January 10, 2017 Country Booster

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Purebred cattle from respected breeders, including the Miller Wilson Angus herd, will be in high demand at this year’s

Canadian Bull Congress

The world-class show and sale takes place on Friday, January 27th and Saturday, January 28th.

Expert cattlemen and women from across Canada have again been attracted to the 31st Annual Canadian Bull Congress at Camrose Regional Exhibition – a premiere event in the livestock industry.

The Miller Wilson Angus Farm near Bashaw is a family operation. The ranch is respected world-wide in the purebred cattle business for the owners’ immense talent in international cattle judging, high-quality product, their dedication to the purebred livestock industry and their creative marketing ability.

The Angus cattle raised and marketed by the Wilson family are legendary in at least 29 countries.

Throughout the U.S. and from Panama to Denmark to Mexico, championship Angus cattle have genetics traceable to the breeding stock of the ranch owned and operated by Lee and Dawn Wilson and the next generation of great cattle producers: their children Ty, Dakota and Jaelayne.

Although the Canadian Bull Congress specifically targets the best in the business, components of the show are of great interest to the general public. It represents an opportunity for school children to learn about the cattle industry. 4-H clubs figure prominently at the Bull Congress.

The annual Steak Challenge and Taste of Beef Banquet are always popular.

Lifelong friendships are commonly made and renewed at the event.

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2 2 BRCF grant assists Mennonite Liaison Office. . . . . . . . . . 3 Round Hill 4-H leader inducted into Hall of Fame. . . . . . . 4 BMO supports Alberta 4-H programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Coal plant phase-outs opposed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Dakota Wilson preparing livestock for the Canadian Bull Congress on the family ranch

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BMO supports Alberta 4-H programs

By Murray Green

Alberta 4-H ambassador Isabell Stamm shared her life experiences in 4-H with Camrose BMO staff, customers and friends at the Harvest Dinner on Nov. 29.

“The number one fear for people is public speaking. At 4-H we face our fears through a series of public speaking events every year. If you join 4-H, you will be facing your fears head-on and be that much better for it,” said Isabell at the Norsemen Inn. “As much as we moan and groan when we have to go up and talk to people, often ill-prepared, nervous and a little sick to our stomachs, we do it anyway because we all have to do it at one point.”

Joining 4-H opens your world to opportunities.

“You can ask a teacher to identify students who are in 4-H and they can do it almost immediately. The difference is amazing. As young members of society, 4-H strives to make members responsible consumers. Judging may sound harsh, but in reality it is a useful skill that we use every day,” explained Isabell. “Whether it is judging one piece of meat from another, or deciding on a cereal, we want them to learn the difference between items and choose what is best for them. The idea is to put some research into what they are buying.”

Some of the best experiences in 4-H hap-

BMO SUPPORTS 4-H

Murray Green, Camrose Booster The Alberta North BMO Financial Group commercial account manager Mathiej Doucet, left, commercial vice-president Carman Ogrodnick and commercial vice-president Richard Burton, right, presented Alberta 4-H ambassador Isabell Stamm and Camrose 4-H key leader Tanya Reist with $2,500 to support 4-H projects. In 2017, 4-H will be celebrating 100 years of operation in Alberta.

pen outside of the normal club activities. “The winter and summer camps offer the best times. You get to spend a week away from home shooting bows, going canoing and generally being outside, which is every child’s dream,” she shared. “The coolest part isn’t even that, it’s the people that you get to meet.

I can speak from experience. You can go knowing absolutely no one and feeling alone, to at the end of the week knowing every-

one’s names. Your 4-H friends are for life.”

Isabell spoke about out of province experiences as well. “4-H is world wide and many members across the world share the same experiences as we do here. You can meet people through conferences or exchanges. However, the most influential people in our lives are the ones close to home.”

It takes a community to raise a child. “As we have already seen, 4-H not only strives to better the indi-

vidual, but the community they come from,” said Isabell. “Through charity programs and volunteering, 4-H members give back through their actions.

It is not about the individual needs or wants, but about everyone bettering themselves by helping each other.”

Clubs offer projects through ideas. “It still has the same roots and ideas as it did back in 1917 when the first Alberta 4-H club was started in Olds. The goal is to raise future farmers,

leaders in the community and gain an appreciation for animals and your community. 4-H was started because agricultural needed a lift that couldn’t come from the men and women who were out in the field,” she said.

“It has to come from the future generation, the youth. A club was started with a loan from the bank and each member had a hog to raise for the rest of the year. It may not sound like much, but it was a lot back then,” Isabell said.

“Now after 100 years, we have more than 350 clubs, seven regions, 56 districts and almost 5,600 members across the province.”

Beef is the most popular club today, followed by horse and multi-clubs. “We reach so many more youth because we have so much to offer. About 66 per cent of the members are from rural farms. About 22 per cent are from rural nonfarms and 12 per cent are from urban towns or cities.

There is one thing I like to tell people the most; there are about 4,425 Alberta families involved in 4-H.” She made the most of her 4-H experience and enjoyed meeting people along the way. “We laughed together, played together and learned together.

Those memories are near and dear to my heart. I was given countless opportunities through 4-H. It’s the leaders and volunteers that have made 4-H the great program that it.”

Alberta opposes coal phase-out

By Murray Green

About 75 per cent of Alberta entrepreneurs oppose expedited phase-out of coal generated electricity.

The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) released new survey data that shows Alberta’s entrepreneurs oppose plans to accelerate the phase-out of all coal generated electricity.

The provincial government intends to eliminate the use of coal to generate electricity nationally by 2030.

“Environmental issues are a concern for many Canadians, small business owners included. They feel strongly about environmental stewardship and support conservation efforts, but also want to grow the economy and create jobs,” said Amber Ruddy, Alberta director.

Coal generated electricity has historically been Alberta’s main source of power. Under existing federal rules, two-thirds of the province’s 18 coal-fired power plants are scheduled to be retired by 2030.

However, the Alberta and now federal government are moving ahead with plans to phase-out all

coal generated electricity by 2030, and in turn, many people are concerned it will mean added costs for taxpayers, job losses, and higher electricity bills for small and medium-sized business.

In a recent survey, business owners across Alberta were asked: Should the Alberta Government phase out all coal generated electricity by 2030 in order to transition to renewable energy? Only 14 per cent said yes, while 73 per cent said no, 12 per cent were undecided, and one per cent had no interest.

“Entrepreneurs are worried the accelerated phaseout will mean higher electricity costs for their business. While the demand for electricity grows, so will the need for the Alberta government to spend large sums of taxpayer dollars on alternative energy sources. The provincial government has been unable or unwilling to explain what the financial cost will be for small business,” said Ruddy.

“This policy will pile additional costs onto Alberta’s small businesses for decades to come. Before

moving ahead one more inch, the government should conduct and publicly release a comprehensive impact analysis on employment and the economy, and what it will mean for small and medium-sized businesses and their employees,” added Ruddy.

CFIB is Canada’s largest association of small-and medium-sized businesses with 109,000 members across every sector and region, including 10,000 in Alberta.

In the survey conducted from June 1 to July 15 this year 656 responses were received from Alberta businesses.

Coal has traditionally been Alberta’s main source of electricity. Under existing federal regulations, coalfired power plants must meet greenhouse gas emission standards, or retire when they reach 50 years of operation. This means 12 of Alberta’s 18 coal-fired generating plants are scheduled to be retired by 2030. If the remaining six plants shut down early, the government may incur additional costs.

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The Battle River Community Foundation exists to support programs such as this in East Central Alberta which benefit the local communities and have a positive impact on the future.

Grants from the Battle River Community Foundation are primarily made possible through the generosity of individual donors and organizations that have created endowment funds. The

BRCF chair Vivianne Grue presented Flagstaff County Reeve Gerald Kuefler with a $5,000 grant to support the Mennonite Liaison Office.

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Round Hill resident 4-H inductee

By Lori Larsen

Dedicating one’s time to the betterment of youth is something that Round Hill resident Helen Andrews has done for a long time with her commitment as a 4-H leader.

In recognition of her dedication Helen, along with another 4-H leader Corine Verbeek from Sturgeon County, were the 2016 inductees into the Alberta 4-H Hall of Fame.

“Our 4-H program would not be possible without the selfless dedication of a group of very passionate volunteers, and this year’s inductees are a testament to that,” said minister of Alberta Agriculture and Forestry Oneil Carlier. “They exemplify how generations of Albertans continue to value and enhance the 4-H program in our province and take the time to mentor Alberta youth.

It is an honour to welcome them into Alberta’s 4-H Hall of Fame.”

Helen has been a 4-H leader and volunteer for almost 40 years. In those years she performed many roles including district treasurer, district and regional secretary and was a founding member of the Focus on 4-H regional project showcase.

Helen is also involved in numerous community organizations, including the Round Hill and District Agricultural Society, and she was a Pride of Strathcona Award recipient.

“I have had some wonderful opportunities in this job as a volunteer,” said Helen.

“But it is about the children, seeing them come out of their shell and seeing them succeed at trying to accomplish something.”

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Round Hill resident inducted into 4-H Hall of Fame

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Helen’s years of volunteering began back when her youngest daughter, who was too young to join the beef club, joined the Strathcona Sheep Club. Not one to just sit on the sidelines, Helen volunteered to help the club and after a short while became the leader of the club. Even after her daughter left the club to move on to the 4-H Beef club, Helen remained on, eventually being nominated as the Key Leader of the Sheep Club.

“We moved to Round Hill 10 years ago,” said Helen.

“After leading the Strathcona Lambchops for 20 years I packed up the sheep club and came down here.”

Feeling a little disjointed without the club to keep her busy and missing the joy of helping children, Helen’s husband suggested she look into assisting with the Round Hill 4-H Multi Club.

Helen once again became a Key Leader, this time for the Round Hill club and busied herself with keeping the club afloat, despite some decreasing numbers.

“After struggling this year with trying to keep the Round Hill Club on top of the water we have had a whole bunch of new members come out and start.”

The club has seen some growth this year and now consists of 11 members and five leaders.

“The parents helping is awesome,” she added. “You can’t do it all yourself. You have to learn how to delegate and ask people for help.”

Helen also commended the Round Hill and District Agricultural Society for their continuous support of the 4-H Multi Club.

Helen appreciates all the opportunities she has been given by volunteering, such as chaperoning children to conferences, accompanying other leaders to state and provincial congresses, presenting workshops and also learning herself.

“If I can mentor someone and possibly send them off on a new helpful path or pull them out of a rut, I have accomplished something. That is my satisfaction.”

Most recently Helen and the other leaders of the Round Hill 4-H Multi Club introduced sewing to a group of six to eight-year-old members.

One of the little members was so enthusiastic about the project he successfully made eight wheat bags himself.

“It helps them learn to socialize, develops coordination skills and even encourages them to public speak.”

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On a final note Helen commented. “It’s about learning to do, by doing.”

The 4-H Hall of Fame recognizes exceptional 4-H leaders for their exemplary service, mentorship and volunteerism in their communities.

Set to celebrate its centennial in 2017, 4-H Alberta is the largest youth organization in the province, with more than 250,000 alumni.

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Submitted Two Albertans were inducted into the Alberta’s 4-H Hall of Fame being recognized for their longtime service. Pictured from left to right are Helen Andrews (Round Hill), Alberta Minister of Agriculture and Forestry Oneil Carlier and Corine Verbeek of Sturgeon County.

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Alberta Legislature year end update

By Bruce Hinkley, Wetaskiwin-Camrose

Submitted MLA

Best wishes to everyone for a terrific 2017 filled with happiness, good health and prosperity. On behalf of all my government colleagues in the Alberta Legislature we look forward to 2017 with optimism and excitement for our future.

It has been a busy and productive fall session as we continue to fulfill our commitment to protect education and health care from drastic cuts. As a result the teachers and nurses are there to provide the service every Albertan needs.

Our Climate Leadership Plan, introduced just over a year ago, has delivered for Albertans; we now have approval for two new pipeline projects to help get Alberta oil to tidewater. There is speculation that a third (Keystone XL) may also help export Alberta bitumen. These pipeline expansions will create investment and good jobs for Albertans, and in the long-term will help our oil and gas industry get better prices for their products. This is great news for Alberta in 2017.

We know that people are worried about the economy and about jobs. We are creating thousands of jobs and diversifying our economy while maintaining and enhancing the services Albertans rely on every day–like education and health care.

As we move forward with new initiatives like the Energy Efficiency Program, the Alberta Investor Tax Credit, the Capital Investment Tax Credit, the Petrochemical Diversification Program and with capital investment in roads, hospitals and schools; you will begin to see the effects in our economy.

Since August of 2016 the province has added 25,000 jobs.

Two multi-billion dollar petrochemical plants will start in the Alberta Heartland. And some constituency grants on infrastructure were recently approved. Mayor Debnam can tell you about the Bittern Lake investments by our government of $50,000 for solid waste facility upgrades, $55,000 for water main upgrades, $7,800 for public works equipment purchases, $4,655 for community hall flooring and $20,000 for fire hydrant replacements. All of this and more is part of our Capital Plan, which has committed over $34 billion over five years to create jobs, diversify the economy and support municipalities to build strong, safe and resilient communities.

While supporting responsible development we are being good stewards of our environment by protecting air and water quality for the health of our children, and we are creating opportunities for investment in clean energy and industries that are not vulnerable to the price of oil. We are looking out for our parents and seniors by building new housing and care facilities across the province, and are giving our children a strong start with things like more affordable child care spaces, more teachers where they are needed, a freeze on post-secondary tuitions, and a pilot lunch program in schools.

Oil and gas has been a great thing for the Alberta economy but it is clear that Alberta’s economy is too dependent on it. When the international price of oil tanked in 2015 the Alberta economy did too. In the past the price of oil has always rebounded after a downturn and that is what is happening a little bit now but we cannot rely on it. With the growth of alternative energy worldwide oil may never reach the same price as it did in the years 2010-14. With the world moving away from carbon-based fuels we cannot afford to have all our eggs in the oil and gas basket. We have to develop alternative energy producers and alternative industries and jobs.

Our Alberta Jobs Plan is working, key infrastructure projects created 8,000 jobs in 2016 and continued investment in infrastructure will create 10,000 jobs per year over the next three years. Non-oil and gas investment is expected to reach a record high of $38 billion this year. Capital investment in manufacturing and service sectors is expected to reach a record high as well of just over $21 billion in 2017. Bill 30 introduced two tax credits that will drive innovation, diversification, and job creation. These tax credits will support thousands of direct and indirect jobs and encourage hundreds of millions of dollars in new investment. The 33 per cent tax decrease for small business will help small businesses retain more of their earning for sustaining jobs and growth.

We directed ATB Financial to make more capital available to small and medium-sized businesses. They have authorized over 3,000 loans with over $750 million to businesses right here in Alberta.

I look forward to bringing to your attention many more progressive projects recently started and planned for 2017.

It will be a period of steady economic growth and prosperity.

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Alberta Agriculture and Forestry Minister Oneil Carlier and Medicine Hat MLA Bob Wanner meet with producers affected by the bovine tuberculosis outbreak near Jenner.

“I have the privilege of visiting with some of our cattle producers and their families on their farms in southeastern Alberta. Several ranchers in this area are affected by the ongoing Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) investigation into bovine tuberculosis, and it’s important for me to meet with them and hear firsthand about their experiences,” said Carlier.

“While the investigation has created many challenges for these producers, I con-

tinue to be inspired by their resilience during this difficult situation. They know how important it is to protect our livestock and markets from disease. Despite the complex challenges involved, they are stepping up to do what’s necessary to ensure the health of Alberta’s and Canada’s animals.”

He noted the teamwork involved in the process.

“There are many people and organizations who are committed to supporting our cattle producers during this time of financial, logistical, and emotional stress.

In addition to the individual farmers, I would like to thank Alberta Beef Producers for their hard work on behalf of the industry.

Our federal government

partners at the CFIA and Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, along with Alberta’s Agriculture Financial Services Corporation and staff across the Alberta government, are all working around the clock to deal with this ongoing situation and provide assistance to farmers.

“I commend and thank all those dedicated to the investigation and to supporting our cattle industry.

We will continue to stand together and with our producers as they work through the immediate situation and in the future as they begin the long process of rebuilding their herds.’’

LIFE MEMBERS

Murray Green, Camrose Booster Four Rosalind Elks were named life members for their dedication to the club on Dec. 12.

Front row, from left, Doug Bowie on behalf of his dad Lloyd for 55 years, Allan Bowie for 78 years, Gord MacDonald for 70 years and Sherley Batke for 70 years. Making the pin presentations in the back row were Alberta district deputy James Zimmer, national grand exalted ruler Denis Ellingboe and provincial president Lyle Ozouf.

SERVICE AWARDS

Murray Green, Camrose Booster Three Rosalind Elks were honoured for their dedication to the club on Dec. 12. Front row, from left, Don Sweeney for 54 years, Joe Burkard for 57 years and Einar Fossen for 50 years. Making the pin presentations in the back row were Alberta district deputy James Zimmer, national grand exalted ruler Denis Ellingboe and provincial president Lyle Ozouf.

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