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Vol. 9, No. 17, Tuesday, February 4, 2014
Solution needed to help get grain shipments back on the rails, says local MP Michelle Pinon Editor Leon Benoit doesn’t want to point fingers, but he does want answers regarding the current backlog of grain shipments that are affecting farmers across the country. “I ship a lot of grain myself,” said Benoit, long-time MP for Vegreville-Wainwright constituency from his office in Ottawa early Thursday morning. “I know there’s a lot of grain sitting on the ground and in bags,” stated Benoit, who was pushing the railways back in August to be prepared for a big increase in volume because of the amount of record crops in the west. At that time he anticipated volumes to increase by 30 per cent over the previous year. “It was just a mammoth crop,” point out Benoit, and while grain shipments weren’t mov-
MP Leon Benoit
ing too bad in November and December, things have slowed down considerably in January. “I haven’t had a good explanation as to what happened in January, but I will be talking to the railways to push them and find out why,” added Benoit. While prices are depressed, Benoit said farmers could still get a better price if they were able to sell now instead of later, but that also depends on whether they previously signed contracts with grain companies or not. If not, they could be waiting until July or August to unload last year’s crops. “I’ve been told by people in the market they are not booking shipments.” That is another reason, said Benoit, the Minister of Agriculture, Gerry Ritz has set up a special committee to address the current situation. Back on Jan. 21 Ritz met with representatives from grain associations and railway officials in Winnipeg. As a result, a new project was announced that will measure performance for grain traffic to gauge rail service supply chain efficiency and reliability. One thing that has surprised Benoit is that only 40 per cent of farmers have taken advantage of the federal government’s
Advance Payments Program (APP), a financial loan guarantee program that gives producers easier access to credit through repayable cash advances. Under the APP, the federal government guarantees repayment of cash advances issued to farmers by producer organizations. These guarantees help producer organizations borrow money from financial institutions to issue producers a cash advance on 50 per cent of the anticipated value of their farm product that is being produced or is in storage. Eligible producers can receive an APP advance of up to $400,000 at a preferential interest rate, with the government paying the interest on the first $100,000. Producers repay their advance, as their product is sold. Benoit also wanted to remind farmers that they have the option of the advance payments and the federal government has and could possibly postpone repayment until such time as the grain starts to move. Even though Benoit doesn’t know what the best answer is to the problem, he understands better than anyone how critical it is to get the grain moving to port as soon as humanly possible.
MICHELLE PINON PHOTOS
Leon Benoit, MP for the Vegreville-Wainwright constituency has been working behind the scenes and in the House of Commons to do what he can to get grain shipments moving for producers in our region and throughout Canada. He stood up in the House of Commons to make a statement this past week, in the hopes of getting grain out of farmers bins and into rail cars. Benoit says he understands farmers plight firsthand as a producer, and even has grain in bags on his Mannville area farm.
2 - The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Tuesday, February 4, 2014
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KUBOTA M8200, 2005 950 hrs 85hp, MFD, loader, LH shuttle, 8 speed power, shuttle trans. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$31,000 VEG Case IH 7110, 1992 10752 hrs MFWD, Dual PTO, no loader$33,000 VER WHITE 6105, 1992 5870 hrs MFD, SL loader & grapple . . .$33,000 VEG NH T4040, 2012 20 hrs 70 PTO HP, ROPS, MFWD, 2 rem, 16.9x30 rear tires, 11.2x24 front tires, 16x16 power shuttle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $35,500 LAM NH 9030, 1995 5500 hrs grapple, no engine, pto . . . . . . . .$45,000 VER Case IH 8920, 1997 6700 hrs 155 pto hp, 16x16 semi power shift, 20.8R38 tires, 4 remotes, FEL . . . . . . . . . . . $63,500 LAM JD 7720, 2004 11000 hrs MFD, 746 ldr&grapple, 620 singles, 3 remotes, IVT Trans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$67,000 VEG NH 8970, 1997 4945 hrs MFD, duals, 4 remotes, 2-1000 PTO, super steer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$69,000 VEG NH TV145, 2006 3906 hrs long loader with grapple, C.E. Pto and 3 pt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $80,000 LAM Case IH Puma 165, 2008 1700 hrs Full powershift, MFWD, 520/85R42 rear tires, 3 mech remotes, frt weights, no loader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$89,000 VEG Case IH Puma 195, 2009 1350 hrs Full powershift, MFWD, 520/85R42 rear tires, 4 elect. Remotes, no loader$109,000 VEG JD 7330, 2009 4900 hrs MFWD, loader, premium, pallet forks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$110,000 VER Case IH Puma 195, 2008 1640 hrs Full powershift, MFWD, 520/85R42 rear tires, susp. Cab, loader & grapple, 4 mech remotes, 3pt hitch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$120,000 VEG CIH Puma 195, 2009 1350 hrs MFWD, 520/85T42 rear tires, susp. Cab, 4 elec remotes, loader and grapple, CVT trans. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$128,000 VEG NH 946, 1990 5075 hrs 325hp, 20.8R42 duals . . . . . . . . .$49,000 VEG JD 8960, 1991 9365 hrs 20.8R42 duals, 14’ Degelman. . .$51,500 VER VERSATILE 535, 2006 2100 hrs 800/70R38 duals, 4 remotes, mech trans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$189,000 VER JD 9330, 2011 1730 hrs 375hp, 710 tires, PTO, auto trac ready, diff lock, DLX cab, HID lights, 5 remotes . . . . $239,000 LAM NH T9060HD, 2009 1750 hrs dlx cab, 800 duals, diff lock, HID, GPS, Mega flow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$243,000 VEG NH T9.390, 2011 1412 hrs 520/85R 42 with fluid, HID, 14ft, Grouser blade 8 way, with new mold board . . . . . . .$245,000 VER NH T9.450, 2012 615 hrs 710 duals, 4 remotes. . . . . . . .$249,000 VEG NH T9060HD, 2009 1400 hrs 800 duals, megaflow, luxury cab, HID, constant power T, diff lock . . . . . . . . . . .$258,000 VEG NH T9060HD, 2010 1750 hrs lux cab, 800’s, diff lock, HID, constant power+. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$260,000 VER Case IH 450, 2011 650 hrs 800 tires, GPS, diff lock, HID $265,000 VER NH T9.450, 2013 370 hrs 800’S, DIFF, GPS, HD, HID, 2 hyd pumpts, 6 remotes, LCTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $270,000 LAM
COMBINES
CA 8010 205, 1326/ 982 hrs 14’ swathmaster, 900 tires, dlx chopper, Y&M, long auger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $200,000 LAM JD 9860STS, 2007 1172/856 hrs “premium pkg”, HID lights, long auger, dlx chopper. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$245,000 VEG JD 9770STS, 2011 736/533 hrs 15’, 615 pick-up, 20.8-42 duals, Y&M, GPS ready, long auger, dlx chopper, Crary topper, new rear rubber, HID lighgs . . . . . . . . .$299,000 VER
NH CR970, 2006 2512/1986 hrs 14’ rake-up, dlx chopper, Y&M, $40,000 estimate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$129,000 VEG NH CR970, 2004 1350/1190 hrs 14’ swathmaster, 900 tires, dlx chopper, Y&M, long auger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $129,000 LAM NH CR970, 2006 2600/1350 hrs 14’ swathmaster, dlx chopper, 900 tires, Y&M, long auger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $135,000 LAM NH CR970, 2006 2600/1350 hrs 14’ swathmaster, dlx chopper, 900 tires, Y&M, long auger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $135,000 LAM NH CR960, 2005 1727/1225 hrs 14’ swathmaster, 2 speed rotor, dlx chopper, moisture monitor . . . . . . . . . . . .$150,000 VEG NH CR9060, 2008 1711/1409 hrs 14’SM, 800 tires, dlx chopper, small color monitor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$169,000 VEG NH CR9060, 2008 1755/1410 hrs 14’SM, 800 tires, dlx chopper, small color monitor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$169,000 VEG NH CR9070, 2007 1660/1225 hrs 14’ rake-up, dlx chopper, LCTS, long auger, diff lock, elec mirrors . . . . . . .$188,000 VEG NH CR9070, 2008 1654/1105 hrs 14’ rake-up, duals, dlx chopper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$205,000 VEG NH CR9070, 2008 1240/910 hrs 14’ swathmaster, 900 tires, dlx chopper, long auger, autosteer. . . . . . . . . . . . . .$225,000 VEG NH CR9070, 2009 1000 hrs 14’ swathmaster p/u, long auger, 900 tires, dlx chopper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $228,000 LAM NH CR9070, 2008 1200/855 hrs 14’ swathmaster, dlx chopper. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$229,000 VEG NH CR9070, 2011 850/620 hrs 16’ swathmaster, dlx chopper, 900 tires, long auger, diff lock, intellisteer ready, Y&M . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $255,000 LAM NH CR9070, 2011 850/620 hrs 16’ swathmaster, dlx chopper, long auger, 900 tires, diff lock, intellisteer ready, Y&M . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $255,000 LAM NH CR9070, 2009 1025/725 hrs 14’ swathmaster, dlx chopper. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$259,000 VEG NH CR9070, 2008 918/652 hrs 76C, 16’ SM, dlx chopper$260,000 LAM NH CR9080, 2009 20.8R42 duals, dlx chopper, no diff lock, long auger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$265,000 VER NH CR9070, 2009 365T hrs 14’ swathmaster, dlx chopper, 900 tires, long auger, auto steer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $270,000 LAM NH CR9070, 2011 16’, 76C, singles, diff lock, dlx chopper, electric mirrors, HID, long auger, auto steer . . . . . . . $272,000 LAM NH CR9070, 2011 16’, 76C, singles, diff lock, dlx chopper, electric mirrors, HID, long auger, auto steer . . . . . . . $272,000 LAM NH CR9070, 2010 20.8r42 duals, diff lock, GPS ready, long auger, new feeder chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$275,000 VER NH CR9080, 2011 205/150 hrs 15’ swathmaster, dlx chopper, 900 tires, HID, Diff lock, long auger . . . . . . . . . $305,000 LAM NH CR9090, 2010 418/314 hrs 14’ swathmaster, dlx chopper, 900 tires, long auger, auto steer, leather . . . . . $325,000 LAM NH CR8090, 2013 271/220 hrs 15’, 790CP, dlx chopper, 900 tires. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$333,000 VEG NH CR9090, 2012 445/379 hrs 15’ swathmaster, DLX chopper, 900 tires, long auger, auto steer, leather . . . . . $350,000 LAM NH CX880, 2001 3220/2326 hrs 76C-14, blowers, long auger, dlx chopper, 900 singles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$105,000 VEG NH CX840, 2002 diff lock, Y&M, Calmar spout . . . . . . . . .$109,000 VER NH CX8080, 2010 1002/771 hrs swathmaster, diff lock, Y&M, HID, fridge, long auger+extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$225,000 VER
NH CX8080, 2011 1159/855 hrs singles, diff lock, HID, 790CP hdr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$230,000 VER NH CX8080, 2012 465/352 hrs 790CP-15’, dlx chopper, 900 singles, Intelli-ready . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$259,000 VEG NH CX8080, 2012 360/262 hrs 900 tires, DLX chopper, long auger, Y & M, CR style spreaders, Intelliview IV, autosteer ready . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $295,000 LAM NH CX8080, 2012 440/320 hrs 900 tires, DLX chopper, full autosteer, long auger, Y & M, CR style spreaders, Intelliview IV, autosteer ready . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $305,000 LAM NH CX8080, 2012 246/173 hrs 790CP, dlx chopper, diff lock, long auger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$310,000 VER
SWATHERS
NH HW320, 2001 30’, SK, transport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$50,000 VER MF 9240, 2004 1751 hrs 30’, SK, UII Reel . . . . . . . . . . . . .$50,000 VER HESSTON 8450, 1999 3350 hrs 25’ draper, DS, DK, 16’ sickle header . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $55,000 LAM HARVEST PRO 8152, 2004 1855/1423 hrs 35’, SK, 973 hdr, pick-up reel, roto shears . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$71,500 VER JD 4895, 2006 1170/942 hrs 36’, DK, HC reels, transport, single span reel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$80,000 VER MF 9220, 2008 350 hrs 30’, SK, UII reel, roto shears, guage wheels, elec F&A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$79,500 VEG CHALLENGER SP115C, 2011 450 hrs 30’, DS, SK, F&A, guage wheels, UII reel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$84,000 VEG NH HW325, 2006 1550 hrs 30’, new knife, canvas. . . . . . .$85,000 VER MF 9430, 2007 920 hrs 30’, SK, center delivery, 18.4R26, frt tires, roto shears, electric fore & aft, guage wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$89,000 VEG MF 9435, 2009 1340 hrs 30’, SK, UII Reel . . . . . . . . . . . . .$90,000 VER MF 9635, 2007 735 hrs 30’, SK, UII reel, roto shears, elec F&A, (disc head in HAYING) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$95,000 VEG NH H8040, 2008 555/ hrs 30’ DK, coming in . . . . . . . . . .$107,000 VER CASE WD1203, 2010 446 hrs 30’, center delivery, coming in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$108,000 VER MACDON M150/D60, 2009 1007/731 hrs 30’, DK, trip del, roto shears, IB&OB shoes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$109,000 VEG NH H8060, 2009 30’, DK, center delivery, hyd fore&aft, UII reel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$117,000 VER NH H8040, 2011 570 hrs 30’, DK, center delivery . . . . . .$122,000 VEG JD R450, 2010 560/305 hrs 30’ honeybee, HCC, transport$125,000 VER MACDON M150, 2010 750/583 hrs 35’, SK, transport $125,000 VEG MACDON M150/ D60-35, 2009 807/585 hrs 35’, DK, Trip DEL, hyd fore&aft transport/SW2219-2. . . . . . . . . . .$129,000 VEG MACDON M150/D60, 2011/2009 389/298 hrs 35’, SK, center delivery, DBL draper drive, hyd center link, transport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$135,000 VEG NH H8060, 2012 177 hrs 190HP, 2 speed Prairie Special, dlx cab, 600/65R28 tires, HB30 header, DK, DS $144,500 LAM NH H8060, 2013 170 hrs 190HP, 2 speed Prairie Special, dlx cab, 600/65R28 tires, HB30 header, DK, DS $149,500 LAM MACDON M155, 2013 30’, SK, stabilizer wheels . . . . . . .$145,000 VER
SEEDING EQUIPMENT
FC 2320, 1994 6 run, DS, 3rd tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$16,500 VER FC 2320, 1996 TBH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$16,500 VEG
FC 2340, 2000 230 bushel tank, TBH, VR. . . . . . . . . . . . . $22,000 LAM FC 3450, 1998 TBH, DS, no hitch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$35,000 VEG FC/JD 5000/787, 1993 33’x9”, DS, 3.5” steel, TBH, 3” stealth, 230 bushel cart (packers rough) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$49,000 VEG FC 5000, 1992 39’, 2320TBT, 787TBH, DS, 9”, steel packers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$52,000 VER FC 6000/3450, 1997/2002 40’ 9”, steel VR, DS. . . . . . . . .$75,000 VER NH P1060, 2011 TBH, DS, VR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $75,000 LAM FC 5000HD/3850, 2005 45’, 9” TBH, 4” rubber, mech cart$100,000 VER FC 5000/4350, 2004/ 2004 57’x9”, SS, harrows, 4” rubber, TBT, VR, dual fan, tank is DS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$105,000 VEG JD 1820/1910, 2008 51’, 10”, 4” rubber, 430 conveyor $130,000 VER NH P2050/P1060, 2009/2010 51’x10”, DS, 4.5” steel, TBH, 4” paired row stealth, VR, SCTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$165,000 VEG CIH ADX 3430/ATX 700, 2011 70’, 12” spacing, SS, concord packers, dutch 4” paired row,. . . . . . . . . . . . . . $165,000 LAM Bourgault 5710 series II, 2007 47’, 9.8” spacing, 450 bu, steel packers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$175,000 VER NH P2060/ P1070, 2009/ 2010 60’X12, 9X15 pneumatic pkr, edge on shank, dutch, low draft, 3.5” prd row $182,000 VEG JD 1870/1910, 2010 57’, 12”, 430 bus tank, DS. . . . . . .$195,000 VER NH P2070/1070, 2011 70’, 12”, 580 tank, duals . . . . . . .$210,000 VER FC 5000/3450, 1998 39’x9”, DS, 4.5” steel, 4” prd row stealth, 340 bushels, mech tank, TBH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$62,000 VEG
SPRAYERS
FC 67XL, 2000 100’, windscreens, auto rate, R.H. end nozzles, wash wand, induction tank. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$14,900 VEG FC 67XL, 2000 130’ boom, windscreens, trip nozzles, foam $14,900 VEG NH SF115, 2006 130’ boom, 1200 gal tank, double nozzles, washwand, rinse tank, autorate, 18.4x26 tires . . .$29,000 VER BRANDT SB4000, 2003 100’ boom, triple nozzles, faom maker, norac auto boom, windcones . . . . . . . . . . . . .$37,000 VEG NH SF115, 2006 90’, suspended boom, Raven auto boom, dbl nozzles, auto rate, screens, 1200 Gal tank . . . . .$45,000 VEG NH SF216, 2008 100’ suspended boom, Raven, auto boom, triple nozzle, windscreeens, induction tank . . . . . . .$48,000 VEG NH S1070, 2009 100’ supspended boom, Raven, auto boom, dbl nozzle, windscreens, foam marker, end nozzles, induction tank, wash-wand, foam marker, used only 2 seasons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$51,000 VEG APACHE 1090, 2003 2610 hrs 1000gal, poly tank, 100’ boom, Outback autosteer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $106,500 LAM Spray Coupe 7660, 2009 895 hrs 90’ boom, triple nozzle, Raven smartrack, auto boom, auto shot off, HID lights, Envisio, 320 tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$147,000 VEG Miller A75, 2008 1585 hrs 100’ boom, 1000 gal, diff lock, JD auto steer, sectional control, boom height control, crop dividers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $184,900 LAM NH SP.275F, 2011 320 hrs 275 HP, 120’ boom, 1600 gal stainless tank, 380 tires, Raven auto steer, Accu boom, Ultra glide, 3” quick fill, fence line spray kit . . . . . $295,000 LAM NH SP.365F, 2013 250 hrs 1600gal, SS, 120’ boom, intelliview monitor, ultraglide, accuboom, intellisteer, electric flush, 380 and 650 tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $368,500 LAM
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Opinion Phase out coal In a recent interview, Premier Alison Redford expressed frustration with Ottawa’s foot-dragging on the GHG-regulation file. She has good reason to feel this way because the federal government has shown an appalling lack of political will (to put it mildly) on climate-change abatement. But now there’s a way for the Premier to make significant progress on climate protection, improve Albertans well-being, and boost her popularity: phase-out the province’s coal-fired electricity plants. Coal is the most carbon-intensive fossil fuel and the quantity burned in Alberta’s six coal plants is enormous. In fact, Alberta burns more coal than all the other provinces put together. In 2011, this combustion resulted in over 40,000,000 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions - roughly equal to all of those emanating from the oil sands. Why should Albertans care about climate change? When the coal is burned in energy plants it exacts a terrible toll in death and illness among local citizens who breathe its emissions. These plants give off lead and mercury (brain poisons), arsenic (a carcinogen), and dioxin (an endocrine disruptor), among other toxic materials. A Costly Diagnosis — a report released in 2013 by Physicians for the Environment, The Lung Association, and the Asthma Society of Canada — found that Alberta’s coal plants contribute to the death of over 100 Albertans annually. They also cause 700 visits to emergency departments and more than 4,000 asthma attacks in the province each year. If one of those asthma episodes is your child’s, it’s not a statistic, it’s a nightmare. If one of those deaths is your child’s, it’s an unspeakable tragedy. But the good news is there are safer, cleanerways to keep Alberta’s lights on. To start, the province could embark on a much more ambitious program of energy conservation so less power is needed in the first place. Much of the supply could then come from renewable sources. The Pembina Institute says Alberta has world-class wind and solar resources and the research company Clear Sky Advisors forecasts that, if supportive government policies were instituted, Alberta could become Canada’s second-biggest wind power market.
Dr. Joe Vipond is an emergency room physician based in Calgary. Dr. Raquel Feroe, FRCPC, is a specialist physician working in Edmonton. Gideon Forman is Executive Director of the Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment.
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Liberal leader proposes changes in the red chamber Dear editor, Canadians want their leaders to come forward with practical solutions to our problems, and they have been clear that the Senate has become one of those problems. It is broken and needs to be fixed.Through extreme patronage and partisanship, the Senate has become an institution that poorly serves the interests of Canadians. Canadians are especially disenchanted with the antiquated convention that sees Senators appointed by one person: the Prime Minister.
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The Senate is a public institution. It should not continue to be run like the Prime Minister’s private club.The Liberal Party has taken immediate action to address these challenges. From now on, our national caucus will only include elected Members of Parliament, not Senators. All of our Senators are now completely independent of the Liberal Party of Canada Caucus. Furthermore, if I earn the privilege of serving Canadians as their Prime Minister, I will put in place an open, transparent and public process
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for appointing and confirming Senators. This process will be developed with experts and will be modelled after other non-partisan appointment processes, like Supreme Court Justices and Order of Canada recipients. These changes take effect right away, without opening up the Constitution. They avoid a long, rancorous and likely pointless constitutional debate that would distract us from solving more important problems.
right thing and match this action. As the majority party in the Senate, he could achieve immediate and comprehensive change right away if he decided to. Taken together, these steps represent the most significant and concrete actions to reform the Senate in its history. These proposals are the next step to create real, positive change, but they will not be our last.
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The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), February 4, 2014 - 5
RCMP hand out 39 tickets during traffic patrol Concerns over public safety prompt campaign Michelle Pinon Editor
Andrew School Principal Daniel Verhoeff couldn’t have been any clearer. “Safety of our students is one of our school’s top concerns. Due to the proximity of our school to Highway 855, it is cru-
Principal Daniel Verhoeff
cial that drivers play close attention to the posted speed limit as well as being very alert for students that may be near the road during all time of the day, our community depends on it,” stated Verhoeff. Police couldn’t have been any clearer either when they patrolled in the community last Monday morning, issuing 39 tickets. RCMP officers were highly visible and remained in the area for the morning issuing 39 violation tickets ranging from speeding to licence, registration and seatbelt violations. The speed on that particular stretch of road is 30 KM/H which runs between the Village Park and School. There were 39 violations in total, including: speed in excessive of 40
km/h was the most common, followed by, registration, license, and seatbelts. “We request that all drivers follow the Village of Andrew speed limits as posted,” added Tait. “Finally, I want to take this opportunity to thank our Bylaw Officer and the RCMP for their ongoing professionalism, compassion and dedication, to ensure a safer community for all of us to enjoy; their supportive role is extremely valuable throughout the m u n i c i p a l i t y, ” a d d e d Tait. Cst. Hall of the Two Hills RCMP said the traffic blitz stemmed from concerns of local residents, and similar blitzs will be held in other neighbouring communities in the months to come.
Town of Bruderheim recruiting volunteers to join Citizens on Patrol Michelle Pinon Editor
Bruderheim town council likes to be as proactive as possible, and one of the initiatives it recently launched was a call for recruits to a proposed Citizens on Patrol (COP) group. Judy Koschade, community services liaison officers with the Town of Bruderheim said a notice was posted in the municipality’s monthly newsletter back in November asking if there were any citizens in the community interest in making Bruderheim a safer place to live. While she has received a handful of responses, more than 20 volunteers would be needed in order to get COP off the ground. In February the Town of Bruderheim will be doing a recruitment blitz, and Koschade is
hoping for more people to come on board to help be the eyes and ears of the community. “The intent is to have a visible presence and to hopefully prevent incidents that could happen,” said Koschade. Cst. Martin Miville with the Fort Saskatchewan RCMP detachment, said that while the program is a community based initiative is volunteer run, police are available to offer assistance and advice if requested. “I know there’s interest in Bruderheim and Lamont,” said Miville, and perhaps there may be an opportunity to partner together? There is renewed interest in Fort Saskatchewan to resurrect its COP program, added Miville, which he said is definitely a good start. According to the Alberta Citizens on Patrol Association
(ACOPA) website, it has 18 member communities registered with the organization. ACOPA was formed to assist COP group members throughout the province to build partnerships with community stakeholders and prevention programs in Alberta. ACOPA also provides training programs, identification cards, general liability insurance for members. ACOPA’s mission statement says: “In these times, it is imperative that communities become involved in enhancing community safety through crime prevention. The mission of ACOPA is to build safer communities by mobilizing citizens thoughout Alberta to participate in a community-based crime prevention initiative in co-operation with their local law enforcement agencies.
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RCMP officers from both the Vegreville and Two Hills detachments were out in full force along Secondary Highway 855 the morning of Jan. 27. A total of 39 tickets were issued for speeding, seatbelt infractions, and licence and registration violations.
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Fort Saskatchewan RCMP Staff Sgt. O’Neill reports to Lamont town council Michelle Pinon Editor
Fort Saskatchewan Staff Sgt. Craig O’Neill was on hand to listen to the concerns and challenges elected officials with the Town of Lamont are facing during their regular council meeting on Jan. 28. Visibility is a top priority, and Mayor Bill Skinner encouraged O’Neill to keep up the visibility in the community as well as the lines of communication open. O’Neill told Skinner he has heard that, and so did his predecessor. Coun. Dave Taylor said it was good to have police presence at the satellite office in Lamont. O’Neill agreed, and said it was nice to have a place to meet people, conduct interviews, and catch up on electronic paperwork. O’Neill also pointed out they do provide 24/7 coverage in the entire provincial area they police. He said beside himself, there is one sergeant, one corporal, and six constables who serv-
ice several different communities in the area, including Lamont. “We have officers out here everyday, and I want that relationship maintained and built on,” he added. O’Neill said they also provide mutual aid if and when necessary to other RCMP detachments including Vegreville and Two Hills. Recently, three officers from his detachment responded to a serious incident near Tofield where an officer was run over. “It’s all hands on deck in those types of situations. Coun. Wayne Field, who travels Highway 15 everyday, asked if there were any increase in traffic violations? O’Neill said that while traffic flow has increased, there have been no significant changes in the number of vehicle accidents on that highway. Coun. Doug Pewarchuk asked if there would be a possibility of having some traffic control, and/or radar traps set up in various locations in Lamont. He rec-
ommended between the four way stop and junction on Secondary Highway 831, main street and one of the subdivisions. O’Neill said that could be set up through the integrated traffic unit. Skinner said arrangements for that could be co-ordinated through chief administrative officer Sandi Maschmeyer. Coun. Steve Sharun asked if they had any programs with the schools. O’Neill mentioned the DARE program, and that if the schools requested a program, they would also
look into that. Sharun also suggested setting up a presentation on fraud with seniors in the community. “There’s no limit to scams,” stated O’Neill, and that it was definitely a challenge to keep up with all of them. While RCMP have the same top priorities, O’Neill said initiatives can be developed specifically for each and every community. O’Neill said he would be sending out surveys to them and if council invited him back in March, he would go over the performance plan with them, and have
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The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), February 4, 2014 - 7
From Where I Sit: Experience or Experiment
By Hazel Anaka On a recent (return) trip to Palm Springs our entire nuclear family rented a four-bedroom home with pool, hot tub, barbeque and yard. We
happily returned to the same one we stayed at two years ago. Palm Springs is home to iconic and identifiable mid-century designed homes. This one was built in 1959 and looks ‘of the moment.’ This style of architecture is characterized by no basements, vaulted ceilings, stucco exteriors, and low or no slope roofs. The interior is decorated with the sleek Ikea furnishings and kitchen we all recognize. 1970’s orange is the colour de regueur in cushions and art. Roy loves the no maintenance of gravel front yards, cacti and rock. Having the pool guy
with the leathery brown skin come once a week keeps the pool operating as it should. A team of grounds-keepers comes weekly to mow and blow. The house is large enough to accommodate a multigenerational group of seven. With a full kitchen it allows us to prepare and eat many meals at home. The yard and large square footage give Grady space to run and play. With two bedrooms per ‘wing’ and a total of three bathrooms everyone has space to retreat when the togetherness threatens to become too much. A stackable washer and dryer allow us to stretch
the wardrobe we brought. Countless loads of orange pool towels keep the machines humming. These living arrangements give us a taste of life long ago when grandparents, parents, and children lived under the same roof. In this case throw in an in-law too. For childcare purposes it makes sense. From the cooking, cleaning and household chore perspective it should make the expression ‘many hands make light work’ ring true. Unfortunately not everyone shares the same standards, timetable or obligation. We made it work. Some did more child-
care, some more cooking. Greg barbequed, Roy bought junk food. We had the opportunity to interact with Grady and be reminded of the day-in-day-out challenges of raising a child. He had the benefit of the attention and doting of six adults. Not sure if this keeps us young longer or visibly shortened our lives. Kidding. Having two rental vehicles gave everyone more freedom. If the elders are enjoying reruns of Bonanza or Frasier, Grady gets a lesson in nostalgia. If Nana sets up dozens of dominoes so Grady can orchestrate the choreographed collapse, over
and over and over, we both get something out of the activity. I can say, without exception, that everyone compromised whether it was in choosing a restaurant, buying groceries, picking a TV program, going to bed or planning an outing. That is the only way this can work. If the same person/people always gave in, resentment would soon follow. No doubt, everyone looked the other way more than once. This is a family experience (or is that experiment) I highly recommend. What you learn about yourself and your loved ones is eye opening from where I sit.
Lamont seniors take a step in the right direction with Grand Beginnings walking program Michelle Pinon Editor
Jessie Saruk brought her special pink running shoes. The long-time Lamont resident was one of 17 participants between the ages of 61-91 in the “Grand Beginnings” walking program which kicked-off last Friday, Jan. 31 at the New
Horizons Seniors Centre, “They are only for indoor walking,” said Jessie proudly. As to the reason she decided to lace up that morning? “I was tired of sitting in the house.” Another participant said old age and cabin fever were two of the reasons she decided to participate. “When you get to be 80 you really do
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Lamont resident Jessie Saruk, 91, (with cane), leads by example during the “Grand Beginnings” indoor walking program which began Jan. 31 at the New Horizons Seniors Centre in Lamont.
need to be doing things,” added another lady, who wanted to remain anonymous. Rose Andruchow, who said she recently retired, wanted to be more active in the winter months, and decided to join after seeing a pamphlet on the program. Others said it helped loosen their joints, keep up their mobility and flexibility, and was a lot safer than walking outside. The social aspect of walking with other people was also another plus cited by participants. On hand to offer words of welcome on behalf of the Town of Lamont was councillor Steve Sharun. “It’s nice to see everyone here. It’s good to see so much enthusiasm,” said Sharun, who also thanked organizers. Joe Zazula offered greetings on behalf of the seniors centre, and he also hoped participants would keep coming back to the facility again and again. Both Zazula and fellow member Shirley Kmech both said the facility needs to be used more, and this activity is a great one to promote to local residents. They are also hoping the walking program will encourage more membership as
well. “At one time we had over 100 members, and now we have between 25 and 30 members,” pointed out Joe, who would like to see the centre full of activities all the time. Physical therapist Brad Jones from Alberta Health Services offered advice on footwear, while dietetic intern Cora Anderson offered advice on nutrition between breaks. Organizers are hoping to keep spreading the word about the program so that others can enjoy the same happy trails as them. The “Grand Beginnings” walking program will be held every Tuesday and
Friday mornings at 10 a.m. The fee to participate is $1, and participants are encouraged to bring clean, non-marking shoes and a water
bottle with them. For more information on the program contact Alberta Health Services.
Even though it’s nice to be able to put your feet up and relax, the many benefits of a healthy and active lifestyle were promoted during the Grand Beginnings walking program.
Official Notice of 53rd Annual Meeting Thursday February 13, 2014
7:30 p.m.
LAMONT REC CENTER MEETING ROOM
• Hear and discuss report of 2013 operations • Distribution of dividend cheques to members • Reading of Financial Statement • Election of Two Directors • Coffee & Doughnuts
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Good times roll at Lamont Men’s Bonspiel
There was a full slate of men’s teams for the annual men’s bonspiel in Lamont Feb. 1 and 2. Several generations curled off and both younger and older competitors enjoyed the challenges they faced, with fun thrown in the mix for good measure.
Planning underway for town-wide clean up in Lamont this spring Submitted by the Town of Lamont We have experienced some nice weather recently and it leaves us longing for the warmth of the longer days that come with spring. Along with the arrival of spring comes spring cleaning. This year the Town of Lamont will be organizing a Town Wide Cleanup. This annual event focuses on beautifying our town and celebrating our community. To help organize this event, a committee was formed. Gail Hrehorets chairs this committee that includes fellow council members, Steven Sharun and Doug Pewarchuk, Fire Chief
John Helton, Public Works Foreman Richard Chernyk, and Recreation Manager, Colin Peddle. This committee held their first meeting on January 28, and members kept ideas flowing with excitement. At the end of their meeting, some initial decisions were made and the basic ground work was laid. The next meeting is scheduled for February 26, when more details will be ironed out. The clean up will focus on garbage pick up but the committee is hoping to include a toxic round up station and possibly a cell phone collection. The committee is looking to involve the schools and all service groups within
Lamont. Community participation is also needed to make this a success. For garbage pick up, the town property will be divided into sections and be assigned to each group. Town maps will be available. Each section will take approximately two hours to complete. Public works will have trucks available to pick up the collected garbage from collection spots. There will be static set ups for both the toxic round up and cell phone collection. The Town Wide Spring Clean Up will have a constant place on the calendar, taking place the second Saturday of May, yearly. This year it will
be on Saturday, May 10. Registration will start at 9am, and the committee is planning on having Tshirts and a bottle of water to hand out to each registrant. The clean up will start 9:30am and run until 11am. There will be a snack provided, most likely hotdogs, and refreshments available at the end of the clean up to thank all participants. Attend this event and take the opportunity to support and meet your community. Leave the event with the excitement and pride of knowing your hard work made the Town of Lamont sparkle.
CHIPMAN 4-H BEEF CLUB
THANK YOU
On January 18th the 4-H Beef Club had a bottle drive and raised $1500. We would like to thank our 4-H leaders, Colette McBride, Janice Vandelannoite and Bob Mulholland, as well as the Town of Chipman and the Town of Lamont for their great support. We celebrated and had a great time eating pizza.
The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), February 4, 2014 - 9
Andrew Aces Pee Wee squad all decked out at their annual home tournament
The Andrew Aces Pee Wee team had a lot to celebrate during their two day tournament, including this 8-5 win over the Mill Woods Phantoms. There was plenty of fun on and off the ice for all of the pllayers. The Aces were runner ups in the A final.
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Lamont Curling Club
would like to THANK the following sponsors who without their continuing support the Lamont Annual Farmers Bonspiel would not be the success it has become!
Major Sponsors • KG Enterprises • Servus Credit Union
• Deerland • Elk Island Mechanical
• Richardson Pioneer
• Webbs Machinery
• Beaver Creek Co-op
• Agrium, Redwater
• Viterra
• Dow Agro Sciences
• McEwen’s Esso
• Miller Hoppers
• General Auto
• Compass
• Providence Grain
• Top Yield Fertilizers Ltd.
Solutions
Andrew
• Syngenta Crop Protection
• Superior Agri Services • Pioneer Brand Products
• Monsanto
• Two Bro Equipment
• NuFarm
• Canexus
• Lamont Farm Center
• North Point Agronomy
• Lamont Leader
(Tyler)
Relay race: l to r, sponsors Gary and Doris Koening of Mid Tri Farms. Winners, Justin Lopushinsky, Ashley Malica, Quinn Arndt and Jason Starko.
Lucky buyers, Storage Wars Champs.
Winning team: Webbs Machinery, Lamont. l to r, Dave, Larry, Barry and Delina-Rae (standing in for Quinton).Flashlight gift bags sponsored by Price Automotive.
Special Event Sponsors
Husqvarna chain saw sponsored by Lamont Farm Centre. Won by Steph (Starko).
• Tingley’s • Derek Family • Webbs Harvest Sanford Farms • Dupont Center Farms • Mid Tri • North • Lamont • Viterra Farms Point Farm Fort Sask. • Deerland Agronomy Center • Sobkow Equipment
Oilers tickets sponsored by KG Enterprises. Won by Mark of Sobkow Family Farms.
Prize Sponsors • Price Automotive • UFA Co-op • Dennill’s Agri Centre • Alberta Treasury Branch • Rocky Mountain CASE IH
• River Rats Snowmobile Club • Bayer Crop Science • Malica Family Farms • Old Country Sausage • Dupont
• Theune Financial Corp. • Shell Scotford • Hi Tek Industrial • AFSC • Town of Lamont • Waskatenau Motors
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Smith Insurance Fort Vetinary Clinic OMEX Miller Hoppers Lily’s Pizza Integra Tire Canterra Seeds
• KG Enterprises • BASF • Novozymes • Seed Check • Lamont County • Easy Rider Bus Line •Nutri Agra
•Arysta
•Heartland Ford • Widynowski Sausage •Century 21 •CT Skid Steer Attachments •Robert Malica (Councillor Div 5)
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2013: YEAR IN REVIEW Alberta’s Industrial Heartland Association recently released our Report to Community. Looking back throughout 2013, the economy, environment, investment interest, and more created a dynamic year. Alberta’s Industrial Heartland Association embraced the activity and proudly highlights the year’s achievements. This includes our 15th anniversary, launch of the Alberta Plus campaign, and recognition by Site Selection Magazine as one of the nation’s Top 10 Economic Development Groups.
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BALERS 1998 JOHN DEERE 566,. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$9,900
1994 HESSTON 565A, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6,900
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MOWER CONDITIONERS 2006 NEW HOLLAND 1431, 13 FT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$17,500 2001 NEW HOLLAND 1475, 16 FT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16,900 2011 MACDON R85, 16 FT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $30,000
2013 JOHN DEERE S670 273 SEPHR
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1994 NEW HOLLAND TX66 W/ NH 971 P/U, 2460 SEPHR
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Serving east central Alberta, offering a full line of macro and micro starters and foliar liquid fertilizer products as well as: • fittings
• carts
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16 - The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Tuesday, February 4, 2014
Even the harshest of weather can’t take the wind out of Ed Brassard’s sails Mundare School project manager optimistic work will be done on time Michelle Pinon Editor
Neither wind or rain or sleet or snow can stop Ed Brassard. Brassard, the site superintendent for the new Mundare School construction project, says the weather has set back the schedule, but the facility will open
when school starts this September. “We are six weeks behind schedule,” stated Brassard, with Govan Brown, but is doing what he can to make up for lost time by having crews work on other aspects of the job and hiring more hands to speed up the process. “I just finished the roof yesterday,” said Brassard. “It usually takes two weeks. It took five weeks.” But no matter, he smiles and forges ahead with some of the other work being done on the project. “We’re putting up steel stud walls, and then they (electricians and plumbers) will come behind to do rough ins. All of the sprinkler lines have been installed,” pointed
out Brassard during a recent tour. After the styrofoam and brick have been completed on the outside of the bullding, then crews can go back on the inside to do mudding, taping and painting of the drywall. The goal is to have everything move in ready for the classrooms and offices at the end of June. Just as the saying goes, Brassard remains calm, cool and collected, and there is nothing that is going to take the wind out of his sails as he diligently works to bring this project to dock for its opening on Sept. 2.
Govan Brown site superintendent Ed Brassard.
Church h Calendar For more information call 780-895-2780
Orthodox V Parishes All services start at 10:00 a.m. unless otherwise noted Sunday Divine Liturgy 10:00 am 780-895-2149
Sunday, February 9, 2014 Skaro Church Tone 8 - Sunday of Publican and Pharisee
5306 - 51 Ave., Lamont 780-895-2145 Sunday Worship time 11:15 a.m.
Rev. Deborah Brill Next Church Supper February 21, 2014 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Everyone Welcome! AA Meetings Thursdays at 8:30 pm
Sunday Service 10:00 am “The small family church on the far east end of town” Come join us!
5008 - 50 St. Bruderheim 780-796-3543 Pastor Richard Williams
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Orthodox V Annual General Meeting
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Lamont United Church
Lamont Alliance Church Bethlehem Lutheran 44 st. & 50 Ave. 780-895-2879 Church Pastor Ron Wurtz
www.lamontalliance.com Or Call the church for more information.
Sunday Service 9:30 am Bruderheim, Ab. “Come as a guest, leave as a friend”
Roman Catholic Church Cluster of Parishes of Our Lady of Angels
Fort Saskatchewan Roman Catholic Services
Lamont Auxiliary Hospital Saturday Evenings 4:00 pm Our Lady of Good Counsel - Skaro 1st, 3rd and 5th Sundays 8:30 am St. Michael the Archangel - St. Michael 2nd and 4th Sundays 8:30 am For further information please call O.L.A. Fort Saskatchewan at 780-998-3288
Bruderheim Moravian Church Welcomes You! 780-796-3775 Sunday Worship 10:30 am Sunday School 9:15 am. Classes for ages 3 - Adult Junior Youth: Wednesdays 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm kindergarten to grade 6 Grief Recovery Support Group meets Tuesdays 7:00 pm call to register Located at the 4-way stop in Bruderheim www.bruderheimmoravianchurch.org
Bethany Lutheran Church 20577 TWP 550 Fort.Sask. (7km East of Josephburg) 780-998-1874 Pastor Richard Williams Worship Service 11:00 am Sunday School 11:15 am
The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), February 4, 2014 -17
Home Improvements
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Business Directory
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Classifieds
CLASSIFIED AD RATES $10.75 first 25 words 39¢ each additional word LEGAL NOTICE RATES 79¢ per agate line/ insertion PICTURE BOLD $10.00 $5.00 ALL CLASSIFIED ADS MUST BE PREPAID BEFORE INSERTION All advertising subject to the approval of the Publisher. Viking Review Ph. 780-336-3422 Fax 780-336-3223 Email: vikingreview@gmail.com Tofield Mercury Ph. 780-662-4046 Fax 780-662-3735 adsmercury@gmail.com Lamont Leader Ph. 780-895-2780 Fax 780-895-2705 lmtleader@gmail.com
COMING EVENTS Beaverhill Rural Crime Watch supper February 22, at the Ryley Community Hall. Doors open at 5:00. Contact Ken Bruha 780-6622061 or Brenda Oancia 780662-4577. TM02p ________________________ 18th Annual Old Time Fiddle Festival February 22, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. at the Community Hall in Viking, Admission $10 per person at the door. For more info please contact Dorothy White 780-336-2539 02-03c
FOR RENT Office space for rent in The Co-operators-Ritchie Agencies building (5103 – 50st) in Viking. For more info, please contact Todd at 780-336-4000 or todd_ritchie@cooperators.ca. 51tfnc ________________________ Spacious newly renovated one, two, and three bedroom apartments. Includes laminate flooring, ceramic tile, new appliances, cable, heat, and water. Rents starting at $600 with rental incentives on a one year lease. In Tofield 780-6623396. TM01tfnc ________________________
FOR SALE 3 pairs of cross country skis, poles and bindings. $60 each. Set of women's golf clubs - 3 woods, 7 irons, 1 putting wedge, 1 pro putter, all barely used. Comes with bag, tees, balls and cart. $160. Men's golf clubs $160 Call 780-662-2745 TM02p
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PUPPIES FOR SALE American Staffordshire Terrior/Great Dane Cross DOB December 18, 2013 First Vaccination Phone after 6:00 p.m. 780895-1075, cell 587-987-8979 LL02-03p ________________________ Hi-Hog maternity pen. Like new. Call 780-385-0843 CP01-03p ________________________
Help Wanted: Evening janitorial help required. Bruderheim/Lamont areas. 780-895-2457. LL52-03 ________________________ Farm Labourer required to work on cattle/grain farm. Part time or full time work available. No experience needed just willing to work. Farm located in Innisfree area. Phone Randy @780 208-5000. 52-03c ________________________ Looking for 5 seasonal beekeepers, must have 2 years experience in commercial operation. Call Gerard 780662-4449, Tofield. TM 51-04p ________________________
270 acres of crop land for sale all in one parcel along highway 14 near Ryley. Call 780-203-4009 01-04p ________________________
The family of Wayne Thirsk would like to say a very special Thank You to the Doctors, nurses and staff at the Viking Hospital and Viking Home Care for the excellent care Wayne received. You went above and beyond your duties. Thanks to Rose, Earl and Jean - Viking Funeral Home. To all our family, friends and neighbours who showed support in helping us get through this difficult time. To the Bruce Ladies for the wonderful lunch and all who helped with Wayne’s memorial. Your compassion is deeply appreciated.
HELP WANTED SAFETY STARTS HERE TRAINING CENTRE • First Aid - CPR AED (AB & BC) • Standard First Aid • Emergency First Aid • Child Care First Aid • HCP First Aid • H2S Alive (Enform) • Ground Disturbance (Global) • Confined Space Entry • CSTS • PST • TDG • WHMIS • Flagger Training Phone (780) 608-1434 www.safetystartshere.ca ________________________ Full Time-Permanent Food processing labourer needed for Prairie Pride Meats Ltd; located at Business Address: 50312 Range Road 200, Tofield, AB. Start Date: ASAP. Main Duties: Transport raw materials, finished products and packaging materials. Measure and dump ingredients. Feed flattened boxes into forming machines. Remove filled containers from conveyors. Manually pack goods into containers. Clean work areas and equipment. Feed and unload processing machines. Check products and packaging for basic quality defects. Assist process control and machine operators. Food safety/handling skills. Education: Not required. Experience: Experience an asset. Salary: $16 to $18 Hourly, 40 Hours per week. Other: Work Location: 50312 Range Road 200, Tofield, AB. No postal code, rural location. Apply by email to: Prairie.Pride.Meats@canad aemail.net; by fax: (780) 662-3661 or to business address above. TM0205p ________________________ Viking Medical clinic is looking for a fulltime/part-time receptionist. Please submit resume to Viking Medical Clinic. 02-03c
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REAL ESTATE Farmland 159 acres for sale. Good No. 2 soil, NW 15-50-18 -W4 has 142.58 acres, adjoining SW 22-5018-W4 has 16.57 acres. 145 acres cultivated. Each has separate title. East of Tofield along Hwy 14. $3000/acre OBO. Ken Bruha 780-662-2061 cell 780-999-6399. TM02p ________________________ Land for sale 2 quarters about 320 acres NE NW 2151-17 W4 10 miles north of Ryley. Serious offers only. Phone: 780-663-2040. TM02-03p ________________________
Acreage-like living, but with town benefits. A must see in Strome! Home has 2,300 sq. ft., 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, kitchen, DR, LR, family room with natural fire place, and main floor laundry on large lots plus 0.93 acres with mature trees and gardens. Also has shed with power and play house. Asking 239,000 O.B.O. Phone 780-385-1658. CP02-05c ________________________ TEXAS USA BEST BUY Own a prime 20 acre sunny Texas ranch. Now only $395 per acre, $99 per month, free brochure available. Call 1-800-875-6568 CP02c
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Autobody - Auto Rentals Tractor Trailer Collision Sandblasting (780) 384-3080 Sedgewick, AB. www.obrienautogroup.ca CPtfn ________________________ Straight Line Fencing is offering Livestock Liquid Feed Supplement now, will deliver. We also inject bales. 32 percent protein. We also have lick tanks for sale. For more info call Mark Laskosky at 780-688-2457 or 780-990-7659. 47TFN ________________________ Massage and Reflexology. 1 hour treatments. Marge 780-662-3066. TM23tfn ________________________ Roy’s Handyman Services. Flooring, trim work, basement finishing, decks, fences, kitchen cabinet installs and carpentry work. 780-662-0146 or 780-2323097. TMTFN ________________________ Carpet and upholstery cleaning - residential and commercial. Truck mount unit, sewer back-up, and flood cleaning. Auto and RV cleaning. Call Glenn and Cindi Poyser, Fancy Shine Auto and Carpet Care at (780) 384-3087, Sedgewick. CPtfn
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ANNOUNCEMENTS _____________________ HOST FAMILIES NEEDED. Northern Youth Abroad is looking for families to host 2 youth from Nunavut/NWT. Volunteering in your community. July/August; www.nya.ca. 1-866-212-2307. _____________________ AUCTIONS _____________________ 8TH ANNUAL Red Deer Collector Car Auction & Speed Show, March 14 16/14, Red Deer Westerner Park. Exhibitor space available. Consign your car. 1-888-296-0528 ext. 102; EGauctions.com. _____________________ UNRESERVED PUBLIC AUCTIONS. Tuesday, March 11, 2014 - Calgary. Thursday, March 13, 2014 - Lethbridge. Tuesday, March 25, 2104 - Medicine Hat. Call 403-269-6600 or 1-800-786-0857. To consign or visit: canadianpub licauction.com. For information and sale terms. _____________________ AUTO PARTS _____________________ WRECKING AUTOTRUCKS. Parts to fit over 500 trucks. Lots of Dodge, GMC, Ford, imports. We ship anywhere. Lots of Dodge, diesel, 4x4 stuff. Trucks up to 3 tons. NorthEast Recyclers 780-8750270 (Lloydminster). _____________________ BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES _____________________ GET FREE vending machines. Can earn $100,000. + per year. All cash-retire in just 3 years. Protected territories. Full details call now 1-866668-6629. Website: www. tcvend.com. _____________________ CAREER TRAINING _____________________ REFLEXOLOGY PROGRAM, fun and relaxed learning. Register now limited space. Starting March 15 & 16, 2014. Certificate on completion. 403-340-1330. _____________________ START NOW! Complete Ministry approved diplomas in months! Business, health care and more! Contact Academy of Learning College 1-855354-JOBS (5627) or www. academyoflearning.com. We change lives.
COMING EVENTS _____________________ LEARN THE LATEST about Celiac Disease and a Gluten-Free diet at the Canadian Celiac Association National Conference, May 30 - June 1, 2014, Calgary. Visit the gluten-free market. Everyone welcome. Register at www.calgary celiac.ca; 403-237-0304. _____________________ QUALITY ASSURANCE COURSE for Health Canada’s Commercial Marijuana Program. February 22 & 23, Best Western Hotel, Kelowna, BC. Tickets: www.green lineacademy.com or 1855-860-8611 or 250-8701882. _____________________ EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES _____________________ PARK PAVING LTD. in Edmonton has immediate openings for a Project Superintendent, Concrete Superintendent, Shop Foreman, and Heavy Duty Mechanics. Send your resume via email to: employment@parkpaving. com or via fax to 780-4345373. _____________________ HD LICENSED MECHANIC for the stony Plain/Westlock/Barrhead area. Must be willing to obtain CVIP licence. Please email or fax applications to: Carillion Canada Inc.; dlefsrud@ carillionalberta.ca. Fax 780-336-2461. _____________________ DRIVER NEEDED with clean Class 1 for busy L/S hauling position based out of Westlock, Alberta. Email resume to: rob@ jubileefarms.ca. _____________________ INTERESTED IN the Community Newspaper business? Alberta's weekly newspapers are looking for people like you. Post your resume online. FREE. Visit: www.awna.com/ resumes_add.php.
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These blanket classified ads are produced through a joint agreement by The Community Press, Viking Weekly Review, Lamont Leader, Tofield Mercury and Alberta Weekly Newspaper Association (AWNA). These ads appear in all AWNA member papers (120 papers) for the cost of $269.00 (+gst) for the first 25 words, $8.00 per word over 25. To place a blanket classified, call a CARIBOU PUBLISHING representative at 780-385-6693 or email ads@thecommunitypress.com.
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MANUFACTURED HOMES _____________________ SAVE NOW! $10,000. of regular retail on all modular homes until February 28. Secure your production spot now for summer delivery. Sunshine Homes 1-877-887-2254; www.ss homes.ca. _____________________ SHOP AND COMPARE! Then let United Homes Canada get you the best value on a new TripleM home! Starting at only $92,500. Delivery conditions apply. 142 East Lake Blvd., Airdrie. 1-800-4617632; www.unitedhomes canada.com. _____________________ HOMES, COTTAGES & More. RTMI - Ready to Move in. Call 1-888-7331411; rtmihomes.com. Red Tag Sale on now - ask about our $100,000 giveaway. _____________________ PERSONALS _____________________ DATING SERVICE. Long-term/short-term relationships. Free to try! 1877-297-9883. Live intimate conversation, Call #7878 or 1-888-534-6984. Live adult 1on1 Call 1866-311-9640 or #5015. Meet local single ladies. 1877-804-5381. (18+).
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Grain contracts contributing factor to grain backlog “Lots of producers are sitting on grain” - Warawa Michelle Pinon Editor
“I know lots of producers sitting on grain,” says Dan Warawa. A long-time producer in the Mundare area, and chair of Lamont County’s agricultural service board, has heard that if farmers do not have signed contracts, grain will be sitting in their bins come July and August. “We were pretty aggressive from the beginning,” says Warawa, of his and his
son Ryan’s approach to marketing. “Ninety-five per cent of our canola was pre-sold and 80 per cent of our wheat was pre-sold.” While Dan and his son wanted to “make sure to cover their bases”, he says some producers wanted to take the risk and gamble without a contract in the hopes of getting a higher price for their commodities. Warawa can’t help but think bitumen has to have an effect on the movement of grain. While oil companies and producers are fortunate
to have access to a double track in the region the fact there were bumper crops and more industry demand means longer wait times. He also points out that Canexus has already started operating its unit train, with between 100 and 120 rail cars per day. With several other companies, ready to start operating in the county, Warawa says those rails will be getting even more busier in the near future. While there is nothing that the agricultural service board or the municipality can do to
effect things beyond meeting with MP Leon Benoit to bring the matter to the forefront. As for options available to producers, Reeve Wayne Woldanski says financially they can apply for short term financing through lenders or politically contact the federal minister of agriculture (Gerry Ritz) and local MP Leon Benoit to lobby for changes and action as well as Transport Canada for better logistical options. File picture of Viterra’s grain elevator in Star.
Time for railways to up their game and grain companies to complete their sales, urges Vegreville-Wainwright MP Benoit OTTAWA - Leon Benoit, Member of Parliament for Vegreville-Wainwright spoke in the House of Commons yesterday about the backlog of grain caused by a successful year in 2013 and slow grain movement in December and January. An excerpt from Hansard follows: “Mr. Speaker, farmers have demonstrated what they are capable of by producing a huge record
crop this year. That should be good news but, right now, it frankly does not look like good news. “Less than a year ago, some wheat sold for over $9.00 a bushel. Good stuff. However, now, farmers are being offered under $4.00 a bushel for the same quality of wheat. Market forces certainly can explain part of that, but not all of it.
“The problem is that we do not a have competitive market when it comes to shipping grain. Farmers are captive shippers who are at the mercy of CN and CP, whichever line runs through their area. They have no choice. “I have been told that grain companies are taking of advantage of that by buying grain at firesale prices and still sell-
ing it at much higher prices into the world market. “The agriculture minister has been doing a lot of work on that and has done a good job. “However, it is time for railways to up their game and it is time for grain companies to complete their sales to allow farmers to get closer to the world price for their hard-earned crops.”
Benoit went on to clarify that he is one of the farmers going to be caught up in problems in the spring if this situation isn’t rectified soon. “Last August I spoke to the Port of Prince Rupert and Vancouver about the huge crop they were going to have to move. Since then I’ve talked to Minister Ritz and the Prime Minister’s office about the problem and continue to do so.“
The Minister is well aware of the problem and continues to work on it. “We need to know that the railways and grain companies are able to keep pace with production,” he explained. “Having this type of backlog hurts famers financially in the short term, and into the future when they go to seed next year’s crops and have full bins.”
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Lamont Indoor Walking Program “Grand Beginnings” Friday Jan. 31, 2014, @ 10 a.m. New Horizon Seniors Center Walking, health speakers, refreshments Par cipa on fee - $1.00 Participants can walk at your own pace. Please bring clean indoor, non-marking shoes and a water bottle. Walking program will be Tuesday and Friday mornings at 10:00 a.m. Par cipants will be no fied of future health speakers. For more informa on contact: Carol Lynn Babiuk, Alberta Health Services 780-632-3331 or 780-895-5817
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Landowner – Oil & Gas Information Workshop Lamont County and Strathcona County are co-sponsoring a Workshop for area landowners to gain information on proposed or existing pipelines and wells on their lands. The workshop will take place Wednesday, February 19, 9am to 3pm at Heartland Hall, Strathcona County (55305 Rge Rd 214/ south of Hwy 15 on Hwy 830). The workshop will have presentations from: Farmers Advocates Office, Alberta Energy Regulator (AER), Independent Land Agent and Pipeline Industry. This is a free Workshop for participants, but you must register for the event. There will be a lunch provided. Deadline for Registration is Friday February 14. For more information on this event please contact Jim Newman, @780 895-2233 ext. 216, or email Jim.n@lamontcounty.ca. To register, contact Tanya Kurylow @ 780 895-2585 Ext. 272, or email Tanya.k@lamontcounty.ca.
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Program Purpose Statement The Traceability Technology Adoption Programs are designed to encourage producers to implement traceability technologies in their livestock operations. The adoption of practical, cost-effective traceability technologies will assist producers with animal management, and will enhance the integrity of Alberta’s traceability system for animal health, public health and food safety purposes. Program Description The Growing Forward 2 Traceability Technology Adoption Programs will reimburse eligible producers for 70% of approved costs up to $3,500 for equipment and software that capture animal data for animal management and traceability purposes. There is limited funding for the Programs. Applications will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis, and subject to the Program’s funding constraints. Application Process 1. Review the Program Terms and Conditions. 2. Review the Eligible RFID Software and RFID Readers information. 3. Complete the Application Form and submit it to the Program. Please contact Tori Dey for more information on eligible RFID software and readers technology or if you would be interested in attending an information session on this topic. (780) 895-2585.
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Lamont County Public Works Seasonal Heavy Equipment Operators Qualifications: x Experience with the operation of twin engine scrapers, packers, Track-hoes, dozers and graders. Experience on more than one machine is an asset. x The ability to read engineering survey stakes / blueprints. x Experience performing worksite hazard assessments. x Mechanical Aptitude. Public Works Seasonal Operators and Labourers Successful applicants must possess basic mechanical skills, and the ability to lift heavy objects. The ability to follow verbal and written directions and interact in a positive manner with internal and external customers is essential. Preference will be given to those applicants who have recent experience operating equipment as well as those who have a Class 1 or Class 3 license. Seasonal Shop Person Successful applicant will have a strong mechanical aptitude and possess excellent communication skills. Experience in inventory control and shop organization will be considered an asset. Previous computer data entry experience is required. This position will also include some mechanical repairs and servicing of equipment and heavy trucks. Grass Mower Operators (3 Positions) Grass and Brush Mower Operator Qualifications:
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The successful candidate will have previous knowledge of weed species identification, chemical injection systems, and sprayer calibration. All applicants must hold a valid Pesticide Applicators License (Agriculture, Industrial), or have arrangements made to receive one. Weed Technician (2 Positions) Duties and Responsibilities x Receiving and responding to weed complaints, conducting field inspections and weed identification; x Advising landowners of their weed control responsibilities; and x Issuing of enforcement notices as required by the Agricultural Service Board and the Weed Control Act. Qualifications: The successful applicant shall be a student of or a graduate of a postsecondary program in Agriculture from an accredited institution in the area of weed and species identification. A working knowledge of weed species identification, an agricultural background, and a familiarity with word processing and spreadsheet computer software would be an asset. Summer Temporary Employment Program Labourer (Public Works, Agricultural Service Board) Duties will include general labour, cutting grass, washing equipment, painting, general cleanup and assisting other staff as required. Successful applicants shall be students and have the physical capacity for manual labour, mechanical aptitude. ASB positions require a valid driver’s license.
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Vol. 9, No. 17, Tuesday, February 4, 2014
Solution needed to help get grain shipments back on the rails, says local MP Michelle Pinon Editor Leon Benoit doesn’t want to point fingers, but he does want answers regarding the current backlog of grain shipments that are affecting farmers across the country. “I ship a lot of grain myself,” said Benoit, long-time MP for Vegreville-Wainwright constituency from his office in Ottawa early Thursday morning. “I know there’s a lot of grain sitting on the ground and in bags,” stated Benoit, who was pushing the railways back in August to be prepared for a big increase in volume because of the amount of record crops in the west. At that time he anticipated volumes to increase by 30 per cent over the previous year. “It was just a mammoth crop,” point out Benoit, and while grain shipments weren’t mov-
MP Leon Benoit
ing too bad in November and December, things have slowed down considerably in January. “I haven’t had a good explanation as to what happened in January, but I will be talking to the railways to push them and find out why,” added Benoit. While prices are depressed, Benoit said farmers could still get a better price if they were able to sell now instead of later, but that also depends on whether they previously signed contracts with grain companies or not. If not, they could be waiting until July or August to unload last year’s crops. “I’ve been told by people in the market they are not booking shipments.” That is another reason, said Benoit, the Minister of Agriculture, Gerry Ritz has set up a special committee to address the current situation. Back on Jan. 21 Ritz met with representatives from grain associations and railway officials in Winnipeg. As a result, a new project was announced that will measure performance for grain traffic to gauge rail service supply chain efficiency and reliability. One thing that has surprised Benoit is that only 40 per cent of farmers have taken advantage of the federal government’s
Advance Payments Program (APP), a financial loan guarantee program that gives producers easier access to credit through repayable cash advances. Under the APP, the federal government guarantees repayment of cash advances issued to farmers by producer organizations. These guarantees help producer organizations borrow money from financial institutions to issue producers a cash advance on 50 per cent of the anticipated value of their farm product that is being produced or is in storage. Eligible producers can receive an APP advance of up to $400,000 at a preferential interest rate, with the government paying the interest on the first $100,000. Producers repay their advance, as their product is sold. Benoit also wanted to remind farmers that they have the option of the advance payments and the federal government has and could possibly postpone repayment until such time as the grain starts to move. Even though Benoit doesn’t know what the best answer is to the problem, he understands better than anyone how critical it is to get the grain moving to port as soon as humanly possible.
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Leon Benoit, MP for the Vegreville-Wainwright constituency has been working behind the scenes and in the House of Commons to do what he can to get grain shipments moving for producers in our region and throughout Canada. He stood up in the House of Commons to make a statement this past week, in the hopes of getting grain out of farmers bins and into rail cars. Benoit says he understands farmers plight firsthand as a producer, and even has grain in bags on his Mannville area farm.