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Producers have been working long hours to bring this year’s crops in from the fields. Whether it’s rows of potatoes, carrots or corn from the garden, or many miles of canola, wheat or barley from your field, our wish for you is the same: a bountiful harvest, good weather, safety in whatever task you’re doing and trouble-free, productive days. From all of us at The Camrose Booster and each one of our valued advertisers – all the best in the days ahead!

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The Rose City Farmers’ Market has been a part of the Camrose community for 10 years now, and shows no signs of slowing down.

The market was founded by Lloyd Olson to serve the needs of vendors and customers alike, who were seeking an alternative non-weekend venue. After serving as president for the Thursday market for nine years, he confidently handed the reins to the current executive, led by Judy Schlosser.

Though small by virtue of the number of vendors, this stand-alone market has a loyal membership who constantly promote its existence every chance they get. The customer base is fairly broad, but the majority seem to be young families and professionals who find the convenience of the day of the week and times (2 to 7 p.m.) very effective.

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Date set for Rural Crime Watch meeting

By Murray Green The Rural Crime Watch committee is moving forward with a meeting at the Camrose County chambers on Oct. 28 at 7 p.m.

Camrose RCMP, Bashaw RCMP and Camrose County officers have finalized the first meeting, which is open to the general public.

“I have already been receiving calls from the public inquiring how they can be involved or/and how they can protect their property,” said Protective Services manager Mike Kuzio.

“Currently, we have two sponsors willing to donate money. At this time they will remain anonymous until at least after the first committee meeting. For more specifics about the Rural Crime Watch Committee, a large article was published in the Aug. 26 edition of the County Booster and it is a good read.”

The meeting is open to everyone.

“We have received a lot of interest already and we are confident that a rural crime watch can be formed for the entire county.”

A new Battle River Rural Crime Watch has been formed to assist the police services in fighting crime from the established Bashaw Rural Crime Watch Association. However, more directors and volunteers are needed to provide the service across the rest of the county.

“Anyone who is interested in hands on running the program and doing some leg work for the program should come to the meeting,” said Camrose RCMP Const. Trent Kenyon.

Current president Rob Fehr will discuss information on what has been in the Bashaw area. One suggestion is to have a representative on the committee from each division and then form sub-committees from there.

A not-for-profit society will be formed, so sponsors can assist with fundraising for the program.

The RCMP detachments and Protective Services welcome the extra assistance. A direction of the organization will be set at the meeting.

Camrose County council agreed to have County peace officers involved in the Rural Crime Watch Committee.

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New Norway running club overcomes stiff challenge

By Dan Jensen

Members of the New Norway Spartans running team faced one of the toughest challenges in their young lives July 4 to 6 when they competed in the Sinister 7 ultra marathon through the mountains of Crowsnest Pass.

The team covered the 161 km course in a time of 22 hours and 34 minutes without stopping.

“I’m extremely proud of how they did running alongside some of the best athletes in the world,” said New Norway School teacher Steve Searle. “It was an amazing challenge and they performed above all expectations.”

Students wore ankle bands which they transferred to other team members when they finished each of the seven legs.

“The ankle bands had a number on it so that they (race organizers) could keep track of which team was which,” said club member Kirsten Schmidt.

The race was the longest one that the running club has done thus far. The shortest leg was 12 km, while the longest – a distance of 36 km – was run entirely in the dark.

“I ran the last leg with one of the other runners which helped me feel not so tired and push myself harder,” said Ciara Fankhanel.

“I loved going (to race) and it was a really neat thing to do.”

The course had a number of long inclines, which made racing even harder.

“It was mountain running,” said Schmidt. Most of the running we do around New Norway is flat. You see the occasional hill but there it was almost a constant incline.”

The Sinister 7, inspired by the treacherous Seven Sisters Mountains that loom over much of the course, has 5,687m of elevation gain, and is punishing to those who are not prepared. It is open to solo runners of

Emma and Mary Searle (front row) with members of the New Norway School Spartans running club, left to right, Ciara Fankhanel, Kirsten Schmidt, Allison McPherson, Cheyenne McCrea, Cody Laskosky, Ned Toms, Austin Mercredi, Josh Toms and Danny Bergen.

New Norway Spartans running club members show the route they took in the Sinister 7 race last July.

teams of seven, with racers being given thirty hours to finish. Each of the seven stages features a geographic and historic highlight of the area.

The New Norway Spartans running team was sponsored by Trevor Zahara, of Peak Play Environments, who covered all the

transportation and camping fees.

“Trevor is a runner himself who has seen our runners shop up at different races around the Edmonton area, and was really inspired by them, so about a year ago he approached us and said he would like to sponsor us,” said Searle.

Zahara also got the team in contact with the Sinister 7 organizing committee, which each year donates the entry fee (a $2,000 value) for two high school teams (one of them from the Crowsnest area).

“They have a little competition where you have to submit an application, and

we ended up winning the competition, which meant that our fees were covered,” said Searle.

The Sinister 7 committee is trying to get more students involved in the event to see what ultra marathons and adventure racing is all about.

“They want to increase the participation so appealing to high schools and covering entry fees is one way to do that,” said Searle.

One of the students who didn’t race but went along to assist with the ankle bands and equipment needs for the runners was Allison McPherson.

“It really motivated me to continue running and to push myself harder than ever,” said McPherson. “I thought that what our runners did was really quite amazing.”

The students spent long hours training for the event, often getting up as early as five or six a.m. to run through the country.

They also entered whatever competitions they could.

“We go to quite a few events throughout the year,” said Searle. “We do a Frank McNamara series every Wednesday night in Edmonton and we have started going to a Macs Tracks series in Sherwood Park every Tuesday night. Along with that we attend whatever local events we can, including the Wetaskiwin Peace Hills Cross-country Meet and the Wainwright Cross-country Meet. A new one that is coming up in October is a meet that is being put on by Les Parsons and the Augustana Vikings in conjunction with Charlie Killam School. Our students love the competition as well as the socialization. Just recently we were at a meet in Edmonton that had over 200 runners, some of whom were in their late 60s.”

Camrose RCMP had a busy first half of September Camrose RCMP received a total of 92 calls between the dates of Sept 1 and 15.

September 1

Camrose County Peace Officers conducted a traffic stop and the two male occupants were unable to provide proper vehicle documentation. Camrose RCMP was contacted and investigation revealed the van was stolen from Bittern Lake. Three male youths were found responsible for the theft and charges are pending.

September 2

A 30-year-old Camrose male was issued a violation ticket for an unsafe left turn after a collision at the intersection of Highway 21 and 13.

September 4

Locks were cut to an Ohaton business compound and a car trailer was stolen.

RCMP recovered the trailer in the Tofield area.

A social worker with Kasohkowew Child Services was transporting a 15-yearold female client. The worker called 9-11 when the 15-year-old assaulted her in the vehicle. Camrose RCMP attended their location on Highway 21 and the 15 year old was arrested for assault.

September 5

RCMP and the Camrose Fire Department responded to a report of a house fire in Bittern Lake. Confirmed nobody was inside the resi-

dence and the fire was contained to the kitchen area.

September 6

A yellow car, possibly a firebird or trans am, drove onto a front lawn striking a tree and the front step of a residence in Bawlf. The driver appeared to be a male approximately 50 years of age. Driver fled the scene.

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September 8

A two vehicle collision at the Highway 13 and 21 intersection resulted in a Fox Creek male being charged for making an unsafe left turn.

September 9

A hitch was stolen off a

truck in Rosalind sometime throughout the night. No witnesses or video surveillance available.

Canada Post workers reported a break and enter to the Rosalind Post Office mailboxes. Six mailboxes were pried open and mail was accessed. No access was gained to the mail office itself. RCMP reminds businesses to use proper security to avoid these incidents.

September 11

A 59-year-old male wired money to Mexico after receiving a fraudulent call from a male pretending to be a family member in distress. RCMP encourages the

public to be aware of these calls and report any similar incidents to police.

September 12

Building materials were stolen from a job site in Hay Lakes.

Camrose RCMP responded to a single vehicle rollover on Highway 617. The driver was transported to St. Mary’s Hospital. Charges are pending.

A theft from vehicle in New Norway was reported.

Sunglasses, money, gift cards and cigarettes are missing.

RCMP has been made aware of over 10 incidents involving school buses since the school season has begun.

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County examines benefits of all-wheel drive graders

By Murray Green Camrose County will be receiving two new graders next year. But, council remains undecided if the machines will include allwheel drive.

Public works manager Graham Backus recommended that Camrose County purchase two 2015 John Deere 870GP graders from Brant Tractor in Edmonton including the standard five year guaranteed trade-in amount.

“The company will supply and install a new ripper and a new hydraulic wing, for the total price of $604,600 plus GST with funding to come under the 2015 capital budget,” said Backus.

The older machines could be bought back by the dealer or sold at an auction.

Councillor Greg Gil-

lespie asked about the cost of getting all-wheel drive machines to reduce plowing times and overtime hours in the winter.

Those graders were quoted at $732,000 plus GST. The debate started when councillors questioned whether it was worth the extra $127,400 and taxes to move to all-wheel drive machines.

“In my opinion, we can get by with standard machines because of our topography and the fact we only have three or four major storms a year,” explained Backus.

“We should ask the grader operators what machine they would like to run,” said councillor Brian Willoughby.

“Most operators prefer the John Deere machines after running them. Wheth-

er it’s worth the extra money for all-wheel drives, I don’t think in our county it is,” added Backus.

“It is my job to recommend the machine that can do the job at the best price.

The re-sell market for allwheel drive graders is better because of demand from the oil companies. The operators can also push more with the all-wheel drive, no question.

Our standard machines can get through the snow, but it takes longer.”

It was estimated that it cost the County about $203,000 in overtime hours in the public works department last year. However, about $120,000 was for grader operators and snow removal employees.

“Is there a way of knowing how much of a savings there would be in having

an all-wheel drive?” asked councillor Gillespie.

“Each machine is roughly $63,000 more and we could hire an extra fulltime operator for that price.

It would take a lot of time to regain that money back,” said county administrator Paul King.

“If we are talking one or two machines, that is a lot different than switching our entire fleet over,” said councillor Trevor Miller after the motion was made to try the all-wheel drive graders.

“I know just plowing out the driveway it seems to take twice as long with the two-wheel drive,” said councillor Jack Lyle.

“I think we should try it with a couple machines.

I know it is a lot of money, but it is something we could monitor,” suggested councillor Gillespie.

“We are still going to have lots of overtime, so I’m not sure how much of a savings it will be,” said councillor Doug Lyseng. “To say it will eliminate all of the overtime is not going to happen.

I am going to have to vote against the motion because it doesn’t make budgetary sense at this point.”

Backus said if it was his own company, he would be hard pressed to justify the added cost.

“If we were in the foothills, then that is a different story.”

The motion was tabled by councillor Willoughby to the Sept. 23 meeting to gather further cost comparisons, seek opinions from grader operators, maintenance schedules and examine overtime hours.

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Collision claims two On Sept. 14, at about 4:45 p.m. members of the Viking RCMP, Beaver EMS and Beaver County Fire/Rescue Service responded to a two vehicles head-on collision involving two pick up trucks, on Highway 14 approximately 15 km east of the Town of Viking.

Once on scene it was determined that both drivers, a 23-year-old male and a 78-year-old male, were killed upon impact. Both deceased

men were drivers and lone occupants of their respective vehicles.

Highway 14 was closed for four hours in both directions while police conducted their investigation. Alcohol is believed to be a factor in this collision however the matter remain under investigation.

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By Murray Green Camrose County denied the request to change agricultural land at N1/2 NE 11-4721-W4 north of the Highway 21 and 13 junction to a business development because it didn’t meet the Municipal Development Plan.

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unfinished riding arena into a maintenance facility for vehicles and equipment that carry chemicals.

Planning manager Anjah Howard said the area structure plan doesn’t comply with the Municipal Development Plan. The applicant wanted to redistrict the land from existing agricultural (riding arena) to industrial. “This project meets some of the require-

ments, but not all. This project is on a relatively large parcel and is designed to be surrounded by agriculturally zoned lands that may be too small to farm, leading to additional requests for industrial lots. There is no requirement or request for municipal water or sewer at this time,” said Howard.

“This property is rated at 55 acres at 57.4 per cent and 15.21 acres at 4.5 per cent (water) and overall the property is considered good farmland,” she explained.

Land rated at 40 per cent or better is referred to as good land and land rated at less than 40 per cent is referred to as poor land.

Industrial land uses may be allowed in rural areas if they provide larger, unserviced lots for industries which do not need piped water and sewer, have all-weather road access – preferably on to a provincial highway, ideally but not necessarily have rail access, have

Phone 780-672-3181

water supply consistent with section eight of the MDP, are preferably on poorer soils, will have minimal impact of neighbouring farms and houses, and are outside urban fringe areas unless they are developed jointly with the urban place.

“We received six letters of opposition and a petition signed by 15 ratepayers representing a total of 11 properties.

The following concerns, or comments were raised: area is not suitable for industrial development because of the proximity of numerous acreages; due to building location it is very visible to adjacent owner; there is already industrial land to the southeast (Ervick) and development should be directed there; increased commercial/ industrial/large vehicle traffic; existing approach is on the crest of a hill, visibility concerns; potential reduction in property values; once approved, may expand into the surrounding agricultural lands; East Bittern Lake Road is already in

poor condition and additional heavy traffic will deteriorate road; concern about noise and light pollution caused by the facility; hours of operation and impact on the community, in the past (this has been an issue on the site); how will contaminates from the vehicles be managed and other environmental concerns,” said Howard. “This building was intended for personal and agricultural use and should remain that way.

This site is on what the County classifies as good farmland and because of the shape of the lot and access point it will fully divide the agricultural lands into two separate pieces; especially if the industrial lands are subdivided out in the future.

Based on the feedback received from the public and the fact that the site only meets some of the conditions for a suitable industrial site, council voted unanimously to deny the request.

The COUNTRY BOOSTER, September 23, 2014 – Page 8

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By Diane Hutchinson, Communications, BRSD

Randy Wiberg has been at his new job as principal of Ecole Sifton School for just about a week, but he’s already excited and impressed by the students, staff and parents.

Mr. Wiberg, who grew up in New Norway and had two teachers as parents, has 20 years’ teaching experience in Olds, including four years as principal of a Grades 5 to 8 French Immersion school.

He’s delighted to return to the area in which he was raised and have the opportunity to live closer to his now widowed mother. The welcome he’s received at his new school makes his return even more special.

Ecole Sifton School’s emphasis on treating each other with kindness and respect, Mr. Wiberg said, is having an obvious impact, all the way from the youngest students to the oldest.

“This school has such a wonderful, inclusive culture,” he says. “I think there’s a

Randy Wiberg, right, new principal of Ecole Sifton School, and vice-principal Todd Sikorski, left, welcoming members of the school family on the first day of kindergarten.

perfect balance between how the school celebrates and protects the immersion experience of students, while also creating a real feel of acceptance and integration between the two programs.”

Mr. Wiberg also expresses his appreciation for the exemplary teachers in both the school’s French and English programs.

“There’s a strong focus on literacy embedded through-

out this school. I’m impressed with the skills these teachers have in helping children master the basics.”

He is also “amazed” by the variety of extra-curricular activities and opportuni-

ties students have available throughout the year.

“It’s not just intramural sports,” he points out, “there’s a whole variety of activities for students. And there’s also a fantastic playground, with some really unique features that I understand parents worked hard to raise the funds for.”

In addition, Mr. Wiberg says he and the staff are excited about exploring new ways for students to learn, and to show what they know.

“We’re going to be doing a lot of projects with students, to help them learn skills along with new and different ways of working with each other.”

One of the upcoming highlights of this school year will be the beginning of a project to create an “environmental reserve” in the school yard – a natural garden and quiet zone that students will help design, with the support of staff.

“Our whole Ecole Sifton School team is really looking forward to being part of making that project happen.”

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The COUNTRY BOOSTER, September 23, 2014 – Page 10

Round Hill shines at annual Harvest Show

The second annual Harvest Show and Shine in Round Hill was a success on Sept. 7. Clockwise from top left: Young stookers Grace Wallace, Jackson Froehler, Grace Cloarec and Chloe Froehler enjoyed the harvest; horses brought in the stooks from the field; admirers view vintage Ford tractors; Maya Rattell peaks out of John Kehoe’s 1956 Dodge; volunteers hold a threshing demonstration and the show and shine featured many vehicles including this 1969 AMC Javelin owned by Diane and Greg Panchyshyn.

Photos by Murray Green

The COUNTRY BOOSTER, September 23, 2014 – Page 11

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Responsibilities: • Perform basic diagnostics, service repairs, and maintenance work on customer and/or dealer-owned agriculture and turf equipment. This position may require some direction or guidance from the Service Manager or senior technicians.

• Participate in Service EDUCATE Training programs required for the development of skills and knowledge.

• Maintain current knowledge of John Deere and competitive products..

• Maintain condition of vehicles, inventory, tools and equipment.

Experience, Education, Skills and Knowledge: • Agriculture Service Repair Experience preferred.

• Journeyman Heavy Equipment Technician is considered an asset.

• Ability to perform basic repairs and required maintenance using special tools and equipment following Technical Manual procedures.

• Proficient knowledge of mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems used in the repair of agriculture and turf equipment Interested candidates can email their resumés to Annette Lohner at alohner@briltd.com

WIRE PROCESS OPERATORS – 3 Positions MIG welding; preparation of components for welding; some assembly of components manufactured required. Evaluate product designs and drawings for mechanical function.

METAL FABRICATION – 3 Positions Assist all steel and plate fitters; sort metal sheets and parts. Evaluate product designs and drawings for mechanical function.

Email: hr@supremeinternational.com Fax 780-352-6597 Reference # SILP0914 Please indicate reference # and position applying for. www.supremeinternational.com We thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected will be contacted. No phone calls please.

Ag labour summit Oct. 30 From Agri-News

4716-38 Street, Camrose • Phone 780-672-2452 Agriterra Equipment (formerly Selmac Sales) is one of North America’s largest AGCO agricultural equipment dealers, offering Massey Ferguson, Challenger, Gleaner and Rogator as mainline, with complementary products such as Bourgault and Morris Seeding and Tillage equipment and Cub Cadet Consumer Products. We provide our customers with new and used equipment, complimented with product support throughout our parts and service departments.

AGRICULTURAL EQUIPMENT TECHNICIAN MOBILE SERVICE

Reporting to: Service Manager Job duties and responsibilities include: • diagnose and inspect equipment for faults and malfunctions • repair and adjust equipment and replace defective parts • perform updates, pre-season delivery inspections, and pre-season inspections • complete work orders and enter technician notes into computer • order parts and provide quotes Job requirements and qualifications include: • ability to work with minimal supervision • standard Class 5 driver’s license • licensed Heavy Equipment Ag Technician or registered Ag Technician Apprentice • experience working on AGCO Agricultural Equipment an asset • possess problem solving skills • travel will be required, as this position is primarily in-field service We offer a competitive wage, full benefits package including health and dental coverage, and RRSP matching program. This position is also eligible for work boots and tools reimbursement. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only candidates selected for an interview will be notified. We regret that we cannot accept phone calls regarding the status of an application.

Please contact Branch Manager Blaine Heck at 780-672-2452 or bheck@agriterraeq.com

Labour issues are nothing new in the agriculture industry. An upcoming agriculture labour summit, is going to address the issue on a number of levels – from attracting and retaining labour, to a panel on skill and career development in agriculture.

There will be presentations on global trends and labour needs in Canadian agriculture; an update on the Labour Task Force report; a session on recruitment strategies and challenges; as well as panel discussions on the Temporary Foreign Workers Program and skill and career development.

Details on the Agriculture Labour Summit can be found on the websites of Alberta Milk and Alberta Barley. The summit takes place October 30 in Red Deer at the Black Knight Inn. Please note that registration is limited to 200 participants.

CORPORATE SERVICES MANAGER Camrose County is seeking an energetic and dynamic Corporate Services Manager. The successful candidate will be located at the County Office Complex but will also be required to periodically attend to business at other County facilities and regional meetings within and outside the County.

Under the direction of, and reporting to the County Administrator, the Corporate Services Manager will be responsible for the following: Economic Development, Communications, and Financial Management of Capital Projects.

Qualifications: • Post-secondary education in Business Administration, marketing, communications or public relations or equivalent years of experience in the industry.

• Prior municipal government experience.

• Experience with recreation/tourism management.

• Ability to mentor and provide positive role model.

• Experience in the writing of grant funding applications, including the development of budgets and submitting to federal, provincial and other funding agencies.

• Experience with developing and implementing communication strategies.

• Experience in development of public policy and bylaws.

• Excellent communication and public relations skills.

• Strong computer skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Office programs.

• Experience with web design and desktop publishing software is an asset.

• A valid driver’s license is required for this position.

A driver’s abstract will be requested at hire and periodically throughout employment.

A detailed job description is available upon request.

Camrose County offers a competitive wage and benefits package. Interested candidates are requested to forward their application and résumé either by mail, fax or email, marked “Confidential”, prior to 4:00 p.m., Friday, October 3, 2014 to the attention of: Paul King County Administrator Fax 780-672-1008 pking@county.camrose.ab.ca

Camrose County 3755-43 Avenue Camrose, AB T4V 3S8

All applicants are thanked for their interest and advised that only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Havin’ a Hay Day contest has good variety UNRESERVED FARM/ ACREAGE AUCTION LARRY and MAVIS ZWARICH of VIKING, AB Location: From the Hwy 36 and Hwy 14 junction at Viking, go 2.5 miles north on Hwy 36 to Twp Rd 482, then 2.25 miles east.

Gate sign: 12423 Twp Rd 482

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2014 – 11:00 a.m.

Pictures on Website • Terms: Cash, Cheque, Debit, VISA or M/C • Lunch Available

TRACTORS • JD 7420 tractor w/JD 741 self-leveling FEL w/grapple and 8’ bucket, joystick, MFWD, 6850 hr., 2004, LHR, 3-pt. hitch, 115 hp, 3 hyds, vg cond • MF 383 tractor, 1992, MFWD, 73 hp, CAHR, diesel, 1,960 hr., 8F/4R, 3-pt. hitch, 540 pto, 18.4 x 30 tires, 2 hyds, one owner, exc. cond • IH 4386 4WD tractor, 1978, 175 hp, CAHR, Approx. 7,000 hr., 18.4 x 38 duals, 3 hyds.

• Massey Ferguson 90 WR tractor w/FEL and 5 ft. bucket, diesel, 18.4 x 30 tires, 540 pto • John Deere 70 tractor, 1953, gas MISCELLANEOUS • Leon 14 ft. 6-way front mount dozer blade • Sovema HD rototiller, 80”, new tines • Buhler 7’ finishing mower • Land Pride 8’ blade • Portable washroom trailer w/wiring and water hookups • 30 Ton homemade press • Homemade logsplitter • Poly water tanks • 12V electric slip tank pump • Tire changer • Wood burning stove • 110V air compressor • Variety of lumber and plywood • Pipe bender • ±75 4’x8’ sheets of 7/16” OSB plywood • PTO driven high volume air compressor on s/a trailer, requires 40 hp tractor to operate • Pallet of decorative rock • Magpie trap • 175 sq. ft. of new laminate flooring • Computer desk and hutch • Display cabinet • 10’x20’ Pop up tent • New fall and winter jackets • HD Power Systems new 6300 Watt diesel generator and new 7000 Watt gas generator • HD Power Systems new portable 10 gallon air compressor w/Honda 6.5 hp motor, and new 3” water pump w/ Honda 5.5 hp motor FARM EQUIPMENT • John Deere 4895 s/p swather w/ Honeybee 30 ft. pickup reel, 2008, 512 hr., exc. cond.

• Case IH 6200 double disc press drills, 40 ft., (two 14 ft. w/rubber packers) + (one 12 ft. w/steel packers), hydraulic transport • Nodet Gougis seed applicator for treflan • International 75 PT swather, 21 ft., bat reel • John Deere 350 10 ft. rolabar hay rake • Massey Ferguson #9 square baler • Hydraulic 7” bin sweep • Canola roller • Homemade transfer auger w/ramps for B train ANTIQUES – SELL AT 12:00 PM • 3-pce. Walnut dining room table w/6 chairs, china cabinet, and sideboard • Monarch Peninsular wood burning stove • Toledo scale • Beam scale on trolley • Train scale on wheels • Cream cans • 1-Bottom walking plow w/front wheel

• Steel wheeled hand cultivator • Copper pot • Wood hauling wagon • Wringer washer • Wooden washing machine • Doll carriage • 3-Drawer chest of drawers • Jam cupboard • China cabinet • Two Carriage seats • Chairs • Two Wooden spoked wagons • Sad irons • Wagon wheels • Harrow cart • Sealers • Whiskey barrels • Crocks • IH pump engine • Two Butter churns • Butter press • Creamer.

• School Teacher’s oak chair • Piano chair • Gramophone • Pepsi cooler • Peanut jar • BA, UFA and Quaker state metal signs • White Elephant thermometer • Plus more!

LAWN and GARDEN • Grasshopper 721D zero turn mower w/61” deck, 790 hr., diesel • Snapper ride-on lawn mower • Rally 12.5 hp ride-on lawn mower for parts RECREATION • 2005 Dutchmen 30’ t/a holiday trailer w/1 slide, A/C, awning, fridge, stove, microwave, bathroom w/tub and shower, outside shower, stereo • 1995 Trav-L-Mate 9 ft. camper, sleeps 4, fridge, stove w/oven, bathroom w/ shower, hyd. jacks • 2002 Honda 500 Foreman Rubicon quad, 4x4, 2,354 km, 267.9 hr., exc. cond.

• 2007 Yamaha golf cart w/canopy • 1997 Skidoo Summit 583 snowmobile, 2,192 km • 1994 Skidoo Rotax 470MX snowmobile, 5,935 km • Aluma 8.5’Wx10’L truck mount skidoo carrier • Princecraft Alcan 14’ alum. fishing boat w/SA trailer and Johnson 20 hp outboard motor, seats 5 • 1972 Kawasaki 350 motorbike GRAIN TRUCKS and VEHICLES • 1976 Ford F500 2 ton grain truck w/14 ft. wood box and hoist, 24,016 miles, 8.25 x 20 tires, V8 engine, 8F/2R, HI/ LO range • 1953 Chev 1430 grain truck w/10’ wood box • 1996 Ford F250XL ext. cab truck, 4x4, 228,514 km, standard, gas • 1978 Ford F250 supercab truck, 120,181 km SHEDS / BUILDINGS • Future Buildings 26’ W x 30’ L galvanized new shed w/back wall (Unassembled w/instructions.)

• 20 ft. Seacan, 1998 • 12 ft. wide x 16 ft. long workshop w/ barn doors, fully wired w/ breaker panel

The Havin’ a Hay Day Hay Bale Art contest, held as part of Prairie Fun Days in August, had a good variety of entries. Herder Bale Hauling submitted an entry called Despic-Hay-Bale Me, at the corner of Highway 56 and Township Road 454.

The Canadian Northern Society built a Hay-vard trainer airplane at the Meeting Creek Railway Station for the Havin’ a Hay Day Bale art contest, which was part of the recent Prairie Fun Days in Camrose County.

AUCTIONEER’S NOTE Larry and Mavis are moving to Beaumont to pursue other interests. Everything looks awesome so mark your calendar and plan to be with us sale day. For more info. call Larry at 780-385-0880 OR Dunkle Auctions at 877-UP4BIDS (874-2437).

GST will be charged where applicable This list is subject to additions and deletions

DUNKLE AUCTION SERVICES Box 545, Castor, Alberta Sale Site/Sale Day 403-575-5388, 403-740-6251 Phone/Fax 1-877-874-2437 (UP4BIDS) www.dunkleauctions.com

Auctioneers Dwayne Dunkle Cal Herder Kurt Cole

“The Sells” The Sound that Sells

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Cashiers Raelyn Callaway Carol Freimark Sue Herder

Barb McDonald placed this Hay-ewe by Rangeroad 452 between Highway 56 and the Camrose County Nature Conservation Park. The entry was part of the Havin’ a Hay Day Bale Art Contest, which was part of Prairie Fun Days in August.

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K&K Auctions

UNRESERVED ACREAGE, REAL ESTATE AND TRAPLINE AUCTION SALE

Sunday, September 28 – 10:00 a.m.

Antique and Collectible Auction

Ken and Teresa Cowles

UPCOMING AUCTIONS

Mulhurst Bay, AB

Bashaw Community Centre

Saturday, October 4 – 10:00 a.m.

Acreage and Antique Auction for Ivan Engebretson and Guest Consignors of Forestburg. 4 miles north and 1 mile east of Forestburg, or from Strome on Hwy 13, go 12 miles south and 1 mile east. Featuring: fully restored Farmall M tractor, Allis Chalmers HD-7 dozer, Co-op S50 swather, large collection of stationary engines, many more rare and unique items.

Saturday, October 18 – 9:30 a.m.

Acreage and Antique Auction for Rita Nyback of Camrose Being 1 mile west of Camrose on Hwy 13, 4.5 miles north on Rge Rd 204. Featuring: JD 1030 tractor and loader, JD 430 garden tractor, JD 332 garden tractor w/attachments, antique furniture and many more rare and unique items.

Sunday, November 2 – 10:00 a.m.

Northern Alberta’s Premier Antique Auction Calmar Royal Legion

K&K Auctions

For info, contact Doug and Loraine Kennedy at 780-679-4142 Check website for complete listing and pictures www.globalauctionguide.com

Directions: Being from the 4-way stop at Mulhurst Bay on Sec Hwy 616, go 1 mile south on Rge Rd 281

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2014 – 10:00 a.m.

Watch For Signs • GST will be charged where applicable • Lunch Available REAL ESTATE • Bronco Palomino 1500, On offer are Three 60’x110’ 9’6” Flip-Top Truck Camper, Lots (treed). Each lot includes fridge, stove, bathroom, paved access, utilities and an shower, power jacks, S/N extra gated RV lot. Common 4X4SBR4VX8V017916 Lakefront gives owners access • Timpte 53’ Tandem to Pigeon Lake.

Axle, Van Trailer, S/N Cowles Landing is located R4802EAD58909 on the east side of Pigeon Lake. Conveniently located 45 minutes SW of Edmonton and one hour from Red Deer.

• Real Estate Sells at 1:00 p.m.

Terms and Conditions: 10% non-refundable deposit Sale Day. Balance on or before • October 31, 2014. All real estate transactions handled

by ReMax Real Estate, Darcy Powlick at 780-446-9700.

• TWO TRAPLINES 1– Grande Cache, AB •

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IBIS BIRD RARE IN CANADA

Allan Zimmerman Photo A group of 13 Ibis birds were spotted on several sloughs in the area southwest of Edberg in recent weeks. The birds are rare in Canada and usually live in the marsh areas from the northern United States to Mexico. Ibis like feeding in shallow muddy water and eat small fish, frogs, insects and snails.

Get into farming session to be held From Agri-News

Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development is holding the Getting into Farming Information Session for the Aspiring Farmer on Oct. 30, at the Airdrie Agriculture Centre located at 97 East Lake Ramp NE in Airdrie.

Session topics include an overview of agriculture,

business planning, personal assessment, financial, land, and resources/education.

Registration starts at 8:30 a.m. with the event running from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Cost is $25 per person and includes lunch.

To register, call the AgInfo Centre at 1-800-3876030.

• Case 8460 Round Baler, 1000 PTO, cab controls, S/N CFH0017358 • 3-pt. hitch 8-Wheel, “V” Hay Rake • Trailer Post Pounder, fully hyd, c/w Honda eng.

• BMB 5’ 3-pt. hitch Bush Mower • JD 609 6’ 3-pt. hitch Mower • Trailer PTO Seed Broadcaster • 3-pt. hitch 3W Rake Frame • Two Rubber Tire Wagons c/w 10’x16’ decks • Hyd. Wood Splitter c/w PTO 1981 Ford 8000 Tandem pump Axle Truck, CAT eng., • 8’ Road Drag c/w hyd. tilt 15-spd trans, S/N blades 1FDYU80U0BVJ04950 HORSES Triple Axle 5th Wheel Trailer c/w 8’x24’ deck, lights, brakes, strap winches, S/N not available Tandem Axle Bumper Pull Trailer, 16’ deck, lights, brakes S/N not available Homebuilt 2W Trailer c/w Seven Quarter Horses, good 4’x8’ deck, lights S/N not with farrier and trailer loading: available • Teddy, 12-yr.-old Sorrel 2W Jeep Trailer c/w 4’x6’ Gelding, broke box, S/N not available • Bandera, 13-yr.-old Paint Steel Skid Deck 8’x10’ Mare, broke • Sally, 12-yr.-old Bay Mare, broke • Nevada, 6-yr.-old Paint Gelding, halter broke • Arizona, 6-yr.-old Bay Gelding, halter broke • Gyspy, 4-yr.-old Paint Mare, 2007 Ford Freestar Van, halter broke auto, DVD player, PW, PDL, • Coco, 4-yr.-old Gelding, power side and rear door, halter broke approx 160,000 km, S/N HORSE TACK 2FMZA56247BA03787

• Grande Cache Trapline #1345, 605 sq. mi., huge trapline close to Grande Cache, Alberta. Has three cabins, fully stocked, main cabin has all amenities overlooking the Little Smoky • River, 2nd cabin overlooking the lake.

2 – Bella Coola, BC • Tweedsmuir South Provincial Park Trapline TRAPLINE SNOWMACHINE #TR0510T005, near Bella Coola, BC approx. 140 sq. mi. fly-in, remote trapline, Stick Lake, Iltasyuko Lake, Sigutlat Lake Terms and Conditions on Traplines: • 20% non refundable deposit Sale Day, balance to be paid • 1993 Skidoo Alpine II Twin Track Snow Machine, ES,

by October 31, 2014 2 forward and rev. trans, VEHICLES and TRAILERS windshield, 1496 km EQUIPMENT

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• 1997 Dodge Ram 3500 Leisure Travel Freedom, Wide Body Customized Camper • Magnum Model 4060 M Van, V8, auto, air, queen bed, Generator c/w light tower, 2 tables, furnace, shower, 6KVA, S/N 1003796 bathroom, fridge, stove, • Magnum Trailer 20 K.W. 80,000 km, like new, S/N Diesel Generator • Isuzu Diesel Generator 2B6KB31Y7VK547270

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Bolt Action • Shultz & Larson 7mm Remington Mag c/w 2.5-8 scope • Kleinguenther 300 Weatherby Magnum c/w Leupold Scope, K.D.F. on barrel and clip • Winchester Model 12 Pump 12 ga. Shotgun c/w Polly choke • Honeywell 15 Gun • Gun Safe MISCELLANEOUS Lawnkeeper 48” Power Lawn Sweeper c/w Honda motor, like new; 2W Lawn Wagon; 16’ Canoe; Husqvarna 1100 Lawn Sweep; Evinrude 6 hp Boat Motor; 8’x16’ Calf Shelter c/w tin roof; 10’x16’ Storage Shed, wooden floor and tin roof; 8’x16’ Storage Shed; Three Outfitting Tents;

Big Spool of Underground Power Cable c/w stand; Twenty-six Round Bales first cut 2014 Alfalfa Grass Mix, no rain; Cream Cans; Wooden Barrels; 4-gal. Oval Crock; 3-gal. Crock; Bench Cream Separator; Tree Stand; 4W Dolly; Two CJ Jeep Canopies; Round Bale Feeder; Gas Hot Water Tank; High Energy Gas Furnace; Findlays Wood Heater; Cozy House Heater; Water Pumps; New Alum. Rims for Chev Dually; Tow Hitches; Six 265-70Rx17 Tires and Chev Rims; Remote Brake Pro for towed vehicles; 250-gal. Round Plastic Tank; 135-gal. Tidy Tank; 100-gal.

Tidy Tank c/w 12V pump; Gas Pressure Washer; Miller Electric Welder c/w cables; Tents; Cots; Wrenches; Socket Four Western Saddles Sets; Floor Jacks; Drill Press; 16”-15” Assort. Power Tools; 5th Wheel Leather Saddle Bags Hitch; Alum. Trailer Tool Box; Saddle Blankets Hitch Receivers; Survival Kit; Blasting Box; Alum. Low ½T Saddle Pads Fuel Tank; Assort. Household Bridles Items. Many more items too Lead Shanks Two Alum Pack Saddles c/w numerous to mention! front and rear britching AUCTIONEER NOTE Two Wooden Saw Pack Mr. and Mrs. Cowles have their acreage for sale and are Saddles Five Sets Wooden and Plastic relocating. Take note of the Lake Lots and Traplines. For Pack Boxes more information call Ken GUNS: PAL # Required Cowles at 780-389-3650 Model 69 Winchester 22 Cal. or Miller’s Auction Service c/w clip and peep sight at 780-789-2226 or 780Remington 22 Cal. 920-6738. For real estate Savage Model 219 Single inquiries call Darcy Powlick at 780-446-9700.

Shot 3030 Winchester Model 78-338 www.millersauctionservice.com Terms: Cash or valid cheques only, certified cheque, bank draft or bank letter of credit. No purchases to be removed until settlement has been made. List is subject to additions and/or deletions.

Neither the owner, the auctioneer nor staff of the auctioneer shall be held responsible for any loss or accident on or off the auction site.

Look for pictures on our website: www.millersauctionservice.com

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Organic farming requires thinking outside the box

By Laurel Nadon The Camrose Booster

Practicing organic farming methods for over 25 years has taught a family near Ferintosh a willingness to experiment to get the best from their crops.

Michael and Laura Coen stopped using chemicals on their Grass Roots Family Farm in 1988 and became a certified organic farm a few years later. Though they have chosen to let their certification lapse since 2002, they are still staying true to organic methods.

Their son Takota, who returned to the farm a year and a half ago, noted that their farm went organic at a time when it was uncommon to find organic goods. The change was brought about after his mother Laura, pregnant at the time, almost passed out from the chemicals while bringing lunch to Michael who was spraying the field.

“They realized if they didn’t want to drink it, we shouldn’t be putting it on our land,” Coen explained.

“Everything in the world is alive and has a purpose, so spraying chemicals on it isn’t the best idea.”

In 1988, the biggest challenge about becoming an organic farm was a lack of information about techniques. Today, as pesticides and herbicides become more expensive, there is an economic advantage to selling organic goods.

Coen noted that using organic methods requires thinking outside of the box.

An organic farmer in the Killam area uses a large number of bird houses to attract swallows to his land, which in turn eat insects and protect cattle without using chemicals.

This is a method that the Coens use, and they also keep trees on the edge of the field for wildlife and make their field smaller each year so the forest can slowly expand.

Handling weed problems also requires extra thought

and attention. Coen said he’s found that conventional farming has over-simplified weed problems, with farmers calling the agriculture office, describing the weed and asking what herbicide to spray.

“With organic agriculture, it’s not that easy.

You have to watch and see why the weeds are there in the first place,” Coen said.

“Weeds are nature’s way of expressing an imbalance in the system.”

An example is the dandelion, which loosens up the soil, often helping other plants to grow. Coen said that dandelions are an indication that the land has a compacted soil issue. Other weeds only grow in fields with too much or not enough of a certain nutrient.

“When chemical agriculture first started, it was very successful because the plants and animals hadn’t seen anything like it,” Coen said, adding that the plants and insects which survive a chemical assault will pass their resistant traits to offspring. “There’s a huge issue right now with super weeds and super pests. Chemical agriculture isn’t working anymore.”

Conventional farming, however, often means less soil erosion. Farmers in the 1930s were cultivating their soil frequently, which caused soil erosion, whereas today, with the use of herbicides, often no tilling of the soil is required.

He r b ic ide -r e s i s t a nt weeds have become more of a noticeable problem in recent years, said Mark Millang, manager of agricultural services for Camrose County. He said that in the past decade, the County has become more selective in which herbicide it recommends to farmers, looking at the type of weed and what herbicides have been used in the past.

“Resistance occurs naturally. When you start to use a herbicide consecutively over a number of years, the

weeds that are resistant look exactly the same as the weeds that aren’t resistant,” Millang said. “If you fail to control them, the problem only becomes worse.”

He noted that under the weed control act, it’s each landowner’s responsibility to control their weeds, whether by organic methods or herbicides. There are 22 different groups of herbicides which can be rotated, acting on the plants in different ways.

To receive organic certification, prohibited substances can’t be used for at least three years before the first harvest of products, with documentation such as neighbour declarations required to support this.

The standards must be fully applied and the operator registered with a certifying body for at least 12 consecutive months before the first harvest of products.

It’s also possible for organic farmers to use animal-based, organic fertilizers and herbicides and still be certified.

“That’s something we don’t agree with,” Coen said.

“A pesticide is still a pesticide.”

While certified organic, the Coens sold certified pigs, organic flax to Sunny Boy cereals, as well as hay to local organic dairies with their main sale item being small square bales, which they have continued to sell through the years.

Coen said their farm is now moving back into pigs, chickens, cattle and fruit trees. They have looked into becoming certified organic again, but so far haven’t been able to justify the inspection fee and paperwork involved.

“The purpose of organic certification is to protect consumers and make sure the consumers are getting what they’re paying for,” Coen said. “What we hope to do is direct marketing so the consumers know us personally.”

To learn more about the Coen family’s organic farming methods, visit www. grassrootsfamilyfarm.ca

Chickens are back at the Grass Roots Family Farm, which hasn’t used chemicals on the land since 1988.

Laura and Michael Coen making hay while the sun shines on Grass Roots Family Farm near Ferintosh. The Coen family has been practicing organic farming methods for over 25 years.

Spaghetti, butternut and red kuri squash grown on the Grass Roots Family Farm.

Curvy rows of trees follow the natural contour of the land at Grass Roots Family Farm

Heritage Hogs Betty, Mary and Peggy at the Grass Roots Family Farm near Ferintosh.

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