March 27, 2018 Country Booster

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News Features…

Go East of Edmonton promotes Camrose. . . . .

CO, the silent killer. . . .

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County examines bridge structure repairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Spring brings adorable babies. . . . . . 12

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Agriculture Wall of Honor Inductees from left to right are Allan Kerr, David Samm and Charlie Gould.

Agriculture

Wall of Honor Inductees In recognition of their outstanding contributions to agriculture within Camrose County, three nominees will be inducted onto the Agriculture Wall of Honor; retired 4-H leader Charlie Gould, retired dairy farmer Allan Kerr and retired District Agriculturalist David Samm.

The three inductees will be honoured at the 2018 Agricultural Awards Banquet to be held on Saturday, April 7 at the Rosalind Community Hall.

The evening will begin with cocktails at 5 p.m., followed by dinner at 6 p.m., and presentations at 7:15 p.m.

Presentations will also include Century Farm Awards, scholarship recipients and Rural Beautification Awards.

Come out and enjoy an evening of celebrating Camrose County!

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FARMLAND FOR SALE BY TENDER Andy Hofer of the Donalda Colony hereby offers the following parcels of land for sale by Tender, subject to the existing reservations on title, a total of 624.14 acres.

FIRST SE 12-18-45-W4 – 144.14 acres excepting thereout all mines and minerals with surface land lease.

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THIRD NE 36-18-44-W4 – 160 acres excepting thereout all mines and minerals with surface land lease.

The land is located 3.5 miles south of Bawlf in a block.

Tenders will be considered for one or all parcels. Tenders are to be submitted in a sealed envelope marked “Hofer Offer to Swan City Realty in Trust”, #18, 5021-34 Avenue, Camrose, AB T4V 5G2, on or before 9:00 pm, March 30, 2018, accompanied by a cheque for 5% of the tender.

The offers will be opened by the land owner and a representative from Swan City Realty. It must also be understood that acceptance / rejection of the offers will be solely at the discretion of the seller. Unaccepted bids will be returned to the bidders within 5 days of opening.

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Information for new farmers Agri-News

You might think that all Alberta farmers have generations of farming in their background. While it’s true many farms have operated for generations, Kathy Bosse is on the front lines of something quite different.

As a Red Deer-based

new venture specialist with Alberta Agriculture and Forestry (AF), Bosse regularly fields enquiries from people who want to enter the business of farming for the first time.

“Over the last three years, interest in agriculture has definitely picked up,” says Bosse. “We get calls

from those retiring from one career who want to go into another, young adults who want to return to the farm, those who want to be part of the rural food trend or those who are new immigrants with previous experience in farming. Really, the variety is very encouraging.”

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Go East of Edmonton promotes Camrose

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Murray Green, Camrose Booster Hay Lakes 1st Scouts members Gavin Braim, Olivia Flasha, group commissioner Andrea Schultz and Jillian Howe show off their cars prior to a Cub Car Rally race at Duggan Mall on March 3. Cubs and Scouts from Camrose, Hay Lakes and Wetaskiwin raced in a fun-filled afternoon.

The Growing Rural Tourism Conference in Camrose recently awarded Go East of Edmonton with its Rural Tourism Marketing Award.

The regional organization promotes activity east of Edmonton. “The travel guide is in such demand, (current distribution of 70,000 copies), that it runs out early and by the end of summer we don’t have any more copies to distribute.

People use online material to plan where they are going. Then when they are on the road they use the printed material,” said Kevin Kisilevich, head of marketing and development in a presentation to Camrose County at a regular meeting.

The interest and positive support for Go East has never been so strong.

“Five more communities have joined us, bringing the total number to over 50. All of the communities have supported our need for increased funding so we can achieve more for the region,” added Kisilevich.

“Tourism is the first thing in economic development recovery. Local food is one of the ways to increase tourism.”

The website includes events from Edmonton to the eastern border of Alberta. Several rural events are listed on the calendar, promoting activities that city people can attend when they venture out into the country.

“We are funded by membership fees and government funding. Over the past five years we have received more than a dozen grants. One of our challenges is that we really don’t get enough matching dollars from our membership fee structure to apply for large grants,” explained Kevin. “That is one of the biggest reasons for the fee increase in membership.”

Kevin said the number of people using the site has doubled in the past year.

“We are telling people not to go to the mountains, not to go south, but that it is time to go east. We run it like a business, like social media more so than tourism.”

Go East from Edmonton lists events, campgrounds, shops, hotels and restaurants.

The company was seeking membership by Camrose County, but council received the presentation as information at this time.

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The silent killer gas

By Lori Larsen

It is colourless, odourless, tasteless and slightly less dense than air but, most importantly, it can be a killer. Carbon monoxide (CO) is a gas that can be potentially fatal when encountered in concentrations above approximately 35 ppm (parts per million).

At 12,800 ppm a victim of CO poisoning will experience unconsciousness after two to three breaths and will perish in less than three minutes.

When outdoor temperatures decrease, the amount of potential deaths from stationary motor vehiclerelated, unintentional CO poisonings, increase.

With recent Alberta reports of two separate incidents involving the accidental deaths of five young people (two near Drayton Valley and three near Fort McMurray) due to CO poisoning and faulty vehicle exhausts, Camrose RCMP and Camrose Fire Department would like to remind citizens to be especially vigilant of the possible dangers of the gas.

Camrose RCMP Constable Louis Leroux offers some tips on how to help prevent these dangers.

“Monitor warming up your vehicle inside of a garage,” said Const. Leroux. “Some people may have a remote start and forget to open the garage door for ventilation.

“If you get your vehicle stuck in a ditch or deep snow, make sure that the tailpipe of your vehicle is well vented and monitor the use of the in-cabin air re-circulation button.”

Finally, Const. Leroux advises vehicle owners to have the exhaust system on their vehicle(s) checked when conducting regular maintenance. “Small leaks in the manifold can sometimes go unseen.”

Vehicles are not the only source of CO and, as Camrose Fire Department Fire Inspection and Investigation captain Randy Haugen indicates, homes can also be at risk of the deadly consequences of CO poisoning.

Haugen offers the following tips for ensuring your safety.

Install a workable CO alarm(s) in your home and locate the alarm(s) near the sleeping areas. Alarms should also be installed near or adjacent to rooms with fuel-burning appliances such as gas stoves, hot water heaters, fireplaces or furnaces.

Prevent the buildup of CO by having regular maintenance, cleaning and inspections done on your furnace, chimneys and other fuel-burning appliances.

Never leave vehicles running in an attached garage or operate barbecues inside of your home.

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Lori Larsen, Camrose Booster Camrose RCMP Constable Louis Leroux, left and Camrose Fire Department Fire Inspection and Investigation Captain Randy Haugen inspect the exhaust pipe of a vehicle left idling.

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Concern over huge campground

By Murray Green

Camrose County sent a letter of concern to the County of Stettler, at a public hearing, in Stettler on March 17.

Planning manager Anjah Howard attended the meeting on council’s request to share their concerns about a proposed 1,000 RV campground site on the south end of Buffalo Lake.

“I move that council submit a letter of concern to Stettler County, highlighting our concern that the proposed RV campground on NE 20-40-20-W4 and Pt. NW 21-40-20-W4 does not comply with the environmental requirements of the Buffalo Lake Intermunicipal Development Plan (BLIDP) and further, that council direct a councillor or staff member to attend the public hearing on March 17 to voice our concerns,” said councillor Jack Lyle, who is the council member from the division surrounding the Bashaw area.

On Feb. 14, the County of Stettler gave first reading to Bylaws 1588-18 and 1589-18 to adopt the Paradise Shores Area Structure Plan and rezone NE 20-40-20-W4M and Pt. NW 21-40-20-W4M from Agricultural (A) District to the Recreational Facility (RF) District, to facilitate

the development of a 1000 unit RV resort known as Paradise Shores.

The location of this proposal is between the summer villages of Rochon Sands and White Sands, in the County of Stettler on Buffalo Lake.

The long term lease RV resort is to be constructed in three phases and does not include an application for subdivision or condominium plan. The proposal is located within the South Shore Growth Node which is identified in the Buffalo Lake Intermunicipal Development Plan (BLIDP).

A Growth Node Plan has been prepared for this area, which is known as the Buffalo Lake South Shore Intermunicipal Development Plan (BLSSIDP).

The member municipalities of the BLSSIDP are The County of Stettler, the Summer Village of Rochon Sands and the Summer Village of White Sands.

“As Camrose County is not a member of this plan, comments regarding the proposals compliance will be limited to the BLIDP, of which we are a member. A BLIDP meeting was recently held on March 2, at the Stettler County office,” added Howard.

The developer attended

and fielded questions from the committee. It became clear that the developer has plans to open phase 1 of the development for the May long weekend of this year, which is why grading and clearing has already taken place.

Howard pointed out that a letter of concern from Camrose County needs to be read at the meeting and explained the difference between a letter of concern and letter of objection.

“A formal objection holds more weight than a letter of concern, but the planning department feels that the major concerns with this project are from the perspective of the summer villages and their BLSSIDP, so a letter of concern to support their initiative is more fitting than a full objection, which would trigger our BLIDP dispute mechanism,” she explained. “The proposal does not meet the requirement of the BLIDP and if we don’t inform Stettler of our concern, we lose the ability to do so formally later.”

Council also questioned the disturbance of area wetlands and the wear and tear on the road system.

Carbon tax is the invisible hand

By Wes Taylor, MLA Battle River-Wainwright

I read recently a CBC article highlighting the damaging cost to non-profit organizations of the carbon tax.

The NDP kept their tax a secret from Albertans. Then, in their rush to introduce it, they failed to grant any exemptions to these, almost exclusively charitable, societies that do much to keep the fabric of our society knitted together.

This is both a pernicious and mean act. It is particularly egregious when one considers that this government loves nothing better than to dress up in the clothes of the righteous.

The increase in the carbon tax on Jan. 1 set the phones ringing in my Constituency office. Many constituents repeated the justifiable complaints made on its 2017 introduction. Some had realized there is a “tax on the tax”; i.e. you pay GST on the carbon tax. Others have now observed just how far reaching the tax is.

I have written in the past highlighting these issues. In his seminal work “An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations” Adam Smith introduced the concept of the “Invisible Hand.” The Invisible Hand is defined as the “unobservable market force that helps the demand and supply of goods in a free market to reach equilibrium automatically.” It is a benign and wholly natural phenomenon.

By contrast the NDP’s carbon tax is an insidious, confected, “Invisible Hand” thrust into every pocket you have and some you may not be aware of. Imagine, when you voluntarily contribute to a non-profit, the claw of the carbon tax closes its Scrooge like bony fingers around some of your cash.

The Hand reaches further still. I did some research into the Town and MD of Wainwright’s carbon tax contributions both for residents and on the facilities they manage.

For LNG alone, town residents and businesses total contributions were $710,500 in 2017. This figure is estimated to rise to $1,066,000 by end 2018.

The Town paid a further $24,000 for its own facilities LNG, and this is estimated to rise to $36,000 in 2018. Of course, when I say the town, I mean the town residents.

In 2017, the MD paid out $72,229 in carbon tax. Of that amount $6,887 was for facility costs. This figure is estimated to rise to $108,394 in 2018, again this comes from MD resident’s pockets.

This pattern is occurring in every town and municipality in our riding, and indeed throughout Alberta.

Take Forestburg for example, a village hit directly and hardest by NDP ideology. Their three main community facilities, all operated by community groups, paid over $4600 in carbon tax in 2017. I understand running costs are now approaching a level that could mean reducing operating hours, or increased fees for use of the pool, community centre and arena.

This very light-fingered ‘Invisible Hand’ is also taking money out of your pocket to pay for the increasing costs in our schools, hospitals, restaurants, supermarkets, indeed everything, everywhere.

In fact, the government estimated it will collect $1.038 billion in revenue from the tax in fiscal year 2017-18.

What they do not mention is the estimated 100,000 oil and gas jobs lost over the last three years, partly due to Alberta’s climate change plan; 10,000 of them lost here in Alberta in February alone.

Nor do they formally acknowledge that the “social license” the carbon tax was supposed to buy us has, thanks to the Trans Mountain project bust up, been proved to be a total myth.

They may not acknowledge it, but the Premier made an uncharacteristic slip up on this point on CBC Radio.

When asked directly why not drop the carbon tax until the pipeline issue is resolved Rachel Notley said “I don’t know that BC would care one way or another if we did that.”

So, when the NDP argued the entire point of a carbon tax was obtaining ‘social license’ for a pipeline through BC I can only assume she, and her party, were being “economical with the truth”.

The tax is set to rise again in January 2019. The only comfort I can offer you for now is, should Albertans see fit to entrust government to the UCP, our leader, Jason Kenney, has promised to make the repeal of this rapacious Invisible Hand a number one priority.

Can I get a show of ‘real’ hands of those want to see the repeal of this tax?

You can contact Wes Taylor, MLA Battle River-Wainwright at his office 780-842-6177 or fax 780- 842-3171.

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On March 8, Camrose RCMP responded to a complaint from a local resident of a possible break and enter in progress at his business.

RCMP members immediately responded to the area in question and located a truck with two suspects inside. Police were able to apprehend the male driver shortly thereafter, and the male passenger was eventually identified, in part by looking at the owner’s video surveillance footage.

In an effort to protect his business, the owner invested in security cameras which, when activated by motion, begin recording and send a live video feed to the owner’s cell phone.

In this instance, once the owner received the live feed to his cell, he could see the person at his business and knew the person did not belong there and was attempting to breakin. The owner immediately contacted the police.

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Safety council around for 100 years

By Murray Green

This year marks a 100-year milestone for the Canada Safety Council.

The Canada Safety Council traces its roots back to the foundation of the first national volunteer safety movement started in Canada, as the Canadian National Safety League was founded in 1918. Through its activities and collaborations, the organization merged with the Canadian Highway Safety Council and the Canadian Industrial Safety Association in 1968 to form the present day Canada Safety Council.

As a national voice for safety, the Canada Safety Council has undertaken many initiatives throughout its history to ensure the continued safety of

Canadians. Notably, the organization implemented the Defensive Driving Course in Canada, started High School Driver Education teacher instruction in Canada, advocated for the enactment of safety belt legislation from provincial governments and developed the country’s first national motorcycle program.

“There’s a reason that strong, impactful safety messaging has stood the test of time throughout the past century,” said Jack Smith, president of the Canada Safety Council. “It isn’t because of the number of fatalities in the country. It isn’t because of attention-grabbing statistics or percentages, and it isn’t because of the overly idealistic and unachiev-

able end goal of hitting the number zero on fatality counters.”

He said, “It’s about the people and the relationships. Numbers pale into insignificance when we remember that each and every one of them represents an individual, one who has hopes, dreams and aspirations.

What makes this industry rewarding is not the achievement of milestone years, but rather the lives we’ve been able to save and the quality of life we’ve been able to improve through our efforts.”

Education and awareness are core pillars in ensuring that safety measures are taken proactively rather than reactively.

To that end, and to ensure the effective dissemination of safety-related infor-

mation to Canadians, the Canada Safety Council is using this opportunity for a website refresh and relaunch.

The new site is available for viewing at canadasafetycouncil.org/ and ensures that safety information will be available at all times. Whether the user is on a computer, mobile device or tablet, they will be able to quickly access information on a variety of topics in the fields of traffic, occupational and off-the-job safety.

“The Canada Safety Council has been active in safety for the past century,” said Smith. “Our goal is to make sure Canadians are healthy, safe, and celebrating with us for the next 100 years.”

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Camrose County has 112 bridges within its borders. Over time, each one of the bridges will have to be replaced.

Of the 112 bridges, 37 are standard bridges, 70 are culvert bridges and five are major bridges.

Camrose County is experiencing a high demand in repairing or replacing existing bridge structures. “We hire MPA to complete the inspections on all these bridges, which on a normal cycle is a five-year rotation. The inspection cycle is determined by the inspector, which is reviewed by Alberta Transportation. Inspections cost around $250/ bridge. BIM inspections are an exterior look at the bridge,” said Jeri Smith in her report to council. “This includes a look at the girders if they are cracking or if the rebar is exposed and piles, caps and backwalls show signs of rot, cracking, are broken or missing. They also perform coring inspections which cost around $2,750 per inspection. To date, Camrose County has 25 bridges that require replacement or major repairs.”

Bridge inspector Kris Bosters (MPA

Engineering) reported to council on March 13 that bridges are graded from new to poor condition. He suggested planning to replace bridges over a number of years, rather than several at one time. “We follow Alberta Transportation’s manual of inspection. We rate them from nine as in new, to one which is considered poor. Most are four to seven. Sometimes f looding or heavy hauling can shift a bridge.

“We collect different pieces of information after inspecting the bridges.

All of the counties are struggling with bridge replacement because they were built after the Second World War in the ‘50s and ‘60s when they had a big blitz of replacing them,” Kris explained.

“The lifespan of these bridges is typically 45 to 60 years, so when you do the math, you are looking at a lot of replacements from now until 2020.”

The County will be making a plan for inspections and replacement in the future. “Two standard bridges and five culverts will likely have to be replaced in the next five years,” said Kris.

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UNRESERVED FARM AUCTION THURSDAY, APRIL 12, 2018 – 10:30 AM

Jim and Lorraine Fink – Forestburg, AB LOCATED: From Forestburg, go 3.2 km north on Hwy 856, then 1.6 km west on Twp Rd 422, then 1.9 km north on Rge Rd 153 or from the east side of Strome, go 22.3 km south on Hwy 856, then 1.6 km west on Twp Rd 422, then 1.9 km north on Rge Rd 153. Gate Sign – 42315 Rge Rd 153 FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: Jim Fink at 780-385-4033 Previewing starts Wednesday, April 4 up to sale day. The Finks have an extremely clean line of equipment. They have had a very extensive maintenance program on the entire line up.

(Maintenance records available on website.) Major pieces have been shedded.

Equipment & Online Bidding at 12:00 p.m.

• Two 420/70R24 rear floatation doors, 3’ side door, plywood lined, TRACTORS tires & rims light package, upper & in floor tie • 1994 Case IH 9270 4WD, down hooks, 81” inside width, 520/85R42 Michelin Agribib • Four E-Kay crop dividers slight hail damage, ltd use deep lug duals (vg tires, no fluid), AIR DRILL & HEAVY HARROWS showing 5473 hrs, 4 hyd plus • 40’ Bourgault 5710 Series II air 3-PT HITCH EQUIPMENT return, turned up to 360hp, stand drill, sgl shoot plus Raven SCS 440 • 5-1/2’ King Kutter 3pt disc, 16” trans, Webasto heater, radar, SN NH3 controller (radar) on Series II notched blades, ltd use JEE0031957 MRB’s (rebuilt), ¾” openers, 9.8” • 6’ FarmKing Y650R 3pt finishing • Satoh 650G 2WD utility tractor, spacing, 3-1/2” steel packers, SN mower 1230 hrs, 25hp, gas, 3pt hitch, 37144AH-08 c/w Bourgault 3225 • 6’ Leon 30-72 3pt rear blade 540 PTO, 1 hyd, SN 650Gcart, NH3 breakaways, Graham MISCELLANEOUS 401830 seed treater, tank cameras, • 12’ Graham DT cult Vansco monitor, PDM auger, COMBINE & HEADER (updated clutch, harness sensors • HD poly liquid fert tank, 6000 gal • 2008 Case IH 8010 w/ Case +/& monitor head), SN 4747 2016-16 PU header, SwathMaster • Chem Handler I; 3” 5-1/2 hp PU, 900/60R32 singles, showing • 77’ Riteway 8000 heavy harrows, banjo pump; Helix 2” water filter hyd angle, newer 9/16” tines, SN 1129 sep / 1636 eng hrs, Pro • Two swamp mats (new 2017) 98-80513 600 monitor, lateral tilt, fine cut • Minibatt Sample Harvester w/ chopper, ext wear large tube rotor, AUGERS & GRAIN VAC carrying case (google for demo variable speed feeder house, long • Sakundiak HD10-1600, 10”x52’, video) E-Kay SP mover w/ steering auger, hopper camera, sells w/ • Seed Funnel truck box divider, 2 option, 2012, 38hp Kohler, E-Kay Trimble CFX-750 monitor, antenna comp 70/30 split c/w transport hopper, full bin indicator, hyd lift, plus EZ steer harness & bracket, trailer (newer PU belts, feeder chain, light kit, SN 70653 • Evertight hyd bin anchor driver w/ cone, rub bars & concaves), SN • Sakundiak HD8-1600, 8”x52’, anchor head attach E-Kay SP mover, 27hp Kohler, HAJ203506, Terms: 25% nonE-Kay hopper, hyd lift, light kit, • 110 cc kid’s dirt bike refundable deposit, balance by • Overhead shop crane on castors SN 61606 June 30/18. w/ 2T chain hoist • Rem 1026B grain vac w/ • 2003 Case IH 1052 36’ draper • Swisher 6-1/2 hp walk-behind header, Headsight auto height attachments & clean up sweep, string trimmer; 24” MTD snow w/ 4 sensors, 6 batt split PU reel, SN RM-01-1026B-4776 blower, 5 hp gas; Samona 10” integrated transport, fore & aft, GRAIN TRAILER & CONVERTER meat cutting bandsaw; Delta poly skids, (newer draper belts, • 40’ Esler TA grain trailer, 2 table saw knife, guards & wobble box), SN hopper, roll tarp, 11R22.5 tires, • RobinAir Vacumastor AC pump; 0011634 reversible gates, (farm use only) Tank of R134 refrigerant • Mack TA 5th wheel converter, SWATHER & MOVER • Gatco Mfg auger hopper; E-Kay spring ride, 10.00R20 tires • 2000 Premier 2940 w/ 30’ 962 7” bin sweep; Agritronics Auger header, 897 header / 1112 eng BINS Max full bin monitor w/ pager hrs, PU reel, gauge wheels plus • Two Westeel 19’x 5 ring bins on • Unused Uni-Hoist (dump bed kit Empire end table gauge wheels, Harvest hoppers, 3900 bu+/-, sgl for pick up) skid, ladders, remote lid openers • Lincoln 130 AC welder w/ gas 21.5L-16.1 fronts, 2 RotoShears, Trimble harness & mounts, SN • Meridian 1412E hopper bin, 2088 motor; Case IH handheld grain bu+/-, epoxy lined, sgl skid, full 135811 tester; Two Vertex handheld bin indicator, poke hole, SN 2009 • Bergen TA 4-wheel swather 2-way radios; 30+/- crop lifters 04 22408 mover, vg tires • Blue Ox telescoping tow bar, • Five Westeel 14’x5 ring bins on • 8’ Westward canola roller 10,000 lb; Mr Heater contractor Harvest hoppers, 1800 bu+/-, sgl heater; air compressor; fire ext; GRAIN TRUCK skid, ladders, remote lid openers misc tools • 2006 IH 4400 TA grain truck w/ • Eight Westeel 14’x5 ring bins, AUCTIONEER’S NOTES 20’ steel box & hoist (Cancade – wood floors, 1650 bu+/-, remote • For online bidding, go new in 2015), Allison 6 spd auto lid openers to our website and click trans, IH DT466 280hp eng (no on the Online Bidding DEF), showing 375 074 km, new TRUCKS & ENCLOSED TRAILER symbol to set up an 11R22.5 rear tires, 14,000 lb • 2004 Ford F350 XL Super Duty, account and register for 4x4, auto, 5.4L gas, reg cab, long the sale. front, 40,000 lb rears, dual rear box, showing 133,560 km, PW, • Online bidders must pre-register at hoist controls, roll tarp, air ride, PDL, A/T/C, vinyl floor, captain least 48 hours prior to the sale.

AC, cruise, Air Weigh scale, will seats, c/w 450L slip tank w/ 20 • See complete terms and conditions on have fresh certification our website.

GPM 12V pump & side tool boxes SPRAYER • 2004 Ford Ranger Step Side, 4x4, • 2002 Spray Coupe 4640, 80’, reg cab, showing 92,000 mi, 3L 2048 hrs, auto, Trimble auto V6, auto, rear sliding window, steer, Trimble Field IQ sec control PW, PDL, A/T/C, spray in liner, (5 sec), Greentronics auto boom Roll-N-Lock box cover, alum rims, height control, 400 gal, 12.4-24 remote start rears, foam marker, hitch, SN • 2010 Forest River TA enclosed 4640JL8A104 trailer, 3500 lb axles, rear barn

UNRESERVED FARM AUCTION SATURDAY, APRIL 14, 2018 – 11:00 AM

Gary and Jen Konschuh – Stettler, AB LOCATED: From the east side of Stettler, go 18 km east on Hwy 12, then 14 km north on Rge Rd 180 (at 3.2 km it jogs east to become Rge Rd 175) or from Red Willow go 1.5 km south on Sec Hwy 850, then 9.7 km east on Sec Hwy 601, then 2.4 km south on Rge Rd 175.

Gate Sign – 40039 Rge Rd 175 FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: Gary Konschuh at 403-742-6128 Previewing starts Friday, April 6 up to sale day. This is a clean line of equipment in good condition. Major pieces have been shedded.

18’ (60” sides) steel box & hoist, TRACTORS 427 gas, 5&4 trans, roll tarp, air • 1992 Case IH 9250 4WD w/ brakes, newer 10.00x20 tires, 20.8x38 duals, 3125 hrs, pintle hitch powershift, 4 hyd plus return, Trimble light bar, 2nd owner, low SEEDING & FIELD EQUIP houred, very clean tractor, SN • 40’ Bourgault 5710 Series II air JCB0029191 drill, sgl shoot w/ NH3 MRB’s, 1” • John Deere 8630 4WD w/ carbide openers, 9.8” spacing, 18.4x38 duals, showing 8501 hrs 3.5” steel packers, SN 36540AH (eng was upgraded to 50 Series 07 c/w Bourgault 3225 cart (3rd at approx 3500 hrs), quad trans, tank), rear hitch, SN 7115 1000 PTO, 3 hyd, sells w/ 11-1/2’ • 41’ John Deere 610 DT cult, 4 bar dozer blade, SN 8630H 009118R harrows, spikes COMBINE / HEADER / SWATHER • 70’ Flexicoil Sys 95 harrow / packer • 1993 John Deere 9500 SP combine w/ JD 912 PU, showing • 70’ Flexicoil Sys 82 harrows & drawbar 2145 sep / 2927 eng hrs, Big Top hopper topper, Crary chaff • Kinsella rock picker spreader, DAS, DAM, 30.5Lx32 AUGERS fronts, c/w extra air foil sieve, SN • Wheatheart BH 846 8”x46’ auger H009500X650519 w/ Wheatheart SP mover, 27hp • John Deere 922 flex header, 22’, Kohler, hyd winch, plumbed for PU reel, c/w hm built transport, sweep, very ltd use, SN 3545 SN H00922F650755 • Sakundiak HD8-1600 8”x53’ • 26’ MF 220 SP swather, showing auger w/ Wheatheart SP mover, 1592 hrs, PU reel, newer 21.5L25hp Kohler, hyd winch, plumbed 16.1 tires, joystick, triple delivery, for sweep Schumacher drive, SN E22011 • FarmKing 10”x60’ mechanical • 2-wheel swather mover swing auger, low profile hopper • Blanchard 7”x 41’ auger w/ 16hp TRUCKS Magnum Kohler • 2005 Freightliner Century TA grain truck w/ 20’ Cancade • E-Kay 7” bin sweep box & hoist (3 yrs old), showing BINS 625,330 miles, auto trans, Detroit • 2011 Meridian 1615E hopper bin, Series 60 (455 hp), air ride, new 3264 bu+/-, epoxy lined, skid, 11R22.5 front tires, 275/80R22.5 site glasses, poke hole, never rears, Brehon remote hoist & stored fertilizer endgate, 1 rear control, roll tarp, • Two Westeel 14’x6 ring bins on alum outer rims Chigwell hoppers, skids, 2150 • 1979 GMC 7000 TA grain truck w/ bu+/-

PICK-UP & QUADS • 2001 Chev 1500 Silverado, 4x4, reg cab, long box, showing 224,080 km, 5.3L, auto, A/T/C, vinyl floor, one owner • 2007 Suzuki 700 KingQuad, 4x4, 5899 km, winch, racks, one owner • 1999 Yamaha 350 Wolverine quad, 4x4, winch, racks MISCELLANEOUS • Hotsy 555SS pressure washer, hose reel, 1300 PSI • Coleman 5000W 10hp gas generator • Flaman 3hp inline aeration fan • Two 14’ Retro dbl bin skids • 7’ John Deere 37 sickle mower • John Deere 665 4 whl air tank, Yanmar diesel eng • 800 gal (Imp) water tank on TA cart • Qty unused galvanized tin • L shaped slip tank • Husqvarna 132 HBV leaf blower • Misc tools AUCTIONEER’S NOTES

• All goods are sold on an “as-is”, “where is” basis and any description, verbal or in advertising, of goods is set out or offered as a guide only. The Auctioneer accepts no responsibility for errors in description, it being the responsibility of prospective buyers to inspect the goods before the sale and satisfy themselves as to condition, age, authenticity, make or model.

• All hours and kilometres are unverified.

• If paying by cheque and unknown to Auction Company, we require a letter of reference from your bank.

• See complete terms and conditions on our website.

CAMROSE, AB

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Information workshop offered to aspiring farmers Continued from page 2

In recent years, AF (Alberta Agriculture and Forestry) has been working to provide helpful information to these aspiring farmers. A series of factsheets is available on a variety of topics ranging from finance to production and marketing.

What do today’s wouldbe farmers most want to know? A one-day workshop hosted by Bosse in Airdrie provided a glimpse of this.

“We think it’s important for those who want to get into farming to look at it like getting into any other business,” Bosse said. “They need to have their finances in place and be sure there is a demand for the product or products they produce.

It’s really about the business of farming and making sure what you set up has a high possibility of being profitable.”

AF invited two experi-

enced farmers to speak at the workshop. One of these speakers, Phil Norregaard, runs a 200-head cow-calf operation and grows 500 acres of wheat, barley and canola just east of Balzac.

Norregaard told the group he started with six cows and 80 acres and slowly grew the business by using older equipment and avoiding borrowing money. Although he advises that this model isn’t perfect for everybody,

he believes that slow, steady growth has worked well for his business. To Norregaard, at the end of the day, if the business side can be made to work out, farming is a great place to be. Even so, a strong Plan B is recommended in case things don’t turn out as planned.

“I’m usually the optimistic one,” says Norregaard. “I love my job, and if you love what you do, it just doesn’t feel like work.”

Bosse liked how this face-to-face format gave participants a valuable combination of practical information and personal experience. With a waiting list for future workshops, AF is planning to offer more of these kinds of sessions in the future. Keep an eye on the GF2 calendar at www. growingforward.alberta. ca for upcoming workshops and events.

The COUNTRY BOOSTER, March 27, 2018 – Page 10

Real Estate FARMS • ACREAGES • RANCHES

If you had the money …what should you buy for your farming operation?

We recognize the challenging environment for farmers at present.

However, we believe in and understand the business of agriculture.

FARM EAST OF NEW LISTING – Qua Q Quarter of pasture GRAIN ! southwest of CAMROSE – with parklike yardsite with lease revenue miles nSO nue ffo four fou oL urrD m mi mil and two homes. Available with two or four Viking. $295,000. S-126 quarters of quality grainland. S-109 4 ACRES BARE LAND IN 300 ACRES OF PASTURE/RECDAYSLAND – Great place to build REATIONAL LAND – overlooking your dream home. Close to golf course and the Battle River with amazing building school. Asking $150,000. S-45 sites. S-110 4 ACRES IN DAYSLAND – with NEW LISTING NG G – 4480-acre cattle and !

1400± sq. ft. bungalow ngalow galow low w home hoome mC e with i Dnewly grain farm with wit hOexcelle excell ex eLDl len home and yard excellent S E U D E R renovated attached garage north of Two Hills. S-118 vate aP ated ted eR d basement, baseme bbasement basem base l aat ICEenntt large and heated insulated shop. $499,900. S-44 NEW LISTING – 80 acre cattle farm in NEW LISTING – Quarter on highway Wetaskiwin County north of Gwynne with four miles north of Bawlf, could be pasture outstanding house and buildings. S-124 NEW LISTING – Quarter of pasture or grain. $549,000. S-115 ACREAGE – With meat processing land with Ducks Unlimited Conservation e en ement ent bet bbetw be etw Easement Agreement between Viking, ! business, remodelled home, shop and two SOLk DN dge dgewi dgewick Kinsella and Sedgewick.

NE 14-46-12-W4 quonsets on 7 acres between Daysland and $230,000. S-121 Strome. $700,000. S-92 NEW LISTING – For Tender by Feb. 9, 1.5 ACRES WITH POWER – on 2018 pasture quarter uarterr south sou sout ouuth t of Ryley with LD !

S Highway 13 at the town of Daysland. Ducks Unlimited ed dO Conser Co Conserv C Conservation Easement $80,000. S-103 Agreement NW 30-48-17-W4. S-123

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The COUNTRY BOOSTER, March 27, 2018 – Page 11

Wilson explains lack of property rights

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By Murray Green

Property rights lawyer Keith Wilson told Alberta Surface Rights Federation members of a shift in rules for landowners and law regarding how energy companies operate on your land.

He addressed the landowners at the Norsemen Inn at the annual general meeting last month.

“I don’t have good news to bring. First year law students learn that when you own your land you own from the surface to the centre of the Earth including the oil and gas.

What happened on Oct. 31, 1887, was that the federal government passed a law in council that decided in the development of the prairies that his majesty, the king at that time, reserved all of the mines and minerals,” explained Wilson.

“Most of you that acquired land did so without the mineral rights. About 82 per cent of the land is crown minerals, the balance is freehold. What happened in Alberta and Saskatchewan is that most places, when you owned the land, you owned the minerals, which is unique. If the government owns the minerals rights they also own a right of entry. They can go on your land whenever they want,” shared Wilson.

“By reserving the minerals they (Canada) created a conflict. Now you have a surface owner who doesn’t have the mineral rights and the government wants to lease the mineral rights to someone who doesn’t have a right to entry. Legislation changed in 1890 for coal and 1905 for petroleum. The government realized that by getting the mineral rights and benefits, they were putting the surface owner in a bad place by giving companies the right to force their way onto your land.

They needed to protect the landowner to make it fair,” he recalled.

They didn’t stop the entry, they just gave compensation for going on your land. “You lose your property rights when a lease is taken on your land.

But, you would also be protected from liability. Government guaranteed compensation. If the company didn’t pay then the government would and then try and collect from the company. Then someone in government, who didn’t have a clue, said why don’t we take away the company’s right of entry if they don’t pay, instead.

The companies said, ‘What we don’t have access to that dry hole or contaminated well site. That’s ridiculous.’ That’s exactly what the companies wanted.”

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If the well site is valuable, the companies will pay the compensation. “The non-payments are not on high producing wells. It’s the hundreds of thousands of dusters out there for which the payments don’t arrive. The company doesn’t care.”

Another problem is that if you want compensation from an oil and gas company to go on your land to clean up a mess, as you should, then they will likely refuse. They tell the energy regulator that access was refused and then they walk away.

“As soon as it comes to the energy regulator board that a company isn’t paying, they let that company off the hook from cleaning up. They thought this would help with the clean-ups, but it in fact does the opposite,” added Wilson.

“When you sign a lease with a land agent, you sign a lot of documents. He/she will leave you with a copy of the lease, but guess what is not on that lease? The signature from the oil company. The land agent has to take it back to Calgary and guess what the

oil company does after they sign it? Nothing. They don’t send you one. Five or 10 years later all you have is a lease signed by you. The company has gone bankrupt and you don’t have a copy signed by the oil company. You go in front of the board with no documents.

It’s like you are bad people for having well sites on your land and complaining about stuff.

The board needs to take a more sympathetic and understanding approach to the situation landowners are in.”

He warned landowners about signing leases and right

of entry documents. “You can do an addendum, a private agreement, setting up various contractual terms and protections for a right of entry.

Set up an agreement stating things like clubroot, access, drainage, weed control and disclosure of reports. You can get the best of both worlds by taking that approach. The system is broken, but we have to fix it. I want full disclosure.”

The COUNTRY BOOSTER, March 27, 2018 – Page 12

Spring brings the promise of adorable little babies

By Lori Larsen

Spring is a time of renewal, when babies of all shapes and sizes, breeds and species are being born.

For the Rondeau family, who live on an acreage just north of Camrose, spring is lambing season and parents and children alike wait in anticipation for the new little lambs to make their entrance into the world.

After moving onto their acreage five years ago, Julie and Rob Rondeau, along with their two boys Oliver, 7, and Tristan, 5, decided to lease their barn and pasture to a man moving to Camrose who needed a place to keep his sheep.

“He had five sheep and was looking for a place to keep them. He would come out every day and take care of the sheep and that is how we became interested in them,” said Rob. Once the other gentlemen found a place of his own for both him and his sheep he left, but in departing gifted the Rondeaus with a couple of the lambs from that year. “And we bought a couple more from him. That is how we got started (raising sheep.)”

In their first year they began with five sheep resulting in nine lambs. “It was a pretty interesting year. There was a lot of learning, reading up and staying up late when they were lambing. We didn’t really know what to expect but things went really well that year and we only lost one lamb. The rest all did really well.”

Having the sheep has allowed Julie and Rob the opportunity to teach their two young boys valuable lessons about the circle of life and what all is involved in taking care of animals.

“The boys love it. They are always very excited at lamb time because they are so cute (the lambs, however the two boys are as well.)

They like to help out with the chores and be involved and we think it’s a good lesson for them. There is

always work to do and it doesn’t necessarily pay a wage but it pays in other ways later on.”

Presently the little sheep farm boasts 17 ewes and one ram and to Rob’s knowledge all 17 of the ewes have been bred. The flock of ewes were bred in October 2017 by the Rondeaus’ young new and inexperienced ram.

“This year we separated the ewes so the youngest ones, lambing for the first time, were bred later.

Partly because they will be bigger, more mature and do better when they lamb and partly because they will require more work and will need us watching to make sure everything is going well.”

The breeding is done by attaching a harness to the ram with a wax marker affixed. “When the ram jumps a ewe then that ewe is marked and we know the ram has made contact.

“We are expecting between 25 to 35 lambs, which is getting quite a bit for both of us to handle on our own.” Both Julie and Rob work full time jobs outside of the home.

“Luckily my schedule is pretty flexible so I can sneak home when I need to,” said Rob. The flock is watched 24/7 through the use of wireless cameras, which Rob can monitor through his phone or computer, then if need be can rush home to ensure all goes well.

“So far it has been pretty good,” he noted, after the birth of triplets on March 16. “We are expecting four more to lamb over the next week, so the barn will be pretty full. It’s very exciting.”

As an added sense of security the sheep are kept a close eye on by two very personable albeit very protective llamas, that have no trouble chasing off coyotes or other predators.

With the flock growing quickly it will soon reach full capacity for the couple to handle with the amount

Lori Larsen, Camrose Booster With adorable faces and curly hair these three little newborns were kicking it up chasing each other around. Left to right, girl Moufett (French for skunk note the stripe down her back), boy George and boy Moe, all aptly named by the Rondeau family.

Lori Larsen, Camrose Booster Five-year-old Tristan Rondeau, left and father Rob gather up triplet lambs that were born on March 16. The Rondeaus are expecting a big increase to their flock this year with 17 expecting ewes to give birth over the next month or two.

of time they have available and eventually the lambs will grow and be ready for market.

“They will either go to auction or we take them to Tofield packers or sell to people interested in the meat. We also keep some of the meat for ourselves.”

Like any new venture, raising sheep has not been without its challenges and true to most keepers of animals, Rob constantly worries about the health and welfare of his flock. “One of the things I find myself doing whenever one of the sheep is sick is to research and find out what it is.”

Just like people who research symptoms on the Internet and suddenly think they have whatever the results indicate, Rob too, frets over the possible aliments or diseases his sheep may or may not have.

“You look at all the diseases sheep are susceptible to and you think it must be this or maybe it is this.

You think they have everything.”

Rob is thankful to Camrose Veterinary Hospital, specifically Dr. Eddie Rasmussen, and the help and pointers they are so willing to give.

As for the best part of tending to sheep Rob smiled. “Seeing the little lambs and the anticipation and excitement of their birth, then watching them grow.”

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These are a few of the more common ways Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) manages invasive plant species on projects located on agricultural land. But there’s a new agricultural land management tool in the mix now being used by DUC. Moo-ve over, space invaders! Livestock’s got you “bleat” as DUC is now using goats and flea beetles to help combat leafy spurge (Euphorbia esula L.) at its Frank Lake project located 50 km southeast of Calgary.

“Goats and flea beetles are natural allies,” says DUC conservation specialist Ashley Rawlak. “That’s why DUC is using goats on grasslands to help combat destructive, invasive plants through grazing.”

Prairie grasslands provide ducks, like pintails, with important plant cover for nesting. While these waterfowl aren’t equipped to stop the spread of invasive plants, the hoofed animals they share this landscape with are.

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Submitted These goats at Frank Lake are owned by Baah’d Plant Management and Reclamation, based in Calgary.

taminated seed, invasive leafy spurge releases toxins into the soil where it grows, which prevents other plants from taking root. It also impacts the land’s capacity to hold water. “It’s a problematic weed,” said Rawluk.

Fortunately, goats love it. “They eat it like it’s candy,” she said. This year, Rawluk plans to have goats released onto grasslands at Frank Lake on three separate occasions. While small improvements can be noted after goats have been in the field, it will take several years before we see the full benefits of their grazing.

The COUNTRY BOOSTER, March 27, 2018 – Page 13

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Battle River Region (including the Villages of Halkirk and Forestburg, the Towns of Castor and Coronation, Flagstaff County and the County of Paintearth No. 18) will receive total funding of $1,750,000.

The proposed projects throughout the province include: work to expand economic hubs, including agribusiness, transportation and high-tech industries; tourism development; strategic planning and feasibility studies to help communities diversify and expand their local economies.

“Coal communities have a proud history of helping power a prosperous and industrious province, and we want them to continue to be places where people can build a good life for themselves and their families,” said Deron Bilous, Alberta Minister of Economic Development and Trade. “That’s why we are supporting these projects brought forward by local leaders, that will help grow and diversify their regional economies.”

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It’s a pleasure to announce and congratulate the following groups, on qualifying for provincial grants for Community Facility Enhancement Programs. Thank you to each of you for your commitment to making life better for Albertans: the Wetaskiwin Royal Canadian Legion #86, the Friends of Chester Ronning School, Camrose and Scared Heart School, Wetaskiwin. Congratulations to the staff and volunteers at the St. Mary’s Hospital, Camrose and across all of Covenant Health who work diligently to serve their communities and have been recognized with three awards: the Alberta Top 70 Employers (Alberta award recognizing organizations who are a leading employer in Alberta), Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures (national award for leadership) and one of the 2018 World’s Most Ethical Companies (Ethisphere Institute international recognition).

On behalf of the Government of Alberta, it is my pleasure to congratulate Ms. Girlie Medua and the staff at Canalta Camrose on receiving the 2017 Housekeeping Award. The award is a reflection of Canalta Camrose’s commitment to delivering the highest level of hospitality across our province. Thank you Central Alberta Economic Partnership “We would like to present your government with a Regional Collaboration Award–in recognition of a more collaborative model of governance and in celebration of CAEP’s 20 years of economic development collaboration.”

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One of our election promises was to overhaul and improve the Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB).

Changes have occurred and Albertans will see an improved workers’ compensation system that is fair and provides greater benefits to support injured workers.

The Workers’ Compensation Board compensates injured workers for lost income and for health care and other costs associated with work-related injuries. The Workers’ Compensation Act has not had a comprehensive review in more than 15 years.

A new Code of Rights and Conduct will enshrine the rights of workers dealing with the WCB and its employees and will detail how WCB would recognize these rights. This will help ensure the system is friendlier and more compassionate. Bill 30: An Act to Protect the Health and Well-being of Working Albertans came into effect Jan. 1. Bill 30 revises the board appointment process to ensure balanced representation among employers, workers and the public.

Many Albertans have raised concerns that the WCB is a complicated and highly bureaucratic system that can be challenging to navigate. In response, Bill 30 will establish an independent fair practices office to: help workers manage their claim from start to finish, be a way for people to raise concerns, monitor trends in the workers’ compensation system to ensure that it is working efficiently and effectively.

In the tragic event of a worker’s death, a fatality benefit equal to the maximum Non-Economic Loss Payment will be provided to the spouse or dependent. The surviving spouse of a worker killed on the job would no longer be treated differently depending on the family income, whether there are children involved or whether the spouse can be gainfully employed.

The benefits of young workers to mitigate the hardship they might otherwise experience when they sustain a long-term injury on the job can be adjusted. Retirement provisions would be updated to better recognize the impact of a workplace injury on an injured worker’s retirement savings.

When a worker is medically able to perform the essential duties of the worker’s pre-accident employment the employer must offer to re-employ the worker, in the position that was held before the accident, or provide alternate employment of similar nature at a comparable earning.

The appeals commission extends the time frame to launch a formal review to two years, and permit WCB to provide interim relief while matters are under review.

For further inquiries one can contact the office of the minister of labour at: 1-780-638-9400.

The COUNTRY BOOSTER, March 27, 2018 – Page 15

Guest editorial

Judging our judges

By Arnold Malone

Asks a student, “What is democracy?” The likely answer is, “It is a system were the citizens get to vote and choose their government.” If you ask an adult you will likely get the same answer.

The quality of a democracy depends on more than the right to vote. Great democracies have well-structured institutions that protect the democracy. Canada has a world-class democracy because it has superb institutions. Our courts are one of those institutions.

Most of us, on occasion, judge our judges. Sometimes we feel like the mean judge was too harsh on a fellow citizen and at other times we hold that he/she let the dangerous weasel off with a kiss on the cheek.

However, by thoughtful comparison, our judicial system is the envy of the world.

What is so great about the Canadian Judicial system is the absolute independence of judges. In Canada, judges answer to no one except their interpretation of law and the evidence that is presented in their court.

In our system the judge is not to be influenced by any other person. They are not to be influenced by their spouse, their children, their neighbours, their social group, the media, or even another judge. They are independent and alone with their decision.

This article arose from watching CNN prior to Christmas 2017. The commentators were discussing a matter of national importance that was before the US Supreme Court. The commentators were guessing the judicial outcome. They speculated that the court would reject the proposal since there were five Republican appointed judges and four Democrat appointed judges. Weeks later the commentators were proven correct. The court voted in step with the views of their connected political parties.

Following those broadcasts I thought to myself, “That conversation would never occur in Canada.”

During Stephen Harper’s Prime Ministership, the judges he appointed, on several occasions, voted against matters that Harper presented to the High Court.

Recently Justin Trudeau appointed Richard Wagner, PC as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Canada.

Richard Wagner is the son of Claude Wagner who was a Progressive Conservative member of parliament and a candidate for leader of that party in 1983. This does not praise the current Prime Minister; rather it underscores the proud continuation of our long-held and valued custom. Canada appoints on merit not political persuasion.

Our very system of selection helps to assure the independence of the court. Today a Prime Minister selects a judge from a list provided by the Canadian Judicial Council. It is from that list that the Prime Minister selects a high court judge.

Presidential systems, around the world, often allow the president to handpick his/her judges. They hope for support from the court for their government’s agenda.

In short, the power of the president is magnified by the probabilities of the court.

In Canada it is the law–and only the law–that judges are called upon to uphold and he/she are beholding to no one else.

Recently there have been a couple of decisions– some made by juries–that have caused the public to express concern about the judicial process and some citizen’s belief of an existing bias.

Jury selection causes some to be concerned.

However, jurists, like judges, ought not begin with a preexisting bias. When, by interview, it seems that a bias is probable a prospective juror is rejected.

Sometimes a judge appears to err because he/she upheld a law that needs to be re-written. (That’s a political matter) Other times the prosecution or the defence left the court with reasonable doubt.

Having suspicions about a far away case may feel like licence to dismiss the principle of “innocent until proven guilty;” right up until it is a person close to each of us and then, of course, we demand absolute proof.

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