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OPEN LETTER FROM THE CANADIAN WHEAT BOARD December 5, 2014 Following changes to the Canadian Wheat Board Act in 2012 by the Federal Government, CWB has always stated its intention to build a strong and viable CWB in the open market. CWB wants to provide farmers with greater choice, increased competition resulting in better prices, secure access to new markets and customers, and the ability for farmers to pool their grain with a company that they know and trust. Recently there has been some speculation and inaccuracies regarding CWB’s future and our commercialization plans. We understand that CWB is in a

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unique position and will address some of the questions that have arisen without jeopardizing our business and putting our farmers-customers or potential investors in an unfair competitive position. Part of our dilemma is that when the monopoly ended and CWB moved into an open market environment, CWB needed to begin to transition into the same operating conditions as that of our competition. As everyone knows other grain companies are not required to release any conﬁdential commercial information that would disadvantage their operations. In accordance with the Act, CWB was tasked with providing a commercialization plan to the

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Government by 2016 and executing on that plan by 2017. CWB has always said it intended to beat those legislated deadlines. For the past two years CWB has been building a network of assets and is on the path towards commercialization. CWB’s growth strategy requires significant capital. To that end, CWB and its professional advisors have embarked on a rigorous process of looking for a strategic partner that meets a number of criteria, including experience in grain handling, industry expertise and enough capital to continue to expand CWB’s strategic network of grain-handling assets. It is also critically important that an investor support the idea of Western Canadian farmers being provided an opportunity for ownership in CWB going forward. CWB is currently involved in a commercial process and has engaged expert advisors to assist us. At this time it is inappropriate and in fact detrimental to the process to confirm or deny which companies are interested in partnering with us until we have concluded our due diligence. However, we can say that any bids rejected to date were evaluated by CWB and our advisors using the rigorous criteria listed above. If bids were rejected it was because they did not meet the requirements. Our objectives are to develop a strong and viable grain-handling company in Canada that can compete with the best in the business and to give farmers an opportunity to have an ownership stake. CWB is not being sold or given away. We are securing an investor to partner with farmers to ensure there is a strong and viable CWB for today and the next generation. Dayna Spiring Chief Strategy Officer, CWB Agriculture • Building • Contracting Industrial • Livestock For bookings, rates or more information:

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AGRI-NEWS DECEMBER 15, 2014

Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development has a pair of new booklets aimed to help farm direct marketers better understand the regulations around their businesses. The booklets are entitled Farm Direct Marketing: Know the Regulations - Food Labels and Farm Direct Marketing: Know the Regulations - General Legislation. “Farm Direct Marketing is the sale of food products directly to the consumers at a farmers market, roadside stands, farm store, u-pick operation or public market, on-line or through community supported agriculture,” says Karen Goad, farm direct marketing specialist, Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development, Grande Prairie. “Producers and processors need to be aware of the federal and provincial legislative require-

ments that must be met for producing and marketing agri-food products. Failure to comply with the legislation may lead to fines or other penalties and possibly to reduced sales.” The General Legislation booklet looks at both federal and provincial legislation and how each pertinent Act/ Regulation may affect direct marketers. The Food Labels booklet looks at basic labelling requirements, including sections on date markings, bilingual labelling and allergens. “Successful farm direct marketing involves consistently supplying safe, high-quality products in a clean, customer friendly environment that supports trusts between supplier and customer,” says Goad. “These new booklets can really help farm direct marketers with getting a handle on the regulations to help them achieve this”

Grain Act changes to positively impact canola farmers Canadian Canola Growers Association, Winnipeg, Manitoba – December 10, 2014The Modernization of Canada’s Grain Industry Act includes some important changes that have the potential to reduce administrative costs to farmers and see their protection under the Canada Grain Act expanded. “Amendments proposed in this bill such as extending farmers’ access to binding determination of grade and dockage provisions to process elevators is something canola farmers have been asking for,” says Rick White, CEO with the Canadian Canola Growers Association. “We’re pleased to see this provision encapsulated in the legislation.” Bill C-48 was introduced into the House of Commons on Tuesday and includes provisions intended to modernize the operations of the Canadian Grain Commission. Of particular interest to canola farmers are amendments that would allow for the establishment of a producer compensation fund to protect producers in the event that a licensee fails to pay for grain delivered.

Exposure to risk from non-payment on grain deliveries is a serious issue for farmers. “The amendments contained in the bill begin the process to create a lower cost, more predictable producer payment security system that ultimately reduces risk to farmers,” says White. “We’re pleased to see these changes proposed in this bill and we look forward to working on the details through the stakeholder consultation process.” The association encourages a productive dialogue on the bill and would like to see the bill passed quickly. “Changes such as the extension of binding grade determination to process elevators have been brought forward in earlier bills,” says White. “It would be disappointing to see this important change meet a similar fate and expire on the order paper as has occurred in previous Parliaments.” CCGA represents more than 43,000 canola farmers on national and international issues, policies and programs that impact farm profitability.

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University of Nebraska (Lincoln) / Farms.com Dec 01, 2014 Ten seconds. That’s how quickly you can become entrapped in grain up to your waist while working in a grain bin. Twenty-five seconds. That’s how long it takes to become completely submerged in grain. Records indicate that each year in Nebraska one to three people die from grain entrapment and many more put themselves in critical neardeath situations. Figure 1. As an auger pulls grain out from the bottom, a funnel forms in the center of the grain. As grain shifts, a person can quickly become entrapped. When a crust forms on grain, a pocket can form underneath as grain is moved out of the bin. Figure 3. When a bridge of crusted grain breaks, a worker can fall in, becoming

entrapped as the grain flows in to fill the space. Entrapment Reducing risk starts with proper stored grain management to keep grain from going out of condition and crusting. In turn, this reduces the temptation to enter the bin to manually move the grain. Aaron Yoder, an assistant professor at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, researches farm safety and conducts national farm safety programs. Yoder describes four scenarios often causing grain entrapment: Flowing grain. As an augur moves grain out from the bottom of the bin, a funnel forms in the center column of grain that can quickly pull down someone working on top of the grain to loosen it (Figure 1). Always have someone close monitoring the bin while you work, stay in communication with them, and establish emergency hand signals to communicate over equipment noise. Grain bridge collapse. Out-of-condition grain can crust over, and as grain shifts at the bottom of the bin, large air pockets can form underneath the bridge (Figures 2-3). While it can be tempting to break a bridge by tapping on it, when it gives way, your weight can quickly swift, causing you to fall into the space and be covered by grain. When pos-

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sible, use a long rod from outside the bin to prod the crusted grain. Grain wall avalanche. Frozen or out-of-condition grain can cling to the bin’s sidewalls and when prodded, flow to the bin floor. Don’t underestimate the amount of grain involved and don’work where the grain wall is higher than you are. Wear a safety harness. Use of a grain vacuum. These tools can move several thousand bushels of grain in an hour. If a hose is dropped and becomes buried, flowing grain can shift and the surface can become unstable. You could be pulled under and carried toward the auger outlet. Understand the hazards on your farm, think through the possible scenarios of what could happen, and plan how to avoid them and, if necessary, how to respond. Stay Safe Don’t take short cuts when working in enclosed spaces with grain. Take time to stay safe. Whenever possible, use inspection holes and grain bin level markers rather than entering the bin. If you have to enter the bin: • Never work alone. Tell others that you’ll be entering the bin and always have a second person outside who can provide assistance. • Establish a system of hand signals to communicate over the noise of operations. • Always wear a body harness that is securely attached to the outside of the grain bin. (See above video.) • Never enter a bin while the auger is running. Lock off and tag the auger so someone doesn’t turn it on while you’re inside. • Keep safety tools handy. Attach a long rod to the bin for prodding grain from a distance.

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A series of insect forecasting maps for next season is being posted online. Scott Meers, insect management specialist at Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development says the maps will help producers plan the upcoming year appropriately. The first two maps are up, and focus on wheat midge and wheat stem sawfly. “Producers or industry as a whole will have an overall view on what’s happening with those two insects for the next planting season,” says Meers. In the wheat midge survey, there was none found in the Peace region of the province which is a com-

plete reversal of the previous year. Central Alberta has some hot spots with high counts, and southern Alberta has quite low numbers with the exception of some irrigated fields in the Taber/40 Mile area. In the wheat stem sawfly survey, the numbers are looking extremely low, the lowest numbers Meers has seen in 10 years. Four other forecasting maps covering cabbage seed pod weevil, pea leaf weevil, bertha armyworm and grasshoppers are scheduled to go live in January. The maps can be found at Alberta Agriculture’s website under the Maps tab. Contact: Scott Meers 403-362-1366

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Summerdale 9:00 a.m. coffee and registration, Community Hall session 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Meat and Cattle Fundamentals for Herd PlanningThe Cost of Bred Heifers Vermilion January 22, 2015 9:00 a.m. and registration, Opportunities and Threats toVermilion Expanding the Cow Herd Regional Managing Prosperity in thecoffee Beef Industry Centre session 9:30 a.m. 3:30 p.m. Linking Pasture Systems to Optimize Beef A Helping Hand; HR strategies for -the ranch Performance and Profit A producer's perspective; Innovative business models The agenda this year will cover: Transition Tactics January 21, 2015 Barrhead The agenda this year will cover:

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PEACE GRAIN FUTURE PRICES

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Rumours are building again that Russia may limit their grain exports (specifically wheat) and the government might start increasing the purchasing price from farmers for the government reserve stocks (the government is definitely worried about rising domestic food prices). This would incentivize producers to sell to the government versus grain merchants/exporters. The reality is though, Russia isn’t falling over with cash in their pockets – their economy isn’t doing so hot with the rouble down significantly, Western economic sanctions, and the price of WTI crude oil dropping below $60 per barrel this past week and Brent crude below $63. Russia is in a bit of a pickle but with exports staying relatively high, it seems the government is ready to step in yet and stop farmers from enjoying crop movement & better prices. Recently, Statistics Canada came out with its production estimates from this year’s crop and surprised the heck out of a lot of analysts with their numbers for canola and wheat. 15.56 million tonnes of canola were said to be taken off, almost 1.5 million tonnes more than September’s estimate and almost one million tonnes higher than the average estimate from analysts. As for wheat, 29.3 million tonnes of the cereal was seen as harvested this year, up 6.5 per cent from the previous estimate and 1.5 million tonnes higher than the average trade guess. Durum and oat output were both bigger than the trade was expecting at 5.2 million tonnes and 2.9 million tonnes respectively but many are questioning the quality of the crop (good milling specs for wheat and weight on oats). Soybean production was another bright spot for the Canadian agricultural sector as we saw the fifth straight year of record production of the oilseed (as if there’s not enough already available worldwide!) The question really becomes now moving this crop and although wheat shipments have been relatively strong, there is concern over the additional canola supply available. Simply put, the cashflow situation come spring-time could be interesting on most farms as bin doors stay shut with canola remaining below $9.50/bu (although lower oil prices should help some!) Speaking of oil, recent ethanol production data shows that processors continue to pump out the biofuel at a record rate, despite its rare premium to traditional gasoline. The real driver for the ethanol market though is likely on the export side – demand is up more than 40 per cent year-over-year, pushing prices higher than gasoline in some domestic markets, yet, because of the large amount of cheap corn available, costs of production in America have declined. Ultimately though, the premium that ethanol is currently enjoying over gasoline is unsustainable, alas, corn sellers are enjoying the level of support ethanol is providing as the most recent U.S.D.A. W.A.S.D.E. report showed 2014/15 ending stocks being revised to just under two billion bushels. The report also forecasted the global wheat carryout to be two million tonnes higher at 195 million tonnes. For soybeans, U.S. ending stocks were dropped to 410 million bushels thanks to export sales remaining strong but the South American crop is looking good and that will put negative pressure on the oilseed. Ultimately, one can expect more sideways trading over the next few weeks as we head into the Christmas holidays which isn’t to say that prices won’t increase on the futures boards, but I’m not confident they’ll remain elevated for long To growth, Brennan Turner President, FarmLead.com Brennan Turner is originally from Foam Lake, SK, where his family started farming the land in the 1920s. After completing his degree in economics from Yale University and then playing some pro hockey, Mr. Turner spent some time working in finance before starting FarmLead.com, a risk-free, transparent online and mobile grain marketplace (app available for iOS & Android). His weekly column is a summary of his free, daily market note, the FarmLead Breakfast Brief. He can be reached via email (b.turner@farmlead.com) or r001691663 phone (1-855-332-7653)

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Directions Place white beans and juice in blender. Blend well. Add milk. Blend until thick and creamy Add ice cubes and blend well Serve immediately or store in fridge.

Nutrition Serving Size Calories 240 kcal Carboydrates Fibre 2g Protein 5 g Fat 1g Saturated Fat Folate 30 mcg Iron 2 mg Calcium 120 mg Potassium Sodium 40 mg

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The wealthiest First Nation William Stodalka Staff writer All but one of the six First Nations in the Northeast reported per capita band revenue higher than the provincial average of $34,360. West Moberly sits first at $80,300. An analysis of the 171 First Nations in British Columbia that reported their finances shows that one in northeastern B.C. ranks in the top 10 in per person band revenue, while five of the six are above the reported average. West Moberly First Nation’s 2014 revenue, when compared to their 2013 onreserve population, was about $80,300 per person – the 10th highest in the province. All but one of the five other First Nations in the Northeast reported per capita band revenue higher than the provincial average of $34,360. Per capita band revenue is not the same as per capita income. For Blueberry River First Nation, this number was about $50,500 per capita band revenue – ranking them 24th highest among the 171 First Nations. Prophet River was 33rd, at $40,900 per capita band revenue. For Fort Nelson First Nation, this was about $40,500 per capita band revenue, ranking it 36th, and Halfway River First Nation was $40,300 per capita band reve-

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nue, putting them at 37th. Doig River First Nation was $39,600 per capita band revenue, or 38th, and Saulteau First Nation was about $25,400, or about 78th. The figures on a per capita basis varied widely throughout the province. At the bottom of the scale, the Soda Creek First Nation on-reserve population had about $1,900 in revenues per person, while the Kwikwetlem First Nation tops the list at about $382,700 per person. That First Nation was in the news recently when its chief, Ron Giesbrecht, reported earning over $900,000 for his role as chief and staff member. Revenue, as defined by Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada, includes all moneys other than capital. They are primarily derived from sources which include, but not limited to, interest earned on band capital and revenue, fine moneys, proceeds from the sale of renewable resources, leasing activities and rights-of-way. According to Blueberry River First Nation band administrator Cici Sterritt, the revenue is spent in a number of ways. “First Nation bands are similar to a provincial government because we are responsible for our health services, social development, school from K4 to grade 7, HeadStart, housing, maintenance, drinking water, sewer system, road maintenance and garbage,” she said. The data was released as part of the First Nations Financial Transparency Act, which for the first time required bands throughout Canada to release their financial statements and chief salaries. The latest population data available is from 2013. Documents show that Doig River First Nation’s Norman Davis is the fourth highest paid Chief out of the 171 First Nations in B.C., analysis by the Alaska Highway News shows. These public documents show that Davis was paid just over $127,000 for serving 12 months as chief of the First Nation. When expenses are factored in, his was the tenth highest. Davis referred questions about council pay and the bands revenues to next Monday, which was past the Alaska Highway News deadline. His band is currently dealing with the death of former chief Kelvin Davis. First Nations from all over Canada were required to submit financial statements about their leadership and how their money was spent by last Wednesday. Chief salaries Northeastern B.C. chiefs earned more

than the provincial average – but that their respective bands also brought in more revenue than the provincial average. Salaries for First Nations chiefs in the area ranged from about $79,000 to Davis’s salary of $127,000. The Alaska Highway News also gathered salary data of other chiefs who served for 12 months within B.C. Based on those figures, the average salary for a First Nation chief was about $62,000. The move was meant to improve transparency in First Nations governance. Some have been critical of the First Nations Financial Transparency Act, but all of the First Nations located in northern B.C. have released their figures. In all of B.C., 171 of 185 First Nations complied with the new law by last week’s deadline. Sterritt, from Blueberry River First Nation, said that First Nations’ leaders responsibilities are different than those of a municipal mayor. It takes “quite a bit of time” for Chief and Council to meet with t he proponents, contractors, and other businesses about industrial development on their traditional lands, Sterritt added. Sterritt also noted the figures were from the previous chief and council, and the present chief and council began their term mid December 2013. Steps have been taken to reduce costs and remain in budget. Salaries varied widely throughout the province. The highest reported total pay was Kwikwetlem’s Chief Ron Giesbrecht, who earned about $914,000. The lowest reported total pay was Cayoose Creek Chief Michelle Edwards, who earned about $3,500. The salaries can vary in part because there is no standard system of payment for chiefs. One chief can earn pay from a variety of sources if he or she also occupies another position for the band in addition to his or her work as an elected official. In determining the provincial average, the Alaska Highway News included pay that the chief and/or councillor reportedly earned in his or her position on staff, along with other remuneration. (None of the northeastern B.C. chiefs reported having another job in addition to their duties as an elected official.) Band revenues & expenditures The Alaska Highway News also analyzed total revenues and expenditures of First Nations across B.C. Northeastern B.C. First Nations reported revenues for 2014 ranged from $5.7 million (the lowest, Doig River) to $17.1 million (the highest, Fort Nelson First Nation).

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The median revenue for First Nation band revenue across B.C. was $5.6 million, analysis showed. Across B.C., the band with the highest 2014 total revenue was Squamish Nation, who reported earning about $67 million in 2014. That gives them a per capita revenue worth $28,000, which is less than the provincial average. The band with the lowest 2014 revenue was Gwawaenuk Tribe, who reportedly had revenues of just over $246,000. “If you compared what a municipal government receives and what we receive from the federal government, it's very minimal,” Sterritt added. “This band is fortunate to have other revenues for their programs. Right now what we receive from the federal government is inadequate We also have reporting requirements which are required to be met, which are onerous for what is received." As well, it’s worth noting that some of the reported figures in the Financial Transparency Act documents were for chiefs and councillors who are not currently serving. For example, the pay was reported for Fort Nelson First Nation Chief Sharleen Gale, but not for current chief Liz Logan, who was elected earlier this year. The pay was also reported for Saulteau First Nation Chief Harley Davis, but not his replacement Nathan Parenteau, who was elected last month. Logan did not return calls asking for comment about the band’s financial matters. There were about a dozen First Nations in B.C. who did not report their finances, but none of them were located in the northeast. Band finances – in particular, chief and council pay – have been an issue in some of the local First Nations pasts. For example, it was reported that in 2008, band members “took over” Prophet River First Nations band office over payments of $800,000 reportedly given to members of chief and council as part of a land negotiation deal. Calls to the currently serving chiefs of the Halfway, Fort Nelson, Prophet, and Saulteau First Nation were not returned as of press time.

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Man 79.1 0.0 3.5 1.0 0.1 2.0 31.7 0.1 0.5 2.7 0.0 120.7

Sask 141.1 116.3 19.1 39.7 0.1 21.8 56.3 19.3 0.0 0.3 13.8 427.8

Alta 171.3 21.8 2.5 17.3 0.2 1.8 58.8 10.9 0.0 0.0 0.2 284.8

B.C. 6.0 0.0 1.0 1.3 0.0 0.0 0.3 0.2 0.0 0.0 0.0 8.8

Total 397.5 138.1 26.1 59.3 0.4 25.6 147.1 30.5 0.5 3.0 14.0 842.1

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Man 51.8 0.0 5.3 1.1 0.5 1.3 31.2 0.0 0.9 3.3 0.0 95.4

Sask 122.9 123.9 10.9 11.1 0.1 24.2 44.0 27.7 0.0 0.2 11.3 376.3

Alta 104.1 27.5 1.6 14.7 0.0 2.3 62.9 23.5 0.0 0.0 0.7 237.3

B.C. 6.8 0.0 1.1 0.9 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 8.8

Total 285.6 151.4 18.9 27.8 0.6 27.8 138.1 51.2 0.9 3.5 12.0 717.8

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Man 1,313.1 0.0 166.0 19.1 22.0 18.2 686.3 5.7 16.6 51.2 3.7 2,301.9

Sask 2,692.7 1,603.2 324.9 382.5 5.8 184.5 1,614.3 699.4 0.0 1.8 331.0 7,840.1

Alta 2,198.6 306.1 44.0 241.1 0.9 29.4 1,548.5 695.2 0.2 1.3 17.6 5,082.9

B.C. 62.5 0.0 14.9 11.2 0.0 0.0 51.2 10.3 0.0 0.0 0.0 150.1

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Wheat Durum Wheat Oats Barley Rye Flaxseed Canola Peas Corn Beans Lentils Total

Man 1,350.2 0.0 135.0 21.5 16.9 16.1 546.7 5.4 19.7 16.1 0.2 2,127.8

Sask 2,810.2 1,642.3 331.9 336.6 5.0 149.6 1,524.4 675.9 0.0 0.3 219.1 7,695.3

Alta 2,276.5 341.8 42.7 221.2 1.5 24.1 1,524.2 686.7 0.4 0.3 17.5 5,136.9

B.C. 62.1 0.0 16.5 11.6 0.0 0.0 53.7 9.5 0.0 0.0 0.0 153.4

Total 6,499.0 1,984.1 526.1 590.9 23.4 189.8 3,649.0 1,377.5 20.1 16.7 236.8 15,113.4

Wheat Durum Wheat Oats Barley Rye Flaxseed Canola Peas Corn Beans Lentils Total

Man 319.2 0.0 59.4 10.3 10.9 9.8 187.6 5.6 1.5 45.2 0.5 650.0

Sask 510.3 291.6 77.2 96.5 2.7 49.4 334.4 63.7 0.0 1.3 32.1 1,459.2

Alta 493.2 65.0 21.7 48.6 0.9 6.2 182.2 40.5 0.0 1.3 3.3 862.9

B.C. 17.3 0.0 0.6 0.6 0.0 0.0 3.8 0.3 0.0 0.0 0.0 22.6

Total 1,340.0 356.6 158.9 156.0 14.5 65.4 708.0 110.1 1.5 47.8 35.9 2,994.7

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December 12, 2014

December 5, 2014

November 14, 2014

December 13, 2013

Peace

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$9.18

$9.21

$8.79

North West

$9.48

$9.20

$9.38

$8.98

North East

$9.46

$9.15

$9.44

$8.87

Central

$9.55

$9.28

$9.36

$8.86

South

$9.52

$9.24

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$8.71

December 12, 2014

December 5, 2014

November 14, 2014

December 13, 2013

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$10.49

$10.61

$10.54

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Dec 9 - 13, 2013

Peace

$4.76

$3.93

$3.88

$3.35

North West

$4.42

$4.38

$3.94

$3.35

North East

$4.00

$4.27

$3.86

$4.45

Central

$4.92

$4.72

$4.12

South

$4.74

$4.84

$4.23

$4.03

Barley

Dec 8 - 12, 2014

Dec 1 - 5, 2014

Nov 10 - 14, 2014

Dec 9 - 13, 2013

Peace

$1.52

$2.32

$2.85

$2.68

North West

$2.98

$3.14

$3.20

$2.68

North East

$3.18

$3.32

$3.18

$3.03

Central

$2.81

$3.17

$3.45

$3.11

South

$3.29

$3.51

$3.55

$3.01

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Dec 9 - 13, 2013

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North West

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$7.24

$6.89

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North East

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$7.03

$6.65

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Central

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$5.31 ($5.03 - $5.36) $5.25 ($5.17 - $5.31) $5.17 ($5.12 - $5.23) $3.65 ($3.59 - $3.70) $5.39 ($5.31 - $5.44) $5.17 ($5.12 - $5.23) $4.63 ($4.49 - $4.74)

$4.93 ($4.84 - $5.01) $4.98 ($4.90 - $5.06) $4.90 ($4.84 - $5.01) $4.46 ($4.22 - $4.68) $4.95 ($4.84 - $5.01) $5.12 ($5.01 - $5.23) $4.65 ($4.49 - $4.94)

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$6.21 ($6.15 - $6.37) $6.42 ($6.26 - $6.48) $6.40 ($6.21 - $6.45) $6.10 ($5.99 - $6.31) $6.15 ($5.93 - $6.21) $6.42 ($6.26 - $6.50) $6.12 ($5.99 - $6.29)

$6.53 ($6.42 - $6.64) $6.56 ($6.37 - $6.75) $6.45 ($6.26 - $6.59) $5.63 ($5.58 - $5.77) $6.59 ($6.48 - $6.69) $6.56 ($6.37 - $6.67) $6.42 ($6.26 - $6.59)

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$4.18 ($4.09 - $4.22) $4.07 ($4.03 - $4.09) $3.68 ($3.59 - $3.74) $2.98 ($2.87 - $3.07) $4.22 ($4.18 - $4.25) $3.96 ($3.85 - $4.01) $3.88 ($3.81 - $3.92)

$3.66 ($3.59 - $3.74) $3.57 ($3.48 - $3.66) $3.29 ($3.14 - $3.48) $2.24 ($2.18 - $2.35) $3.88 ($3.81 - $3.98) $3.44 ($3.35 - $3.53) $3.48 ($3.35 - $3.59)

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GRAIN FUTURES REPORT Grain Future Prices - as of December 12 , 2014 Last 421.90s 438.00 433.50 433.00 Last 604-4s 610-2 612-2 611-2 Last 513-0s 639-6 642-4 645-2 Last 792-6s 623-4 629-4 638-2 Last 310-2 314-2 315-0 Last 1038-2 1044-4 1050-6 Last 31.91 32.13 32.37 Last 367.6 355.8 349.3 Last 404-4 412-2 418-2

Change - 2.00 + 3.00 + 3.10 + 2.30 Change + 11-0 + 12-6 + 12-0 + 9-6 Change + 8-6 + 12-2 + 11-0 +10-4 Change + 18-2 + 8-2 + 6-6 + 7-6 Change - 1-2 - 0-2 + 0-4 Change - 4-0 - 4-2 - 4-0 Change - 0.11 - 0.11 - 0.10 Change - 3.9 - 2.4 - 2.2 Change + 6-0 + 5-6 + 5-6

Open 0.00 433.70 430.00 428.40 Open 0-0 598-0 597-0 600-0 Open 0-0 627-4 630-2 633-6 Open 0-0 615-0 622-0 627-2 Open 312-4 318-0 315-0 Open 1039-0 1046-0 1052-4 Open 31.95 32.24 32.45 Open 371.3 357.8 351.0 Open 397-2 405-0 411-0

High 421.90 438.50 434.00 433.30 High 604-4 613-4 615-2 614-6 High 513-0 643-0 645-2 647-4 High 792-6 628-6 635-4 642-4 High 317-0 320-6 315-0 High 1053-2 1059-6 1065-4 High 32.15 32.40 32.59 High 376.4 363.1 355.8 High 407-2 415-2 421-4

Low 421.90 432.80 428.00 428.40 Low 604-4 593-4 594-6 594-0 Low 513-0 622-6 626-2 629-2 Low 792-6 612-0 620-0 626-2 Low 310-2 314-2 315-0 Low 1031-4 1038-0 1044-0 Low 31.59 31.82 32.05 Low 364.3 353.0 347.0 Low 397-2 405-0 411-0

Prev. Stl. 423.90 435.00 430.40 430.70 Prev. Stl. 593-4 597-4 600-2 601-4 Prev. Stl. 504-2 627-4 631-4 634-6 Prev. Stl. 774-4 615-2 622-6 630-4 Prev. Stl. 311-4 314-4 314-4 Prev. Stl. 1042-2 1048-6 1054-6 Prev. Stl. 32.02 32.24 32.47 Prev. Stl. 371.5 358.2 351.5 Prev. Stl. 398-4 406-4 412-4

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Bar B Charolais George & Linda Bolin................................................. 250-785-5325 Briar Ridge Stock Farm Randy & Chris Haddow, Dawson Creek, BC ............. 250-786-5048 Chad & Leah Haddow Dawson Creek, BC ................ 250-784-3924 Clear Lake Charolais Tim & Loretta Fawcett, Tiger Lily, AB....................... 780-674-5992 E Z Ranch Everett Laboucan, Driftpile, AB ................................. 780-355-2179 JayDawn Farms Jason & Nicole McQuaig, Sexsmith, AB.................... 780-568-2647 Lazy S Charolais Roy & Erika Schweitzer, Beaverlodge, AB ................ 780-356-3611 Pro-Char Charolais David & Kristina Prokuda, Glenevis, AB ................... 780-665-3450 RDA Charolais Rick & Donna Alguire, High Prairie, AB ................... 780-524-2915 Rosebud Ranches Dan & Holly Schleppe, Progress, BC ......................... 250-786-5698 Spruce View Charolais Andrew & Efﬁe Lakusta, Andrew, AB ....................... 780-365-2079 Wrangler Charolais Wade & Sherry Meakin, Westlock, AB ...................... 780-349-2982

GELBVIEHS

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

HEREFORDS

5 Star Herefords Cody Pugh, Cecil lake, BC ......................................... 250-781-3478 Aspen Ridge Stock Farm Jack & Jason Wells, Hythe, AB .................................. 780-356-2359 Benwyn Herefords Bill & Doug Bentley, Progress, BC ............................ 250-843-7575 Briar Ridge Stock Farm Randy & Chris Haddow, Dawson Creek, BC ............. 250-786-5048 Chad & Leah Haddow, Dawson Creek, BC ................ 250-784-3924 Eureka Hereford Farms Tom Basnett, Eureka River, AB .................................. 780-685-2102 Friesen Hereford Farms Chad & Anna Friesen, Grande Prairie, AB ................. 780-832-4068 Gold Stock Hereford Farms Charlie & Steven White, Beaverlodge, AB................. 780-354-3190 Gurtler Farms Garry Gurtler, North Star, AB ..................................... 780-836-2125 Hilltop Honey Ranch Brian & Dana Smith, Pouce Coupe, BC ..................... 250-786-5232 McElroy Polled Herefords John McElroy, Charlie Lake, BC ................................ 250-785-6074 PHK Herefords Philip Krahn, LaCrete, AB .......................................... 780-821-9409 Reber’s Polled Herefords Gerald & Sandy Reber, Woking, AB .......................... 780-774-2161 Serena & Kasey Reber, Woking, AB .......................... 780-774-2337 Spring Mountain Stock Farm Hotte & Villiger Families, Beaverlodge, AB .............. 780-354-2074

LIMOUSIN

BERCOL Limousin Bernie & Colleen Prefontaine, Edmonton, AB ........... 780-961-2403 Shawn & Adele Walsh ................................................ 780-921-3511

Blueberry Valley Farms Limousin Michael & Rebecca McCord, Mile 86.5 Alaska Hwy, BC ......................................... 250-772-5116 DC Farms Doug & Carolyn Johnson, Barrhead, AB.................... 780-674-4098 Dry Creek Ranch Gordon & Carla Harmon, Cecil Lake, BC.................. 250-781-3617 Excel Ranches Ron & Barb Miller, Cody & Amy Miller, Westlock, AB ............................ 780-349-2135 Fouillard Limousin Dan & Pam Fouillard, Thorsby, AB............................ 780-789-4055 Hillview Farms R & C Verbeek, Sturgeon County, AB ........................ 780-938-2173 Lakeroad Limousin Jim, Donna & Jackie Rowe, Worsley, AB .................. 780-685-2141 Pinnacle View Limousin Rob & Cheryl Swan & Erin & Eric Kishkan, Quesnel, BC ................................................................ 250-747-2618 Sequin Cattle Company Bob & Monica Sequin, Quesnel, BC .......................... 250-747-1331

RED POLL

Shadow Creek Red Poll Dean & Marsha Anderson, Fort St. John, BC ............. 250-827-3293

SALERS

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

SHORTHORNS

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

SIMMENTALS

Albrecht Farms Steve, Tammy Albrecht, Spirit River, AB ................... 780-864-4259 Briar Ridge Stock Farm Randy & Chris Haddow, Dawson Creek, BC ............. 250-786-5048 Chad & Leah Haddow, Dawson Creek, BC ................ 250-784-3924 CRM Simmentals Chad & Stacy Meunier, Barrhead, AB ........................ 780-674-7713 Fallen Timber Farms Chet & Jamie Jans, Groundbirch, BC ......................... 250-780-2141 Flatrock Valley Simmentals Brad Geisbrecht, Cecil Lake, BC................................ 250-781-3580 Halfway River Simmentals Eckbert & Christa Weitzel Georg & Sarah Weitzel, Charlie Lake, BC ................. 250-263-8237 Hodges Simmentals Roy & Scot Hodges, Beaverlodge, AB ....................... 780-512-4669 JayDawn Farms Jason & Nicole McQuaig, Sexsmith, AB.................... 780-568-2647 KRS Simmentals Reanne Sanford, Quesnel, BC .................................... 250-249-5332 KSL Simmentals Keagan Scorgie, Beaverlodge, AB.............................. 780-518-6572 Lone Stone Farms Lonnie & Karen Brown, Westlock, AB ...................... 250-349-5524 Moonlite Farm Norbert & Janice Luken, Fairview, AB ...................... 780-835-3165 Moose Creek Simmentals Don, Joyce & Shon Smith, Gordondale, AB .............. 780-353-2284 O Double E Simmentals Ole, Elden & Einar Bakkehaug, Hythe, AB................ 780-356-2113 SIBL Simmentals The Smith Families, Cherhill, AB............................... 780-785-2045 Tri-K Simmentals Keith & Kerriley Hodges, Beaverlodge, AB .............. 780-831-7999 Willow Creek Simmentals Mike & Mari Klassen & Family, Debolt, AB ............. 780-957-2814 Willowdale Simmentals Dale & Judy Smith, Valleyview, AB ........................... 780-524-2790 Wolfe Farms Tony Wolfe, Valleyview, AB ....................................... 780-524-3939

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Altona Falls Red Angus Dan & Trudy Loewen, Altona, BC ............................. 250-630-2146 Aspen Hill Red Angus George & Kelly LeBlanc, Woking, AB ...................... 780-774-2404 Bar 4A Cattle Co. Hugh Atkin & Joleen Meservy, LaGlace, AB ............. 780-512-3641 Battle River Black Angus Ron Gordey, Manning, AB ......................................... 780-836-2584 Binks Angus Farm Evan & Melanie Binks, Grande Prairie, AB ............... 780-539-7919 Blast Angus Farm Brent & Lia Long, Houston, BC ................................. 250-845-3500 Canyon Tree Farms Inc. L Jackson & H Hooke, Fort St. James, BC ................. 250-996-8180 Classic Livestock Freeman & Zoe Iwasiuk, High Prairie, AB................. 780-523-5077 Cinder Angus Brad Yoder & Nicolle Hoskins, Barrhead, AB ........... 780-674-5773 Clear River Red Angus Lloyd, Donna & Mackay Ross, Cleardale, AB ........... 800-667-2251 Cuthbertson Cattle Co. Scott & Jackie Cuthbertson, Valleyview, AB.............. 780-837-8544 Double A Stock Farm Steve & Hazel Tofteland, Valhalla, AB....................... 780-356-2454 Double M Ranching M McConnell & J Madden, DC, BC .......................... 250-782-7875 Dwajo Angus Dwayne & Joanne Emery, Camp Creek, AB .............. 780-674-4410 Figure 8 Angus Paul & Coleen Jex-Blake, Grimshaw, AB .................. 780-597-2001 Fineline Red Angus Nick & Lorraine van Gaalen, LaGlace, AB ................ 780-568-3906 Flyaway Red Angus Dale Schwerdt, Worsley, AB....................................... 780-685-2531 Gemvale Stock Farm Don & Sheri Murphy, Dawson Creek, BC ................. 250-759-4717 Gumbo Gulch Cattle Company Dale & Steve Aylward, Dawson Creek, BC................ 250-786-5478 Heart Valley Angus Chris Tschetter, Birch Hills Colony, AB ..................... 780-864-8918 Jones Land & Cattle Mark & Allison Jones, Barrhead, AB ......................... 780-674-6377 KBJ Round Farms Jim & Rita, Barry & Dette Round, Clyde, AB............ 780-348-5638 Kjos Black Angus Marty & Miriam Kjos, Fort St. John, BC ................... 250-787-0970 Lookout Stock Farm Roy & Cindy Bjorklund, Fairview, AB ...................... 780-835-3530 Mackenzie Red Angus Ken & Rebecca Mackenzie, Deadwood, AB .............. 780-836-2049 Marberly Angus Kim Beaudette, Houston, BC...................................... 250-847-7483 Mountain Side Angus John & Judy Mayer, Beaverlodge, AB ....................... 780-354-2726 Nine Mile Ranch Al & Lorraine Sanford, Quesnel, BC.......................... 250-249-5469 North Point Red Angus Mark & Ginger Zahacy, High Prairie, AB .................. 780-523-5356 Poplar Meadows Angus Monty & Tanya Belsham, Houston, BC ..................... 250-845-3050 Rafter SJ Ranch Jack & Shannon Trask, Montney, BC ......................... 250-827-3364 Red Moon Angus Jim & Shirley Moon, Vanderhoof, BC........................ 250-567-9762 Ring Creek Farms Pat & Len Friedel, Fairview, AB ................................ 780-835-4338 Rocky Creek Red Angus Les & Alison Keutzer, Lone Prairie, BC..................... 250-788-9858 Roy Angus Chris & Jen Roy, Fairview, AB ................................... 780-835-0463

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Dec 10 - 4,042 Head

Dec 4 - 1,638 Head

Dec 9 - 6,328 Head

Dec 11 - 600 Head

301 - 400 401 - 500 501 - 600 601 - 700 701 - 800 801 - 900 901 - 1,000 over 1,000

$335.00 $310.00 $270.00 $240.00 $240.00 $218.00 $205.00 $198.00

$375.00 $344.00 $312.00 $269.00 $260.00 $239.00 $229.00 $213.00

301 - 400 401 - 500 501 - 600 601 - 700 701 - 800 801 - 900 901 - 1,000 over 1,000

$280.00 $270.00 $250.00 $230.00 $220.00 $204.00 $195.00 $180.00

$319.00 $305.00 $280.00 $260.00 $233.00 $224.00 $216.00 $205.00

D1 - D2 Cows $119.00 $128.00 D3 - D4 Cows $102.00 $120.00 Bologna Bulls $115.00 $143.00

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Dec 8 - 330 Head

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Dec 9 - 649 Head FEEDER STEERS $315.00 $349.00 $300.00 $330.00 $295.00 $338.00 $283.00 $320.00 $270.00 $305.00 $272.00 $304.00 $242.00 $270.00 $245.00 $263.00 $220.00 $252.00 $238.00 $253.00 $215.00 $236.00 $220.00 $237.00 $208.00 $229.00 $205.00 $223.00 $195.00 $209.00 $193.00 $210.00 FEEDER HEIFERS $280.00 $310.00 $265.00 $317.00 $268.00 $292.00 $260.00 $282.00 $245.00 $275.00 $250.00 $276.00 $230.00 $250.00 $233.00 $252.00 $215.00 $234.00 $215.00 $232.00 $200.00 $217.00 $210.00 $221.00 $190.00 $210.00 $200.00 $214.00 $175.00 $198.00 $170.00 $195.00 SLAUGHTER CATTLE D1 - D2 Cows D1 - D2 Cows $120.00 $129.00 $119.00 $128.00 D3 - D4 Cows D3 - D4 Cows $104.00 $117.00 $110.00 $117.00 Bologna Bulls Bologna Bulls $122.00 $142.00 $120.00 $144.00

$330.00 $325.00 $285.00 $265.00 $240.00 $220.00 $215.00 $185.00

$360.00 $350.00 $312.00 $285.00 $257.00 $240.00 $235.00 $210.00

$325.00 $300.00 $280.00 $240.00 $230.00 $225.00 $210.00 $210.00

$412.00 $369.00 $316.00 $276.00 $269.00 $251.00 $238.00 $238.00

$370.00 $320.00 $290.00 $240.00 $225.00 $195.00 $190.00 $190.00

$412.00 $370.00 $329.00 $284.00 $259.00 $246.00 $240.50 $240.50

$290.00 $280.00 $265.00 $240.00 $220.00 $210.00 $195.00 $175.00

$320.00 $310.00 $285.00 $260.00 $240.00 $220.00 $210.00 $190.00

$280.00 $250.00 $235.00 $225.00 $215.00 $200.00 $200.00 $200.00

$330.00 $312.00 $280.00 $255.00 $240.00 $225.00 $217.00 $217.00

$290.00 $280.00 $240.00 $220.00 $205.00 $190.00 $190.00 $180.00

$330.00 $318.00 $288.00 $258.00 $248.00 $230.00 $221.00 $221.00

D1 - D2 Cows $120.00 $130.00 D3 - D4 Cows $100.00 $115.00 Bologna Bulls $120.00 $145.00

Butcher Cows $108.00 $132.00 Butcher Bulls $115.00 $154.00 Feeder Bulls $145.00 $165.00

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D1 - D2 Cows $107.00 $134.00 D3 Cows $85.00 $110.00 Slaughter Bulls $120.00 $160.00

14 The Northern Horizon, December 19, 2014

Flight or Fight

Are we strengthening or weakening the natural impulse of our horses? Horses prefer to take flight when anxious, worried, bothered, and/or confused. If they can’t take flight they will fight. A horse only has one brain. We all realize this, but what does that really mean? Many people feel that if a horse has a problem area, they can just step around it, leave it, or avoid it and it won’t be a problem. Whatever we teach that brain is something the horse will use as a go to reaction whenever needed. If we teach a horse to think in all situations, that’s what they will do. If we leave them reacting to a certain situation or situations and then avoid those situations because of the way the horse reacted; then reacting instead of thinking will be or can become the horse’s go to behavior. This reacting can show up when something new comes along as well as whatever they were reacting to earlier. This will not serve them or us well. I describe a thinking horse as one that is calm and thinks. For example, the horse steps slowly out of the trailer rather than rushing out backwards or calmly accepts a back cinch rather than bucks at the feel of one. They calmly think their way through things rather than panicking, bolting, pulling back, spooking and so on. All too often trainers or owners don’t know how to fix a problem. Even if it’s one they have created. Then often the plan they come up with is, he doesn’t like

this or that so I just won’t do it. The only way they know there is a problem is because they have seen it happen. So they avoid the problem. Let me try to give an example. “Let’s say a horse bucks if they use a back cinch” or “their horse will get upset if they ask it to canter.” So, hopefully the trainer or owner won’t, but often says; “let’s just not use a back cinch anymore or ask them to canter anymore.” The horse has learned to react in a situation and now everyone is avoiding that situation. So the horse has learned or has been taught (whatever you want to call it) that reacting is an option if they feel the need. As I mentioned earlier, the owner or trainer wouldn’t know there was a problem unless they had tried something a time or two or many, then given up because the reaction was getting worse. If this happens, then the horse has learned/been taught that the bad behavior can be used at a later date for any type of situation because it works. Examples could be bucking, bolting or kicking. The horse’s natural instinct to ﬂight or ﬁght has been strengthened instead of weakened. The opposite would happen if the cowboy/cowgirl is handy enough, reads the horse and uses the right feel and timing for the problem they are having. The issue would become less and in this scenario the horse gets taught to use the one brain it has to think. Let’s say the horse is relatively good with things, but you “can’t” use a back cinch because the time/

times you tried in the past, the horse ran off or bucked out of the pressure or feel of the back cinch. If left that way the horse knows there is always the option of acting out if something they don’t like or understand happens in the future. This behavior is not just limited to the back cinch. As a trainer and teacher, I really don’t give myself the luxury of saying this horse doesn’t like this or that. For me, it is just another way of blaming the horse and giving myself an excuse for not having the skill, ability or understanding to get the job done. If I don’t give myself that option, then I have to ﬁgure it out, improve, and learn so I can get it done. I’ve dealt with plenty of horses over the years that I didn’t think I was going to be able to make a change in. But because I didn’t give myself the option, I had to think harder, stay with it longer, ask myself more questions and question every move I made until I could make the change(s) I wanted. Be wary of allowing yourself and others to avoid, make excuses and teach horses to react and strengthen their natural instincts. I believe it is my responsibility as a horse owner to give them all that they deserve and more. In the end I’m the one that beneﬁts the most for learning what I need to do to be able to help the horse become more with my help, rather than less, because of me.

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“Home for the Holidays (Or Not)”: a guide to adopting a new pet during the holiday season By: Dr. Tegan Alce With the holidays coming up quickly, I know that many people are considering different gifts for their families and friends. After the holidays, we generally see many new animals at the clinic which were given as gifts. I would like to give you all some food for thought prior to adopting or buying animals at this time. The ﬁrst thing I would like to discuss is timing of the holidays with your new pets. For many of us, this time of year is wonderful, but also very stressful. In many circumstances, people are very busy, are having lots of visitors, and also tend to have tighter budgets. In this case, adding a new pet can be a cause of stress to both the family and the new animal. Housebreaking young puppies takes lots of time and dedication as well as requiring a very regular schedule; kittens are easily stressed when adjusting to a new household and may have accidents or become fearful. If you are bringing a pet into your household this season, please take their age into consideration. Many breeders will let their litters go too young, which can lead to behavioural, social and medical issues in the future. We recommend not taking a puppy or kitten away from their mother and into your home if they are younger than 8 weeks of age. If you insist on buying a young animal, please leave them with the breeder until they are of appropriate age to leave their mother; although they may not be in your home for the holidays, a reputable breeder should be comfortable with you doing a ‘meet-n-greet’ or spending time with your new pet prior to adoption. It is always a great thing to consider the source of your new animal. Many breeders are fabulous and produce healthy, well socialized animals. Many breeders do not. If you plan to adopt an animal, please visit where the animals are housed. If possible, ask to see the parents of the litter. Ask what their health care protocols are, and ensure the breeder is testing for hereditary or genetic issues. Reputable breeders should be aware of different issues associated with their breed of choice, and should be able to provide information about their management and health concerns. When adopting, ensure your pet comes with paperwork certifying their vaccination and deworming program. Another option is to consider adopting an animal from a local shelter or SPCA. Cost-wise, these animals are cheaper than “free” animals on Kijiji, as they generally come with a veterinary examination, vaccinations, deworming, and often are spayed or neutered. It also may be worth considering adopting an older animal. The beneﬁts of an older animal are that they typically come house-trained and socialized, and you can judge their personality better than a puppy or kitten. Many older animals also come with previous training and may be less likely to be as demanding for

your time and energy as a younger one. These animals are often overlooked at shelters despite being highly adoptable, and many are unfortunately humanely destroyed because they do not ﬁnd a home. Remember when planning to add a new member to your family that there are continual costs to maintain your pet. Many people will just consider the costs of feeding an animal; in fact there are many costs associated with pet care including annual veterinary care, dental care, vaccinations, deworming, and home supplies such as beds, leashes, cat litter, treats, and toys. We recommend taking your new pet to obedience classes to aid in socialization and training. Pets may also develop medical conditions which will require treatment. It is a good habit to bank some money each month, add money to your account at your veterinary clinic, or consider pet insurance to ensure that maintenance and emergency pet care can be covered. If you think you would still like to get a new pet, consider their suitability to your housing and lifestyle. Certain breeds may need more exercise, stimulation, training, space, grooming, and health care in comparison to others. Consider how much time you and your family will have to dedicate to your pet each day, especially with a new puppy or kitten. Who will be responsible for taking care of the animal? If it is primarily a child’s responsibility, are you willing to care for the pet if the child loses interest or if it becomes too much for them to care for it? Do you have long term plans, and does your pet ﬁt into them? Consider what things you are looking for in a pet. Are you looking for a lazy companion, a working animal, a babysitter, a guard animal, a running buddy, a hunting dog, or a competitive agility dog? The animal’s breed, age, temperament, and socialization will affect their suitability for different households and skill levels. It is important to think of things you would like to see in your new pet and realistically compare it with your lifestyle. Pets and owners who do not suit each other will often both become frustrated. A mismatch between owner and pet is one of the leading reasons why pets get surrendered or rehomed. Much of this can be avoided with careful planning. Lastly, I would like to bring some awareness to a new program that we are starting up at the Dawson Creek Veterinary Clinic. We will soon be offering “Puppy Pre-school” coming January 2015. It is a 6-week program catered towards puppies 8-18 weeks of age. We will be covering basic training commands, manners, socialization, and health and behavioural topics. Positive reinforcement techniques are taught

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by our instructor and used to maximize the beneﬁts of the training program. Stop in at the clinic and pick up a brochure for more details, and please give us a call if you have any questions or would like to participate. Depending on the course demand, we may consider adding more courses later in the year. On behalf of everyone at the Dawson Creek Veterinary Clinic, we wish you, your family, and your furry friends a safe and happy holiday season. www. dcvet.ca

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North Point Angus

Gumbo Gulch

Battle River Black Angus Registered Black Angus Bulls

Bull Sale

Cattle Company

Sat. Apr 11 1PM

Yearling & 2-Yr-Old Bulls - Off The Farm Box 275 Manning, Alberta T0H 2M0

Saturday, April 4 2015 Vold Jones & Vold, Dawson Creek

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STEVE AYLWARD (250)786-5031 or (250)784-5136 DALE AYLWARD (250)786-5478 P.O. BOX 132, DAWSON CREEK, B.C. V1G 4G3

Quality Red Angus Bred For Calving Ease, High Maternal, Marbling & Muscle

Registered Red & Black Angus

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RED ANGUS BULLS FOR SALE OFF THE FARM YEARLINGS & 2-YEAR OLDS

PH: (780) 835-4338 Pat & Len Friedel, Fairview, AB ringcreekangus@gmail.com

Dan: (250) 630-2146 Cell: (250) 261-3955 Dan & Trudy Loewen & family Altona, BC (1 hour north of Fort St. John)

MacKay & Jeanne 1-780-835-0356

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Lloyd & Donna 1-800-667-2251

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This technology is very useful for traits which are difficult to measure or take a long time to measure, such as the performance of daughters in the case of those dairy bulls. It’s very very difficult to think of how to select for animals that are more resistant to disease or lesser impacted by disease. The idea with genomic selection is that you have a way of scanning the whole genome of an animal early in life and if you’ve measured these traits in a large number of animals you can then calibrate that tool and be able to genotype new animals and predict their performance. What we’re doing is we’re gathering information on variation in the susceptibility to diseases. Dr. Plastow says an understanding of the variations in susceptibility of pigs to diseases such as PRRS and PCVAD will allow breeders to select animals that will recover faster and be easier to treat. Simmental Cattle

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Genomic Selection Offers Potential for Improved Disease Resistance By Bruce Cochrane (Farmscape/Farms.com Dec 09, 2014) Researchers working on behalf of Swine Innovation Porc are confident the use of genomics will allow swine breeders to select breeding stock that will be more resilient to disease. As part of research being conducted on behalf of Swine Innovation Porc scientists are developing new tools to enable effective genomic selection for disease resilience. The use of genetic markers to identify traits, was first used in the dairy industry to predict performance potential and identify superior breeding stock. Dr. Graham Plastow, a professor with the University of Alberta and CEO of Livestock Gentec, says genomic selection has allowed more accurate assessment of the potential of breeding bulls at birth and scientists are now working to apply the technology to the selection of swine for disease resistance. Dr. Graham Plastow-University of Alberta:

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Agriculture and Rural Development Dec 10, 2014 The Canadian Cattlemen’s Association (CCA) is partnering with ViewTrak Technologies, a worldclass technology and traceability company based in Edmonton, to enhance and expand the Beef InfoXchange System (BIXS). Under the partnership, a new privately-held company will take ownership of BIXS, with the CCA and ViewTrak as initial shareholders. “Partnering with industry to expand BIXS’ reach and potential has always been our vision,” says Rob McNabb, general manager of the CCA. “ViewTrak has a solid track record in the livestock information technology industry. With their strong financials, international experience, and a worldwide network, the Viewtrak team has the expertise and resources to help CCA maximize the BIXS system for the benefit of the entire supply chain and consumers seeking information on beef production.” The priorities of the new entity will be to increase the functionality of BIXS to allow producers to better track information and manage their businesses, continue to engage industry stakeholders in expanding BIXS’ role in supporting a strong and sustainable

Canadian beef industry, and to improve the response to the growing demand by consumers and retailers for verifiable and sustainable beef products. “The challenge and the opportunity for the Canadian cattle industry is to work together to create value by sharing information through the supply chain, so that everyone can realize the dream of increased profitability and competiveness,” says Lau. “Producers have to date largely been asked to shoulder the burden of change. But there is enormous value in collaborating while remaining fiercely competitive with one another-this is called ‘collaborative economics.’ It’s a way to circle the wagons, to enhance the competitiveness of the industry, and create best practices that will allow the Canadian cattle industry and Canadian beef to dominate world markets. This is the vision for the new BIXS we’re creating.” Lau points to the recent statement by Loblaws, Canada’s largest food retailer, that it will begin selling sustainable beef, and supports efforts by McDonald’s to establish its sustainable beef program, as the direction industry is heading. “Collaborating for the benefit of everyone in the industry and meeting the demands of retailers and consumers is the only effective way forward,” he says.

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Stampede adds another day Jonny Wakefield Staff Writer 12-08-14 The Dawson Creek Exhibition Association has announced it will be adding a day to its annual agriculture fair and rodeo to hold a country music concert. Dallas Smith will kick off the now six-day-long event with an infield performance on Aug. 4. Association president Connie Patterson said a stage show makes sense for the fair. "It's part of the culture of agriculture fairs and rodeos," she said. "We thought there was room for something else, and that something else is entertainment in the evening." The decision was part financial. The World Professional Chuckwagon Association wanted

more prize money, and adding another day was a way to pay for that, Patterson said. On the professional rodeo circuit, individual rodeos and entrants both pay into the pot. The fair used to feature a live show, but a rainout a decade ago put the whole operation in jeopardy. Since then, the grandstand has been renovated, and now includes a roof.

Patterson said the exhibition was working to keep prices low. Tickets are $10 per adult, and another $25 for chuckwagon events. Kids get in for $3. The exhibition will continue to feature three days of rodeo events and five days of chuckwagon races. It runs Aug. 4 to Aug. 9.

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What a great time to be in the Cattle Business Now is the time to replace your old bulls with new fresh genetics full of meat and muscle!

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Made with healthy red lentils, barley, and ground beef, this hearty soup is perfect for a brisk fall day when served with whole wheat bread. Cook Time:60 minutes Serves:8 to 10 people

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Nutrition Serving Size 2 cups (500 mL) Calories 310 kcal Carbohydrates 35 g Fibre 10 g Protein 27 g Fat 8g Saturated Fat 3g Folate 200 mcg Iron 6 mg Calcium 75 mg Potassium 960 mg Sodium 240 mg

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Directions Combine lentils, barley and beef broth in large stock pot or Dutch oven. Bring mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer ingredients for 30 minutes. Dice vegetables while lentils and barley are simmering. Place ground beef into large frying pan and place over medium heat. Cook until juices run clear. Add beef and vegetables, along with remaining ingredients, to the stock pot. Break up tomatoes with wooden spoon. Bring mixture to a boil and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 20 to 30 minutes, or until vegetables are tender and soup has thickened.

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MARKET REPORT On Thursday December 11, 2014 1200 head of cattle went through Vold Jones Vold Auction in Dawson Creek

SLAUGHTER CATTLE D1 - D2 Cows D3 - D4 Cows Holstein Cows Heiferettes Bologna Bulls Feeder Bulls

120.00-129.00 104.00-117.00 90.00-112.00 130.00-155.00 122.00-142.00 130.00-153.00

Good Bred Cows Good Bred Heifers Cow/calf pairs younger Cow/calf pairs older Older Cows Milk Cows

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195.00-209.00 208.00-229.00 215.00-236.00 220.00-252.00 242.00-270.00 270.00-305.00 295.00-338.00 315.00-349.00

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STOCKERS & FEEDERS Good Feeder Steers 1000 lbs Plus: Good Feeder Steers 900 lbs Plus: Good Feeder Steers 800 lbs Plus: Good Feeder Steers 700 lbs Plus: Good Feeder Steers 600 lbs Plus: Good Feeder Steers 500 lbs Plus: Good Feeder Steers 400 lbs Plus: Good Feeder Steers 300 lbs Plus:

Sales Calendar

175.00-198.00 190.00-210.00 200.00-217.00 215.00-234.00 230.00-250.00 245.00-275.00 268.00-292.00 280.00-310.00

For more info go to www.vjvauction.com

March 9 March 19 March 21 March 26 March 28 April 2 April 9 April 11

Spring Select Bull & Female Sale (Simmental) 1:00 p.m. 44th Annual Mackenzie Red Angus Bull Sale (Angus) 1:00 p.m. Bar 4A Cattle Co. Bull Sale (Angus) 1:00 p.m. North Country Ranchland Bull Sale (Simmental) 1:00 p.m. 42nd Annual All Breed Bull Sale (Angus, Hereford, Simmental) 1:00 p.m. Peace Country Limousin Bull Sale (Limousin) 1:00 p.m. Bar B Charolais Bull Sale (Charolais) 1:00 p.m. North Point Angus Bull Sale (Angus) 1:00 p.m.

Go to www.vjvauction.com/Web2010/VJVDawson/VJVDawson.html for 2015 dates

Contact Our Reps For Current Market Trends, Prices, Booking Of Cattle Into The Auction Mart Or Satellite Sales

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ALBERTA: NEIL CAMPBELL Rycroft: 780.765.3054 (c)780.814-4113

BRITISH COLUMBIA: ART PATTERSON Dawson Creek: 250.782.6500 (c) 250.784.4307

BRITISH COLUMBIA: RON KRAMER Fort St. John: 250.827.3245 (c) 250.793.2713

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NPARA Beef Cattle Day

Nora Paulowich, Manager of the North Peace Applied Research Association (NPARA), and Monika Benoit, Manager of the Peace Country Beef and Forage Association (PCBFA) welcomed a good group of Peace Country cattlemen on Wednesday, December 3rd during the “Peace Country Beef Cattle Day” held at the Dunvegan Motor Inn in Fairview. The attendees, made of cattlemen, producers, and market participants and sponsors from all across the Peace Country from High Prairie to Valleyview and Manning to Dawson Creek had an opportunity to get together and discuss the cattle business while also being given presentations from five excellent keynote speakers who are wellknown experts in their fields; Brenda Schoepp, farmer, international mentor, inspirational speaker, creative writer and winner of the 2012 Nuffield Scholarship for her work in the development of mentorship programs for women in agriculture opened the conference with an inspiring talk about the role of women in agriculture and a brief outlook on Canada’s place in the future of agriculture going forward; and the opportunities and challenges they will present. Larry Thomas, manager of the

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CBA Beef Infoexchange System (BIXS), gave an update on the progress of BIXS 2.0, which is an integral component of the Canadian Beef Advantage and provides valuable cattle and market information to everyone involved in the cattle process; whether they be producer, buyer, marketer or industry participant. Dr. Claudia Metz, of Metz Veterinary Services in Valleyview, Alberta, gave a brief update for the Canada-Alberta BSE Surveillance Program. Dr. Metz was appealing to area producers to make samples available to the surveillance program so that the program could honor Canada’s commitment to the monitoring of the nation’s cattle for Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy. Alberta producers are only meeting approximately 60% of their commitment level at the present time and Dr. Metz wanted to remind the attendees of the consequences of falling short of this commitment. Dr. John Basarab, Adjunct Professor at the University of Alberta and Senior Research Scientist (Beef Cattle Production and Genetics, Agricultural Research Division, Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development) spoke on recent research programs and projects developed

to demonstrate new and innovative technology in the ﬁeld of cow-calf and feedlot management, carcass quality and consistency, bovine genomics, traceability and environmental sustainability. Dr. H.A. (Bart) Lardner, of the Western Beef Development Centre and Department of Animal and Poultry Science at the University of Saskatchewan closed the conference with a presentation of the results of research projects currently occurring at the Western Beef Development Centre (where PCBFA’s own Stacy Pritchard did some student work). Dr. Lardner spoke on forage techniques currently being used in Canada along with techniques currently being experimented with around the world. He also spoke about ongoing studies involving the establishment and grazing management of several legume varieties for pasture, highlighting the use of Leucaena as one example. The presentation was closed with a discussion of nontraditional backgrounding systems, highlighting ﬁeld trials involving millet, barley and dry-based rations as well as the possibilities presented by the use of grazing new corn, which can be grown for silage while also grazing on the residue.

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Free expert advice at home that’s not too good to be true: webinars for beef producers Tracy Herbert, Beef Extension Coordinator, Beef Cattle Research Council Going to conferences and field days are some of the best ways to learn and think more about new ideas and tools that could make things easier or more profitable on your ranch. It’s also an opportunity to ask experts questions, and get advice that helps you make informed decisions for your operation. If you hear about a conference you’re interested in, I certainly recommend making the effort to attend it if you can. But often times, you just can’t get to seminars. Sometimes there’s too much work to be done at home, it’s too far or pricey to make the trip, the weather is bad, or an unexpected breakdown, cow trouble or something else causes you to miss out.

Rather than having to spend the time and money to go to the conference, it would be nice if a seminar came to you once in a while, wouldn’t it? That’s what a ‘webinar’ is – a seminar delivered over the internet. On webinars, you listen to a live presentation on your computer, tablet or smartphone, and can ask the person questions, all without ever having to leave the yard. There’s lots of webinars available for beef producers, and nearly all of them are free. The Beef Cattle Research Council (BCRC) hosts one webinar per month from November to April with an interesting speaker that covers a different topic each time. For example, a past webinar was “Boosting the calf-crop percentage in your beef herd” with Dr. John Campbell from the Western College of Veterinary Medicine. Each BCRC webinar lasts about an hour, is held during the evenings, and is free of charge thanks to guest speakers who volunteer their time and expertise, and with funding by the National Check-off and Canada’s Beef Science Cluster. The webinars are also recorded, so if you register but happen to miss it, you’ll get an email a couple of days later with a link to watch the recording, plus links to good resources you can use to learn even

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THE CATTLE MARKET IS VERY STRONG. Levi Pedgerachny and his staff at Sekura Livestock/Triple J would like to extend an invitation to all Northern Alberta and British Columbia ranchers to market your livestock through their facility in Westlock, Alberta.

Sekura Livestock/Triple J offers:

Large comfortable feed and water pens • Capacity to hold 3,500 head sales • Show alley pre-sort to single owner cattle • 12-15 order buyers at every sale Give us a call today to market your livestock! Manager: Levi Pedgerachny (780)349-1446 Fieldman: Wade Schaupmeyer (780)305-4104

Regular cattle sales held every Thursday Next sale: Thursday, January 8, 2015 – 9:00 a.m. Thursday, January 15, 2015 – 9:00 a.m. Thursday, January 22, 2015 – 9:00 a.m.

Special Cattle Sales

Christmas Bred Cow Sale – Saturday, December 20 – 10:00 a.m.

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Regular sheep and goat sales on the first and third Monday’s of every month Next sale

Monday, January 19, 2015 – 11:00 a.m. Monday, February 2, 2015 – 11:00 a.m.

Regular horse sales on the third Saturday of each month Next sale

Saturday, January 17, 2015 – Tack at 10 a.m., Horses at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, February 21, 2015 – Tack at 10 a.m., Horses at 1:00 p.m.

First Cattle Auction for 2015 – Thursday, January 8 – 9:00 a.m.

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more about the topic. Webinars are very easy to register for, join and participate in. You will need access to a fast and reliable internet connection to see and hear the presentation. For audio, you’re given the choice between using speakers or listening over the phone. Keep an eye out for webinars this winter and give one a try. You’ll get free, credible information from a beef industry expert on animal health, feed efficiency, genomics, forages, food safety or environmental stewardship. There’s no sense in passing that up. To find the details on BCRC’s next webinar, and recordings of past BCRC webinars, visit www.beefresearch.ca and look under ‘Resources’. Actual feedback after a BCRC webinar: • I find these webinars very good. I don’t have to waste time travelling to seminars. Saves on fuel and time. I can be involved on my time after chores are done. I don’t have to leave home when I need to be close by to look after things. Always willing to learn more. This is a great way to make it happen. - Jason, producer from SK • Thank you for the wonderful presentation of information. As a first time webinar attendee, you made the process to attend very easy and simple to follow. - Teresa, producer from SK • I came into webinar late but was found the information very good and to the lay person’s level. I got a good understanding of minerals and uses in the herd, how to feed loose and block minerals and what to look for to determine what minerals maybe deficient. A very useful and informative session. – Debbie, producer from AB 5 things to know about BCRC webinars 1 No one can see or hear you. When you log into a webinar for the first time, you might be surprised to see the presenter’s face on your screen in addition to hearing his or her voice. That might make you wonder, can they see me? Should I be quiet? No. By default, audience members’ webcams are not turned on, microphones are on mute, and other audience members don’t know that you’re signed on. If you’d like to make a comment or ask a question, there is a chat box to type into. 2. Interested in the presentation but aren’t available at the time it’s being held? Register anyway! Webinars are often recorded. By registering, you will receive an email with the link you need to watch it on your own time. Attending the live event in more interesting because it gives you the opportunity to interact and ask questions. 3. Sign in 5-10 minutes early. Your computer might need to download some software before it can open the webinar. That can take a few minutes, so it’s best to sign in early so you don’t miss a thing. 4. Don’t have high speed internet? Don’t let that stop you. Consider calling a neighbor that does and watch the webinar together, or call your regional ag office to ask whether arranging a group viewing is possible. That way you’ll have the added bonus of being able to chat with your friends and neighbors about what you heard after the presentation too. 5. Share your feedback and what you want to learn about next. Most webinars, including BCRC’s, will ask you to fill out a short survey afterward. That feedback is very helpful to the organizer. It helps them to do an even better job of the next one, and to choose the topics that are most meaningful and useful to you.

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Introducing AgriTerra Equipment Guaranteed protection. Your new full service AGCO dealership in Grande Prairie ®

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Keep your equipment running at peak performance with scheduled maintenance with PM360 Preventative Maintenance Program from AGCO Parts.

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Book your your Winter and your inspection is FREE! Book WinterFix Fixbefore beforeDec Jan.1515 and your inspection is FREE! Tractor Inspections Massey Ferguson $ 4600 Series

Hesston Hay Inspections

499

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749

Large Square Baler

799

Combine Inspections Gleaner Massey Ferguson $ Challenger

449 399

$ $

449

RoGator Inspections

799

899

***Unit to be in yard by Mar 31*** All inspections booked up to December 15th will also receive trucking within a 100 km radius. 35262-42_AgriTerra_WinterFix_a2.indd 1

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Sales: Lavern Sawatzky 780-512-1580, Roger Obrigewitch 780-832-8502 STONY PLAIN, AB 28007 Hwy 16 (780) 963-2251

CAMROSE, AB 4716 – 38th St. (780) 672-2452

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26 The Northern Horizon, December 19, 2014

John Deere 1023E Tractor & Loader •22.4HP •4WD •Differential Lock •Powerful Yanmar Diesel Engine •Twin Touch Auto Transmission •John Deere H120 Loader

Retail $19,291

On Sale $15,997 Add a 60” Rear Blade for $854 0% FOR 60 MONTHS

John Deere X300

Retail $4036 •18.5HP iTorque™ Power System •Twin Touch™ hydrostatic transmission •Comfortable 15-in. open-back seat •Best-in-class 4 year/300 hour limited warranty On Sale $3574

Add a weather enclosure: $564 Add a 44” Snowblower $2673

NO PAYMENTS OR INTEREST FOR 12 MONTHS

John Deere 5055E Tractor

Sale price includes a $1935 implement bonus when 2 attachments are purchased.

L300 Square Baler

The 45 to 75 horsepower 5E Series Utility Tractors now offer greater flexibility than ever before with the choice of an open operator station, or cab configuration. Enjoy the comfort of a climatecontrolled cab for year-round productivity.

•Full frame design •Independent bale chamber •Makes 3x3ft or 3x4 Ft Bales •Unique Fast Release System •Low centre of gravity •2.2m RotoFlow or MaxiCut HC 25 cutter •Non-stick offloading •Tractor-Baler Automation

Get out of the Cold and Into a Heated Cab this Winter!

This incredible variable chamber baler will keep you in the fast lane for years to come.

0% FOR 60 MONTHS OR $2220 OFF!

COMING SOON!

Green Fever Contest Entry: visit www.deere.ca/GreenFever or scan the QR Code

Complete the online entry form and you'll automatically be entered in the Green Fever Contest for your chance to win your choice of a John Deere X710 Signature Series Lawn Tractor or a John Deere 1023E Sub-Compact Utility Tractor Grande Prairie 780-532-8402 • Fairview 780-835-4440 • La Crete 780-928-3337 • Dawson Creek 250-782-4141

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Items may not be exactly as shown, accessories & attachments cost extra. Taxes, set-up, delivery, freight, and preparation charges not included. Prices are based on the US exchange are subject to change. A documentation fee of up to $250 will be applied on all finance offerings. Additional fees may apply. Programs and prices subject to change without notice. See dealer for full details some restrictions apply *Offer valid from September 1, 2014 until December 31, 2014. 0% APR purchase financing for 60 months on select new John Deere Commercial Mowing. Down payment may be required. Representative Amount Financed: $50,000, at 0% APR, monthly payment is $833.33 for 60 months, total obligation is $50,000, cost of borrowing is $0. Monthly payments/cost of borrowing will vary depending on amount borrowed/down payment. MSRP cash price based on highest priced product in series: $70,085 (includes $50 documentation fee). Cost of borrowing based on Representative Amount ± Offer valid from November 1, 2014 until December 31, 2014. Minimum finance amount may be required; representative amount does not guarantee offer applies. The charge for amounts past due is 24% per annum. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Additional dealer fees may apply. Financing on approved John Deere Financial credit only. See dealer for details. Limited time offer which may not be combined with other offers. Discounts or other incentives may be available for cash purchases. By selecting the purchase financing offer, consumers may be foregoing such discounts and incentives which may result in a higher effective interest rate. For purchases on your Multi-use Account (exc. governmental). Offer is unconditionally interest free for the first 360 days. After the 360 day period, for eligible purchases of goods and services: 1) a minimum monthly payment of 2.5% of the original amount financed is required; and 2) finance charges will begin to accrue immediately on amount financed at 17.9% per annum. Minimum purchase amount may be required. Representative Amount Financed: $10,000, at 17.9% APR/AIR, monthly payment is $250 for ± Offer valid from November 1, 2014 until December 31, 2014. Additional dealer fees may apply. Financing on approved John Deere Financial credit only. See dealer for details. Limited time offer which may not be combined with other offers. A statement of account will be provided monthly. Minimum finance amount may be required and representative amount does not guarantee offer applies. In the event you default on this or any John Deere Financial Multi-use Account transaction, interest on all outstanding balances on your Multi-use Account (including on this and all other Special Terms transactions on your Multi-use Account) will begin to accrue immediately at 19.75% APR/AIR from the date of default.

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Superior Quality. Trusted Tradition. Toll Free: 1-877-553-3373 www.prairiecoastequipment.com

2014 Trades of Tractors, Sprayers, and Combines Arriving Daily! HAYING

COMBINES 2-JD S680 (13) Duals, Chopper, yiled monitor, guidance ready, c/w header 2-JD S690 (12), Chopper, Yield Monitor, JD 615 Header, 422 eng / 352 Sep Hrs JD S680 (13), Duals, Chopper, Header, guidance ready, Lateral tilt feedhouse JD S680 (13) Duals, Chopper, yield monitor, guidance ready, c/w header JD S670 (13) Duals, Chopper, yield monitor, guidance ready, c/w header

TRACTORS

JD 946 Mower Conditioner (08)

$25,000

2-JD 568 Round Baler (08) MegaWide Pickup, Surface wrap & Twine, 1000PTO

JD 9560RT (13) Hyd pump, JDLink Ultimate $419,000 3yrs, 4 idler weights, extended warranty

$365,000 JD 567 Round Baler, MegaWide P/U. Twine & Surface wrap, 1000PTO

$22,000

JD 9530RT (13) Hyd pump, 4 idler weights, JDLink Ultimate 3yrs, extended Warranty

$409,000

$16,900

$370,000 JD 946 Mower Conditioner (03)

$16,700

JD 9560R (14) 560HP,/ Power Shift; Duals; Hydraulic Pump

$399,000

JD 946 Mower Conditioner (02)

$14,500

JD 9510R (14) 510HP, Power Shift; Duals, Hydraulic Pump

$390,000

JD 9430, 425HP, 18F/6R Powershift trans, Duals, 78gpm Hyd Pump, 4SCV’s

$245,000

JD 9520 (07) 450HP, Powershift, Duals, 48gpm hyd pump, 4 SCV

$189,900

SPRAYERS

JD 9520 (07) 450HP, Powershift, Duals, Degelman 7200 16' 6 Way front blade

$149,900

JD 4940 (14) Traction Control, 160 Hrs, Full boom break-away $415,000

JD 9520 (02) 450HP, Powershift, Duals, Guidance ready, 800/70R38 Tires

$125,900

$405,000

$395,000

Kuhn FC 4000G Mower Conditioner (04)

JD S680 (13) Duals, Chopper, Yi9eld Monitor, c/w Header,

$415,000 New Holland 660 (94) Regular Pickup, Twine New Holland 664 RB reg p/u, twine, 540PTO $379,000

JD S690 (12) Duals, Chopper, Yield Monitor, Lat fielderhouse, c/w header

$355,000

JD S670 (12) Duals, Chopper, yiled monitor, guidance ready, c/w header

$340,000

$8,000 $7,100 $5,000

JD 4830 (13) 100ft Boom, SS Tank, Mid Hyd JD S680 (13) DUals, Chopper, c/w header $366,000 tread adjust, 20inch nozzle spacings $309,000 701 Eng / 520 Sep Hours JD 4730 (13) 100ft Boom, SS Tank, Mid Hyd New Holland CR9080 (11) PRWD, tread adjust, 20inch nozzle spacings, 551 hrs $280,000 Singles, Chopper, Yield Monitor, $305,000 JD 4710 (02) 90ft boom, Narrow Tires, Poly Guidance ready, comes with header Tank, Stainless steel eductor system $180,000 JD 9870STS, chopper, lat tilt feederhouse, guidance ready, 1201Eng Hrs $235,000 JD 4710 (02) 90ft Boom, Poly Tank, , 20 inch spacings $112,500 JD 9870 (08) PRWD, SIngles, Chopper, $229,000 Ford-New Holland S1070 (10) Pull-Type, Yield Monitor, C/w header 100Ft Boom, 1600US Gal. Poly Tank, triple $30,000 JD 9670 (11) 2WD, SIngles, Chopper, nozzle bodies, cab controls, rate control $229,000 Yiled Monitor, fine cute chopper Willmar Fabrication 785, 60 Ft Boom, Poly tank, Hyd Tread Adjust, Spray Air Boom & JD 9870 (10) Duals, Chopper, Guidance $29,900 $255,000 Std Boom plumbing. 600 Gal tank ready, 1270 Eng /947 Sep Hrs

JD 9870STS, chopper, lat tilt feederhouse, Flexi Coil 67 (02) Pull type Sprayer, 132’, $205,000 wind screens, 5 and 10 Gal Nozzles, Chem guidance ready, 1750 eng Hrs Handler, Large tires, 1000 US Gal Poly Tank JD 9760, chopper, yield monitor, header, GS less mapping, 1934 Eng/1467 Sep Hrs $159,000 JD 9760, chopper, yield monitor, header, GS less mapping, 1934 Eng/1467 Sep Hrs $159,000 JD 9610 (99) Singles, Chopper, c/w header, yield monitor, JD 9500 (97) Singles, Chopper, c/w header

$69,000

3-JD 9600 2WD, Singles, Chopper, c/ with header starting @

$26,500

JD 7720 (85) 2WD, Chopper, c/ with JD 212 Pickup, and JD922 Straight cut

$19,500

$79,000

$21,500

SEEDERS JD 1870 (12) 57ft Double Shoot, All Run Blockage for Seed & Primary Fertilizer, c/w JD 1910 Cart JD 1820 (05) 52’ drill, single shoot,c/w JD 1900 430bu Air cart, JD 1900 (04) Double Shoot, 2 Bar Harrow, SeedStar Monitor for 4WD, 7.5 inch row spacing, Carbide rockshafts 36'x7.5, Primary Hoses Blockage Warning System

$229,000 $75,300 $27,000

JD 8570 (95) 250HP, Syncro transmission, Duals, 5455 Hours

$79,000

Case IH Puma 180 (07) 180HP, MFWD, Powershift trans, singles

$69,000

JD 7320 (07) 105HP, Cab, MFWD, Partial PowerShift,

$60,000

JD 5625 (07) 82HP, Cab, syncro, MFWD, 540 PTO c/w Loader

$56,000

SWATHERS MacDon 2950 (00) 30ft platform, double knife, split reel, steel p/u teeth

$59,000

MacDon M155 (12) 35ft platform, double knife, split reel, steel p/u teeth

$115,000

TURF EQUIPMENT JD 2520 (07) Syncro, MFWD, Loader, Unit has new 200cx loader

$19,500

JD Z820 (08) 25 hp, 54 in mower; Engine Type: Gas, 2WD

$6,900

Ariens 2325 (04) 54” cutting width, Gas Engine, 2WD

$2,350

JD X728 (08) 27HP, 54” Mower deck, Hydro transmission, AWD

$10,500

JD 620i (09) Gator XUV SIlver, 4WD, 62 engine hours, light kit

$11,800 r001895664

Grande Prairie 780-532-8402 • Fairview 780-835-4440 • La Crete 780-928-3337 • Dawson Creek 250-782-4141

28 The Northern Horizon, December 19, 2014

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

Spirit River

Fax: 864-3468,

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

Ross Equip. Ltd Since 1943 Versatile Delta Track

In Stock

www.rossequip.ca

35’ M155 MD Swathe

www.rossequip.ca

Dec 12- 2014

16.5x16.1, DKD, 6 B/PU msrp $209,300 2014

Fall Blow Out.

Versatile 550 In Stock

10-Semi-Annual Lease pa

Free form 10’ hydraulic ro Free form 10’ manual win

Call for a Quote Call for a Quote

Call for a Quote

2014 DT500 Versatile 500 hp P/Shift Del/Cab A/S/R 6 E/ hyd 110 gpm diff/lock HID/lites, R/fan, camera *514110 36” Tracks, introductory offer $ 458,700

2014 500 Versatile 500 hp, P/Shift Del/Cab 110 hyd 6 E/ hyd diff/lock Radar, A/S/R, Canbus, Radar *472100 800/70R38 Firestone $ 390,000

10-Semi-Annual Lease payments OAC of $34,395

10-Semi-Annual Lease payments OAC of $27,330

2014 DT550 Versatile 550 hp P/Shift Del/Cab A/S/R 6 E/ hyd 110 gpm diff/lock HID/lites, camera *534115 36” Tracks, introductory offer $ 478,700

2013 550 Versatile 550 hp, P/Shift Del/Cab 110 hyd 6 E/ hyd diff/lock Radar, A/S/R, Canbus, Radar *478100 800/70R38 Firestone $ 395,000

10-Semi-Annual Lease payments OAC of $35,400

10-Semi-Annual Lease payments OAC of $30,340

Fall Blow Out.

2013 310 Versatile 310hp, 16spd Power Shift 4 E/hyd 55 gpm, Fenders L/3pt. L/wts 540/1000pto *278050 20.8R42D, 16.9R30S $ 220,000

LEASE to Own 310 Vers Tractor

10-Semi-Annual Lease pmts OAC of $18,200 + rv

*328250

329,900 DEMO $ 225,900

LEASE to Own 120’ SX275 Sprayer

10-Semi-Annual Lease pmts OAC of $19,220 +rv

30’ 960 table, guage wheels Reg 75,250 #153507

32’ TD600 TANDUM DISK, 10.5”S, 26X8mm c/o frt 26x8mm S/rear, S/L hitch 650# per ft, T2-215 brgs *95200 Brg wear grds Intro $ 85,900 Intro $ 90,900

Call for a Quote

90’ 2005 8500 Willmar Sprayer 200hp 2300hrs

New 825 gal/tank, 380/90R46, crop/divider auto-boom Trimble Ez –boom, Ez Auto Steer, 710 tire avail $10k Reg 135,300 #85107 new hydro 109,900

2014 2375 Versatile 375hp QSM11, PTO 710/70R38 duals 4 hyds Radio work lite msrp $310,200 Only $195,000 10-Semi-Annual Lease payments OAC of $17,000

DEC 1 - 27 ROGATOR FALL BLOWOUT

12’ 650 Offset 10”s 26”x8mm *38960

Buy before Dec 31-14 & get a Unverferth rebate of

$ 34,500

$1,179

10-Semi-Annual Lease payments OAC of $ 3,500

2013 305 Versatile 305hp,16spd P/ Shift, 115hr 4 E/hyd 55 gpm, Fnds HID L/3pt wts 540/1000pto *489250 20.8R42D, 16.9R30 consigned $169,900

Call for a Quote

70’ML 970 “ALIVE” shank monitor, D/S Air Drill 5 section, 634 bu tank, 4th tank

LEASE to Own DF22 AB Drier $245,000 12-S/A Lease pay OAC of $

21,200

LEASE to Own Drier & 150 Gen $281,000 12-S/A Lease pay OAC of $

24,300

100’ 2014 RG1100 Rogator Sprayer 1100 SS tank, Viper Pro, Auto Steer, 300 GPS, Accu boom, Auto boom wheels, Frt load 380/90R46, Air ride, Air Dryer Pkg, 412,400 335,000 Blowout 325,000 10-Semi-Annual Lease payments OAC

*415100 520x85R38 duals

$36,000

QUICK & SIMPLE DRIER BASE in lue of cement. 8” X 4” WIDE FLANGE ON SCREW PILLINGS

10-Semi-Annual Lease pa

Buy before Dec 31-14

Unverferth rebate of $

1300 bu G/Cart tarp 50” tir 520 Scale 5 point system

$29,315

10-Semi-Annual Lease pay

Your Dealer for PILLAR

Call for a Quote 2013 305 Versatile 305hp, 16spd Power Shift 4 E/hyd 55 gpm, Fnds HID L/3pt. L/wt 540/1000pto *487250 20.8R42D, 16.9R30 consigned $169,900

3 Ph Gen Sets

when sold w/drier

1000+ bu. GC9250 UF c/w 17” Auger, 1000 p $59,550

10-Semi-Annual Lease payments OAC of $33,330

25,800

150kw = 188kva = 201hp, 3ph gen 480v - 226 amp $47,900

10-Semi-Annual Lease payments OAC of $15,165

379,000

LEASE to Own Drier & 200 Gen $290,000 12-S/A Lease pay OAC of $

2012 305 Versatile 30 4 E/hyd 55 gpm, Fenders *208250 20.8R42D,16.9R30

10-Semi-Annual Lease pa

Call for a Quote

30’ 2004 9352 MacDon

Tier 3

10-Semi-Annual Lease payments OAC of $ 8,580

10-Semi-Annual Lease payments OAC of $16,500

275hp Cum,5 spd Allison AutoTrans, air ride susp, 1200 gal Tank, , Auto steer, 300 gps, tilt, A/boom, accu boom.

Call for a Quote

36’ TD600 TANDUM DISK, *99200

2014 2375 Versatile 375hp QSM11, 4 hyd 710/70R38 duals 4 hyds Radio work lite msrp $295,200 Only $185,000

2013 120’ Boom SX275 Versatile Sprayer

Blow Out to 01-27-15 Call for a Quote 120’ 2014 RG1100 Rogator Sprayer 1100 450,400 355,000 Blowout 345,000

16’ HLA Quick-tach 6 Way dozer 42”mouldboard, 20” guard, 40” lift, fits big frame Versatile 435-up

120’ 2015 RG1100 Rogator Sprayer AWS 508,450 395,900 Blowout 375,000 10-Semi-Annual Lease payments OAC $33,200

Auto Lock

$45,100 to Jan 27 mounted $30,000 Premium Tractor.

10-Semi-Annual Lease payments OAC $31,340

Call for a Quote

10-Semi-Annual Lease payments OAC of $15,165

2004 2375 Versatile 375hp QSM11, 3075h $125,200 710/70R38 duals,

$119,000

10-Semi-Annual Lease payments OAC of $14,125

SOLD

20’ V-Wing Ditcher, less drop down

Base unit msrp 88,120 intro Options 1nd sets drop downs

82,000 16,000

PILLAR HEAVY Harrow 16 1200# wt on hitch in trans hyd spring adj down pres

10-Semi-Annual Lease payments OAC

$9,900

MSRP 59,100 52’ Heavy H

32’ V-Wing Ditcher, less drop down

MSRP 63,100 60’ Heavy H

Base unit msrp 144,200 intro 134,000 Options 2nd sets drop downs 23,500

10-Semi-Annual Lease payments OAC

$15,900

MSRP 68,100 72’ Heavy H

MSRP 75,100 84’ Heavy H

www.rossequip. ca • DAVE ROSS EQU

The Northern Horizon, December 19, 2014

er 148hp,600/65R28,

UR, H/D Trans, HID lite

167,900

$159,999

ayments OAC

$14,155

oller add nch roller add

5,000 3,800

Spirit River, Ab

Dec 12- 2014

Call for a Quote

780-864-3731,

Toll Free Instock, 40km

Ross Chrysler Since 1948

ROSS CHRYSLER

NEW Apollo 25.6, 71hp, Lift cap 5,500# lift 19’ 4”x 48” forks, Cab, A/C, 27km, hyd coupler, lites, 99,200 wt 10,600 lbs only 93,000 10-Semi-Annual Lease payments OAC

$8,900

Instock, 40km

www.rosschrysler.ca

All Payments 0 down, 3.99% for 84 mbw=months-bi-weekly payments. OAC, except used

32 mpg

SOLD

V6 Dsl & Air Ride

MSRP $51,940

DK, MD, 1852 hrs

s, 540x70R24, 11x16 rear

$49,000

New Agri-Tech 35.7 128hp 540 / 1000 PTO, Lift 7,700# Lift 23’ boom susp Cab A/C forks

$36,800

14 D1500 SLT V6d 8ACC4X4SB i872538

MSRP $37,940

Se xsm ith

G r ande P r ai rie

Coil Susp

Diesel

MSRP $80,750

67,900

40 mpg

14 D2500 L / horn C/C4x4 SB i508729

$482-84 mbw Coil Susp

Diesel

1014 Farm Boy Unloader

reg 43,500

37,500

14Journey R/T AWD 3.6L i339353

$247-84 mbw

14 D1500 SLT V6 8ACC4X4SB i661523 V6 Dsl & Air Ride

MSRP $79,350

$345-84 mbw

14 D2500 L / horn C/C4x4 SB i953715 $472-84 mbw

40 mpg

66,500

Coil Susp

Diesel

MSRP $58,950

MSRP $80,450

$338-84 mbw

$496-84 mbw

40 mpg

67,900

14 D2500 L / horn C/C4x4 SB i394726 Diesel

Coil Susp

MSRP $44,930

MSRP $66,950

MSRP $76,750

$281-84 mbw

$400-84 mbw 14 D1500 Laramie V6 8A CC4X4SB i269602

$459-84 mbw

39,500

15 Cherokee Ltd 4x4 3.2L v279375

MSRP $58,950

47,600

34,900

1214

64,700

55,400

V8, Air Susp

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

26 mpg

14 D2500 Laramie C/C4x4 SB i377692

Coil Susp

Diesel

49,900

$ 5,000

4 & get a

reg 54,500

47,500

15 Wrangler Sahara 4x4 3.6L v260410

49,700 $42,500 14 G1500 LaramieV8 QC4X4 8ASB i620546 $353-84 mbw 15 D2500 Laramie C/C4x4 SB v726706

36 mpg

85,900 8,500

V8, Air Susp

10’ Bagger w/ 30” conveyor reg $56,700

$49,000

$234-84 mbw

Bright silver

1200# hitch wt in trans

Requires 1 hyd outlet has Electro-hyd Joy-switch 80-150 hp, max tractor weight 25000#

Harrow Intro

53,900

Harrow Intro

58,900

Harrow Intro

62,900

Demo 55,436km 36 mpg

12 Town & Country 6spd 3.6L i671439

Diesel

39,999

15 G1500 SLT V6 8AQC4X4SB v808451

$288-84 mbw

V6 Gas

MSRP $72,950

$64,600

15 D3500 SLT C/C4x4 LB v 070659

2012

5.7L V8 Hemi VVT

MSRP $46,220

MSRP $49,250

MSRP $52,320

$289-60 mbw

$288-84 mbw

$300-84 mbw

$ 28,900

Double your drying capacity with Twins

$63,300

r001691813

52,900

$234-84 mbw

MSRP $71,150

15 D3500 SLT C/C4x4 LB i238644

MSRP $49,250

35,100

15 G/Caravan SXT 6spd i585381

6.5LX16.1, 12.5l-15 wing s, Auto lock, hyd tine adj ssure, 9/16 x 26”tines.

V6 Gas

MSRP $40,340

4200 10’-16’ $17,545 1 only $14,900

Harrow Intro

$299-84 mbw 15 G1500 SLT V6 8AQC4X4SB v515446 $286-84 mbw

36 mpg

$64,300

15 D2500 SLT C/C4x4 SB i270653 Diesel

39,600

39,999

$69,600

MSRP $72,150

MSRP $48,750

MSRP $49,230

12 Town & Country 6spd i441459

$341-84 mbw

V6 Gas

36 mpg

SOLD

14 G1500 Laramie QC4X4 8ASB i945538

MSRP $78,350

Coil Susp

Diesel

48,800

31,900

14 G/Caravan SXT 6spd i409382

26 mpg

MSRP $58,850

MSRP $40,230

$ 8,000

R HEAVY HARROWS

MSRP $60,450

MSRP $44,930

1214 Renn Unloader 12’

$2,179

yments OAC

$409-84 mbw

48,800

V6 Dsl & Air Ride

ayments OAC of $15,165

res $99,130

15 D1500 Longhorn CC4X4SB v738629

MSRP $38,130

34 mpg

1014

ayments OAC

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NH TV6070 bi-di ldr/grple, low hours ................ 109,000 NH T4030 w/ldr, 2012 ............................................ 32,000 NH TS110 w/FK ldr/grple ....................................... 43,900 NH T9.670, 165 hrs ............................................ $339,900 NH T6070, FEL, FWA ............................................ $78,000 NH TJ425 4wd .................................................... $149,500 NH TV 140 bi-directional, ldr, grpl...................... $49,500 NH T4040 w/cab, FWA, loader, 340 hrs .............. $68,000 CIH 9270, 6782hrs ...................................... arriving soon CIH 155 Puma, 2020hrs ......................................... 99,900 CIH 9170 ...................................................... arriving soon CIH MXM130 MFD, LX162 ldr., grapple ............. $54,900 John Deere 3400 Telehandler ............................. $37,000 JD 4630, w/ ldr ....................................................... 17,900 Landini MY110, mfwd......................................... $33,500 Versatile 956 w/dozer blade ............................... $39,500 Versatile 2375,2013 .................................... arriving soon Versatile 435 w/900 duals 2800hrs ................... $155,000

Combines

HAYING Round Balers NH BR780, 2 in stock ........................... $17,000 - $18,900 NH BR7090, 4 in stock ........................... $27,000-$41,000 NH BR780A .......................................................... $25,000 Haybines/Discbines/Mo-Co’s NH 499 12 ft haybine ............................................ $5,500 NH 1411 10’6 discbine ......................................... $14,000 CIH 8360, 12 ft Haybine ........................................ $5,500 Miscellaneous Haying Equipment Haybuster 2650 & tank ....................................... $20,000

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fo r mo nth s .o .a .c Used Combines – NH CX8080, 2007, 1097 sep-hrs ........................ $175,000 NH CX8070, 2008, 992 sep-hrs .......................... $172,000 NH CX8090, 2013, 2-hdrs .................................. $395,000 NH CX8080, 2010, 1231 sep-hrs ........................ $199,000 NH CX8080, 2010, 1144 sep-hrs ........................ $199,000 NH CX8080, 2010, 1130 sep-hrs ........................ $195,000 NH CX8080, 2013, 216 sep-hrs .......................... $299,000 NH CX8080 x4, 2012, 770-890 Eng-hrs ............. $260,000 NH CR9070, 2008, 500 sep-hrs .......................... $249,000 NH TR99 w/pickup header .................................. $59,000 NH TX 68 combine, 1995..................................... $52,000 NH 994, 25 ft header ............................................. $8,000 JD 9650, 2001, 1900 s-hrs 2-hdrs......................... $89,000 Case 2388, 2 in stock ........................................... $72,000 MacDon 972, 30’, JD adapter ............................. $34,000 New Holland 971, 30’ .......................................... $16,000 MacDon 973, 30’.................................................. $36,900 Swathers NH HW340, 30ft ho. hdr. .................................... $49,900 NH HW340, 36’ ho. hdr. ...................................... $67,500 Macdon M150 w/30ft.D60, 900hr,rlr ................ $110,000 Macdon M150 w/35ft D60, 695hr,rlr ................ $119,500 Macdon M150 w/35ft D60, 313hr,rlr ................ $119,500 Macdon M155 w/35ft D65, 514hr..................... $135,000 MacDon 4952i w/972 30ft hyd. hdr .................... $78,000 Macdon 9352i w/972 30ft hdr (2 units) ............@$79,000 MacDon 2930, 30’ 960......................................... $28,000 MacDon 2930, 25’ DS/DK .................................... $49,000

Riteway 8055 Heavy Harrow, 55’........................ $24,000 Summers Heavy Harrow, 60’ ............................... $22,000

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AIRCARTS & DRILLS NH SD440 w/ SC380 TBT vari,dbl shoot 51ft 9” stl................................................... $95,000 Case 620 Self Transport ......................................... $1,500 FC 3450 air carts, TBH vr & mech (2) ............. $29-36,000

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New Holland Completes Acquisition of Miller-St. Nazianz, Inc. Expanding Crop Production Capability New Holland, PA. (December 1, 2014) CNH Industrial N.V. (NYSE: CNHI / MI: CNHI) announced today that it has completed the acquisition of precision spraying equipment manufacturer Miller-St. Nazianz, Inc. All assets and activities of Miller are being incorporated into CNH Industrial’s New Holland brand. The Miller products will be further integrated into the New Holland Agriculture portfolio which specializes in agricultural machinery.

The global capital goods company and Miller previously announced the merger in August and the transaction was closed on November 26, 2014. The assets of Miller acquired as part of the transaction will become part of New Holland Agriculture, a CNH Industrial brand. This builds on a successful four year manufacturing and distribution partnership between New Holland and Miller in North America that has seen strong acceptance of a differentiated and best-in-class front-boom self-pro-

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pelled sprayer offering. The acquisition of Miller, acknowledged as a leading innovator in front-boom sprayers, brings an exciting product portfolio into the New Holland family for worldwide distribution. This will further expand crop production sales utilizing the New Holland brand network, established in over 170 countries. With this acquisition, New Holland will also gain an expanded offering in hay tools as Miller’s Ag-Bag silage packaging product line will also be managed by New Holland. “We are very excited to round out our family of crop production products by ofﬁcially bringing on Miller as a New Holland offering. New Holland dealers are known for in-depth knowledge of ﬁeld operations and customer needs all while having a community driven approach to servicing their markets,” said Abe Hughes, Vice President of New Holland North America. “Our Miller Sprayer customers will continue to partner with the best innovators,

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Drop in oil values a double-edged swo CNS Canada — As oil prices plunge across North America, the impact on Canadian farmers is starting to be felt in several conﬂicting, but noticeable ways, according to Prairie farm leaders and market-watchers. As of Friday afternoon the price of oil had fallen to just above C$66 a barrel, with some analysts predicting it would hit $60 in the coming weeks. Cheaper fuel should mean reduced operating costs, said Doug Chorney, president of Keystone Agricultural Producers (KAP) in Manitoba. “Many guys use lots of propane, natural gas and oil on the farm so that is something we mind,” he explained. The president of the Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) agreed. “It should free up a little extra spending cash for us that would normally have gone to buying the products,” said Norm Hall. However, Hall noted the price of diesel, on which the majority of farm machinery runs, had not fallen signiﬁcantly lower. “Gas has dropped 25 to 30 cents a

litre, diesel just a few cents,” he said. However, while farm inputs may have gone down, the sinking cost of a barrel of oil may have further consequences down the line. “There is usually a spillover effect when the energy complex declines,” said Chorney. A commodity expert from Winnipeg said pressure will likely grow on grains and oilseeds, too, because of the drop in oil. Mike Jubinville of ProFarmer Canada explained corn and oil, along with gold, are the three “kings” in markets. “I think the net effect will be a negative when it comes to the bottom line of dollars earned per acre of production of selected crops. There’s a balance in there but I think the net effect is negative, certainly at this point in time,” he said. “Headwinds” The slowing state of the world’s economy is only compounded by the drop in oil, he explained. “It slows demand, which means we have excess supply in the system

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Amid a season of sweets and special foods, it sometimes can be challenging for diabetics to maintain their dietary discipline. But eating certain foods in moderation can help people with diabetes enjoy the flavors of the holidays without compromising their health. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says more than 29 million people in the United States have diabetes, while another 86 million adults have prediabetes. One in four people with diabetes do not know they have the disease.

Managing diabetes is more than just avoiding candy and cookies. Foods with a lot of fat or those that are high in carbohydrates also can be problematic. Such foods may not be so easy to avoid come the holiday season, but the following are a few tips to help men and women with diabetes maintain their health through the holidays. • Anticipate foods. Certain foods are staples of the holiday season. If you anticipate potentially problematic foods, then you can develop a plan to avoid them or eat them in moder-

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ADVERTISING MEMORABILIA: **Porcelain Shell “Clamshell” Double Sided Sign **1925 Red Indian Correct Measure Pipe Organ Visible Gas Pump **Porcelain Red Indian Motor Oil Sign **1930 Red Indian Tokheim 850 Clock Face Gas Pump **Porcelain Oval Gargoyle Motor Oil Sign **1931 B/A Bennett 150 Clock Face Gas Pump **Porcelain Esso Dealer Oil Sign **1948 B/A Bennett Double Electric Gas Pump **Porcelain Pacific 66 Double Sided Sign NO BUYER’S PREMIUM ! **1951 Mobil Special Script Top M&S 80 Gas Pump **Porcelain 6’ Gulf Single Sided Sign **1951 Harley Davidson Martin Swartz 80 Gas Pump **Enarco Sign **Porcelain 1935 Service Station Sign SERVICE STATION AIR METERS, LUBESTERS, ETC: **B/A Trade and Save Sign **Arno Air Pedestal Meter - Red Indian **1941 Porcelain Texaco Fire Chief Pump Plate **Eco Air Meter #38 with Pedestal **1963 Porcelain Texaco Sky Chief Pump Plate **Eco Air Meter #98 with Pedestal – Harley Davidson **Texaco Light up Sign **RARE Revere Fluted Cast Iron Air and Water Station Pole **Texaco Washroom Pledge Board **1919 Boyle Dayton Red Indian Gas Cart with Heart Shaped Wheels **Texaco Men’s/Ladies Washroom Key Tags **1926 Red Indian Triple Lubester **1956 Texaco “Spring Check Up” Cloth Banner **1926 Texaco Double Lubester **Texaco Flag **Single Oil Lubester – B/A, Harley Davidson **Texaco Pin Up Girl Ashtray **Red Indian Greaser **North Star Sign **Harley Davidson Greaser **Anglo Oil Sign **Archer Oil Greaser **Mobil Oil Filpruf Bottle Rack **Up Right Gear Oil Lubrication Machine **Valvoline Motor Oil Sign **Headlight Alignment Machine **Brookins Service Station Sign **AC Spark Plug Cleaning Machine **Certified Clean Restroom Sign **Autolite Battery Cart **Vintage Oil Visiguage **Autolite Battery Stand **Porcelain British Consoles Cigarette Sign **Willard Battery Stand **Star Tires Sign **1928 Tokheim VAC–Fuel and Water Separator **Firestone First For Safety Metal Sign **8 Oil Bottles and Carrier **Trojan Batteries Sign **Enarco Oil Bottle **Willard Batteries Sign **Standard Oil Company Oil Bottle **Fisk Tire Paper Sign **Mobil Oil Filpruf Oil Bottle **Atlas Battery Neon Clock **Mobil Filpruf Oil Bottle Rack **Pyro Antifreeze Sign **2 Gas Pump Calibration Cans **Hankook Light up Sign **Peerless B/A Ethyl Can Display **Powell Muffler Display **2 RARE Embossed B/A Gasoline Cans **Bowes Hose Clamp Display **Embossed Shell Gasoline Can **Bowes Seal Fast Tire Repair Display **Custom 1949 Ford Mercury Car Sofa – made from a real car **Uniroyal Tire Display **Life Sized Mechanic Statue **Good Year Battery Service Kit **Life Sized Gas Attendant Statue **Union Tires Sign **Original Texaco Sky Chief Pump Glass Globe with Original Box **1939 Orange Crush with Crushy Boy Embossed Sign **Original Kendall Pump Glass Globe **Drink Orange Crush Embossed Sign **Selection of Gasoline Cans – Red Indian, Texaco etc. **Orange Crush Gumball Machine **Great selection of oil tins (White Rose, B/A, North Star, Texaco, etc.) **Orange Crush Fountain Drink Dispenser 5 Cents **Traffic Light **Canada Dry Syrup Dispenser 5 Cents - RARE **Parking Meter **Canada Dry Sign **Fire Hydrant **RARE Yellow Coca Cola Sign with Bottle **Coca Cola Fishtail Vertical Sign SERVICE STATION DEALER SIGNS: **Coca Cola Button Sign **Porcelain Pegasus Mobil Oil “Cookie Cutter” Sign approx. 8' x 6' **Coca Cola Gumball Machine **Cast Iron Gas Station Light with Red Indian Globe **Round Drink Coca Cola Thermometer with Glass Face **Custom Red Indian Sign approx. 15’ Tall **Coca Cola Wooden Chair **Custom White Rose Sign approx. 15’ Tall **1941 Skater Coke Tray – American Art Works **Coca Cola Metal Calendar SPECIAL EDITION ADVERTISING SIGNS: **Coca Cola Wooden Bottle Crate **Dad’s Garage Neon sign **Cast Iron Coca Cola Horses and Wagon **John Deere Sign **Pepsi Cola Double Dot 5 Cent “Hits The Spot” Sign **Harley Davidson Flange Sign **Say Pepsi Please Sign **Texaco Aviation Sign **Diet Rite Cola Sign **Mopar Flange Sign **Wooden Pepsi Cola Bottle Carrier **Texaco Pin up Sign **Metal Pepsi Cola Bottle Carrier **Indian Gasoline **Porcelain Fresh Up 7-UP Sign **Red Indian Sign **Large Hires Root Beer Bottle Sign **Hires Root Beer Round Sign NEON SIGNS: **Large Root Beer Wooden Barrel **Original Porcelain B/A Bowtie Sign with Neon **RC Cola Sign **Original Gulf Sign with Neon **Dr. Barkers Thermometer **Original Porcelain Pontiac Sign with Neon **Winchester Sign - Sportsman's Game Guide Rifles **Original Super Chevrolet Sign with Neon **Winchester Sign - Sportsman's Game Guide Shotguns **Original Porcelain Firestone Sign with Neon **Winchester Ammunition Box **Original Goodrich Tires Sign with Neon **Peters Remington Calendar **Custom Made Chevy Car Hood “Backstreet Garage” with Neon **Porcelain Telephone Flange Sign **Custom Harley Davidson 60" Shield and Bar Sign with Neon **Cast Iron Railway Crossing Sign **Ford Clock - Bakelite SODA & BARBER SHOP MEMORABILIA: **Culvert Correct Shoes Childs Measuring Chart **Coca Cola Vendo 39 Drink Machine**Coca Cola Vendo 23 Drink Machine **Orange Crush Slider Drink Machine**Coca Cola Picnic Cooler MISCELLANEOUS:**Fire Station Call Box**Police Call Box**Bally 10 Cent Triple **Pepsi Cola Picnic Cooler Sevens Casino Slot Machine**John Deere Wooden Buckboard - 1980’s Promotion **Carved Wooden Cigar Store Wooden Indian**Barber Chair **John Deere Salesmen Sample Plow - RARE**John Deere Clock**JD Cast Iron **RARE Upright Porcelain Barber Pole Letter Holder**Diving Helmet**RARE Pedal Bi-Plane **Coca Cola Tribute Pedal Car **Wall Mount Barber Pole**Oak Barber’s Back Board with Mirror **Pedal Fire Truck**Texaco Buddy L Truck**2 - Coca Cola Trucks**Early Oak Pay Phone Booth with Phone**Oak Telephone **Chrome Pay Telephone **Cast Iron Tractor Seats – John Deere, Walter Woods **Case Eagle Plaque**Case Eagle Tractor Hood Ornament**Assort. of Tobacco Tins **1940’s – 1950’s Roy Rogers Comics**Old Brass Car Horn**Early Wooden Steering Wheel**Early Automobile Lamp Lights**Railway Lantern with Red Globe Box 100 Buck Creek, Alberta T0C 0S0 Ph/Fax (780)542-7323 Auctioneer: ROBERT LIND License #312993 Visit our website at www.timberlindauctions.com FOR PICTURES.

The Premier Service Station 3rd Annual Sale will be one of top sales in Western Canada this year. The sale features some of finest gas pumps, air meters, signs, soda & gas station items we have ever had the opportunity sell. The sale will have approximately 200 - 250 lots of very high quality items. It has many rare and one of a kind pieces – it’s a sale you don’t want to miss! r001937238

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Pets had their photos taken with Santa Nov. 29th at the Dawson Creek Vet Clinic.

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

COMMUNITY

January

EVENTS 2015

FORT ST. JOHN - Monday Night at the Movies “100 Year Old Man” @ Aurora Cinema

G.P. - Banff Mountain Film 13 Festival World Tour @ Douglas J Cardinal Performing Arts Centre

DAWSON CREEK - Frankie Wilson High School Clinic @ LaKota AgriPlex

DAWSON CREEK Doug Mills Clinic @ LaKota AgriPlex G.P. - Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour @ Douglas J Cardinal Performing Arts Centre G.P. - Ultimate Wedding Show @ Evergreen Park

G.P. - Banff Mountain THANKSGIVING DAY Film World Tour G.P. Festival - Little Mermaid @ @Douglas Douglas J Cardinal Cardinal Theatre GPRC Performing Arts Centre

G.P. - CURLING - 2015 Forestry Bonspiel @ gp Curling Centre PEACE RIVER - CURLING Senior Ladies/Mens Districts @ PR Curling Club

G.P. - Grande Prairie Winter Whiteout Triathelon

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DAWSON CREEK - Doug Mills Clinic @ LaKota AgriPlex G.P. - Peace Country Beef Congress @ Evergreen Park G.P. - VOLLEYBALL - GPRC Wolves vs King’s Eagles TAYLOR - Peace River Forage Assn presents “Marketing Your Beef”

G.P. - CURLING - 2015 Forestry Bonspiel @ gp Curling Centre G.P. - Northern Lights Wrestling @ Evergreen Park G.P. - VOLLEYBALL - GPRC Wolves vs Augutana Vikings PEACE RIVER - CURLING Senior Ladies/Mens Districts @ PR Curling Club

G.P. - BASKETBALL GPRC Wolves vs Lakeland Rustlers

G.P. - BASKETBALL Wolves Junior High Classic G.P. - CURLING - 2015 Peace Challenge Cup @ GP Curling Centre Jan 30-Feb1)

GRIMSHAW - All Day Public Skating & Shinny Hockey @ Mile Zero Regional Mulitple

UKRANIAN CHRISTMAS (Gregorian Calendar) DAWSON CREEK - Peace Country Barrel Racing Assn Jackpot

UKRANIAN NEW YEAR’S (Gregorian Calendar)

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

NEW YEAR’S DAY

DAWSON CREEK - Doug Mills Clinic @ LaKota AgriPlex G.P. - Peace Country Beef Congress @ Evergreen Park G.P. - VOLLEYBALL - GPRC Wolves vs King’s Eagles

FAIRVIEW - Mitelka Folkloric Theatre Company presents “Winterfest” G.P. - “STARS” Hangar Dance @ Evergreen Park G.P. - CURLING - 2015 Forestry Bonspiel @ GP Curling Centre G.P. - Northern Lights Wrestling @ Evergreen Park G.P. - VOLLEYBALL - GPRC Wolves vs Augutana Vikings Nampa - Ukranian New Year’s Dinner & Dance @ Nampa Complex PEACE RIVER - CURLING - Senior Ladies/ Mens Districts @ PR Curling Club

G.P. - BASKETBALL - GPRC Wolves vs Lakeland Rustlers

G.P. - BASKETBALL - Wolves Junior High Classic G.P. - Builders Awards of Excellence Dinner @ Pomeroy Hotel G.P. - CURLING - 2015 Peace Challenge Cup @ GP Curling Centre Jan 30-Feb1) G.P. - Troyanda’s 40th Anniversary Malanka @ Revolution Place Lloydminster - BULL SALE - M.C. Quantock Multi Breed Sale @ Exhibition Grounds Mayerthorpe - BULL SALE - Lazy S Ranch Simmental Bull Sale @ the ranch

STUART McLEAN & the Vinyl Cafe

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Friday, March 6 • 2015 Doors open 6:30 Show 7:30 Unchagah Hall • Dawson Creek 1-877-339-8499 www.TigerBoxOfficePlus.ca

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Alberta Junior Hockey League Date Fri, Dec 19 Fri, Dec 19 Sat, Dec 20 Sun, Dec 21 Sun, Dec 21 Fri, Jan 2 Fri, Jan 2 Sat, Jan 3 Sun, Jan 4 Wed, Jan 7 Wed, Jan 7 Fri, Jan 9 Sat, Jan 10 Tues, Jan 13 Wed, Jan 14 Fri, Jan 16 Fri, Jan 16 Sat, Jan 17 Sat, Jan 17 Wed, Jan 21 Fri, Jan 23 Sat, Jan 24 Fri, Jan 30 Fri, Jan 30 Sat, Jan 31 Sat, Jan 31 Wed, Feb 4 Fri, Feb 6 Fri, Feb 6

Time 7:00 pm 7:30 pm 7:00 pm 2:30 pm 2:30 pm 8:00 pm 7:30 pm 7:30 pm 2:30 pm 7:30 pm 8:00 pm 8:00 pm 7:30 pm 7:30 pm 7:30 pm 7:00 pm 7:30 pm 7:00 pm 7:30 pm 8:00 pm 7:30 pm 7:30 pm 7:00 pm 7:30 pm 7:00 pm 7:30 pm 7:30 pm 7:30 pm 7:00 pm

Nov 30 Alberta

Away Grande Prairie Storm Bonnyville Pontiacs Grande Prairie Storm Grande Prairie Storm Spruce Grove Saints Grande Prairie Storm Lloydminster Bobcats Grande Prairie Storm Calgary Mustangs Spruce Grove Saints Sherwood Park Crusaders Whitecourt Wolverines Whitecourt Wolverines Bonnyville Pontiacs Bonnyville Pontiacs Grande Prairie Storm Drayton Valley Thunder Grande Prairie Storm Whitecourt Wolverines Sherwood Park Crusaders Drayton Valley Thunder Drayton Valley Thunder Grande Prairie Storm Whitecourt Wolverines Grande Prairie Storm Whitecourt Wolverines Lloydminster Bobcats Spruce Grove Saints Whitecourt Wolverines

NW Junior Hockey League Schedule

Home Calgary Canucks Whitecourt Wolverines Canmore Eagles Calgary Mustangs Whitecourt Wolverines Fort McMurray Oil Barons Whitecourt Wolverines Bonnyville Pontiacs Whitecourt Wolverines Grande Prairie Storm Whitecourt Wolverines Fort McMurray Oil Barons Bonnyville Pontiacs Grande Prairie Storm Whitecourt Wolverines Camrose Kodiaks Whitecourt Wolverines Olds Grizzlys Drayton Valley Thunder Whitecourt Wolverines Grande Prairie Storm Grande Prairie Storm Sherwood Park Crusaders Lloydminster Bobcats Spruce Grove Saints Bonnyville Pontiacs Whitecourt Wolverines Grande Prairie Storm Brooks Bandits

Junior Hockey League

Team PTS Viterra AJHL North Division Spruce Grove Saints 57 Lloydminster Bobcats 47 Fort McMurray Oil Barons 45 Sherwood Park Crusaders 42 Bonnyville Pontiacs 34 Drayton Valley Thunder 26 Grande Prairie Storm 26 Whitecourt Wolverines 24 Viterra AJHL South Division Camrose Kodiaks 58 Brooks Bandits 55 Okotoks Oilers 51 Drumheller Dragons 43 Olds Grizzlys 38 Canmore Eagles 33 Calgary Canucks 27 Calgary Mustangs 19

OTL OTW

36 37 38 39 33 34 36 34

27 21 21 19 14 10 12 10

6 11 14 16 13 18 22 20

3 5 3 4 6 6 2 4

34 35 36 35 34 34 36 37

28 27 24 19 17 16 11 8

4 7 9 11 14 17 20 26

2 1 3 5 4 1 5 3

0 2 1 2 3 0 2 1

149 119 114 111 101 76 80 102

82 99 107 108 109 105 140 128

4 4 4 2 1 3 1 2

121 141 100 112 124 119 93 95

65 88 85 99 120 132 134 156

Date Fri, Dec 19 Fri, Dec 19 Fri, Dec 19 Sat, Dec 20 Sat, Dec 20 Sat, Dec 20 Sat, Jan 3 Fri, Jan 9 Fri, Jan 9 Fri, Jan 9 Sat, Jan 10 Sun, Jan 11 Wed, Jan 14 Wed, Jan 14 Fri, Jan 16 Fri, Jan 16 Sat, Jan 17 Sat, Jan 17 Thurs, Jan 22 Fri, Jan 23 Fri, Jan 23 Fri, Jan 23 Sat, Jan 24 Sat, Jan 24 Sun, Jan 25 Wed, Jan 28 Fri, Jan 30 Fri, Jan 30 Sat, Jan 31 Sat, Jan 31 Wed, Feb 4 Fri, Feb 6 Fri, Feb 6 Sun, Feb 8 Sun, Feb 8 Wed, Feb 11 Fri, Feb 13 Sat, Feb 14

Nov 30

Time 8:00 pm 8:00 pm 8:30 pm 8:00 pm 8:00 pm 8:00 pm 8:30 pm 8:00 pm 8:00 pm 8:00 pm 8:00 pm 3:30 pm 8:00 pm 8:30 pm 8:00 pm 8:00 pm 8:00 pm 8:00 pm 8:00 pm 8:00 pm 8:00 pm 8:00 pm 8:00 pm 8:00 pm 2:00 pm 8:30 pm 8:00 pm 8:00 pm 8:00 pm 8:00 pm 8:00 pm 8:00 pm 8:30 pm 2:00 pm 3:30 pm 8:00 pm 8:30 pm 8:00 pm

T H E A U C T I O N A D VA N TA G E

Home DC Canucks Sexsmith Vipers Fairview Flyers Sexsmith Vipers North Peace Navigators Grande Prairie JDA Kings Fairview Flyers Beaverlodge Blades DC Canucks Fort St. John Huskies Grande Prairie JDA Kings North Peace Navigators DC Canucks Fairview Flyers North Peace Navigators Fort St. John Huskies Sexsmith Vipers Beaverlodge Blades Grande Prairie JDA Kings DC Canucks North Peace Navigators Beaverlodge Blades Grande Prairie JDA Kings Sexsmith Vipers DC Canucks Fairview Flyers Grande Prairie JDA Kings DC Canucks Sexsmith Vipers Fort St. John Huskies Fort St. John Huskies North Peace Navigators Fairview Flyers Sexsmith Vipers North Peace Navigators Beaverlodge Blades Fairview Flyers North Peace Navigators

Northwest Junior Hockey League

Team North Peace Navigators Grande Prairie JDA Kings Fairview Flyers Dawson Creek Jr. Canucks Fort St. John Huskies Sexsmith Vipers Beaverlodge Blades

WEAVER

Away Grande Prairie JDA Kings Fort St. John Huskies North Peace Navigators Fairview Flyers Beaverlodge Blades Fort St. John Huskies Grande Prairie JDA Kings Fairview Flyers Grande Prairie JDA Kings Sexsmith Vipers Fort St. John Huskies Beaverlodge Blades Beaverlodge Blades Sexsmith Vipers Fairview Flyers Grande Prairie JDA Kings North Peace Navigators Fort St. John Huskies Sexsmith Vipers Fairview Flyers Fort St. John Huskies Grande Prairie JDA Kings Fairview Flyers Fort St. John Huskies North Peace Navigators North Peace Navigators North Peace Navigators Fairview Flyers Beaverlodge Blades DC Canucks DC Canucks Sexsmith Vipers Beaverlodge Blades Fairview Flyers Grande Prairie JDA Kings Grande Prairie JDA Kings Fort St. John Huskies Sexsmith Vipers

PTS 31 31 23 20 14 10 3

GP 18 18 17 19 17 18 19

W 15 15 11 9 7 5 1

UNRESERVED AUCTIONS

MERRY CHRISTMAS and HAPPY NEW YEAR! To our friends and neighbours, our customers, consignors and buyers, we wish you a very Merry Christmas and a prosperous and healthy New Year. Thank you for entrusting us with all your auction needs, it has been a pleasure to provide our services over the past 23 years. We look forward to working with you in 2015.

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Weaver Bros. Auctions Ltd. • Auctioneers for the B.C. and Alberta Peace Country JEFF WEAVER • 780.864.7750 • weaverauctions@gmail.com | www.weaverauctions.com LORNE WEAVER • 250.219.0871 | EVAN WEAVER • 250.219.4539

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GA 39 49 53 69 71 108 161

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Peace Country Female Hockey League Date Sat, Dec 20 Sun, Dec 21 Sun, Dec 21 Sun, Dec 21 Sat, Jan 10 Sat, Jan 10 Sun, Jan 11 Sun, Jan 11 Sun, Jan 11 Sun, Jan 11 Thurs, Jan 15 Sat, Jan 17 Sun, Jan 18 Sun, Jan 18 Sun, Jan 18 Sun, Jan 18 Sat, Jan 24 Sun, Jan 25 Sun, Jan 25 Sun, Jan 25 Sat, Jan 31 Sun, Feb 1 Sun, Feb 1 Sat, Feb 7 Sat, Feb 7 Sun, Feb 8 Sun, Feb 8 Sun, Feb 8 Sun, Feb 8 Thurs, Feb 12 Sat, Feb 14

Time 2:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. TBA 4:00 p.m. 12:00 p.m. TBA TBA 2:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 3:30 p.m. 10:30 a.m. 1:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. 2:40 p.m. 12:00 p.m. TBA TBA 2:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 12:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. TBA 2:00 p.m. 2:40 p.m. 4:00 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 5:45 p.m.

Dec 14

Away Hythe Colts Peavine Slave Lake Kodiaks Peace River Sharks Grovedale Vipers Donnelly SheDevils Taylor Falcons North Peace Eagles Grande Prairie Thrashers Dawson Creek Elite Stars Grovedale Vipers Dawson Creek Elite Stars Fairview Mad Dogs Donnelly SheDevils Dawson Creek Elite Stars Grande Prairie Panthers North Peace Eagles Taylor Falcons Peavine Grande Prairie Panthers Grovedale Vipers Slave Lake Kodiaks Hythe Colts Peace River Sharks Peace River Sharks Grande Prairie Thrashers Hythe Colts Dawson Creek Elite Stars Taylor Falcons Grovedale Vipers Taylor Falcons

Home Peace River Sharks Grande Prairie Thrashers Grimshaw Hustlers Grovedale Vipers Dawson Creek Elite Stars Slave Lake Kodiaks Grimshaw Hustlers Peace River Sharks Fairview Mad Dogs Grande Prairie Panthers Hythe Colts Hythe Colts Taylor Falcons Grande Prairie Thrashers Peace River Sharks Grovedale Vipers Dawson Creek Elite Stars Donnelly SheDevils Grimshaw Hustlers Peace River Sharks North Peace Eagles Grande Prairie Thrashers Grande Prairie Panthers Dawson Creek Elite Stars North Peace Eagles Grimshaw Hustlers Peace River Sharks Grovedale Vipers Fairview Mad Dogs Hythe Colts Slave Lake Kodiaks

North Peace Hockey League Date Sat, Dec 20 Sat, Dec 20 Sat, Dec 20 Sat, Jan 3 Sat, Jan 3 Thurs, Jan 8 Sat, Jan 10 Sat, Jan 10 Sat, Jan 10 Sat, Jan 17 Sat, Jan 17 Sat, Jan 17

Time 8:30 pm 8:30 pm 8:30 pm 8:30 pm 8:30 pm 8:30 pm 8:30 pm 8:30 pm 8:30 pm 8:30 pm 8:30 pm 8:30 pm

Away Falher Pirates Manning Comets Spirit River Rangers Fort St. John Flyers Grimshaw Huskies Spirit River Rangers Falher Pirates Grande Prairie Athletics Manning Comets Falher Pirates Grimshaw Huskies Manning Comets

Dec 14 North Team Spirit River Rangers Fort St. John Flyers Grande Prairie Athletics Falher Pirates Manning Comets Grimshaw Huskies

Peace Hockey League

PTS 19 14 14 9 2 0

GP 11 9 10 9 9 8

W 9 7 7 4 1 0

16 8 6 2 0 0

Date Time Away Fri, Dec 19 7:30 pm Grande Prairie Storm Fri, Dec 19 7:45 pm Big Lakes Thunder Fri, Dec 19 8:45 pm Fort McMurray Barons Sat, Dec 20 12:00 pm Fort McMurray Barons Sat, Dec 20 12:15 pm Peace River Royals Sat, Dec 20 1:30 pm Big Lakes Thunder Sun, Dec 21 12:30 pm Grande Prairie Storm Sun, Dec 21 2:30 pm Fort McMurray Barons UNRESERVED Fri, Jan 2 7:30 pm Big Lakes Thunder AUCTIONS 8:00 pm NE BC & Yukon Flyers T H E A U C T I O N A D V A N T A G EFri, Jan 2 Sat, Jan 3 4:30 pm NE BC & Yukon Flyers GP W L TIES GF GA Sat, Jan 3 6:15 pm Lloydminster Blazers Sat, Jan 3 7:30 pm Peace River Royals To 8our friends 8 0 and0 neighbours, 47 4 our customers, consignors and buyers, Sun, Jan 4 11:45 am NE BC Year. & Yukon Flyers Christmas 5we wish 4 you a1very Merry 0 23 14 and a prosperous and healthy New Sun, Jan 4 12:45 pm Lloydminster Blazers Thank 6 3 3 you0 for entrusting 23 21 us with all your auction needs, Sun, Jan 4 1:00 pm Peace River Royals it has to 5 1 been 4 a pleasure 0 9 provide 20 our services over the past 23 years. Fri, with Jan 9 you in 2015. 8:30 pm Big Lakes Thunder to working 4 0 4 We look 0 forward 3 19 4 Jeff 0 and 4 the0 Staff 8 at35Weaver Bros. Auctions Ltd.

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PTS GP W 5 3 Book 2 Your 0 Spring 15 8Sale Team To Call Jeff, Lorne or Evan Bear Slashing Division 5 3 2 0 12 10 Peace River Royals 30 19 15 3 2Bros. Auctions 0 1Ltd. • 10 6 Weaver Auctioneers for the B.C. and Alberta Peace Country Grande Prairie Storm 29 17 14 4 2 2 0 21 13 JEFF WEAVER • 780.864.7750 • weaverauctions@gmail.com www.weaverauctions.com NE BC & Yukon |Trackers 14 17 6 2 1 1 0 4 3 Big Lakes Thunder 14 18 6 LORNE WEAVER • 250.219.0871 | EVAN WEAVER • 250.219.4539 4 0 3 1 2 18 Fort McMurray Barons 5 19 2 1 0 1 0 0 6

PTS

WEAVER

MERRY CHRISTMAS and HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Nov 30

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OTL 0 0 0 0 0 0

OTW GF 1 70 0 40 0 58 1 32 0 17 0 24

Home NE BC & Yukon Flyers Vegreville Wranglers St. Albert Crusaders Spruce Grove PAC Saints NE BC & Yukon Flyers Northeast Panthers Peace River Royals Sturgeon Mustangs Grande Prairie Storm St. Albert Crusaders Northeast Panthers Fort McMurray Barons Beaumont Braves Wainwright Polar Kings Fort McMurray Barons Camrose Vikings Strathcona ACT Warriors

NA Midget “AA” League

UNRESERVED AUCTIONS

TIES

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0 1 2 2 1

95 82 69 76 43

45 32 74 104 90

WEAVER SALE YARD

EQUIPMENT AUCTION

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8, 2015

Weaver Sale Yard • Rycroft, AB • Internet Bidding

Construction and Farm Equipment • Trucks and Trailers Real Estate • Pickups and Cars • RV's, SUV's and ATV's • Antiques

KREUZINGER FARMS • TOMSLAKE, B.C. Saturday, May 23, 2015 • Internet Bidding

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Northern Alberta Midget “AA” League

PC Female Hockey League

Team PCFHL - Tier 1 Grande Prairie Panthers Hythe Colts North Peace Eagles Dawson Creek Elites Grovedale Vipers Peace River Sharks PCFHL -Tier 2 Fairview Mad Dogs Grande Prairie Thrashers Slave Lake Kodiaks Peavine Grimshaw Hustlers Donnelly SheDevils Taylor Falcons

Home Grande Prairie Athletics Fort St. John Flyers Grimshaw Huskies Falher Pirates Manning Comets Grande Prairie Athletics Spirit River Rangers Grimshaw Huskies Fort St. John Flyers Fort St. John Flyers Spirit River Rangers Grande Prairie Athletics

WBA APRIL 8, 2015 • RYCROFT, AB

ACREAGE SALE FOR

Clarence & Olga Frank

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Saturday, August 23, 2014 - 11 am, Fairview, AB Directions from Fairview: 14 km north on Hwy 732 to yard on right. AUCTIONEERS NOTE: Very well kept tools on hand For info call Clarence @ 780-494-2221

We wish you a Merry Christmas M Rej�ice Tractors & Attachments

- 1995 Dodge Ram 1500 V8 w/ matching camper ser # 1B7HC16YXSS33285

Lawn & Garden

- King Table Saw - Trade Master 9in Band Saw - 12 in Compound Miter Saw - Craftman Router w/Table - Milwaukee Sawzall - Bostich Stapler - Paslode Nailer - Makita 7 1/4 in Skill Saw - Makita 9 Volt Cordless Drill - Dewalt 3/8 in Drill - Makita 1/2 in Drill - 1/2 in Drill - Jig Saw - Sanders

- 4 in Makita Angle Grinder - Impacts 3/8 & 1/2 in - 3/4 in Socket Set - JD Air Tank - 12 & 8 Gal Shop Vacs - Worktable - Welding Table - Tool Box & Hand Tools - Many More Shop Tools To many to list

Good tidings to you, and all of your kin, good tidings for Christmas.... - 1964 JD 4020 ser # 66990 c/ w loader & bale forks

Shop Tools

- Centery 230 Amp Welder - Skill Cut-off Saw

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Guns

- 1957 TEA 21 Furgason ser # 293944 w/3pth - 3 pth 5ft disc - 3 pth 6ft blade - 3pth 5ft woods dixie cutter model M5 mower

- 2009 JD Z445 Eztrak Zero Turn Mower c/w 54in Deck - 214 JD Ride Mower c/w Mower & Tiller - Inland 12ft Sprayer 25 Gal - White 26in Snow Blower - Assortment of Gas & Elec Wipper Snippers

(Note Must Have PAL To Buy Guns)

- Overhead Hoist & Chain 10 1/ 2 ft high x 12ft wide - 2 Ton Floor Hoist - 3 Ton Floor Jack - Hyd Jacks - M.F Pressure Washer - Centery Battery Charger w/ Cart - Press Drill - Baldor 2.3HP Grinder

- 3030 Winchester Lever Action - 303 Lee Enfield w/scope - 12 Ga Winchester Pump Action Model 2200 - 20 Ga Cooey Shootgun Hing Break - 22 LR Cooey Single Shoot

ay Peace, Joy, Hope and Happiness be yours during this Holiday Season andListthroughout theand New YearConcession on site. is subject to additions deletions.

Trucks & Trailers

For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord

- 1981 Ford 4X4 w/snow blade 351 engine - Trailtech 18ft car hauler new deck 3500lb axels - Hay wagon 9x16ft

Hearth & Home Furnishings

Household & Misc

- Small Deep Freeze - Misc Household

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Carpentry Tools

- 2hp air compressor - Ridgid 13in Thickness Planner Model T.P 13000 c/ w stand - Dwalt Radial Arm Saw Model 770 deluxe

FINE HAND-CRAFTED HOME FURNITURE

9918-115 Ave • Grande Prairie, AB • 780-539-4810

780-834-7072 - Hines Creek, AB • www.countrysideauctions.ca

Merry Christmas

LOOKS LIKE SANTA FINALLY TRADED IN THE DEER!

May Christmas deliver the best gifts of all to you and yours this year: Peace, Love, Health, Happiness & Friendship Merry Christmas, and best wishes for a Happy New Year. Dawson Creek, BC 11508 - 8th Street (250) 782-5281 • 1-800-663-3572 AFTER HOURS SALES • DAN MULLIGAN (250) 784-8855 • ALEX RESCNHY (250) 719-9932 • RICK GIES (250) 219-0779

Grande Prairie, AB 14250 - 100th Street (780) 532-5344 • 1-888-532-5344 AFTER HOURS SALES • DAVE MARTIN (Res) 780-505-1734 • KELLY SHANNON (RES) 780-532-2490 • Cell: (780) 505-1753 • ALEX MAUDE (780) 978-2883

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No matter where you are, it’s a wonderful time of the year. We wish everyone a very Merry Christmas, celebrating with family and friends, and we look forward to seeing you again, in the year to come.

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SHORT BUSCHE AUCTIONS

SERVING FORT ST JOHN AND THE PEACE COUNTRY FROM OUR LOCATION AT MILE 54 ALASKA HIGHWAY IN CHARLIE LAKE B.C.

Brian Waddell The Bergeron’s and staff hope this season ﬁnds you surrounded by the love of friends and family, and that you have a joyous, peaceful holiday

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ON NOW AT YOUR ALBERTA CHEVROLET DEALERS. AlbertaChevrolet.com 1-800-GM-DRIVE. Chevrolet is a brand of General Motors of Canada. Offers apply to the lease of a 2015 Chevrolet Equinox LS AWD (1SA/K05), 2014 Cruze and Silverado 1500 Double Cab equipped as described. Freight ($1,650/$1,600/$1,695) and PDI included. License, insurance, registration, administration fees, dealer fees, PPSA and taxes not included. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Limited time offers which may not be combined with other offers, and are subject to change without notice. Offers apply to qualified retail customers in Alberta Chevrolet Dealer Marketing Association area only. Dealer order or trade may be required. * Offer applies to eligible current owners or lessees of any model year 1999 or newer car that has been registered and insured in Canada in the customer’s name for the previous consecutive six (6) months. Credit valid towards the retail purchase or lease of one eligible 2013, 2014, 2015 model year Chevrolet car, SUV, crossover and pickups models (except Colorado 2SA) delivered in Canada between December 2, 2014 and January 2, 2015. Credit is a manufacturer to consumer incentive (tax inclusive) and credit value depends on model purchased: $750 credit available on all eligible Chevrolet vehicles. Offer applies to eligible current owners or lessees of any model year 1999 or newer pick-up truck that has been registered and insured in Canada in the customer’s name for the previous consecutive six (6) months. Credit is a manufacturer to consumer incentive (tax inclusive): $1,000 credit available towards the retail purchase, cash purchase or lease of one eligible 2013, 2014 or 2015 model year Chevrolet light or heavy duty pickup (except Colorado 2SA); delivered in Canada between December 2, 2014 and January 2, 2015. Offer applies to eligible current owners or lessees of any Pontiac/Saturn/SAAB/Hummer/Oldsmobile model year 1999 or newer vehicle or Chevrolet Cobalt or HHR that has been registered and insured in Canada in the customer’s name for the previous consecutive six (6) months. Credit valid towards the retail purchase or lease of one eligible 2013, 2014, 2015 model year Chevrolet car, SUV, crossover and pickups models delivered in Canada between December 2, 2014 and January 2, 2015. Credit is a manufacturer to consumer incentive (tax inclusive) and credit value depends on model purchased: $1500 credit available on all eligible Chevrolet vehicles. Offer is transferable to a family member living within the same household (proof of address required). As part of the transaction, dealer may request documentation and contact General Motors of Canada Limited (GMCL) to verify eligibility. This offer may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives. Certain limitations or conditions apply. Void where prohibited by law. See your GMCL dealer for details. GMCL reserves the right to amend or terminate offers for any reason in whole or in part at any time without prior notice. ** Offer valid to eligible retail lessees in Canada who have obtained credit approval by and entered into a lease agreement with GM Financial, and who accept delivery from December 2, 2014 and January 2, 2015 of any new or demonstrator 2015 model year Chevrolet. 2015 Colorado 2SA and City Express excluded at outset of program; will be eligible once residuals become available. General Motors of Canada will pay the first two bi-weekly lease payments as defined on the lease agreement (inclusive of taxes). After the first two bi-weekly payments, lessee will be required to make all remaining scheduled payments over the remaining term of the lease agreement. PPSA/RDPRM is not due. Insurance, license, dealer fees and applicable taxes not included. Additional conditions and limitations apply. GM reserves the right to modify or terminate this offer at any time without prior notice. See dealer for details. ~ Requires compatible mobile device, active OnStar service and data plan. Visit onstar.ca for coverage maps, details and system limitations. Services and connectivity may vary by model and conditions. OnStar with 4G LTE connectivity is available on certain vehicles and in select markets. Customers will be able to access this service only if they accept the OnStar User Terms and Privacy Statement (including software terms). ¥ Lease based on a purchase price of $28,641 (including $1,000 lease credit and a $714 Holiday cash) for a 2015 Equinox LS AWD (1SA/K05). Bi-weekly payment is $157 for 48 months at 0.9% APR and includes Freight and Air Tax, on approved credit to qualified retail customers by GM Financial. Annual kilometers limit of 20,000 km, $0.16 per excess kilometer. $0 down payment and a $0 security deposit is required. Payment may vary depending on down payment trade. Total obligation is $16,292, plus applicable taxes. Option to purchase at lease end is $13,096. Price and total obligation excludes license, insurance, registration, applicable provincial fees, dealer fees, taxes and optional equipment. Other lease options are available. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Limited time offer which may not be combined with other offers. See your dealer for conditions and details. General Motors of Canada Limited reserves the right to amend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without prior notice. ‡‡ Comparison based on 2013 Polk segmentation: Compact SUV and latest competitive data available and based on the maximum legroom available. Excludes other GM brands. †† $8,000 is a combined credit consisting of a $4,000 manufacturer-to-dealer delivery credit (tax exclusive), $1,000 Holiday cash (tax inclusive), and $3,000 manufacturer-to-dealer cash credit (tax exclusive) for 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Double Cab, which is available for cash purchases only and cannot be combined with special lease and finance rates. By selecting lease or finance offers, consumers are foregoing this $3,000 credit, which will result in higher effective interest rates. Discount varies by model. ¥¥ Based on Wardsauto.com 2013 Large Pickup segment and last available information at the time of posting. Excludes other GM vehicles. Maximum trailer weight ratings are calculated assuming base vehicle, except for any option(s) necessary to achieve the rating, plus driver. The weight of other optional equipment, passengers and cargo will reduce the maximum trailer weight your vehicle can tow. See your dealer for additional details. + 2014 Silverado 1500 with the available 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 engine equipped with a 6-speed automatic transmission has a fuel-consumption rating of 13.0L/100 km city and 8.7L/100 km hwy 2WD and 13.3L/100 km city and 9.0L/100 km hwy 4WD. Ford F-150 with the 3.5L EcoBoost V6 engine has a fuel consumption rating of 12.9L/100 km city and 9.0L/100 km hwy 2WD and 14.1L/100 km city and 9.6L/100 km hwy 4WD. Fuel consumption based on GM testing in accordance with approved Transport Canada test methods. Your actual fuel consumption may vary. ++ Whichever comes first. See dealer/manufacturer for details. Based on Wardsauto.com 2013 Large Pickup segment and last available information at the time of posting. *^ Government 5-Star Safety Ratings are part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA’s) New Car Assessment Program (www.SaferCar.gov). † $5,000 is a combined total credit consisting of a $1,000 manufacturer-to-dealer delivery credit (tax exclusive) on 2014 Chevrolet Cruze LTZ, a $750 Holiday cash (tax inclusive), and a $3,250 manufacturer to dealer cash credit (tax exclusive) for 2014 Cruze LTZ which is available for cash purchases only and cannot be combined with special lease and finance rates. By selecting lease or finance offers, consumers are foregoing this $3,250 credit which will result in higher effective interest rates. Discounts vary by model. > Based on WardsAuto.com 2012 Upper Small segment, excluding Hybrid and Diesel powertrains. Standard 10 airbags, ABS, traction control and StabiliTrak. ^ Whichever comes first. 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Black Bean Brownie These moist black bean brownies are sure to become a family favourite! Prep Time:10 minutes Cook Time:30 minutes Serves:32 pieces

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Directions Preheat oven to 175 C (350 F). Lightly oil a 13x9x2 inch (33x 23x5 cm) pan. Sift dry ingredients together in a bowl. In a food processor, combine cocoa, margarine, sugar, black bean, eggs and vanilla. Blend until well mixed with little or no bean texture left. Stir wet mixture into dry ingredients until moist. Pour the batter into the pan. Bake for 30 minutes or until a knife comes out cleanly. Store these moist brownies in the fridge. Recipe courtesy of Northarvest Bean Growers, Minnesota and North Dakota

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Credit valid towards the retail purchase or lease of one eligible 2013, 2014, 2015 model year Chevrolet car, SUV, crossover and pickups models delivered in Canada between December 2, 2014 and January 2, 2015. Credit is a manufacturer to consumer incentive (tax inclusive) and credit value depends on model purchased: $750 credit available on all eligible Chevrolet vehicles. Offer applies to eligible current owners or lessees of any model year 1999 or newer pick-up truck that has been registered and insured in Canada in the customer’s name for the previous consecutive six (6) months. Credit is a manufacturer to consumer incentive (tax inclusive): $1,000 credit available towards the retail purchase, cash purchase or lease of one eligible 2013, 2014 or 2015 model year Chevrolet light or heavy duty pickup (excludes Colorado 2SA); delivered in Canada between December 2, 2014 and January 2, 2015. Offer applies to eligible current owners or lessees of any Pontiac/Saturn/SAAB/Hummer/Oldsmobile model year 1999 or newer vehicle or Chevrolet Cobalt or HHR that has been registered and insured in Canada in the customer’s name for the previous consecutive six (6) months. Credit valid towards the retail purchase or lease of one eligible 2013, 2014, 2015 model year Chevrolet car, SUV, crossover and pickups models delivered in Canada between December 2, 2014 and January 2, 2015. Credit is a manufacturer to consumer incentive (tax inclusive) and credit value depends on model purchased: $1500 credit available on all eligible Chevrolet vehicles. Offer is transferable to a family member living within the same household (proof of address required). As part of the transaction, dealer may request documentation and contact General Motors of Canada Limited (GMCL) to verify eligibility. This offer may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives. Certain limitations or conditions apply. Void where prohibited by law. See your GMCL dealer for details. GMCL reserves the right to amend or terminate offers for any reason in whole or in part at any time without prior notice. ‡ $500 Boxing Week Bonus is a manufacturer-to-consumer credit (tax inclusive) available on the retail purchase or lease of 2014 or 2015 model year Chevrolet Sonic, Cruze, Trax, Equinox, Traverse, Silverado Light Duty (1500) Double Cab, Silverado HD (gas engine only), delivered in Canada between December 15, 2014 and January 2, 2015. ** Offer valid to eligible retail lessees in Canada who have obtained credit approval by and entered into a lease agreement with GM Financial, and who accept delivery from December 2, 2014 and January 2, 2015 of any new or demonstrator 2015 model year Chevrolet. 2015 Colorado 2SA and City Express excluded at outset of program; will be eligible once residuals become available. General Motors of Canada will pay the first two bi-weekly lease payments as defined on the lease agreement (inclusive of taxes). After the first two bi-weekly payments, lessee will be required to make all remaining scheduled payments over the remaining term of the lease agreement. PPSA/RDPRM is not due. Insurance, license, dealer fees and applicable taxes not included. Additional conditions and limitations apply. GM reserves the right to modify or terminate this offer at any time without prior notice. See dealer for details. ~ Requires compatible mobile device, active OnStar service and data plan. Visit onstar.ca for coverage maps, details and system limitations. Services and connectivity may vary by model and conditions. OnStar with 4G LTE connectivity is available on certain vehicles and in select markets. Customers will be able to access this service only if they accept the OnStar User Terms and Privacy Statement (including software terms). ¥ Lease based on a purchase price of $28,165 (including $1,000 lease credit, $476 Boxing Week Bonus and a $714 Holiday cash) for a 2015 Equinox LS AWD (1SA/K05). Bi-weekly payment is $152 for 48 months at 0.9% APR and includes Freight and Air Tax, on approved credit to qualified retail customers by GM Financial. Annual kilometers limit of 20,000 km, $0.16 per excess kilometer. $0 down payment and a $0 security deposit is required. Payment may vary depending on down payment trade. Total obligation is $15,807, plus applicable taxes. Option to purchase at lease end is $13,096. Price and total obligation excludes license, insurance, registration, applicable provincial fees, dealer fees, taxes and optional equipment. Other lease options are available. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Limited time offer which may not be combined with other offers. See your dealer for conditions and details. General Motors of Canada Limited reserves the right to amend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without prior notice. ‡‡ Comparison based on 2013 Polk segmentation: Compact SUV and latest competitive data available and based on the maximum legroom available. Excludes other GM brands. *^ Government 5-Star Safety Ratings are part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA’s) New Car Assessment Program (www.SaferCar.gov). † $5,500 is a combined total credit consisting of a $1,000 manufacturer-to-dealer delivery credit (tax exclusive) on 2014 Chevrolet Cruze LTZ, $500 Boxing Week Bonus (tax inclusive) a $750 Holiday cash (tax inclusive), and a $3,250 manufacturer to dealer cash credit (tax exclusive) for 2014 Cruze LTZ which is available for cash purchases only and cannot be combined with special lease and finance rates. By selecting lease or finance offers, consumers are foregoing this $3,250 credit which will result in higher effective interest rates. Discounts vary by model. > Based on WardsAuto.com 2012 Upper Small segment, excluding Hybrid and Diesel powertrains. Standard 10 airbags, ABS, traction control and StabiliTrak. †† $8,500 is a combined credit consisting of a $4,000 manufacturer-to-dealer delivery credit (tax exclusive), $500 Boxing Week Bonus (tax inclusive), $1,000 Holiday cash (tax inclusive), and $3,000 manufacturer-to-dealer cash credit (tax exclusive) for 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Double Cab, which is available for cash purchases only and cannot be combined with special lease and finance rates. By selecting lease or finance offers, consumers are foregoing this $3,000 credit, which will result in higher effective interest rates. Discount varies by model. ¥¥ Based on Wardsauto.com 2013 Large Pickup segment and last available information at the time of posting. Excludes other GM vehicles. Maximum trailer weight ratings are calculated assuming base vehicle, except for any option(s) necessary to achieve the rating, plus driver. The weight of other optional equipment, passengers and cargo will reduce the maximum trailer weight your vehicle can tow. See your dealer for additional details. +2014 Silverado 1500 with the available 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 engine equipped with a 6-speed automatic transmission has a fuel-consumption rating of 13.0L/100 km city and 8.7L/100 km hwy 2WD and 13.3L/100 km city and 9.0L/100 km hwy 4WD. Ford F-150 with the 3.5L EcoBoost V6 engine has a fuel consumption rating of 12.9L/100 km city and 9.0L/100 km hwy 2WD and 14.1L/100 km city and 9.6L/100 km hwy 4WD. Fuel consumption based on GM testing in accordance with approved Transport Canada test methods. Your actual fuel consumption may vary. ++Whichever comes first. See dealer/manufacturer for details. 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Ultimate Precision from Tank to Shank

FLIP Overlap Mapping System

With machines from 20’ to 100’ wide, family-owned SeedMaster is the leader in precision air drill and tank metering technology. It all started when SeedMaster president Norbert Beaujot, P.Eng. – a farmer himself – pioneered the ﬁrst active-hydraulic, terrain-following, individual row opener. As we celebrate our 10th anniversary, other manufacturers mimic our opener design – but none achieve the same superior depth control, or the seed and fertilizer separation of our TruBand™ angled seed carbide and ExtendedWear fertilizer knives.

FLIP maps out overlap areas prompting Auto Zone Command™ to turn off seed and fertilizer in each zone preventing overlap and saving money. It’s as simple as making a headland pass.

We are now revolutionizing tank and metering technology with: • Auto Calibration™ & Real-Time Product Weighing™ • UltraPro Canola Meter™ • Auto Zone Command™ & FLIP™ • Nova Smart Cart™

Nova Smart Cart™

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1100 - 11TH Street, Beaverlodge, Alberta

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