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May 2021 Meeetings
Council Meetings Flagstaff County Counciil M Meetings eetings aare re conducted the 2nd aand 4th Wednesday of each mon nth commencing at 9 a.m. u unless otherwise planned. p Council and Committ ommittee meeting agendas aare re aavvailable att the County’’ss websit ebsiite te at: flagstaf g ff fff...ab.ca/c .ca/council/meeeeetings-and.ca/council/me tings-andg minu utes tes
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Public Works Updates Please refer to www.flagstaff.ab.ca for up-to-date road work happening throughout the County. Gravel Crushing Tenders # CR-01-2021 and CR-02-2021 Flagstaff County is accepting tenders for two gravel crushing projects until 11:00:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 27th, 2021: 1. CR-01-2021 – Crushing & stockpiling of approximately 50,000 tonne of 4:20 modified spec. gravel and 10,000 tonne of screened 4:25 spec. gravel at the Mazure Pit (NE 16-43-09 W4M) 2. CR-02-2021 – Supply, crushing & stockpiling of approximately 40,000 tonne of 4:20. modified spec. gravel in the Southwest Area of Flagstaff County For more information, please visit the Flagstaff County website at flagstaff.ab.ca.
Dust Suppressant Crews will be spraying strategic and residential locations with MG 30 dust suppressant starting the week of May 10, 2021. All MG 30 dust suppressant application is dependent on weather conditions.
Monday to Friday 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. (Closed Noon N - 1 p.m.)
Address:
12435 TToownship Road R d 4442 PP..O. Box 35 358 Sedgew wi wic icck, AB T0B 4C00
www.flagstaff.ab.ca
Gravel Gravel is available for sale to a maximum of 150 tonnes/year per residential/farm/acreage site. Gravel is not available for sale to commercial users. Anyone wishing to purchase gravel must contact the Public Works Department to obtain a “Permission for Purchase of Gravel” form. Gravel will not be loaded out of a pit without this form. Gravel sales will be limited to the following dates in 2021: • May 19th • June 2nd and 16th • July 7th and 21st • August 4th and 18th • September 1st and 15th • October 6th and 20th Gravel sales are limited to the following gravel pits: Mazure Pit (NE 16-43-09 W4); Skori Pit #2 (N 1/2 09-46-11 W4); Barber Stockpile (NE 17-4409 W4); and Daysland Stockpile (SE 13-45-17 W4), providing a loader is available at that gravel pit on that particular day. To arrange for the purchase of gravel, please call the Flagstaff County Administration Office at 780-384-4100. Information regarding a list of available aggregate products and pricing can also be obtained from the Public Works department. Flagstaff County does not haul gravel for ratepayers. Hauling arrangements must be made by the ratepayer.
Please keep in mind that our seasonal crews will be out working on our roadways and to use extreme caution while travelling on these roads while they are being maintained in any way. We thank you in advance for your cooperation during this season.
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New funding announcement includes local Research Group programs Leslie Cholowsky Editor
The Battle River Research Group stationed in Forestburg is included in eight Alberta Applied Research Associations (ARA) research programs who will be eligible to share part of $5.7 million in funding to be invested by Results Driven Agriculture Research (RDAR). RDAR is a not-for-profit organization that will continually consult with Alberta’s crop and livestock producers to set research priorities and distribute funds. Its mandate is: to support results driven agriculture research priorities and programs that will increase the competitiveness and profitability of Alberta’s agriculture industry. Arm’s length from the provincial government,
RDAR is funded by two sources: The Government of Alberta, the Government of Canada, and Alberta’s Government through the Canadian Agricultural Partnership program. RDAR was created after an in-depth consultation with the agriculture research community in Alberta. The group says, “This process revealed producers, in collaboration with other partners (like scientists, educational institutions and private industry), are better positioned than government officials to determine research priorities.” The Battle River Research Group and three other Alberta ARAs have been awarded funding for research that could help producers save upwards of $100/acres through increased soil amendments, says RDAR. “Soil acidity
College looking for participating growers Lethbridge College requires growers to participate in a new AFC funded project. The project aims to develop more efficient wheat storage and handling guidelines for Alberta’s climatic conditions. This study focuses on energy efficiency, timely and uniform drying, and the optimum milling and baking quality of dried wheat. Participants need on-farm grain drying and storage capacity for in-bin air drying, in-bin drying with heater, and high temperature drying. This study wants to look at 20,00050,000 bu bins equipped with temperature and moisture monitoring with automated fan and heater control. However, anyone interested in participating can contact project lead, Dr. Chandra Singh.
Growers willing to automate their bins for this study will receive a 20 per cent discount on monitoring cables and control systems from project partner OPIsystems based in Calgary. Lethbridge College will conduct the drying experiments, inspect bins, collect grain samples for quality testing, ensure grain quality and safety, and gather the bin data from participants. In order to incorporate regional variability in post harvest climatic conditions and develop region-based grain storage and handling guidelines, onfarm grain drying trials will be conducted in South, Central, North East, North West, and Peace regions in Alberta. More information about the project can be found at farmingsmarter.com
and fertilizer inefficiencies affect up to 20 Million acres in Western Canada alone and affect producers’ bottom line due to lost production. “This critical soil research will help producers adjust their soils to fit their Individual environmental zones. “Understanding and using amendments such as lime or biochar in the soil will determine the return on investment and provide valuable advice on when and where to use different products.” Dr. Khalil Ahmed, Manager at the Battle River Research Group says, “Understanding and Implementing these amendments can be critical for the economic viability and health of producer operations.” The Battle River Research Group Board is made up of volunteer produc-
ers and elected officials from Paintearth County, Stettler County, Flagstaff County, and Beaver County. Each season the group employs a summer staff which this year includes students from the Flagstaff Region ranging from just finishing high school to those enrolled or attending post-secondary programs related to the ag industry. The group has 14 projects listed for 2021 in their Spring newsletter, including an ‘ultra-early’ spring wheat seeding project. Membership in the Battle River Research Group is free. More details about the group, including newsletters and trial results can be found on their website, at: battleriverreesearch.com