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No one overjoyed, but some are ‘happy’ Staff Some agricultural organizations with ties to the region are satisfied with the recent provincial budget. Agriculture makes up six per cent of the budget’s expenses at $841 million. According to the budget, this is a $70.6 million increase compared with last year. Health spending is the province’s largest expense at $5.89 billion, followed by education at $3.28 billion. The budget says the increase in agriculture spending is due to reasons that include higher budgeted crop insurance indemnities and an increase in AgriStability payments. According to a press release, “the 2019-20 Budget contains $271.9 million to fully fund business risk management programs offered under the federalprovincial Canadian Agricultural Partnership (CAP), including Crop Insurance, AgriStability, AgriInvest and Western Livestock Price Insurance.” In 2019, the government anticipates approximately 30 million acres to be insured
under crop insurance. The Crop Insurance program, according to the government, will see higher coverage on tame and native grazing land “to better reflect the losses producers experience during a shortfall in forage production.” The government is also spending money on agricultural research, and will continue supporting agricultural organizations such as 4-H and Agriculture in the Classroom Saskatchewan. The Western Canadian Wheat Growers were “pleased” with the provincial budget. In a release, Director Daryl Fransoo said the organization doesn’t believe “we need more and more funding from government.” “We need a government that will fight for us and has the proper rules and regulations in place that allows us to remain competitive on the international level.” Fransoo also praised the provincial government for opposing the carbon tax and adding no new tax increases. The Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan, meanwhile,
was “generally satisfied.” APAS President Todd Lewis was pleased to see the budget preserved programs such as crop insurance and agricultural research, and that the government re-instated funding for rat control. Lewis cautioned that current trade, price and production risks and carbon tax could affect producers negatively. Lewis also said he was concerned about canola and pulse crops. “While we appreciate the level of support for crop and livestock insurance, there is a risk that producers may not be adequately covered due to the low level of enrolment in AgriStability,” Lewis said. Recent changes to Agri-Stability weren’t well understood, Lewis said, and “recommended that producers may not be adequately covered due to the low level of enrolment in AgriStalibity. To protect from unexpected economic or production problems, Lewis said APAS members feel the need for a thorough review of Business Risk Management programs.
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No invasive mussels detected in Sask waters in 2018 SubmittedÂ
The Government of Saskatchewan concluded its 2018 invasive mussel monitoring program with no confirmed findings of In 2018, more than 2,900 watercraft were checked by the government for signs invasive mussels in 121 waof aquatic invasive species, identifying more than 830 as high risk and requiring terbodies sampled throughdetailed inspection. Fifty suspected watercraft underwent decontamination, out the province. The government foand five watercraft were found to be carrying AIS. Those watercraft were decontaminated and quarantined by the ministry before they could be used in cuses on public awareness through education and any waterbodies within the province. File photo targeted signage about our Clean, Drain, Dry program, roadside boat inspections, decontaminations and regular monitoring of Saskatchewan’s busy waterbodies. In 2018, the ministry checked more than 2,900 watercraft for signs of aquatic invasive species (AIS), identifying more than 830 as high risk and requiring detailed inspection. Fifty suspected watercraft underwent decontamination, and five watercraft were found to be carrying AIS. Those water10#PYt4U8FTU #BUUMFGPSE 4,t4.& craft were decontaminated and quarantined by the email twinriverconcrete2019@gmail.com ministry before they could be used in any waterbodies within the province. P.O. Box 1775 • 531 18 St. West With help from the Battleford, SK • S0M 0E0 province’s AIS Task Force, monitoring also occurs in several other ways, including: www.valeindustries.ca • invasive mussel veliger (306) 695-2460 sampling by the Ministry of Environment, SaskPow-
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er and Upper Souris Watershed Association; • the University of Saskatchewan uses environmental DNA as a surveillance tool for invasive zebra mussels, with 73 waterbodies sampled in 2018 by the University of Saskatchewan, University of Regina, Water Security Agency and the Ministry of Environment; and • the Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of Parks, Culture and Sport, SaskWater, Saskatchewan Watershed Association groups and the general public utilize the Saskatchewan Adult Invasive Mussel Monitoring Program (AIMM), a partnership project with non-government organizations and other agencies to detect unwanted aquatic invasive mussels. “Aquatic invasive species such as zebra and quagga mussels pose a serious threat to our lakes and waterways,â€? Environment Minister Dustin Duncan said. “Prevention is the most effective way to control their spread, as they can be impossible to eliminate if they become established in a waterbody.â€? These invasive mussels have the potential to severely impact aquatic habitat, fisheries, valuable
recreational resources and water-related infrastructure, such as irrigation, power generation and municipal water supplies.
 Invasive mussels are currently found in Ontario, Manitoba, Quebec and 34 states, including Minnesota, Montana and North Dakota. Recent amendments to provincial regulations make it mandatory for individuals transporting watercraft in Saskatchewan to remove the boat plug, stop at watercraft inspection stations and submit to inspection. Failure to do so may result in a $500 fine. It is also illegal to transport prohibited aquatic invasive species into Saskatchewan. Saskatchewan partners with provincial organizations, Canada Border Services Agency and provincial governments in British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba and the Yukon to co-ordinate prevention efforts across western Canada. For information on how to participate in AIMM, contact the Ministry of Environment at 1-800-5674224. More information about fishing and aquatic invasive species can be found in the Saskatchewan Anglers’ Guide and at www.saskatchewan.ca/ fishing.
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Super B Lead Grain Trailer ¡ 2005 Doepker 32 Ft Grain Trailer ¡ 1998 Wilson CFD900 48 Ft T/A Trailer ¡ 2011 Bourgault 8810 50 Ft Air Seeder ¡ 2015 Bourgault 6550ST Tow-Behind Air Tank ¡ 1999 John Deere 4700 90 Ft High Clearance Sprayer ¡ 2009 Wheatheart SA 1371 13 In. x 71 Ft Mechanical Grain Auger ¡ 2009 Wheatheart BH851 8 In. x 51 Ft Grain Auger ¡ Brandt 5000 EX Grain Vac ...AND MUCH MORE!
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Commentary Time for a Code of Practice for grain production By Cam Dahl, President Cereals Canada
I was on a speaker’s panel a few weeks back with a farmer who said he never wanted to hear the word sustainability again. I understand the sentiment but we, as an industry, are going to be hearing that word more and more from customers and consumers around the world. Farmers shy away from sustainability because they see people who want to shut down modern agriculture. They see more forms, paperwork, and bureaucracy. These are legitimate concerns. But it does not have to be that way.
Canadian farmers have a good sustainability story to tell. I don’t know of a single producer who does not want to turn their land over to the next generation in better shape and more productive than when they started farming. Preserving the air, land, and water for the next generation is the very definition of “sustainability.” But we currently don’t have the tools to tell our story in a coherent way. The time has come for the grain, oilseed and special crops sectors accept both the responsibility and opportunities that come from concretely demonstrating the sustainability of modern agriculture. In reality, the vast majority of farmers
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have already adopted sustainable practices. If we are not able to demonstrate this fact those that want to go back to the farming practices of the 1900s will win the hearts and minds of consumers and the long run profitability and competitiveness of grain production in Canada will be in jeopardy. We do not have to re-invent the wheel to move forward in a proactive and concrete manner. Animal agriculture has long been under pressure to demonstrate good animal welfare and sustainability practices. These industries have responded with the development of Codes of Practice that help define the right (and wrong) way to raise animals in Canada. These voluntary codes provide ranchers and farmers with the tools needed to demonstrate good practices and the ability to defend themselves with scientific backing when agricultural practices are challenged. The grain industries should follow this lead. What will a Code of Practice for grain production look like? It is critical that the Code’s recommendations use best available most recent scientific studies from accepted sources. Recommended practices should be practical, manageable and consider economic implications. If they are not, farmers will not follow them. The Code will be voluntary. That means that it will not require farmers to fill out additional forms and paperwork. A voluntary Code can also serve as the foundation of something more robust, such as verified production contracts upon the mutual agreement of willing buyers and sellers. This is a balance between customers who might be looking for stronger verification and farmers who
are concerned that we are moving beyond market demand. How will the Code be developed? Farmers must be directly involved in the development of the Code of Practice. If the Code is going to build the trust of consumers who are interested in the question “where does my food come from” farmers cannot be alone in the room when the Code is developed. The development of the Code must also include scientific expertise, non-governmental organizations with interest in sustainability, customers, and processors. And the Code must be open to public review upon its development and publicly available when completed. What happens if we successfully do all of this? The development of a defined code of practice and assist in efforts in gaining and maintaining public trust in Canadian agriculture, both domestically and internationally. I believe that there are specific existing market access issues in the grains sector that could be eased by the development of a Code of Practice. This is in addition to alleviating issues that will cause market access and public trust concerns going forward. Canadian farmers, exporters, and processors will have a concrete tool to demonstrate sustainability to our customers. We will be able to show, with the backing of science, what we are already doing to preserve our land, air, and water. This is a tool to help increase the competitiveness of Canadian agriculture and not a threat to modern farming practices. Further, the development of a Code of Practice will be a valuable tool in communicating beneficial management Continued on Page 13
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Voluntary codes provide ranchers and farmers with the tools needed to demonstrate good practices and the ability to defend themselves with scientific backing when agricultural practices are challenged. The grain industries should follow this lead. – Cam Dahl Photo by Louise Lundberg
Commentary ...cont’d Continued from Page 12 practices to farmers. The development of a Code of Practice is going to be a policy discussion within the industry in the coming weeks and months. For example, the Grains Round Table, which includes farm groups, industry and government representatives, recently endorsed exploring the development of a Code through the Canadian Round Table for Sustainable Crops (CRSC). The CRSC will be working to refine the principles around which the Code will be developed and form the Development Committee. Farmers are members of producer organizations through check-off funds. Your Commissions will have the direct opportunity to be involved in the development of the Code through participation in the CRSC and through national
value chain groups like Cereals Canada, the Canola Council of Canada or Pulse Canada. I encourage you to use your farm groups to follow the development of the Code, the potential benefits to your farm and to be heard if you have concerns about the direction being taken. The work on the Code of Practice is just beginning. Now is the time to be engaged. Cam Dahl is the president of Cereals Canada, is a national, not-for-profit organization that brings a broad and diverse collaboration of partners from all sectors of the cereals value chain. Dahl also serves as the chair of the Steering Committee of the Round Table for Sustainable Crops. The development of a Code of Practice for the production of grains, oilseeds and special crops in Canada was recently endorsed by the Grains Round Table.
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Responding to threat of African swine fever The Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, recently announced new funding of up to $31 million to increase the number of detector dogs at Canadian airports to help prevent illegally imported meat products from entering into Canada. This funding will allow for the addition of 24 detector dog teams over five years, bringing the total number to 39 Food, Plant, and Animal Detector Dog Service teams. Illegally imported meat
and meat products from countries affected by African swine fever present one of the greatest risks for introducing this animal disease to Canada. Detector dogs are the best available method to intercept meat products, making them the most effective tool in protecting Canada’s swine population from ASF as well as other animal diseases. Canada will be hosting the first international ASF forum in Ottawa from April 30 to May 1, 2019. In collaboration with the
United States and supported by leaders from Mexico, the European Union, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE), provincial, territorial and state partners, as well as industry, this forum will provide an opportunity to further strengthen international cooperation to stop the spread of ASF. Although Canada has never had a case of ASF, the disease continues to spread in parts of Asia
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and Europe. ASF poses no risk to human health, but it could disrupt Canada’s pork industry, which includes over 100,000 direct and indirect Canadian jobs. Canada is recognized internationally as having strong programs in place to prevent and control the spread of foreign animal diseases into and within the country. The Government of Canada continues to work with partners to maintain a high level of vigilance through actions that include: Travel and pork entering Canada • The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is raising awareness among travellers through social media and has already reached over 20 million people with its ASF campaign. Additional signage has been placed at airports reminding travellers of the requirement to declare all food and animal products at the border to keep foreign animal diseases, including ASF, out of Canada. • The Canada Border Services Agency has redirected current detector dog capacity to key international airports to better focus on passengers and goods coming from high-risk areas. • CBSA’s border services officers have been provided with guidance on applying the penalty of
$1,300 to travellers who fail to declare pork or pork products or any other meat when entering the country. •The CFIA is considering implementing measures to prevent infected feed ingredients from ASF-affected countries from entering Canada and is closely monitoring the international situation to ensure the CBSA has the right border controls. Farm practices • The CFIA is partnering with Canada’s pork industry, industry associations and provinces to generate awareness and help maintain a high level of vigilance and standards on pig farms across the country. Collaboration In addition to these measures, the Government of Canada is also working with industry, provincial, federal and international partners: • The CFIA worked with provincial partners so that more laboratories can test for ASF. • The CFIA is engaging international partners on approaches to zoning, so that trade disruptions can
be minimized, should ASF enter Canada. It is also collaborating internationally to further scientific understanding of the disease, engaging with international bodies and European and Asian governments to learn from their experiences, and supporting international efforts through the Global Framework for the Progressive Control of Transboundary Animal Diseases. • The CFIA is also working closely with North American partners and counterparts to harmonize testing protocols, share intelligence and take collective action from a pan-North American perspective. This includes participating in joint exercises on ASF with our American and industry partners.
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Crop Opportunity the topic at Dekker Centre By John Cairns Staff Reporter
A sure sign that spring is on the way was an event held at the Dekker Centre on Wednesday. It was the 2019 Crop Opportunity meeting, put on by the Western Applied Research Corporation. The conference focused on a variety of topics, focusing on current issues in agriculture. Many of the topics had a familiar goal of helping producers maximize their yields and grow their best crop in the coming season. The presentations were also technical in nature. As examples, Dr. Jeff Schoenau of the University of Saskatchewan
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department of Soil Science, spoke on “challenges in accounting for variability and developing variable rate prescriptions.” Elliott Hildebrand of Western Ag spoke on “evaluating soil properties, crop yield, protein and response to variable N applications in an undulated landscape.” In this case, N stands for nitrogen. Dr. Steve Shirtliffe of the University of Saskatchewan department of plant sciences focused on the topic of canola seeding rates, and “how low can you go.” One presentation focused on the funding available to producers under the CAP program — the Canadian Agricultural Partnership 2018-23. According to the Ministry of Agriculture’s website, this is the five-year, $388 million investment by federal and provincial governments in strategic initiatives for Saskatchewan agriculture, following on Growing Forward and Growing Forward 2. Trish Johnson of the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture went through
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some of the details of what the program entails and how people can apply for funding. She focused on four particular programs: the Farm and Ranch Water Infrastructure Program which is to develop secure and stable water sources for public use, the Farm Stewardship Program, the Agricultural Skills and Knowledge Program and the Farm Safety Program. To apply for CAP, one has to be a Saskatchewan producer at least 18 years of age, and in most cases record at least $50,000 of gross farm income. If involved with livestock op-
erations, they must have a Saskatchewan Premises Identification number. More information about CAP can be accessed at https://www.saskatchewan. ca /gover n ment /gover nment-structure/ministries/ agriculture. Erin Campbell of the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture provided the northwest regional production update, which included a rundown of issues seen by producers in the northwest. Those include sclerotinia, which is at 95 per cent prevalence in the northwest, blackleg which Continued on Page 4
Dr. Steve Shirtliffe of the University of Saskatchewan department of plant sciences focused on the topic of canola seeding rates, and “how low can you go.”
Trish Johnson of the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture went through some of the details of what the Canadian Agriculture Partnership program entails.
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Continued from Page 2 is also at 95 per cent prevalence, aster yellows and fusarium. She also spoke on the prevalence of insects such as the pea leaf weevil, the cabbage seed pod weevil which is starting to move into the northwest region, the Bertha armyworm, which is less of a problem at the moment in the region but has the potential to come back, and wheat midge. Clubroot is a growing issue for canola production. Campbell noted a survey was done of 1,500 fields for clubroot in 2018. In that survey, it was found 43 canola fields were confirmed with visible symptoms of clubroot. The day ended with a presentation from diversification specialist Scott Chalmers on intercropping, or companion cropping. One example he cited was intercropping peas with canola; another was hairy vetch seed production in winter wheat. He also noted examples pairing hairy vetch with sunflowers, and with corn. Other examples he fo-
Diversification specialist Scott Chalmers spoke on intercropping, or companion cropping. Photos by John Cairns
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Not only a threat to our farmers’ canola fields, clubroot can rear its ugly head in our backyards By Jackie Bantle Do you know where your potatoes are coming from? Depending on where you get your seed potatoes, garlic bulbs, lily plants/bulbs, perennials or even soil grown shrubs and trees, you may be getting more than you bargained for. You may be infecting your garden with a disease that is on the rise in Saskatchewan: clubroot. Clubroot is caused by a microscopic pathogen, Plasmodiophora brassicae which lives in the soil. You may have heard about clubroot in relation to reduced yields and vigor in canola fields. However, club root affects all plants in the Brassicaceae family (cabbage family), including: broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, canola, mustard and cruciferous weeds such as wild mustard, stinkweed and shepherd’s purse. In the last 15 years, Plasmodiophora brassicae has become more and more prevalent in Saskatchewan soils. Clubroot was first reported in western Canada in a few home gardens in the Edmonton area in the mid- 1970s. Broccoli, cab-
bage and cauliflower plants were exhibiting symptoms. The disease first became an economic issue in 2001 when a crop of Chinese cabbage was damaged near Edmonton in 2001. In 2003, clubroot was detected, for the first time, in a canola field northwest of Edmonton. A recent report released by the Saskatchewan Government indicates that visible symptoms of clubroot have been reported in 43 commercial canola fields in Saskatchewan in 2017-2018, most field are located in northern Saskatchewan. The symptoms of clubroot vary, depending on the stage of growth at the time the plant is infected. In early seedling stages, infected plants will be wilting, stunted, prematurely set flowers (broccoli) or fail to form quality sized heads (cabbage and cauliflower). Eventually the stunted, yellowing plants succumb to a premature death. Above ground clubroot symptoms are often confused with drought or nutrient deficiencies but the actual reason for these symptoms is due to galls on the roots. Club root galls are usually more lobed and
larger than normal nodules on the roots: these galls inhibit the plants ability to absorb water and nutrients. The disease is favored by warm, moist soils. Because clubroot is a soil borne disease, resting spores of the disease found in the soil can be spread from field to field via contaminated soil on agricultural equipment, vehicles, construction equipment, rototillers, gardening tools, potatoes, bulbs (lily, garlic, onions and others) or even shrubs, trees or perennials that have been dug up in infected soil. Secondary contamination can occur via wind, soil with water and soil on plant material such as bales, organic mulch or infected compost. Resting spores can survive an animal’s digestive system and can live in the soil for up to 20 years. Because, clubroot can be an economically devastating disease for farmers and market gardeners, it is very important to eliminate the movement of soil from infected to non-infected areas. Once club root spores have infected an area, it is very difficult to eliminate the spores: the goal is to prevent contamina-
Clubroot infecting broccoli plant. Photo by Gerald Wood bugwood.org
tion in the first place. To minimize the spread of club root, source garden/ landscape plants from clubroot-free areas. Remove soil from garden tools, rototillers and plants when moving from one area of soil to another. Practice a minimum three year rotation, with brassica plants being planted in the same area only once every three years. Control weeds belonging to the Brassica family in the garden (ex. wild mustard, shepherd’s purse, stray canola)
If club root is suspected and you want a professional diagnosis, air-dry root samples in double paper bags OR freeze the samples in a double Ziploc bag (samples must remain frozen if this option is chosen). Send the samples to the Ministry of Agriculture’s Crop Protection Laboratory at 346 McDonald Street, Regina SK, S4N 6P6, telephone 306-787-8130 for diagnosis. You may mail, courier or drop off samples in person. There is a $50 fee for visual inspection.
For more detailed information and photos of clubroot galls, read the online publication: Clubroot Management Plan http:// publications.gov.sk.ca/documents/20/107465-Clubroot%20Managament%20 Plan_072018.pdf. This column is provided courtesy of the Saskatchewan Perennial Society (SPS; saskperennial@ hotmail.com ). Check our website (www.saskperennial.ca) or Facebook page (www.facebook.com/saskperennial).
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The Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM) is pleased that the 2019 Provincial Budget is increasing dollars committed to initiatives and programs that benefit rural Saskatchewan. The 2019-20 budget increases municipal revenue sharing to $251.6 million, $10 million more than the previous year. Rural municipalities (RMs) will receive over $71 million. Municipal revenue sharing is a dependable funding resource that RMs count on to serve their communities. SARM will always advocate to ensure that revenue sharing will be a consistent funding source for municipalities. SARM is appreciative of the increase in funding to the Pest Biosecurity
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Fertilizer industry concerned over lack of consultation on $117 million potash tax hit OTTAWA /CNW – Fertilizer Canada is concerned about the lack of consultation from the Saskatchewan government in altering
the current potash taxation regime. These changes will have significant impacts on the business operations of our members and creates
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Updated anhydrous ammonia safety training available O T TAWA / C N W - Farmers will be able to renew their training on the safe handling and use of anhydrous ammonia fertilizer – a key nitrogen input – with Fertilizer Canada’s newly-updated educational manual and video that provide more recent and comprehensive information. The Anhydrous Ammonia Safety & the Farmer video and accompanying training manual provide farmers with free, important information on how to transport, handle and use the product on their fields. Anhydrous ammonia fertilizer is a key source of nitrogen used by farmers across Canada to improve crop yields, and is safe to work with when stored, transported, and handled properly. Providing members with resources to support end-user training helps to reduce incidents. Providing training to
end-users significantly reduces the opportunity for incidents to occur. “Fertilizer Canada is committed to providing relevant training materials to ensure the safe and secure use of fertilizer at all levels of the supply chain,” said Garth Whyte, president and CEO. “Anhydrous ammonia is a highly effective fertilizer that helps farmers feed our growing population and replenish nutrients in the soil. Farmers who rely on anhydrous ammonia will now have the most up-to-date information on the safe and se-
cure handling of the product through these updated materials.” The safe and secure use of fertilizer products is a top priority for Fertilizer Canada. In addition to providing several training resources in the form of videos and online eLearning courses for various audiences from farmers to first responders, Fertilizer Canada and its members are certified through three Codes of Practice. Compliance with these Codes (covering anhydrous ammonia, ammonium nitrate and calcium ammonium nitrate) is mandatory for Fertilizer Canada members. Farmers interested in getting the most upto-date safety training can find the Anhydrous Ammonia Safety & the Farmer video and training manual for free at fertilizercanada.ca.
contribute so much to the Saskatchewan economy,” says Garth Whyte, president and CEO of Fertilizer Canada. Potash companies have always been willing to engage with the Saskatchewan government through a consultative process to review the resource tax structure, he said, adding, the surprise $117 million tax announcement is disappointing. “Massive job creating investments have been
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Diane was the pianist/accompanist for Grammy winner Michael Bublé and has also performed with a variety of artists including: Gabriel Mark Hasselbach, Marian McPartland, Beverley Elliott, Dee Daniels, Jim Byrnes, Blues Boss Kenny Wayne, Gospel great John Boutte, Alfie Zappacosta, Bria Skonberg, Linda Tillery, Amanda Wood and Shari Ulrich. Diane was the principal pianist and vocalist with the Dal Richards Orchestra from 2002 to the present. She performed throughout the United States as keyboardist and vocalist with Mac Frampton’s Hollywood Hills Orchestra. Proudly sponsored by B&D MEATS
Joey Landreth - Thursday, June 6, 2019 Curtain 8:00 pm
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Born and raised on the Canadian prairies, Joey Landreth has grown up with a guitar in his hands. Working as a side man through his teens and early twenties Joey grew up on the road, playing music across genres from gospel to country. 2015 JUNO AWARD WINNER
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