75$210.00$222.75$203.00$214.00

Bid

300 - 399$240.00$260.00$260.00$315.00$238.00$275.00$242.00$262.00$260.00$315.00$239.00$275.00$245.00$291.00$245.00$280.00$231.00$251.00

400 - 499$229.00$222.00$222.00$258.00$225.00$248.00$224.00$256.00$240.00$284.00$242.00$272.00$235.00$273.00$240.00$279.00$210.00$249.00

500 - 599$210.00$215.00$215.00$237.00$218.00$239.00$215.00$249.00$225.00$245.00$225.00$247.00$225.00$245.00$230.00$250.00$200.00$256.00

600 - 699$210.00$210.00$210.00$225.00$210.00$226.00$210.00$238.00$221.00$243.00$228.00$241.00$220.00$244.00$225.00$245.00$200.00$234.50

700 - 799$202.00$204.00$204.00$230.00$210.00$223.00$212.00$222.00$217.00$233.00$216.00$239.00$220.00$240.00$220.00$244.00$200.00$229.00

800 - 899$198.00$200.00 $200.00 $218.00$205.00$217.00$205.00$212.00$217.00$228.00$210.00$221.00$215.00$235.00$210.00$230.00$200.00$220.00

900 - 999$190.00$210.00$193.00$211.00$201.00$207.00$200.00$209.00$206.00$222.00$200.00$210.00$210.00$226.75$205.00$219.00$180.00$205.00

1000+$192.00$205.00$190.00$202.00$190.00$201.00$191.00$200.00$170.00$202.50$165.00$195.00$165.00 $204.00$160.00$200.00$150.00$196.00

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IN STOCK & READY TO USE

& LIVESTOCK HANDLING EQUIPMENT IN STOCK & READY TO USE

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From chutes for cattle to custom cattle working systems and pens, Arrowquip has a solution for all your cattle handling needs. For added security, our is backed by our industry-leading warranty. Let our generations of ranching experience and knowledge of cattle behavior help you develop a more ef cient and pro table operation today, tomorrow, and for years to come.

Oct-22 145.68

Dec-22 150.97

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SLAUGHTER BULLS LOW HIGH

NCLE $110.00$140.00

Viking $120.00$152.00

Innisfail $120.00$155.00

Olds $110.00$147.00

BCLPCA $115.00$130.00

STEERS 500 - 599 LOW HIGH

NCLE $265.00$300.00

Viking $262.00$290.00

Innisfail $260.00$297.00

Olds $230.00$285.00

BCLPCA (Avg/High)$253.51$280.00

STEERS 600 - 699 LOW HIGH

NCLE $240.00$276.00

Viking $252.00$280.00

Innisfail $245.00$277.00

Olds $230.00$268.00

BCLPCA (Avg/High)$243.67$265.00

STEERS 700 - 799 LOW HIGH

NCLE $220.00$275.00

Viking $246.00$269.00

Innisfail $225.00$259.00

Olds $220.00$260.00

BCLPCA (Avg/High)$231.06$254.00

STEERS 800 - 899 LOW HIGH

NCLE $200.00$252.00

Viking $226.00$257.00

Innisfail $225.00$254.00

Olds $220.00$253.00

BCLPCA (Avg/High)$231.60$245.00

HEIFERS 500 - 599 LOW HIGH

NCLE $200.00$252.00

Viking $230.00$242.00

Innisfail $220.00$250.00

Olds $210.00$251.00

BCLPCA (Avg/High)$226.30$239.75

HEIFERS 600 - 699 LOW HIGH

NCLE $200.00$240.00

Viking $220.00$240.00

Innisfail $210.00$250.00

Olds $208.00$247.00

BCLPCA (Avg/High)$221.38$226.50

HEIFERS 700 - 799 LOW HIGH

NCLE $200.00$240.00

Viking $215.00$238.00

Innisfail $200.00$237.00

Olds $205.00$240.00

BCLPCA (Avg/High)$214.11$229.00

HEIFERS 800 -

LOW HIGH

NCLE $190.00$228.00

Viking $215.00$230.00 Innisfail $180.00$233.00

Olds $200.00$225.00

BCLPCA (Avg/High)$198.05$206.50

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BID LOW HIGH LOW

300 - 399$290.25$356.00$300.00$390.00

400 - 499$275.00$330.00$275.00$340.50

500 - 599$255.00$300.00$250.00$300.00

600 - 699$245.00$273.00$235.25$275.00

700 - 799$240.00$256.50$225.00$259.00

800 - 899$225.25$255.25$220.00$252.50

900 - 999$215.00$241.50$210.00$240.00

1,000 +$185.00$222.50$190.00$219.75

BID LOW HIGH LOW HIGH

300 - 399$195.00$223.75$235.00$330.00

400 - 499$205.00$232.00$215.25$291.50

500 - 599$210.00$248.50$215.00$255.00

600 - 699$210.00$252.00$205.00$256.00

700 - 799$220.00$255.00$205.00$244.75

800 - 899$225.50$275.00$200.00$242.50 900 - 999$235.00$315.00$190.00$227.75 1,000 +$150.00$204.50$155.50$197.25

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Monday, October 10th

Monday, October 17th - 9:00 a.m.

Monday, October 24th - 9:00 a.m.

Monday, October 31st - 9:00 a.m.

Green Valley 4-H Club Report

This 4-H year has been filled with excitement! Achievement Days we’re so much fun! In our club, almost every member of the green valley 4-H club has had a market steer project.

The members would like to thank our buyers for purchasing and supporting us and our animals that we have worked hard to prepare. Without their support we would not have the opportunities we do.

A huge thank you to: Shane Marshall, Wiebe Enterprise, Tracker Contracting, Dan’s Rentals, Omega Electric and Controls, Nemesis Oilfield Services, Double Odd Ventures, Caps Transport and Murray GM.

The Green Valley Club concluded their summer with selling 50/50 tickets at the Dawson Creek Rodeo. We appreciate the Dawson Creek Exhibition Association for providing us with the opportunity to participate in this fundraiser.

We are back to school and are looking forward to a new 4-H year.

Bunnies and biosecurity –What you can do

Additional recent cases of rabbit hemorrhagic disease (RHD) in feral rabbits around Calgary have raised concerns among rabbit owners.

“While it remains uncertain how rabbits are becoming infected, these cases serve as a reminder to rabbit owners of the importance of biosecurity, a term more commonly understood by livestock owners but relevant in this context,” says Dr. Keith Lehman, Alberta’s chief provincial veterinarian.

Biosecurity is essentially a collection of measures taken to prevent introduction or spread of disease among livestock, which includes rabbits, cows, pigs, chickens and more.

RHD, like many other diseases, can be spread through contact with bodily fluids and infected objects – food, water, bedding and cages. People can also spread diseases on their hands, clothes or shoes or even through car tires.

“Establishing a veterinarian-client-patient relationship is key for animal owners. This relationship provides a proactive opportunity for professional advice on disease prevention as well as access to trusted veterinary care should illness take hold in your animals. It will also provide access to a vaccine, which is in the process of being approved for use in Canada. That will enable veterinarians to access it more easily for their clients.”

The denser the bale, the better the feed.

BC food and beverage industry networking event returns

Members of the British Columbia food and beverage industry will come together at the Every Chef Needs a Farmer, Every Farmers Needs a Chef event in the fall and winter.

“This event is a great opportunity for chefs to meet the people in our agricultural and food industry, and learn more about the amazing ingredients and products available in B.C.,” said Lana Popham, Minister of Agriculture and Food.

“And for farmers, ranchers, shellfish growers and other producers, being able to showcase their best to the restaurant industry is helping bring more local flavours to tables around the province, and strengthening the provincial food system and food economy.”

The third Every Chef Needs a Farmer, Every Farmer Needs a Chef networking event is welcoming back farmers, chefs and food service professionals after a three-year hiatus. This season, the event is returning with two smaller regional half-day events: one in Victoria on Nov. 7, 2022; one in the Okanagan on Feb. 28, 2023.

“As chefs, it is our jobs to celebrate putting food on the tables of B.C. and highlighting the

stories of the producers, farmers, fishers, makers, artisans and processors from across our great province,” said Ned Bell, Buy BC chef ambassador. “The two unique Every Chef Needs a Farmer events allows chefs, cooks and restaurateurs to come together to meet with the people and families responsible for providing food for our tables and build those essential relationships for buying from within our province to create delicious dishes that support our fellow British Columbians to grow and succeed.”

Exhibitors from B.C.’s agricultural industry, farmers, ranchers and producers, will be invited to showcase their products and share information about the variety of what is produced in different regions of the province. The event will also include speaker sessions with chefs, farmers and local food champions.

The Every Chef Needs a Farmer, Every Farmer Needs a Chef event is part of the Ministry of Agriculture and Food’s Buy BC marketing program. Buy BC helps farmers, ranchers and producers market their products as locally grown, raised, harvested or produced, making it easy for British Columbians to Buy BC.

Alberta Barley opens director 2022 nominations for farm leaders

Alberta Barley is seeking nominations for barley farmers to join the board of directors and delegate leadership team. Alberta Barley’s board of directors and delegates represent barley producers from across the province and provide strategic direction to Alberta Barley management.

Director positions open for nomination include one director in Region 3, one director in Region 4 and one director-at-large from either Regions 1, 2, 5 or 6. Additionally, there are 23 delegate positions open for nominations between the six regions which can be made during each regions’ meeting.

Elected directors serve a term of three years, while elected delegates serve a two-year term. Alberta Barley director and delegate positions available in each region include:

• Region 1 – Four delegates

• Region 2 – Four delegates

• Region 3 – One director and two delegates

• Region 4 – One director and Two delegates

• Region 5 – Three delegates

• Region 6 – Four delegates

• Regions 1, 2, 5 or 6 – One director-at-large

Region 1 consists of southern Alberta including Lethbridge, Medicine Hat and surrounding counties. Region 2 consists of south-central Alberta including Wheatland County, Kneehill County, Vulcan County and the Municipal District of Foothills.

Region 3 consists of central Alberta, including Red Deer County, Stettler and the Municipal District of Provost. Region 4 consists of northeastern Alberta from Smoky Lake County, east to the County of Vermilion River and north to the northern boundary of the cropping region. Region 5 consists of north-central Alberta including Edmonton, Barrhead and surrounding counties. Region 6 consists of northwestern Alberta including the Peace region and north to the northern boundary of the cropping region. For more information, refer to Alberta Barley’s regional map for the list of counties in each region.

“As a producer, I think it’s important to have engaged farmers at the table to ensure

their voice is heard,” said Alberta Barley Chair, Tara Sawyer. “We all have a unique perspective and wealth of knowledge to share, that is why I encourage everyone to consider putting their name forward for a delegate or director position. If you are passionate about our industry and are an active farmer then there is space for you.”

Farmers interested in a director or director-at-large opportunity must submit a nomination form by Monday, October 31, 2022 by fax (403-717-1966), email (mevans@ albertawheatbarley.com) or mail (200-6815, 8 St NE, Calgary, AB, T2E7H7).

Elections, if required, for director positions will take place at the corresponding regional meetings. If an election is required for the director-at-large position, votes will be collected at all six regional meetings through a traveling ballot box, which then will be tabulated and announced

at Alberta Barley’s annual general meeting on December 7, 2022, as part of the Prairie Cereals Summit in Banff, Alberta. All open delegate positions will be elected from the floor at regional meeting events throughout the province:

• Region 1 – Lethbridge, AB –November 15, 2022

• Region 2 – Acme, AB –November 16, 2022

• Region 3 – Lacombe, AB –November 18, 2022

• Region 4 – Vegreville AB –November 23, 2022

• Region 5 – Westlock, AB –November 23, 2022

• Region 6 – Rycroft, AB –November 25, 2022

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All farmers running for a position must have produced barley in the region they are running for, and paid a service charge on barley in the past two crop years. To run for the open director-at-large position, a farmer must grow barley in one of Regions 1, 2, 5 or 6.

All about livestock tax deferral

Canadian farmers are directly impacted by climate change and its effects can be detrimental to sustaining operations. To provide assurance for producers as they make difficult herd management decisions, today the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, announced an initial list of designated regions in Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba where Livestock Tax Deferral has been authorized for 2022 due to extreme weather conditions.

The Livestock Tax Deferral provision allows livestock producers who are forced to sell a significant amount of their breeding herd due to drought or flooding to defer a portion of their income from sales until the following tax year. The income may be at least partially offset by the cost of reacquiring breeding animals, thereby reducing the potential tax burden associated with the original sale.

Eligible regions have been identified based on weather, climate and production data, in consultation with industry and provinces. The criteria for identifying regions for Livestock Tax Deferral includes forage shortfalls of 50% or more caused by drought or excess moisture. The Government of Canada will continue to monitor conditions across the country to determine whether the addition of other regions throughout the year are required.

In addition to the Livestock Tax Deferral

provision, producers have access to a comprehensive suite of Business Risk Management (BRM) programs to help them manage significant risks that threaten the viability of their farm and are beyond their capacity to manage. BRM programs are often the first line of support for producers facing disasters and farmers are encouraged to make use of these programs to protect their farming operations.

To help farm families succeed in a changing climate, the Government of Canada will continue to support farmers with the tools they need to get through the challenges of today, while working to build a sustainable future for the agriculture sector in Canada.

“Canada’s producers continue to show remarkable resilience as they face challenges and uncertainty due to extreme weather conditions. Designation of the Livestock Tax Deferral provision provides farmers with the resources needed to make informed decisions and focus on rebuilding their herd and their operations,” says Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food

Under the Livestock Tax Deferral, to defer income, the breeding herd must have been reduced by at least 15%.

The federal, provincial, and territorial (FPT) Ministers of Agriculture reached an

agreement in principle for the new, five-year, Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership at their Annual Meeting in July 2022, which comes into effect April 1, 2023. To enhance economic sustainability, Ministers agreed to improve BRM programs, including raising the AgriStability compensation rate from 70% to 80%, and implementing new measures to make the programs more timely, equitable, easy to understand, and better protect producers against climate risk.

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The 2022 Best of Alberta Awards Ceremony was held on September 24th at Blackjacks Roadhouse in Nisku, Alberta.

Krista Malden, publisher of Community Now Magazine, presented the awards to businesses with the most nominations in their category in a recent social media contest sponsored by Rumble Alberta and Canadian Motorcycle Tourism Association.

Top Photo: Renee Charbonneau presents Clarence Shields with a Lifetime Achievement award.

Bottom photo: Krista Malden presents the Most Welcoming Community Award to Deputy Mayor of Vilna, Tammy-Lynn Thompson.

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REGULARSEASON

Fri,Sep307:00p.m.BlackfaldsBulldogsGrandePrairieStorm

Sat,Oct14:30p.m.GrandePrairieStormCanmoreEagles

Fri,Oct77:00p.m.SherwoodParkCrusadersGrandePrairieStorm

Mon,Oct104:00p.m.GrandePrairieStormBrooksBandits

Tue,Oct117:00p.m.GrandePrairieStormCanmoreEagles

Thu,Oct1311:30a.m.GrandePrairieStormOkotoksOilers

Fri,Oct147:00p.m.GrandePrairieStormCalgaryCanucks

Tue,Oct187:00p.m.BonnyvillePontiacsGrandePrairieStorm

Fri,Oct217:30p.m.GrandePrairieStormFortMcMurrayOilBarons

Sat,Oct227:30p.m.GrandePrairieStormFortMcMurrayOilBarons

Sun,Oct232:00p.m.GrandePrairieStormBonnyvillePontiacs

Fri,Oct287:00p.m.SpruceGroveSaintsGrandePrairieStorm

Sat,Oct296:00p.m.SpruceGroveSaintsGrandePrairieStorm

Fri,Nov47:00p.m.BrooksBanditsGrandePrairieStorm

Sat,Nov56:00p.m.FortMcMurrayOilBaronsGrandePrairieStorm

Wed,Nov97:00p.m.GrandePrairieStormSpruceGroveSaints

Sat,Nov126:00p.m.SherwoodParkCrusadersGrandePrairieStorm

Sun,Nov132:30p.m.SherwoodParkCrusadersGrandePrairieStorm

Fri,Nov187:00p.m.CamroseKodiaksGrandePrairieStorm

Sat,Nov196:00p.m.SpruceGroveSaintsGrandePrairieStorm Fri,Nov257:00p.m.LloydminsterBobcatsGrandePrairieStorm

Sat,Nov266:00p.m.LloydminsterBobcatsGrandePrairieStorm Wed,Nov307:00p.m.GrandePrairieStormWhitecourtWolverines

Sun,Dec42:30p.m.DraytonValleyThunderGrandePrairieStorm

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1229 Trucking & Transport

Heavy Equipment Transport Operators Wanted for lowbed trucking in the Peace Country area. 780-831-4098

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1420 Classes & Courses

Mobile first-aid Courses. Contact us to book a group or join a course. Call/Text 780-882-3541

2005 Antiques

1942 Case Restoration Project $900. 780-835-4167

1967 IHC 1900 Loadstar $700. 780-835-4167

Grain Chopper complete with belt, very good condition. $500. Call 780-864-5067

2030 Building Supplies

To Sell: Eleven (11) pieces of 6in x 6in x 12ft Lumber. 780-864-0809

To Sell: Three (3) pieces of 8in x 8in x 25ft Lumber. 780-864-0809

2090 Hot Tubs

6-person Beachcomber hot tub, with cover, mint-condition. Water-treatment supplies included. $4000 OBO 780-926-6462

2118 Sheds/Outbuildings

Built right sheds. Building quality shelters. Call John 780-835-1908 for your quote today.

2145 Wanted to Buy

Looking for set of 27 or 28 inch mud tires for 12 inch rims. 780-926-6462

Wanted: Set of Heavy Harrows in good condition. Call 780-945-9330

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2145 Wanted to Buy

WANTED Danish and Brazilian Modern Furniture

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Wanted: Looking for a tandem truck in good shape long-wheel-base preferably Kenworth Tandem Truck. 250-759-4956

Wanted: Plastic or wood adjustable pack saddle, with or without packrigging. E-mail lyaciw@shaw.ca, ph 250-786-5860

WANTED: Shed Antlers for Creative Art. Any Amount. Purchase by pound. Call Terry at 780-766-2937/780-8764455

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Combines & Headers

1482 Case/IH Pull type combine field ready $2000 OBO 250-843-7743

1640 Case IH Combine. 2 headers. $6000 OBO 250-843-7743

1993-9500 John-Deere Combine with pickup-header. New tires, ne-cut chopper, cha -spreader, stored inside. 3434/Hours. $25,000. 780-524-6657

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2220 Misc Farm Equipment

40ft JD 9450 Hoe Drill complete with factory transport and small seed attachments. 780-380-9676, 780-9336363

8ft-x-16ft single-axle trailer 12”high for moving sheds or small buildings. Asking $3000 OBO. 780-296-5010

Farm King Roller Mill. Best offer. Phone 780-835-7827

FOR SALE: 2 of Hurst 50 head stock waterers 400 watt 250-843-7115

For Sale: 52 used knife guards to fit Case IH combine cutting table. 780-8370592

FOR SALE: old BEV 3 Gallagher electric fencer 110 volt ph 250-843-7115

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2220 Misc Farm Equipment

Steel Fuel Stand to fit 500gal Tank for Sale. Call Greg 780-512-1207 or 780-5389115

2223 Oil eld/Well Site Equipment

Rebuilt 1981 Chevy Welding truck, with steel deck, 200amp Lincoln welder, tools, cables. $25,000 780-296-5010

2225 Tools

13ft folding steel railing table, Asking $1200. 780-296-5010

2 Beach top boxes. 2 roll cabinets full of assorted mechanics tools. Taking offers. 780-296-5010

3535 Livestock

2236 Grain Augers

For Sale: Brandt 13ft x 70ft Swing Auger. 780-864-0415

2239 Grain Vacs & Extractors

REM 2700 Grain Vac for Sale. 6.6 Hours. 780-926-9412

2246 Grain Trailers

Load King Pup Grain Trailer for Sale. Good Brakes. Road Worthy. Call Gary 780-5180348

3520 Horses & Tack

Looking for someone to do colt starting. Call Greg 780512-1207 or 780-538-9115

Saddle horse gelding 8-years-old 16 hands, bay, quiet, well-started, sound, smooth-moving, 780-864-6895

Wanted: Plastic or wood adjustable pack saddle, with or without packrigging. E-mail lyaciw@shaw.ca, ph 250-786-5860

2207 Combines & Headers

2013 John Deere T670 combine for sale. 833 separator hours. 780-926-9412

20 ft. Straight-cut Header with pickup real & transport $5,000. Phone 780-524-6657

Case IH 2188 Combine. Comes with 25ft Straight Cut Header & Header Transport. 780-864-0415

For Sale: Combine parts for New Holland PR85 Hydro and Massey Ferguson 510. 250-785-5321

Gleaner 2 Combine for Sale. Running Condition. Field Ready. 24ft Straight Cut Header. 780-766-2117

John Deere 8820 Combine for Sale. Shedded. Well Maintained. Cal Gary 780518-0348

John Deere 9600 Combine. 3,000 separator hours. Shedded. Field Ready. 780-5181684 or 780-567-2291

Massey 750 combine with pickup header. Shedded for 15 years. Good running condition. 780-523-1488

2208 Swathers & Windrows

200 Westward 9350 swather 30-footer, pickup reel. Average to good condition. 780-925-2186

2210 Haying Equipment

3-string square baler for sale

New Holland 585. Excellent condition 780-625-2396

New Holland 664 Baler, very good condition, Ph 780-518-4575

New Holland BR780 Round Baler for Sale. Asking $18,000. Call Greg at 780512-1207 or 780-538-9115

2213 Harrows & Cultivators

11 Blade MM Tiller with Seed Box. $200 Call Eugene 780-835-0601

16ft Deep Tillage Cultivator, Reduces to 14ft & 12ft, 3 sets of Shovels. $1,500 780-567-3044

2 24 Run 24ft JD H-17 Hoe

Drills w/Drawbar to pull both. $400 Eugene 780-835-0601

Looking for 12ft to 15ft Tandem Offset Braking Disk. Must have oil bath bearings. 780-523-1488

Medium Duty 12ft Tandem Disk for sale. Dual Wheels. $800 780-567-3044

Wanted: Set of Heavy Harrows in good condition. Call 780-945-9330

White 24ft Heavy Duty Chisel Plow, 4x6 Frame with Heavy 32inch Shanks. $14,500 250-785-5321

2215 Heavy Equipment

32in x20ft Culvert new with couplers. $700. Call Eugene 780-835-0601

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.

Dozer for Caterpillar D8H for sale. Call Ed at 780-6189161 or 780-836-2107

2220 Misc Farm Equipment

1994 Western Star watertruck 3406 18-speed 46-lockers, good rubber 152,000kms

Ask for Joe $20,000 780-933-2238

500 gallon fuel tank. price reduced to $150. Phone Arras 250-719-9272

2220 Misc Farm Equipment

FOR SALE: Cultivator, harrows, combine, Swather, sprayer, fuel tanks, etc.. 780-323-4364

GT Mfg TOX-O-WIK 570 Grain Dryer for Sale. Call Gary 780-518-0348

Looking for an older gravel truck or grain truck with diesel motor. 780-285-1839

MM Tiller with seed box-11 blades, John Deere 17-B 24run press drill $200/each Eugene 780-835-0601

Nobel Victory 37ft Air Seeder complete with tank & auger. 7inch spacing. Asking $15,000. 780-523-1488

Page wire, two 40-foot rolls 5 feet high, price reduced to $50 each roll. 250-719-9272

Stamford Light Plant. 12.5kva comes with 200gal Fuel Tank. $5500 Call 780-933-6363

Various chain saws, call for details. Phone Arras 250719-9272

2230 Tractors

Case White 1070 Tractor for Sale. PowerShift. $12,000 Call Greg 780-512-1207 or 780-538-9115

John Deere 2140 Tractor with SG cab and 245 JD loader. 6800/hrs. Asking $17,000. 780-685-2374/780-834-0479

Looking for hydraulic charge pump, off white 2-155 parted out tractor. Call 780-380-9676

Tractor Tires for Sale. (2) 12.4x24, (1) 14.9x24, (1) 13.6x24. Call Bryan 780-864-5067

Tractor Tires for Sale. Various Sizes. Some Front, Mostly Rear. Call Gary 780518-0348

2236 Grain Augers

Brand New Wheatheart R10-36 Auger, 35HP Kohler Engine, HD Mover, LED Lights, Loaded. $23,000 250-785-5321

3535 Livestock

Built right sheds. Building quality shelters. Call John 780-835-1908 for your quote today.

Ewe and wether lambs for sale. East Friesen (Dairy)/Suffolk Call/text Bill 250-793-9654

For Sale: Black white-faced Heifers Yearlings, 2-YearOlds, & more. Information: 250-827-3843.

Heavy Duty Cattle Oiler for Sale. $1,000 Call Leo 780567-3044

Kangal-Cross guardian puppies. Born May 1. Ready to go. Call for info. 780-834-8047

Outdoor Raised Butcher Hogs for Sale. Contact John 780-524-2076 or 780-5526011

Registered White-faced bulls. 70bw Known as Registered Black Herefords. Yearlings, 2-Year-Olds, & more. Information: 250-827-3843.

Registered Yearling Angus Bulls for Sale. Semen tested, Parent verified, Solid Genetics, Delivery Options. 780-781-4457

Round wheat straw bales 68in. Phone 780-835-7827

3537 Swine

Berkshire Cross Weiner piglets. Ready to go mid-September Asking $130/each. Call for more info. 250-7893778

3538 Sheep & Goats

Registered Canadian Arcott Yearling Ewes and Ewe Lambs for Sale. Sky Blue Farm, Donnelly,AB. 780837-1770

Registered Canadian Arcott Yearling Rams and Ram Lambs for Sale. Sky Blue Farm, Donnelly,AB. 780837-1770

3563 Dogs

2022 AQHA & APHA Foals. Cattle bred, great minds, registered & grade available. Call/text: 780-882-3541

6 Border-Collie Red-Blue Healer Cross with black-lab very cute & friendly. Asking $300. 250-789-3778

7 Purebred Siberian Husky Crossed with Great Pyrenees. 5-female 2-male. Ready Mid-October $800/each. 250-789-3778

For Sale: Full breed Yorkies. Males. $2500. Rycroft area. Chloe 250-570-7563.

St Bernard Puppies. By Grande Prairie. Excellent family & guard dogs. Call/text: 780-882-3541

4025 Health Services

GET UP TO $50,000 from the Government of Canada. ALL ages & Medical Conditions Qualify. Have a child under 18 instantly receive more money.

CALL BRITISH COLUMBIA BENEFITS 1-(800)-211-3550 OR Send a Text Message with Your Name and Mailing Address to (604) 739-5600 For Your FREE bene ts package.

6030 Houses for Sale

3-bedroom, 2-bathroom, finished basement with possible suite. 4820-48th Ave Pouce Coupe $215,000 OBO 250-786-5157

House for sale in Eaglesham. bungalow with detached garage and paved driveway. Call: 780-359-2268

6045 Mobile/Manufactured Homes for Sale

14X64 Mobile Home to be moved, 12X16 addition, good condition, $20,000, near Hythe, AB 780-5182816

6530 Farms/Acreages

46 acres Northeast of Eaglesham 2 dugouts, buildings, fenced and cross-fenced. Livestock watering system. 780-864-6895

6532 Farmland - Lease

Farmland for rent. Doe River area. Call for more info. 250-782-7410

8346 Services for Hire

Custom Plowing with Steiger 270 HP & 7-20”s John Deere plow. Eugene 780-835-0601

2210 Haying Equipment

3538 Sheep & Goats

9024 Hay/Bales to Buy

9025 Hay/Bales For Sale

9035 Steel GranariesBuildings/

9035 Steel GranariesBuildings/

INTEGRITY POST FRAME BUILDINGS since 2008. Built with concrete posts. Barns, shops, riding arenas, machine sheds and more. sales@integritybuilt.com. 1-866-974-7678. www.integritybuilt.com

Looking for Westeel/Rosco 21ft diameter extension rings. Wide-core (780)926-6749

9036 Grain/Hopper Bins

19ft Steel bin floor made for Westeel Rosco bin. Includes 6in unloading auger. 780-835-8696

3 Wood bottom grain bins for sale. 1@2,200bu, 3@1,600bu. Call 780-864-0415

Looking to Buy Used Hopper Bottom Bins. Call Philip 780-926-6462

9158 Tires

Tractor Tires for Sale. (2) 12.4x24, (1) 14.9x24, (1) 13.6x24. Call Bryan 780-864-5067

9160 Trucks & Vans

Looking for an older gravel truck or grain truck with diesel motor. 780-285-1839

For Sale: 2008 Dodge Caravan Good condition $6500

3 Bikes: 2-girls, 1-Supercycle 250-219-9379

For Sale: 1975 Chev 3/4 Ton Pickup, Crew Cab, Long Box. Running Condition. 780-523-1488

2004 Ford F350 6-litre, 361,000kms.Dually, 10ft flat-deck. Good work-truck.

Needs some repairs $7000 OBO 250-789-3778

9165 Parts & Accessories

Tonneau cover to fit Ford F250/F350 short box. $375 Call Eugene 780-835-0601

For Sale: Tonneau cover, size 70in-x-79in, $100 780-876-0578

9184 Vans

1989 Ford Econoline. 223,000 Kms. Accepting offers. 780-928-3171 or Daniel 780-926-0185

FOR SALE: SAN JUAN 21 SAILBOAT, 21 ft fibreglass

PEACE RIVER REGIONAL DISTRICT

NOTICE OF ELECTION BY VOTING

An election by voting will be held to elect an Electoral Area B Director, and an Electoral Area C Director, with the following persons as candidates for each o ce:

Electoral Area B - One (1) to be elected

Residential Address

Name

Fitzgerald, Michael Kealy, Jordan Kitt, Je

Name

Haab, Suzanne Sperling, Brad

13525 247 Road, Cecil Lake 13531 Siphon Creek Road, Cecil Lake 17955 Kitt Road, Wonowon

Electoral Area C - One (1) to be elected

Residential Address

5795 Baldonnel Road, Baldonnel 13265 Lakeshore Drive, Charlie Lake

In Electoral Area D, Leonard Hiebert was acclaimed. In Electoral Area E, Dan Rose was acclaimed.

ASSENT VOTING

The Peace River Regional District will be seeking elector assent from residents living in all communities in the region, regardless of which local government election they vote in, both municipal and rural, for four proposed regional services, and a fth service, applicable only in Electoral Area B. Formal notices regarding these assent voting opportunities have been published in local papers, and may be viewed on the PRRD website – please review the information about these services prior to attending the voting place. ALL eligible voters, whether they live in a town or city, or in the country, are able to vote on the assent voting questions, even if the mayor, councillor, or electoral area director in their area was acclaimed.

SCAN ME:

Sports and Cultural Events Grant in Aid Service

Dinosaur Museum Grant in Aid Service

Global Geopark Grant in Aid Service

Regional Connectivity Service

Electoral Area B Library Financial Contribution Service (Area B voters only)

The voting places for assent voting are the same as the voting places for the general election. Ballots for Electoral Area B Library Financial Contribution Service will be available at all voting locations in Electoral Area B, and at the Fort St. John and Dawson Creek voting places.

VOTING DATES AND LOCATIONS

GENERAL VOTING - Saturday, OCTOBER 15, 2022 between 8:00 am and 8:00 pm

Address

Location

Ovintiv Events Centre

Chetwynd District O ce

Tumbler Ridge Community Centre

Fort St. John Seniors Hall

Pouce Coupe Community Centre

Taylor Community Hall

Charlie Lake Elementary School

#1, 300 Highway 2, Dawson Creek, BC 5400 Hospital Road, Chetwynd, BC 340 Front Street, Tumbler Ridge, BC 10908 100 Street, Fort St. John, BC 5010 – 52 Ave, Pouce Coupe, BC 9896 Cherry Avenue, Taylor, BC 12655 Charlie Lake Frontage Rd, Charlie Lake, BC

ADDITIONAL GENERAL VOTING OPPORTUNITIES: Saturday, OCTOBER 15, 2022 between 12 noon to 8pm

Location

Prespatou Elementary/Secondary School

Buick Creek Community Hall

Cecil Lake Recreation Commission/Hall

Wonowon Elementary School

Montney Community Hall

Clearview Arena

Tate Creek Community Centre

Doe River Community Hall

Kelly Lake Community Centre

Cutbank Hall

McLeod Elementary School/Hall Moberly Community Hall

Address

22113 Triad Road, Prespatou, BC 15288 Rodeo Road, Buick, BC 4864 Cecil Lake Road, Cecil Lake, BC 19211 Petrocan Subdivision, Wonowon, BC 12401 256 Rd, Montney, BC 13772 223 Rd, Goodlow, BC 15439 Frontage Road, Tomslake BC 3816 Rolla Road, Doe River, BC 107 Kelly Lake Road, Kelly Lake, BC 13514 Highway 52N, Arras, BC 8025 265 Road, Groundbirch, BC 6494 Lakeshore Drive, Moberly Lake, BC

REQUIRED ADVANCE VOTING: Wednesday October 5 and Wednesday, October 12, 2022, 8:00 am and 8:00 pm

Location

Ovintiv Events Centre (Mail ballots may be returned here)

Fort St. John Seniors Hall

Chetwynd District O ce

Tumbler Ridge Town Hall

Address #1, 300 Highway 2, Dawson Creek, BC

10908 100 Street, Fort St. John, BC 5400 Hospital Road, Chetwynd, BC 305 Iles Way, Tumbler Ridge, BC

ADDITIONAL ADVANCED VOTING OPPORTUNITIES: Wednesday October 5, 2022 between 8:00 am and 8:00 pm

Location

Pouce Coupe Community Centre

Taylor Community Hall

ELECTOR REGISTRATION

Voting day only registration is in e ect for the PRRD

There is no need to pre-register to vote as the registration of all electors for this election will take place at the time of voting. In order to register at the time of voting, you will be required complete the application form available at the voting place and to make a declaration that you meet the requirements to be registered as noted below.

IDENTIFICATION:

To register, resident electors must produce 2 pieces of identi cation (at least one with a signature). Picture identi cation is not necessary. The identi cation must prove both residency and identity.

To register, non-resident property electors must produce 2 pieces of identi cation (at least one with a signature) to prove identity, proof that they are entitled to register in relation to the property (proof of ownership), and, if there is more than one owner of the property, written consent from the other property owners.

RESIDENT ELECTORS:

To register as a resident elector you must:

• be 18 years of age or older on general voting day, October 15, 2022

• be a Canadian citizen;

• be a resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before the day of registration (at time of voting);

• be a resident of Electoral Area B or C, on the day of registration (at time of voting); and

• not be disquali ed under the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in an election and not otherwise disquali ed by law.

NON-RESIDENT PROPERTY ELECTORS:

To register as a non-resident property elector you must:

• be 18 years of age or older on general voting day (October 15, 2022);

• be a Canadian citizen;

• be a resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before the day of registration (at time of voting);

• be a registered owner of real property in Electoral Area B or C, for at least 30 days immediately before the day of registration (at time of voting);

• not be entitled to register as a resident elector; and

• not be disquali ed under the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in an election and not otherwise disquali ed by law.

In addition, for non-resident property electors:

• The only persons who are registered owners of the property, either as joint tenants or tenants in common, are individuals who are not holding the property in trust for a corporation or another trust.

• If more than one person is registered owner of the property, only one of those individuals may, with the written consent of the majority of the owners, register as a non-resident property elector.

If voting as a Non-resident Property Elector, you are encouraged to contact the Chief Election O cer well in advance of voting day to ensure that you have all the required information prior to attending the voting place.

MAIL BALLOT VOTING

Address

5010 – 52 Ave, Pouce Coupe, BC 9896 Cherry Avenue, Taylor, BC

MAIL BALLOT VOTING

Mail ballot voting is available to ALL eligible voters. Anyone quali ed to vote as either a resident, or as a non-resident property elector, may choose to vote by mail.

REQUESTING A MAIL BALLOT PACKAGE:

Before 4:30pm on October 14, 2022, if you wish to vote by mail, you must request a mail ballot package in one of the following ways:

• In person, at PRRD o ces, 1981 Alaska Avenue, Dawson Creek or 9505 – 100th St, Fort St. John

• By email to tab.young@prrd.bc.ca

• By phone to 250-784-3600 or 250-785-8084 or 1-800-660-7773.

To be counted, your mail ballot must be received by the Chief Election O cer by the close of voting on Saturday, October 15, 2022. It is responsibility of the voter to ensure their mail ballot is received by the deadline. A mail ballot package may be returned by any of the following methods: By mail - Delivered to Box 810 Dawson Creek V1G 4H8, up to 4:30 pm on October 14, 2022

In person - During regular o ce hours daily, at 1981 Alaska Avenue Dawson Creek, up to 4:30 pm on October 14, 2022, or at 9505 – 100th Street, up to 4:30 pm on October 11, 2022

In person - At the Ovintiv Events Centre Polling Station at #1, 300 Highway 2, on October 5th, 12th, and 15th, between 8am and 8pm. To nd out more about how to vote by mail, please call the o ce at 2507843200 or view the webpage at https://prrd.bc.ca/getoutandvote/

Tyra Henderson, Chief Election O cer

PEACE RIVER REGIONAL DISTRICT

NOTICE OF ASSENT VOTING GLOBAL GEOPARK GRANT IN AID

PUBLIC NOTICE is given to ALL electors within the Peace River Regional District, both rural and municipal residents, that Assent Voting (referendum) will be held Saturday, October 15, 2022 on the following question:

Are you in favour of the Peace River Regional District adopting Global Geopark Grant in Aid Service Establishment Bylaw No. 2477, 2022 for the purpose of creating a new region wide service that will authorize provision of grants to fund the costs of developing, improving, operating and maintaining a Global Geopark in the region, at a maximum annual tax requisition limit that is the greater of $200,000 OR $0.0125 per $1,000 of net taxable value of land and improvements, and assessed on improvements only, imposed in the entire Peace River Regional District, including all member municipalities and electoral areas?

Note: The property tax limit of $0.0125 per $1,000 is an average of rates of all classes on land and improvements to determine the maximum amount that may be raised in any one year based on that year’s net taxable assessment. The estimated residential tax rate for the rst year is $.0072 per $1000. The tax rate is applicable to improvements only.

MAIL BALLOT VOTING

Mail ballot voting is available to ALL eligible voters. Anyone quali ed to vote as either a resident, or as a non-resident property elector, may choose to vote by mail.

Requesting a Mail Ballot Package

Before 4:30pm on October 14, 2022, if you wish to vote by mail, you must request a mail ballot package in one of the following ways:

• In person, at PRRD o ces, 1981 Alaska Avenue, Dawson Creek or 9505 – 100th St, Fort St. John

• By email to tab.young@prrd.bc.ca

• By phone to 250-784-3600 or 250-785-8084 or 1-800-660-7773.

To be counted, your mail ballot must be received by the Chief Election O cer by the close of voting on Saturday, October 15, 2022. It is responsibility of the voter to ensure their mail ballot is received by the deadline. A mail ballot package may be returned by any of the following methods:

By mail - Delivered to Box 810 Dawson Creek V1G 4H8, up to 4:30 pm on October 14, 2022

In person - During regular o ce hours daily, at 1981 Alaska Avenue Dawson Creek, up to 4:30 pm on October 14, 2022, or at 9505 –100th Street, up to 4:30 pm on October 11, 2022

In person - At the Ovintiv Events Centre Polling Station at #1, 300 Highway 2, on October 5th, 12th, and 15th, between 8am and 8pm. To nd out more about how to vote by mail, please call the o ce at 250 784 3200 or view the webpage at https://prrd.bc.ca/getoutandvote/

VOTING DATES AND LOCATIONS

ADVANCE VOTING: (All quali ed electors may vote at an advance voting opportunity.)

Wednesday October 5, 2022 and Wednesday, October 12, 2022, from 8am to 8pm (local time) at:

Location

Ovintiv Events Centre (Mail ballots may be returned here)

Fort St. John Seniors Hall

Chetwynd District O ce

Tumbler Ridge Town Hall

ADDITIONAL ADVANCED VOTING

Wednesday October 5,2022 from 8 am to 8 pm (local time) at:

Location

Pouce Coupe Community Centre

Taylor Community Hall

Address

#1, 300 Highway 2, Dawson Creek, BC 10908 100 Street, Fort St. John, BC 5400 Hospital Road, Chetwynd, BC 305 Iles Way, Tumbler Ridge, BC

Address

5010 – 52 Ave, Pouce Coupe, BC 9896 Cherry Avenue, Taylor, BC

GENERAL VOTING: Saturday, October 15, 2022 from 8am to 8pm (local time) at:

Location

Ovintiv Events Centre (Mail ballots may be returned here)

Chetwynd District O ce

Tumbler Ridge Community Centre

Fort St. John Seniors Hall

Pouce Coupe Community Centre

Taylor Community Hall

Charlie Lake Elementary School

Address

#1, 300 Highway 2, Dawson Creek, BC 5400 Hospital Road, Chetwynd, BC 340 Front Street, Tumbler Ridge, BC 10908 100 Street, Fort St. John, BC 5010 – 52 Ave, Pouce Coupe, BC 9896 Cherry Avenue, Taylor, BC 12655 Charlie Lake Frontage Road, Charlie Lake, BC

ADDITIONAL GENERAL VOTING: Saturday, October 15, 2022 from 12 noon to 8pm

Location

Area B

Prespatou Elementary/Secondary School

Buick Creek Community Hall

Cecil Lake Recreation Commission/Hall

Wonowon Elementary School

Montney Community Hall

Clearview Arena

Area D

Tate Creek Community Centre

Doe River Community Hall

Kelly Lake Community Centre

Cutbank Hall

Area E

McLeod Elementary School/Hall

Moberly Community Hall

ELECTOR REGISTRATION

Address

22113 Triad Road, Prespatou, BC 15288 Rodeo Road, Buick, BC 4864 Cecil Lake Road, Cecil Lake, BC 19211 Petrocan Subdivision, Wonowon, BC 12401 256 Rd, Montney, BC 13772 223 Rd, Goodlow, BC

15439 Frontage Road, Tomslake BC 3816 Rolla Road, Doe River, BC 107 Kelly Lake Road, Kelly Lake, BC 13514 Highway 52N, Arras, BC

8025 265 Road, Groundbirch, BC 6494 Lakeshore Drive, Moberly Lake, BC

There is no need to pre-register to vote as the registration of all electors will take place at the time of voting. Please plan to show respect for other voters and elections o cials through observation of physical distancing; and if you feel unwell, you may request curbside voting upon arrival at the voting place.

WHO MAY VOTE

Electors may vote only once for each service. If you qualify to vote as both a resident and non-resident, you will vote as a resident. If you qualify to vote as a non resident, and own multiple properties, you may vote only once, regardless of the number of properties you own.

You will be required to make a declaration that you meet the eligibility requirements noted below, as either a resident or non-resident elector, and you will need to produce two (2) pieces of identi cation (at least one with a signature). Picture identi cation is not necessary. The identi cation must prove both residency and identity.

Resident elector: you may vote if you are:

• eighteen (18) years of age or older on voting day,

• a Canadian citizen,

• a resident of BC for at least six (6) months immediately before voting day,

• a resident of the Peace River Regional District, either in a municipality or in an electoral area, and

• not disquali ed by law from voting.

Non-resident property elector

If you own property in the Peace River Regional District and live somewhere else in B.C., you are eligible to vote as a non-resident property elector if you:

• are eighteen (18) years of age or older on voting day,

• are a Canadian citizen,

• have lived in BC for at least six (6) months before voting day,

• are the registered owner of real property in the Peace River Regional District that is within the service area boundary (the entire PRRD, including municipalities) for at least thirty (30) days before voting day, and

• are not disquali ed by law from voting.

Non resident voters are subject to the requirement to produce two (2) pieces of identi cation, and in addition, must provide proof that they are entitled to vote in relation to a property (ie: proof of ownership). If there is more than one registered owner of your property, written consent from the majority of the other owners will be required to authorize you to cast the one vote allowed for the property.

If voting as a Non-resident Property Elector, you are encouraged to contact the Chief Election O cer well in advance of voting day to ensure that you have all the required information prior to attending the voting place.

SYNOPSIS OF PROPOSED BYLAW

“Global Geopark Grant in Aid Service Establishment Bylaw No. 2477, 2022”. If adopted, this bylaw would establish a service function that would allow the Regional Board to provide grants toward the operational and capital improvement costs of developing, improving, operating and maintaining the Tumbler Ridge UNESCO Global Geopark.

The establishment of this service does not include the authority to borrow funds for the provision of the service.

Service Area

The Global Geopark Grant in Aid Service Area boundary is the entire Peace River Regional District, including municipalities, as shown on the attached map

Tax Rate

The proposed maximum amount that may be requisitioned in any one year for the service, is the greater of $200,000 or an amount equal to the amount that could be raised by a property value tax of $0.0125/$1,000 when applied to the net taxable value of land and improvements in the service area. Based on current assessment values, the estimated residential tax rate in the rst year is $.0072 per $1000 of assessed value of improvements (buildings). Land will not be taxed for this proposed service.

The above is a synopsis of proposed Bylaw No. 2477, 2022, and is not intended to be, and is not to be understood as an interpretation of the bylaw. The full bylaw may be inspected online at www.prrd.bc.ca, or at the following locations during regular business hours: Peace River Regional District o ces 1981 Alaska Avenue, Dawson Creek, BC. 9505 – 100th Street, Fort St. John, BC

Additionally, the bylaw is available during regular business hours at the municipal o ces of each member municipality of the PRRD, whose electors are also eligible to vote on this question; Dawson Creek City Hall, Fort St. John City Hall, Tumbler Ridge Town Hall, District of Taylor, District of Hudson’s Hope, Village of Pouce Coupe and District of Chetwynd, and will be posted on voting days at all voting place.

For further information on the bylaws or the assent voting process, please call:

Tyra Henderson, Chief Election Ofcer tyra.henderson@prrd.bc.ca or Tab Young, Deputy Chief Election O cer tab.young@prrd.bc.ca (250-784-3200 or 1-800-670-7773)

PEACE RIVER REGIONAL DISTRICT

NOTICE OF ASSENT VOTING FORT ST. JOHN PUBLIC LIBRARY FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTION

PUBLIC NOTICE is given to ALL electors within Electoral Area B, that Assent Voting (referendum) will be held Saturday, October 15, 2022 on the following question:

Are you in favour of the Peace River Regional District adopting Electoral Area B Fort St. John Public Library Financial Contribution Service Establishment Bylaw No. 2484, 2022 for the purpose of creating a new service function in Electoral Area B, that will authorize provision of an annual nancial contribution to the Fort St. John Public Library to fund the costs of operating the library, at a maximum annual tax requisition limit that is the greater of $100,000, or $0.0281 per $1,000 on the net taxable value of land and improvements, and assessed on improvements only, in Electoral Area B?

Note: The property tax limit of $0.0281 per $1,000 is an average of rates of all classes on land and improvements to determine the maximum amount that may be raised in any one year based on that year’s net taxable assessment. The estimated residential tax rate for the rst year is $.011 per $1000. The tax rate is applicable to improvements only.

VOTING DATES AND LOCATIONS

MAIL BALLOT VOTING

Mail ballot voting is available to ALL eligible voters. Anyone quali ed to vote as either a resident, or as a non-resident property elector, may choose to vote by mail.

Requesting a Mail Ballot Package

Mail ballot request application forms are available at the Peace River Regional District of ces at 1981 Alaska Avenue, Dawson Creek, and 9505-100th Street, Fort St. John, and online at https://prrd.bc.ca/getoutandvote/ or can be requested by phoning the of ces at 250-784-3200 or 250-785-8084 or by emailing the Election Of cers identi ed at the end of this notice.

Completed mail ballot request application forms may be dropped off or mailed to the Chief Election Of cer at the of ce of the Peace River Regional District, Box 810, 1981 Alaska Avenue, Dawson Creek, BC, V1G 4H8, during regular of ce hours, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily until Friday, October 14, 2022. Applications may also be submitted via fax to 250-784-3201 or email to tab.young@prrd.bc.ca.

To be counted, your mail ballot must be received by the Chief Election Of cer by the close of voting on Saturday, October 15, 2022. It is responsibility of the voter to ensure their mail ballot is received by the deadline. A mail ballot package may be returned by any of the following methods:

• By mail delivered to Box 810 Dawson Creek V1G 4H8 up to 4:30 pm on October 14, 2022

• In person, during regular of ce hours daily, at 1981 Alaska Avenue up to 4:30 pm on October 14, 2022 and at 9505-100 St, Fort St. John, up to 4:30 pm on October 11, 2022

• In person, at the Ovintiv Events Centre Polling Station at #1, 300 Highway 2, on October 5, 12, and 15th, between 8am and 8pm.

To nd out more about how to vote by mail, please call the of ce at 250-784-3200 or view the webpage at https://prrd.bc.ca/getoutandvote/

ADVANCE VOTING: (All quali ed electors may vote at an advance voting opportunity)

Wednesday October 5, 2022 and Wednesday, October 12, 2022, from 8am to 8pm (local time) at:

Location

Ovintiv Events Centre

Fort St. John Seniors Hall Address

GENERAL VOTING:

#1, 300 Highway 2, Dawson Creek, BC 10908 100 Street, Fort St. John, BC

Saturday, October 15, 2022 from 8am to 8pm (local time) at:

Location Address

Ovintiv Events Centre #1, 300 Highway 2, Dawson Creek, BC

Fort St. John Seniors Hall 10908 100 Street, Fort St. John, BC

Charlie Lake Elementary School 12655 Charlie Lake Frontage Rd., Charlie Lake, BC

ELECTOR REGISTRATION

ADDITIONAL GENERAL VOTING Saturday, October 15, 2022 from 12 noon to 8pm (local time) at:

Prespatou Elementary/Secondary School22113 Triad Road, Prespatou, BC

Buick Creek Community Hall 15288 Rodeo Road, Buick, BC

Cecil Lake Recreation Commission/Hall4864 Cecil Lake Road, Cecil Lake, BC Wonowon Elementary School 19211 Petrocan Subdivision, Wonowon, BC Montney Community Hall 12401 256 Rd, Montney, BC

Clearview Arena 13772 223 Rd, Goodlow, BC

There is no need to pre-register to vote as the registration of all electors will take place at the time of voting. Please plan to show respect for other voters and elections of cials through observation of physical distancing; and if you feel unwell, you may request curbside voting upon arrival at the voting place.

WHO MAY VOTE

Electors may vote only once for each service. If you qualify to vote as both a resident and non-resident, you will vote as a resident. If you qualify to vote as a non resident, and own multiple properties, you may vote only once, regardless of the number of properties you own.

You will be required to make a declaration that you meet the eligibility requirements noted below, as either a resident or non-resident elector, and you will need to produce two (2) pieces of identi cation (at least one with a signature). Picture identi cation is not necessary. The identi cation must prove both residency and identity.

Resident elector: you may vote if you are:

• eighteen (18) years of age or older on voting day, • a Canadian citizen, • a resident of BC for at least six (6) months immediately before voting day,

• a resident of Electoral Area B, and • not disquali ed by law from voting.

Non-resident property elector

If you own property in Electoral Area B and live somewhere else in B.C., you are eligible to vote as a non-resident property elector if you:

• are eighteen (18) years of age or older on voting day,

• are a Canadian citizen,

• have lived in BC for at least six (6) months before voting day,

• are the registered owner of real property in Electoral Area B for at least thirty (30) days before voting day, and

• are not disquali ed by law from voting.

Non resident voters are subject to the requirement to produce two (2) pieces of identi cation, and in addition, must provide proof that they are entitled to vote in relation to a property (ie: proof of ownership). If there is more than one registered owner of your property, written consent from the majority of the other owners will be required to authorize you to cast the one vote allowed for the property.

If voting as a Non-resident Property Elector, you are encouraged to contact the Chief Election Of cer well in advance of voting day to ensure that you have all the required information prior to attending the voting place.

SYNOPSIS OF PROPOSED BYLAW

“Electoral Area B Fort St. John Public Library Financial Contribution Service Establishment Bylaw No. 2484, 2022”. If adopted, this bylaw would provide authority for the provision of nancial contributions to not for pro t organizations or local governments that are developing, improving, and operating the Fort St. John Public Library in the Peace River Regional District.

The establishment of this service does not include the authority to borrow funds for the provision of the service.

Service Area - The Service Area boundary for Electoral Area B Fort St. John Public Library Financial Contribution Service is all of Electoral Area B.

Tax Rate - The proposed maximum amount that may be requisitioned in any one year for the service, is the greater of $100,000 or an amount equal to the amount that could be raised by a property value tax of $0.0281 per $1,000 when applied to the net taxable value of land and improvements in the service area. Based on current assessment values, the estimated residential tax rate in the rst year is $.011 per $1000 of assessed value of improvements (buildings). Land will not be taxed for this proposed service.

The above is a synopsis of proposed Bylaw No. 2484, 2022, and is not intended to be, and is not to be understood as an interpretation of the bylaw. The full bylaw may be inspected online at www.prrd.bc.ca, on Voting Day at the voting places, or at the Peace River Regional District of ces (1981 Alaska Avenue, Dawson Creek, BC and 9505 – 100th Street, Fort St. John, BC) during regular business hours.

For further information on the bylaws or the assent voting process, please call: Tyra Henderson, Chief Election Of cer tyra.henderson@prrd.bc.ca or (250-784-3200 or 1-800-670-7773)

PEACE RIVER REGIONAL DISTRICT NOTICE OF ASSENT VOTING SPORT AND CULTURAL EVENTS GRANT IN AID

PUBLIC NOTICE is given to ALL electors within the Peace River Regional District, both rural and municipal residents, that Assent Voting (referendum) will be held Saturday, October 15, 2022 on the following question:

Are you in favour of the Peace River Regional District adopting Sport and Cultural Events Grant in Aid Service Establishment Bylaw No. 2473, 2022 for the purpose of creating a new region wide service that will authorize provision of grants to local governments or non-pro t entities to host national or international level events, competitions or festivals that are sanctioned by the relevant governing oversight body, held within the boundaries of the Peace River Regional District, at a maximum annual tax requisition limit that is the greater of $200,000 OR $0.0125 per $1,000 of net taxable value of land and improvements, and assessed on improvements only, imposed in the entire Peace River Regional District, including all member municipalities and electoral areas?

Note: The property tax limit of $0.0125 per $1,000 is an average of rates of all classes on land and improvements to determine the maximum amount that may be raised in any one year based on that year’s net taxable assessment. The estimated residential tax rate for the rst year is $.0072 per $1000. The tax rate is applicable to improvements only.

MAIL BALLOT VOTING

Mail ballot voting is available to ALL eligible voters. Anyone quali ed to vote as either a resident, or as a non-resident property elector, may choose to vote by mail.

Requesting a Mail Ballot Package

Before 4:30pm on October 14, 2022, if you wish to vote by mail, you must request a mail ballot package in one of the following ways:

• In person, at PRRD o ces, 1981 Alaska Avenue, Dawson Creek or 9505 – 100th St, Fort St. John

• By email to tab.young@prrd.bc.ca

• By phone to 250-784-3600 or 250-785-8084 or 1-800-660-7773.

To be counted, your mail ballot must be received by the Chief Election O cer by the close of voting on Saturday, October 15, 2022. It is responsibility of the voter to ensure their mail ballot is received by the deadline. A mail ballot package may be returned by any of the following methods:

By mail - Delivered to Box 810 Dawson Creek V1G 4H8, up to 4:30 pm on October 14, 2022

In person - During regular o ce hours daily, at 1981 Alaska Avenue Dawson Creek, up to 4:30 pm on October 14, 2022, or at 9505 –100th Street, up to 4:30 pm on October 11, 2022

In person - At the Ovintiv Events Centre Polling Station at #1, 300 Highway 2, on October 5th, 12th, and 15th, between 8am and 8pm.

To nd out more about how to vote by mail, please call the o ce at 250 784 3200 or view the webpage at https://prrd.bc.ca/getoutandvote/

VOTING DATES AND LOCATIONS

ADVANCE VOTING: (All quali ed electors may vote at an advance voting opportunity.)

Wednesday October 5, 2022 and Wednesday, October 12, 2022, from 8am to 8pm (local time) at:

Location

Ovintiv Events Centre (Mail ballots may be returned here)

Fort St. John Seniors Hall

Chetwynd District O ce

Tumbler Ridge Town Hall

ADDITIONAL ADVANCED VOTING

Wednesday October 5,2022 from 8 am to 8 pm (local time) at:

Location

Pouce Coupe Community Centre

Taylor Community Hall

Address

#1, 300 Highway 2, Dawson Creek, BC 10908 100 Street, Fort St. John, BC 5400 Hospital Road, Chetwynd, BC 305 Iles Way, Tumbler Ridge, BC

Address

5010 – 52 Ave, Pouce Coupe, BC 9896 Cherry Avenue, Taylor, BC

GENERAL VOTING: Saturday, October 15, 2022 from 8am to 8pm (local time) at:

Location

Ovintiv Events Centre (Mail ballots may be returned here)

Chetwynd District O ce

Tumbler Ridge Community Centre

Fort St. John Seniors Hall

Pouce Coupe Community Centre

Taylor Community Hall

Charlie Lake Elementary School

Address

#1, 300 Highway 2, Dawson Creek, BC 5400 Hospital Road, Chetwynd, BC 340 Front Street, Tumbler Ridge, BC 10908 100 Street, Fort St. John, BC 5010 – 52 Ave, Pouce Coupe, BC 9896 Cherry Avenue, Taylor, BC 12655 Charlie Lake Frontage Road, Charlie Lake, BC

ADDITIONAL GENERAL VOTING: Saturday, October 15, 2022 from 12 noon to 8pm

Location

Area B

Prespatou Elementary/Secondary School

Buick Creek Community Hall

Cecil Lake Recreation Commission/Hall

Wonowon Elementary School

Montney Community Hall

Clearview Arena

Area D

Tate Creek Community Centre

Doe River Community Hall

Kelly Lake Community Centre

Cutbank Hall

Area E

McLeod Elementary School/Hall

Moberly Community Hall

ELECTOR REGISTRATION

Address

22113 Triad Road, Prespatou, BC 15288 Rodeo Road, Buick, BC 4864 Cecil Lake Road, Cecil Lake, BC 19211 Petrocan Subdivision, Wonowon, BC 12401 256 Rd, Montney, BC 13772 223 Rd, Goodlow, BC

15439 Frontage Road, Tomslake BC 3816 Rolla Road, Doe River, BC 107 Kelly Lake Road, Kelly Lake, BC 13514 Highway 52N, Arras, BC

8025 265 Road, Groundbirch, BC 6494 Lakeshore Drive, Moberly Lake, BC

There is no need to pre-register to vote as the registration of all electors will take place at the time of voting. Please plan to show respect for other voters and elections o cials through observation of physical distancing; and if you feel unwell, you may request curbside voting upon arrival at the voting place.

WHO MAY VOTE

Electors may vote only once for each service. If you qualify to vote as both a resident and non-resident, you will vote as a resident. If you qualify to vote as a non resident, and own multiple properties, you may vote only once, regardless of the number of properties you own.

You will be required to make a declaration that you meet the eligibility requirements noted below, as either a resident or non-resident elector, and you will need to produce two (2) pieces of identi cation (at least one with a signature). Picture identi cation is not necessary. The identi cation must prove both residency and identity.

Resident elector: you may vote if you are:

• eighteen (18) years of age or older on voting day,

• a Canadian citizen,

• a resident of BC for at least six (6) months immediately before voting day,

• a resident of the Peace River Regional District, either in a municipality or in an electoral area, and

• not disquali ed by law from voting.

Non-resident property elector

If you own property in the Peace River Regional District and live somewhere else in B.C., you are eligible to vote as a non-resident property elector if you:

• are eighteen (18) years of age or older on voting day,

• are a Canadian citizen,

• have lived in BC for at least six (6) months before voting day,

• are the registered owner of real property in the Peace River Regional District that is within the service area boundary (the entire PRRD, including municipalities) for at least thirty (30) days before voting day, and

• are not disquali ed by law from voting.

Non resident voters are subject to the requirement to produce two (2) pieces of identi cation, and in addition, must provide proof that they are entitled to vote in relation to a property (ie: proof of ownership). If there is more than one registered owner of your property, written consent from the majority of the other owners will be required to authorize you to cast the one vote allowed for the property.

If voting as a Non-resident Property Elector, you are encouraged to contact the Chief Election O cer well in advance of voting day to ensure that you have all the required information prior to attending the voting place.

SYNOPSIS OF PROPOSED BYLAW

“Sport and Cultural Events Grant in Aid Service Establishment Bylaw No. 2473, 2022”. If adopted, this bylaw would provide authority for the provision of grants to support the holding of national and international level sporting and cultural events in the region, which attract international attention to the region, provide entertainment options for local residents, and attract visitors to the area

The establishment of this service does not include the authority to borrow funds for the provision of the service.

Service Area

The Sport and Cultural Events Grant in Aid Service Area boundary is the entire Peace River Regional District, including municipalities, as shown on the attached map.

Tax Rate

The proposed maximum amount that may be requisitioned in any one year for the service, is the greater of $200,000 or an amount equal to the amount that could be raised by a property value tax of $0.0125/$1,000 when applied to the net taxable value of land and improvements in the service area. Based on current assessment values, the estimated residential tax rate in the rst year is $.0072 per $1000 of assessed value of improvements (buildings). Land will not be taxed for this proposed service.

The above is a synopsis of proposed Bylaw No. 2473, 2022, and is not intended to be, and is not to be understood as an interpretation of the bylaw. The full bylaw may be inspected online at www.prrd.bc.ca, or at the following locations during regular business hours: Peace River Regional District o ces 1981 Alaska Avenue, Dawson Creek, BC. 9505 – 100th Street, Fort St. John, BC

Additionally, the bylaw is available during regular business hours at the municipal o ces of each member municipality of the PRRD, whose electors are also eligible to vote on this question; Dawson Creek City Hall, Fort St. John City Hall, Tumbler Ridge Town Hall, District of Taylor, District of Hudson’s Hope, Village of Pouce Coupe and District of Chetwynd, and will be posted on voting days at all voting place.

For further information on the bylaws or the assent voting process, please call:

Tyra Henderson, Chief Election Ofcer tyra.henderson@prrd.bc.ca or Tab Young, Deputy Chief Election O cer tab.young@prrd.bc.ca (250-784-3200 or 1-800-670-7773)

PEACE RIVER REGIONAL DISTRICT NOTICE OF ASSENT VOTING REGIONAL CONNECTIVITY GRANT IN AID

PUBLIC NOTICE is given to ALL electors within the Peace River Regional District, both rural and municipal residents, that Assent Voting (referendum) will be held Saturday, October 15, 2022 on the following question:

Are you in favour of the Peace River Regional District adopting Regional Connectivity Service Establishment Bylaw No. 2487, 2022, for the purpose of creating a new region wide service that will authorize the Peace River Regional District to enter into partnering agreements with internet or cellular service providers to apply for grant funding from other levels of government or grant programs, or to allow the PRRD to provide capital grants to internet providers for broadband infrastructure projects, at a maximum annual tax requisition limit that is the greater of $375,000, or $0.0234 per $1,000 on the net taxable value of land and improvements, and assessed on improvements only, imposed in the entire Regional District, including all member municipalities and electoral areas?

Note: The property tax limit of $0.0234 per $1,000 is an average of rates of all classes on land and improvements to determine the maximum amount that may be raised in any one year based on that year’s net taxable assessment. The estimated residential tax rate for the rst year is $.0136 per $1000. The tax rate is applicable to improvements only.

MAIL BALLOT VOTING

Mail ballot voting is available to ALL eligible voters. Anyone quali ed to vote as either a resident, or as a non-resident property elector, may choose to vote by mail.

Requesting a Mail Ballot Package

Before 4:30pm on October 14, 2022, if you wish to vote by mail, you must request a mail ballot package in one of the following ways:

• In person, at PRRD o ces, 1981 Alaska Avenue, Dawson Creek or 9505 – 100th St, Fort St. John

• By email to tab.young@prrd.bc.ca

• By phone to 250-784-3600 or 250-785-8084 or 1-800-660-7773.

To be counted, your mail ballot must be received by the Chief Election O cer by the close of voting on Saturday, October 15, 2022. It is responsibility of the voter to ensure their mail ballot is received by the deadline. A mail ballot package may be returned by any of the following methods:

By mail - Delivered to Box 810 Dawson Creek V1G 4H8, up to 4:30 pm on October 14, 2022

In person - During regular o ce hours daily, at 1981 Alaska Avenue Dawson Creek, up to 4:30 pm on October 14, 2022, or at 9505 –100th Street, up to 4:30 pm on October 11, 2022

In person - At the Ovintiv Events Centre Polling Station at #1, 300 Highway 2, on October 5th, 12th, and 15th, between 8am and 8pm.

To nd out more about how to vote by mail, please call the o ce at 250 784 3200 or view the webpage at https://prrd.bc.ca/getoutandvote/

VOTING DATES AND LOCATIONS

ADVANCE VOTING: (All quali ed electors may vote at an advance voting opportunity.)

Wednesday October 5, 2022 and Wednesday, October 12, 2022, from 8am to 8pm (local time) at:

Location

Ovintiv Events Centre (Mail ballots may be returned here)

Fort St. John Seniors Hall

Chetwynd District O ce

Tumbler Ridge Town Hall

ADDITIONAL ADVANCED VOTING

Wednesday October 5,2022 from 8 am to 8 pm (local time) at:

Location

Pouce Coupe Community Centre

Taylor Community Hall

Address

#1, 300 Highway 2, Dawson Creek, BC 10908 100 Street, Fort St. John, BC 5400 Hospital Road, Chetwynd, BC 305 Iles Way, Tumbler Ridge, BC

Address 5010 – 52 Ave, Pouce Coupe, BC 9896 Cherry Avenue, Taylor, BC

GENERAL VOTING: Saturday, October 15, 2022 from 8am to 8pm (local time) at:

Location

Ovintiv Events Centre (Mail ballots may be returned here)

Chetwynd District O ce

Tumbler Ridge Community Centre

Fort St. John Seniors Hall

Pouce Coupe Community Centre

Taylor Community Hall

Charlie Lake Elementary School

Address

#1, 300 Highway 2, Dawson Creek, BC 5400 Hospital Road, Chetwynd, BC 340 Front Street, Tumbler Ridge, BC 10908 100 Street, Fort St. John, BC 5010 – 52 Ave, Pouce Coupe, BC 9896 Cherry Avenue, Taylor, BC 12655 Charlie Lake Frontage Road, Charlie Lake, BC

ADDITIONAL GENERAL VOTING: Saturday, October 15, 2022 from 12 noon to 8pm

Location

Area B

Prespatou Elementary/Secondary School

Buick Creek Community Hall

Cecil Lake Recreation Commission/Hall

Wonowon Elementary School

Montney Community Hall

Clearview Arena

Area D

Tate Creek Community Centre

Doe River Community Hall

Kelly Lake Community Centre

Cutbank Hall

Area E

McLeod Elementary School/Hall

Moberly Community Hall

ELECTOR REGISTRATION

Address

22113 Triad Road, Prespatou, BC 15288 Rodeo Road, Buick, BC 4864 Cecil Lake Road, Cecil Lake, BC 19211 Petrocan Subdivision, Wonowon, BC 12401 256 Rd, Montney, BC 13772 223 Rd, Goodlow, BC

15439 Frontage Road, Tomslake BC 3816 Rolla Road, Doe River, BC 107 Kelly Lake Road, Kelly Lake, BC 13514 Highway 52N, Arras, BC

8025 265 Road, Groundbirch, BC 6494 Lakeshore Drive, Moberly Lake, BC

There is no need to pre-register to vote as the registration of all electors will take place at the time of voting. Please plan to show respect for other voters and elections o cials through observation of physical distancing; and if you feel unwell, you may request curbside voting upon arrival at the voting place.

WHO MAY VOTE

Electors may vote only once for each service. If you qualify to vote as both a resident and non-resident, you will vote as a resident. If you qualify to vote as a non resident, and own multiple properties, you may vote only once, regardless of the number of properties you own.

You will be required to make a declaration that you meet the eligibility requirements noted below, as either a resident or non-resident elector, and you will need to produce two (2) pieces of identi cation (at least one with a signature). Picture identi cation is not necessary. The identi cation must prove both residency and identity.

Resident elector: you may vote if you are:

• eighteen (18) years of age or older on voting day,

• a Canadian citizen,

• a resident of BC for at least six (6) months immediately before voting day,

• a resident of the Peace River Regional District, either in a municipality or in an electoral area, and

• not disquali ed by law from voting.

Non-resident property elector

If you own property in the Peace River Regional District and live somewhere else in B.C., you are eligible to vote as a non-resident property elector if you:

• are eighteen (18) years of age or older on voting day,

• are a Canadian citizen,

• have lived in BC for at least six (6) months before voting day,

• are the registered owner of real property in the Peace River Regional District that is within the service area boundary (the entire PRRD, including municipalities) for at least thirty (30) days before voting day, and

• are not disquali ed by law from voting.

Non resident voters are subject to the requirement to produce two (2) pieces of identi cation, and in addition, must provide proof that they are entitled to vote in relation to a property (ie: proof of ownership). If there is more than one registered owner of your property, written consent from the majority of the other owners will be required to authorize you to cast the one vote allowed for the property.

If voting as a Non-resident Property Elector, you are encouraged to contact the Chief Election O cer well in advance of voting day to ensure that you have all the required information prior to attending the voting place.

SYNOPSIS OF PROPOSED BYLAW

“Regional Connectivity Service Establishment Bylaw No. 2487, 2022”. If adopted, this bylaw would establish a service function for the Regional Board to receive grants and requisition funds to be used to provide grants to internet service providers and enter into agreements with internet service providers for the installation and operation of broadband infrastructure in under and unserved communities.

The establishment of this service does not include the authority to borrow funds for the provision of the service.

Service Area

The Regional Connectivity Service Area boundary is the entire Peace River Regional District, including municipalities, as shown on the attached map.

Tax Rate

The proposed maximum amount that may be requisitioned in any one year for the service, is the greater of $375,000 or an amount equal to the amount that could be raised by a property value tax of $0.0234 per $1,000 when applied to the net taxable value of land and improvements in the service area. Based on current assessment values, the estimated residential tax rate in the rst year is $.0136 per $1000 of assessed value of improvements (buildings). Land will not be taxed for this proposed service.

The above is a synopsis of proposed Bylaw No. 2487, 2022, and is not intended to be, and is not to be understood as an interpretation of the bylaw. The full bylaw may be inspected online at www.prrd.bc.ca, or at the following locations during regular business hours: Peace River Regional District o ces 1981 Alaska Avenue, Dawson Creek, BC. 9505 – 100th Street, Fort St. John, BC

Additionally, the bylaw is available during regular business hours at the municipal o ces of each member municipality of the PRRD, whose electors are also eligible to vote on this question; Dawson Creek City Hall, Fort St. John City Hall, Tumbler Ridge Town Hall, District of Taylor, District of Hudson’s Hope, Village of Pouce Coupe and District of Chetwynd, and will be posted on voting days at all voting place.

For further information on the bylaws or the assent voting process, please call:

Tyra Henderson, Chief Election Ofcer tyra.henderson@prrd.bc.ca or Tab Young, Deputy Chief Election O cer tab.young@prrd.bc.ca (250-784-3200 or 1-800-670-7773)

PEACE RIVER REGIONAL DISTRICT NOTICE OF ASSENT VOTING DINOSAUR MUSEUM GRANT IN AID

PUBLIC NOTICE is given to ALL electors within the Peace River Regional District, both rural and municipal residents, that Assent Voting (referendum) will be held Saturday, October 15, 2022 on the following question:

Are you in favour of the Peace River Regional District adopting Dinosaur Museum Grant in Aid Service Establishment Bylaw No. 2476, 2022 for the purpose of creating a new region wide service that will authorize provision of grants to fund the costs of operating and development of a Dinosaur Museum in the region, at a maximum annual tax requisition limit that is the greater of $200,000 or $0.0125/$1,000 of net taxable value of land and improvements, and assessed on improvements only, imposed in the entire Peace River Regional District, including all member municipalities and electoral areas?

Note: The property tax limit of $0.0125 per $1,000 is an average of rates of all classes on land and improvement to determine the maximum amount that may be raised in any one year based on that year’s net taxable assessment. The estimated residential tax rate for the rst year is $.0072 per $1000. The tax rate is applicable to improvements only.

MAIL BALLOT VOTING

Mail ballot voting is available to ALL eligible voters. Anyone quali ed to vote as either a resident, or as a non-resident property elector, may choose to vote by mail.

Requesting a Mail Ballot Package

Before 4:30pm on October 14, 2022, if you wish to vote by mail, you must request a mail ballot package in one of the following ways:

• In person, at PRRD o ces, 1981 Alaska Avenue, Dawson Creek or 9505 – 100th St, Fort St. John

• By email to tab.young@prrd.bc.ca

• By phone to 250-784-3600 or 250-785-8084 or 1-800-660-7773.

To be counted, your mail ballot must be received by the Chief Election O cer by the close of voting on Saturday, October 15, 2022. It is responsibility of the voter to ensure their mail ballot is received by the deadline. A mail ballot package may be returned by any of the following methods:

By mail - Delivered to Box 810 Dawson Creek V1G 4H8, up to 4:30 pm on October 14, 2022

In person - During regular o ce hours daily, at 1981 Alaska Avenue Dawson Creek, up to 4:30 pm on October 14, 2022, or at 9505 –100th Street, up to 4:30 pm on October 11, 2022

In person - At the Ovintiv Events Centre Polling Station at #1, 300 Highway 2, on October 5th, 12th, and 15th, between 8am and 8pm. To nd out more about how to vote by mail, please call the o ce at 250 784 3200 or view the webpage at https://prrd.bc.ca/getoutandvote/

VOTING DATES AND LOCATIONS

ADVANCE VOTING: (All quali ed electors may vote at an advance voting opportunity.)

Wednesday October 5, 2022 and Wednesday, October 12, 2022, from 8am to 8pm (local time) at:

Location

Ovintiv Events Centre (Mail ballots may be returned here)

Fort St. John Seniors Hall

Chetwynd District O ce

Tumbler Ridge Town Hall

ADDITIONAL ADVANCED VOTING

Wednesday October 5,2022 from 8 am to 8 pm (local time) at:

Location

Pouce Coupe Community Centre

Taylor Community Hall

Address

#1, 300 Highway 2, Dawson Creek, BC 10908 100 Street, Fort St. John, BC 5400 Hospital Road, Chetwynd, BC 305 Iles Way, Tumbler Ridge, BC

Address

5010 – 52 Ave, Pouce Coupe, BC 9896 Cherry Avenue, Taylor, BC

GENERAL VOTING: Saturday, October 15, 2022 from 8am to 8pm (local time) at:

Location

Ovintiv Events Centre (Mail ballots may be returned here)

Chetwynd District O ce

Tumbler Ridge Community Centre

Fort St. John Seniors Hall

Pouce Coupe Community Centre

Taylor Community Hall

Charlie Lake Elementary School

Address

#1, 300 Highway 2, Dawson Creek, BC 5400 Hospital Road, Chetwynd, BC 340 Front Street, Tumbler Ridge, BC 10908 100 Street, Fort St. John, BC 5010 – 52 Ave, Pouce Coupe, BC 9896 Cherry Avenue, Taylor, BC 12655 Charlie Lake Frontage Road, Charlie Lake, BC

ADDITIONAL GENERAL VOTING: Saturday, October 15, 2022 from 12 noon to 8pm

Location

Area B

Prespatou Elementary/Secondary School

Buick Creek Community Hall

Cecil Lake Recreation Commission/Hall

Wonowon Elementary School

Montney Community Hall

Clearview Arena

Area D

Tate Creek Community Centre

Doe River Community Hall

Kelly Lake Community Centre

Cutbank Hall

Area E

McLeod Elementary School/Hall

Moberly Community Hall

ELECTOR REGISTRATION

Address

22113 Triad Road, Prespatou, BC 15288 Rodeo Road, Buick, BC 4864 Cecil Lake Road, Cecil Lake, BC 19211 Petrocan Subdivision, Wonowon, BC 12401 256 Rd, Montney, BC 13772 223 Rd, Goodlow, BC

15439 Frontage Road, Tomslake BC 3816 Rolla Road, Doe River, BC 107 Kelly Lake Road, Kelly Lake, BC 13514 Highway 52N, Arras, BC

8025 265 Road, Groundbirch, BC 6494 Lakeshore Drive, Moberly Lake, BC

There is no need to pre-register to vote as the registration of all electors will take place at the time of voting. Please plan to show respect for other voters and elections o cials through observation of physical distancing; and if you feel unwell, you may request curbside voting upon arrival at the voting place.

WHO MAY VOTE

Electors may vote only once for each service. If you qualify to vote as both a resident and non-resident, you will vote as a resident. If you qualify to vote as a non resident, and own multiple properties, you may vote only once, regardless of the number of properties you own.

You will be required to make a declaration that you meet the eligibility requirements noted below, as either a resident or non-resident elector, and you will need to produce two (2) pieces of identi cation (at least one with a signature). Picture identi cation is not necessary. The identi cation must prove both residency and identity.

Resident elector: you may vote if you are:

• eighteen (18) years of age or older on voting day,

• a Canadian citizen,

• a resident of BC for at least six (6) months immediately before voting day,

• a resident of the Peace River Regional District, either in a municipality or in an electoral area, and

• not disquali ed by law from voting.

Non-resident property elector

If you own property in the Peace River Regional District and live somewhere else in B.C., you are eligible to vote as a non-resident property elector if you:

• are eighteen (18) years of age or older on voting day,

• are a Canadian citizen,

• have lived in BC for at least six (6) months before voting day,

• are the registered owner of real property in the Peace River Regional District that is within the service area boundary (the entire PRRD, including municipalities) for at least thirty (30) days before voting day, and • are not disquali ed by law from voting.

Non resident voters are subject to the requirement to produce two (2) pieces of identi cation, and in addition, must provide proof that they are entitled to vote in relation to a property (ie: proof of ownership). If there is more than one registered owner of your property, written consent from the majority of the other owners will be required to authorize you to cast the one vote allowed for the property.

If voting as a Non-resident Property Elector, you are encouraged to contact the Chief Election O cer well in advance of voting day to ensure that you have all the required information prior to attending the voting place.

SYNOPSIS OF PROPOSED BYLAW

“Dinosaur Museum Grant in Aid Service Establishment Bylaw No. 2476, 2022”. If adopted, this bylaw will establish a new service across the entire Peace River Regional District, (PRRD) which will permit the PRRD to requisition funding through taxation to fund the service. The funds will be used to provide grants in aid to not for pro t societies developing and operating a dinosaur museum in the region.

The establishment of this service does not include the authority to borrow funds for the provision of the service.

Service Area

The Dinosaur Museum Grant in Aid Service Area boundary is the entire Peace River Regional District, including municipalities, as shown on the attached map.

Tax Rate

The proposed maximum amount that may be requisitioned in any one year for the service, is the greater of $200,000 or an amount equal to the amount that could be raised by a property value tax of $0.0125/$1,000 when applied to the net taxable value of land and improvements in the service area. Based on current assessment values, the estimated residential tax rate in the rst year is $.0072 per $1000 of assessed value of improvements (buildings). Land will not be taxed for this proposed service.

The above is a synopsis of proposed Bylaw No. 2476, 2022, and is not intended to be, and is not to be understood as an interpretation of the bylaw. The full bylaw may be inspected online at www.prrd.bc.ca, or at the following locations during regular business hours: Peace River Regional District o ces 1981 Alaska Avenue, Dawson Creek, BC. 9505 – 100th Street, Fort St. John, BC

Additionally, the bylaw is available during regular business hours at the municipal o ces of each member municipality of the PRRD, whose electors are also eligible to vote on this question; Dawson Creek City Hall, Fort St. John City Hall, Tumbler Ridge Town Hall, District of Taylor, District of Hudson’s Hope, Village of Pouce Coupe and District of Chetwynd, and will be posted on voting days at all voting place.

For further information on the bylaws or the assent voting process, please call:

Tyra Henderson, Chief Election Ofcer tyra.henderson@prrd.bc.ca or Tab Young, Deputy Chief Election O cer tab.young@prrd.bc.ca (250-784-3200 or 1-800-670-7773)

Pellerin Family Farm marks more than 100 years

Ernie Pellerin turned 94 yrs old and the family farm east of Grande Prairie came to an end after over 100 years on September 17.

A farewell to the farm - using some of the old original equipment that Ernie used before he had a family was conducted with four generations of the family present.

$1.4 million investment in SixRing clean technology

Francis Drouin, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, announced on behalf of the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, an investment of more than $1.4

million to support SixRing Inc.’s next phase of development to scale up production. These funds will be used for scaling the company’s low-energy biomass conversion process that converts agricultural waste into renewable fuels and sustainable advanced materials.

The bioeconomy holds tremendous potential for Canada, helping to reduce the country’s carbon footprint and creating new opportunities to grow the economy.

Replacing non-renewable sources of fuel and energy with greener alternatives maximizes the use of agricultural resources and adds value to products once considered to be waste.

Under the Agricultural Clean Technology Program, this investment in SixRing’s proprietary technology will enable the company to significantly scale up its production through research and development activities. This phase of development will also include intensive testing of underused feedstock and improving production efficiencies to optimize the company’s technology. Utilizing this low carbon-intensity solution to manage agricultural waste will help to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions and generate additional farm revenues across the country.

Canada’s recently announced 2030 Emissions Reduction Plan highlights the actions needed to reduce emissions in various sectors of the economy. The steps taken by businesses to reduce their emissions will complement the investments and other measures that the Government of Canada is taking to fight climate change and strengthen Canada’s clean economy.

“The agriculture sector is working hard to propel climate action to build a healthy future for Canada. Under the Agricultural Clean Technology program, this investment in SixRing Inc. will ensure our farmers grow their profits, protect our environment and continue to feed the world sustainably,” said Francis Drouin, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Agriculture and AgriFood

“Investments in clean technology are supporting farmers and agribusinesses to become more resilient in the face of extreme weather events. This investment in SixRing builds on work already underway to develop technologies that help major industries tackle climate change,” added MarieClaude Bibeau, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food

“This funding contribution will greatly assist in accelerating our SixRing crop-based feedstock research and process optimization. We look forward to supporting our agricultural industry by generating new avenues of revenue from these crop waste products while allowing for greater access to low carbon-intensity, non-foodbased sustainable fuels including SAF, Diesel and Gasoline,” said Clay Purdy, CEO and Chairman, SixRing Inc.

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0.59± Title Acre Commercial Lot w/1320± Sq Ft Office Building

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14.72± Title Acre Residential Acreage w/ 995± Sq Ft Home & 48 x 68 Ft Shop

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2 Parcels of Farmland · 302.6± Title Acres

· 298± Acres Cultivated

Athabasca, AB

42± Title Acres of Farmland · 40± Acres Cultivated

Creston, BC

Mobile Home Park · 11.09± Title Acres · 20± Pads · Annual Revenue $40,000±

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5.76± Title Acre Industrial Lot w/2880± Sq Ft Shop

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