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Municipal Affairs’ investigation into Village of Alix Lisa Joy

ECA Review reporter Municipal Affairs is investigating the Village of Alix’s management, administration and operations in

response to two petitions from residents last year. During Alix’s regular council meeting March 14, Alix’s new Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) Troy Jenkins said that Municipal Affairs

appointed Ian McCormack and Ted Gillespie of Strategic Steps Inc. as inspectors. “We are excited to get that process going,” said CAO Jenkins. Gillespie attended the March 14

INDEX

Alix council �� 2 4-H �� 3 Morrin council �� 3 On the Other Hand �� 4 PrairieView �� 4 Letters ��4-5 Coronation council �� 6 RCMP �� 6 Real Estate / Homes ��19 Obituaries ��21 Crossword ��22 Classifieds / Careers ��22-23 Sports ��24

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Alix business dispute resolved Lisa Joy

ECA Review reporter An easement that was at the center of a dispute between two Alix businesses only had one bid for its new lease. Village of Alix council, after an incamera session March 14, voted in favour of awarding the lease of the easement between Alix Shoppes and Alix Home Hardware to the hardware store. “The village only received one bid,” said Village of Alix Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) Troy Jenkins. Last June the Village of Alix cancelled its easement lease agreement

with Alix Home Hardware. In November they passed an additional motion saying that Alix Home Hardware’s continued occupation of the lot constituted trespassing. Alix Home Hardware is owned by Village of Alix Coun. Curt Peterson. Peterson appealed the village’s motion to cancel his lease agreement. In November the village also cancelled its easement lease agreement with Alix Shoppes, which is owned by Marcel and Malonie Grimard. Grimard gave the village a $25,925 invoice accusing the village of breaching its easement agreement that was in place since 1999. The village has refused to pay the invoice and retained and followed

legal advice throughout the process, said CAO Jenkins. Malonie Grimard had previously said that losing the easement impeded their access to the Laundromat and forced them to close their business because they were only left with 17 inches of sidewalk to access the Laundromat. She said it wasn’t enough width to carry laundry baskets into the building. CAO Jenkins said the village didn’t deny access to the Laundromat’s sidewalk. Grimard said that the hardware store’s fence encroached on their easement and didn’t leave any space to put up outdoor tables. The Grimards also wanted the part

Two petitions with about 300 signatures each

Cont’d from Pg 1 Last March a group of Alix residents submitted two petitions with about 300 signatures each to Municipal Affairs asking them to launch an inquiry into the village council and administration, which was run by former Chief Administrative Officer Bonnie Cretzman. Alix has about 400 registered voters. The group cited high taxes and how the village spent tax dollars as reasons for one petition. The second petition asked Municipal Affairs to determine the viability of the municipality. The citizens’ petition stated in part: “We the taxpayers feel that the (alleged) mismanagement of the municipalities resources and the use of taxpayers’ monies to purchase nonprofitable business and to loan monies to select business, has resulted in an

unfair tax rate to the taxpayers, an unfair competition of businesses, and an increased tax burden on taxpayers for years to come.” Municipal Affairs held a preliminary review and screening last August, meeting with seven Alix residents as well as the new CAO and council. The purpose of the preliminary review was to identify concerns that would justify an in-depth review. In a November 2016 letter from then Minister of Municipal Affairs Hon. Danielle Larivee, addressed to the group’s spokesperson Malonie Grimard, Larivee stated: “The review identified concerns that justify an in-depth review. As such, I will be ordering a municipal inspection.” Former Minister Larivee’s letter went on to say, “An inspection into the

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of the easement, that was raised up, put back to its original state because they said it was causing flooding on their land. Peterson said he didn’t know that his fence was built on Alix Shoppes’ easement and that when he erected the fence he built it exactly where a previous Village of Alix chief administrative officer instructed him to build. Peterson said he offered to move his fence to allow Alix Shoppes room for an outdoor table and chairs. Grimard said it wasn’t enough space. During a February council meeting Grimard said that they are “moving on” and planning to build a fence and complete renovations.

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TOWN OF CORONATION PROVINCE OF ALBERTA 2017 ASSESSMENT NOTICES Notice is hereby given in accordance with the provisions of Section 311 of the Municipal Government Act, Revised Statutes of Alberta 2000, Chapter M-26 that the Town of Coronation has mailed Assessment Notices to all persons appearing on the Assessment Roll as of March 2, 2017. Any person who desires to object to the entry of his/ her name or that of any other person upon the said roll or to the assessed value placed upon any property must lodge his/her complaint(s) in writing and submit to the Clerk of the Assessment Review Board on or before May 1, 2017. Pursuant to Town of Coronation Bylaw 2011-594, a charge is required for each assessment appeal. The fee is refundable if the Assessment Review Board makes a decision in favor of the complainant, pursuant to Section 481(2) of the Municipal Government Act. The Board may refund fees to other complainants at their discretion. Assessment complaints, with applicable fee, can be forwarded to the Assessment Appeal Board Clerk of the Town of Coronation at Box 219, Coronation, Alberta T0C 1C0. All assessed persons are deemed to have received their notice as a result of this publication. If you have not received an assessment notice for property you own in the Town of Coronation, please contact the Town Office at 403-578-3679. Sandra Kulyk Chief Administrative Officer Town of Coronation

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Coronation 4-H Beef Club held their speakoffs on Fri. Feb. 17. From the left, back row: Zac Bossert, Rebecca Kuziw, Sydney Elliott, Rayanna Ramsay, Vanessa Kuziw and Lauryn Perry. Front row: Cole Kubinchak, Payton Elliott, Sam Kuziw, Caleb Carfantan and Layton Perry. ECA Review / Submitted

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Coronation 4-H Beef speakoffs Coronation 4-H Beef Club speakoffs were held on Fri. Feb. 17 with the presentation winners as, Junior: 1st - Caleb Carfantan, Intermediate: 1st Lauryn Perry and 2nd - Zac Bossert. Speech winners were: Junior: 1st - Layton Perry; 2nd - Cole Kubinchak

Intermediate: 1st - Payton Elliott; 2nd Samantha Kuziw, 3rd - Rebecca Kuziw. Senior: 1st - Sydney Elliott, 2nd - Rayanna Ramsay, 3rd - Vanessa Kuziw. Layton Perry Club Reporter

MORRIN COUNCIL

Siemens denied correction in minutes The request to Morrin village council by resident, John Siemens dated Nov. 28. 2016 was dealt with by council at the March 15, 2017 meeting. The request was to correct the minutes in the Oct. 19 meeting to “reflect the truth” stated a Statutory Declaration from John Siemens. Siemens asked that it reflect the comments made by a Grayson Excavating employee that there was a belly in his sewer line on town property that they removed and it was full of toilet paper, consistent with Siemens plumber’s email to the village office on Nov. 13, 2015. Deputy Mayor David MacLeod denied that there was any such thing in the report from Grayson Excavating. “Grayson Excavating did not give the Village of Morrin any documents for the water and sewer replacement at 202 - 1st Ave. North,” stated Deputy Mayor David MacLeod. However, Oct. 19 minutes state “On October 5, 2016 the Engineer report stated that the water main was installed in front of 202 - 1st Ave. North. “The sanitary sewer service was disconnected to facilitate the water main installation. The services was reconnected with the same grade prior to disconnecting. “Grayson’s employee stated that the home owner came out claiming his sanitary sewer worked again. Grayson’s employee told the resident they didn’t do anything except install the water main.” Council denied the request to change the minutes. In a further action, Siemens requested that the October minutes reflect the truth involving the “Morrin Freedom of Information” Facebook site. Council agreed to change the wording in the minutes from “his website” to “a website” as Siemen’s declared in a Statutory Declaration that he and his wife, ‘never asked for, operated, managed or owned under their names, or any other name, the Facebook site’. Council approved the changes in the Out in the Cold animal rescue contract. Coun. David MacLeod had removed himself from the room during this discussion however there was no discussion. Council approved a development application by Chris Hall for an addition to his home. “I don’t have a problem if he’s meeting all setbacks,” said MacLeod. The application will now go to the Palliser Planning Commission for

their approval. Filling pot holes and lighting in the council chambers were the only two items raised under council concerns. Mayor Lacher reported on several meetings she had attended. Couns. Al Bremer and David MacLeod had nothing to report to council. Following a half hour in camera session titled ‘legal’, no motions were made. After adjournment, council informed Siemens that council would not deal with his appeal for a FIOPP request. Siemens had paid his $25 fee for a FOIPP application for copies including lawyer invoices in 2016 but then was told he had to pay $55 for one page and $1 per additional page amounting to $150 which then was again changed to $160. “Annette is our FIOPP co-ordinator, she handles all requests and appeals,” said MacLeod. According to Siemens, once the appeal is denied it can then go back to the Privacy Commissioner. “Our by-law is legal, and it stands,” stated Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) Plachner. “The bylaw is legal, yes,” stated Siemens “but you cannot go above the FOIPP regulations when I’ve paid my $25. “Yes, you can,” stated Plachner. Siemens followed up with reading the portion of the FOIPP regulation that does not permit charges between $25 and $150 until such time the work involved goes over the $150. Siemens had paid the initial $25 but CAO Plachner came back asking for $150, then when the FOIPP regulation was pointed out to the CAO, the bill then became $160. “I’m trying to resolve something very simple here,” stated Siemens. “Every time you [CAO] don’t follow the rules, is when I go to the FOIPP Commissioner,” said Siemens when he was accused by the CAO of “always going to the commissioner anyways”. CAO Plachner then went on to say “How can I give you documents that don’t exist?” When questioned regarding lawyers fees, Plachner responded, “He did our consulting free of charge because he is our lawyer,” adding “it is none of your business.” “The rules are very straight forward,” stated Siemens. You can have a by-law, if it’s under $150 the charge is $25, if it’s over $150 I have to pay whatever the hours of work amounts to but if it’s under $150, then I’ve paid my $25 bucks, I don’t have to pay anymore. Siemens asked the mayor to phone

the privacy commissioner herself and save a lot of trouble. A request by the reporter for the Financial Statements and Public Works report was again denied. When asked if there was a reason, the response from the CAO was “No.”

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Death of the Alberta Progressive Conservative Party by Brenda Schimke Danielle Smith, former leader of the Wildrose Party, was one of the first political leaders in Alberta to publicly acknowledge that she was a libertarian. Today most Conservative and Wildrose Party leaders are of the same bent. A libertarian believes individuals are sovereign over their own lives and no one should be forced to sacrifice his or her values for the benefit of others.

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In the political sphere, that means the elimination of regulations, reduced and flat taxes, privatization of common-good services (electricity, medical, education), government austerity to make social programs unaffordable and governing primarily to their political base. These policies are best described as Darwinism economics. In the science world, Charles Darwin believed that species evolved through natural selection whereby those with the greater ability to compete, survived and reproduced. The strong survive, the weak don’t matter. Darwinism economics uses the same premise. The strong, those with the most money and power, survive

and the rest don’t deserve to prosper because they haven’t worked hard enough or aren’t smart enough. In a nutshell, that’s why, since 1970, the wealth of the world has moved into a few hands, the middle class has seen no real growth in income and people in free nations are revolting and latching on to “non-traditional, radically right” politicians. People falling behind know something is very wrong and because of respected men like Preston Manning and Stephen Harper promoting farright rhetoric, the unsuspecting public have bought the well-financed myth that the institution of government is the problem. The one per cent of the one per cent billionaires who own the lion’s share of the world’s wealth and their surrogates has done a masterful job propagandizing politicians, academics, graduates and common people into their way of thought. Unfortunately, the very people who should be embracing a political belief system of free markets with government regulations, environmental protection, social programs and more, rather than less income inequality, are electing governments that work against the common person and further enrich the wealthiest. The election of Jason Kenney as Progressive Conservative leader in Alberta is just another example of the current prevalence and power of Darwinian economic thought. It is truly regretful that the Alberta Progressive Conservatives are now officially dead and the libertarians are in charge.

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Smart in ways that the teacher never was Dear Editor, I too, am writing regarding Clearview School Boards reaction to the child with autism. Since he has clearly had this disability since he started school, why are they not up-to-date in helping him cope instead of frustrating him and then throwing up hands and banishing him. Who made them God? I have a nephew and when my sister went for a school interview, was told he

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Trudeau contempt for Canadian tradition by Herman Schwenk I am a member of Canada’s National Firearms Association and as a result I receive the Canadian Firearms Journal. In the last issue was an article written by Bruce Gold, about firearms being part of the tradition in the development of Canada as Schwenk an independent nation. Some of what I read really opened my eyes on how our Prime Minister views our country. I will quote some of what was in this article so you don’t get the idea that I made this stuff up. The journal says, “Trudeau has not been shy about his absolute contempt for Canadian traditions and history. For him, there ‘is no core identity, no mainstream in Canada.’ He freely shares his bizarre ahistorical idea that Canada has no cultural center at all, just ‘shared values: openness, respect, compassion, willingness to work hard, to be there for each other, to search for equality and justice. ‘These are the qualities that supposedly make us the first ‘post-national’ state.” The journal goes on to question, “Openness to what? Just non-judgmental openness itself? “One can easily make a long list of third world practices and customs

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utterly at odds with the ‘non-existent’ Canadian mainstream. “Does our openness require us to be open to all of them? Another question, ‘what exactly is equity and justice, without some content to reveal what is meant’?” Clearly Trudeau has no respect or appreciation for how Canada came to be. The article goes on to say, “The Liberals have been loud in their criticism of Harper daring to use the term ‘old stock Canadian’. That squabble arose from Harper using the term when he said bogus immigrants were not entitled to health care, which was superior to what everyone else got.

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This was not an in camera issue Dear Editor, On March 2, 2017 I sent a letter to the Mayor and Council in the Village of Morrin to be discussed at the March 15 meeting. I waited for my information to be brought forward. Eventually it was, but was put under “in camera.” This was not an in camera issue in my opinion. The issue was with the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), Ms. Plachner attempting to force me to pay $53 for documents I had already paid $25 under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. The regulations are very clear that if the estimate is under $150, no further fee is to be paid. The CAO refused to abide by the FOIPP rules and stated she wasn’t going to argue, I must succumb to her demands. My plight was brought to the attention of Mayor Lacher and Deputy Mayor MacLeod after the meeting on Feb. 15. I provided a copy of the FOIPP regulation for them to read and then to have the CAO comply with regulation. The regulations were obviously shared but the result has a twist. As the threshold for me to have to pay for access is set at $150 the CAO Plachner now demanded $160, just over the $150 threshold. I was told that if I didn’t pay that amount I couldn’t have the public documents I was requesting. I contacted the Privacy Commissioner’s Office in Calgary and asked if I could

revise my request in writing. I was told I could. I then reduced my request by almost 50 per cent. Once CAO Plachner received the reduction from my original request, I was sent another letter stating that it was still going to cost me $160 because she was now going to charge me overtime. There is no allowance for charging overtime for access to information in any act, regulation or bylaw. This was very simply an abuse of authority. The job of the FOIPP coordinator is normally assigned to CAO’s in municipalities. The FOIPP coordinators are to make every possible effort to assist and accommodate residents in obtaining documents, but for some reason our Village Office does everything possible to restrict access. A few examples are: originally I was told I couldn’t receive copies of the minutes of council meetings even though I offered to pay for them. I was told I had to go through the FOIPP process. This process is costly and time consuming. Secondly, I was told I was not entitled to receive copies of the Village agenda for council meetings due to the Freedom of Privacy Act (made up act). I was then told that financial records were not public documents. To top it off, so nobody could possibly afford to review any record, Council made a bylaw/ policy where we would have to pay $55 for one page of public documents and a dollar for

every page after that. I know of no other municipality where requests for information is so difficult to obtain. This is hardly a proper way to deal with residents trying to keep their CAO and council accountable, but it certainly is necessary. I have been dealing with this restrictive behaviour for almost two years now. I have to say that after much cost in time, money for a lawyer, phone calls to the Privacy Commissioner, letters and phone calls to Municipal Affairs and the Minister’s Office, I am now receiving copies of the minutes and agenda at a cost of $1.50 per meeting and just this month I have finally received some of the accounts payable from Feb. 16 - 28, 2017 at a cost of $6.50 for five pages. After the “in camera” session at the March 15 meeting and adjournment, the Mayor and Deputy Mayor jointly stated that, as they don’t know anything about the FOIPP Act, they couldn’t do anything with my complaint. As anybody knows, Council is the CAO’s employer but rather than deal with abuse of authority by the CAO, Council chose to do nothing. By not dealing with the abuse of authority, it leaves the CAO to continue doing what she has been doing, only now with the Mayor and Council’s consent. So another long process begins with the Privacy Commissioner and eventually the Ombudsman. The end result was, I refused to pay anymore than what the regulations said I would have to

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Christian Caucasian. Trudeau does Cont’d from Pg 4 “Clearly, the Liberals think the not believe that this should be the case people whose traditions created any longer. Canada and made it what it is over genThe real problem that we have now erations of labour should not have any is a result of Pierre Trudeau’s “multispecial recognition.” cultural” policy. It just boggles my mind that these It has resulted in new immigrants people seem to have no clue as to why setting up ethnic enclaves in the large Canada is today a very unique and spe- urban centers instead of assimilating cial country. into the general population. If Trudeau’s vision of the country When people immigrate into another had been the vision that created this country they should be expected to country, today we would be a third adopt the basic culture of that country. world country just like many of the Evidently the Liberal vision is to countries in Central and South make Canada a mishmash of many America. cultures so that we do not stand for Canada’s Government was strucanything. tured after the British Parliamentary I would challenge Mr. Trudeau to go system. to one of the Middle East counties and That system evolved over eight centry to impose our culture on them! turies beginning in 1215. Over there they persecute and kill In 1867 when Canada became a Christians. nation in its own right, the British If this country is going to continue to Parliamentary system was adopted as exist with a real identity, it will be necour system of government. essary for immigrants to respect the Disrespect for Canada’s system of traditions on which this this country government was apparent when was built and so should the Prime Justin’s father was the Prime Minister Minister. and did a pirouette behind Queen Elizabeth’s back at the time that the Constitution Give us a call for FREE Scrap Metal Pickup. was repatriated. On this issue it would seem that the apple didn’t Cell: 780-679-8185 fall far from the Home: 780-386-2455 tree. When Canada Old Vehicles - Batteries - Copper - Aluminum became a nation, BIG & SMALL - Will Pay For Some our culture was

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New policy for ice fishing huts on dam A draft Ice Fishing Huts Policy was approved at Coronation Town Council meeting on Mon. March 13 that provides guidelines for the registration, at no cost, of ice fishing huts on the Coronation Dam. The registration number must be visible on the outside of the huts. Registering the fishing huts ensures that each one is accounted for at the end of the season, thus reducing the likelihood of them falling through the ice in the spring and polluting the Dam. Registration also helps the town identify the owners in event of any issues relating to damage, vandalism and theft. Temporary tent-style huts made of cloth or synthetic fabric with a base area of 75 sq. ft. or less do not need to be registered.

The policy also provides guidelines for the handling of abandoned ice fishing huts by the town. The ice thickness Safety Guidelines published by the Lifesaving Society have also been included as part of the policy. The proper signage will be developed at the Dam and the Public Works Supervisor, Allan Smith volunteered to police the huts.

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Council accepted the recommendation from their Engineers CIMA to grant the tender to Foran Equipment Ltd. for $374,155 which includes tax and 10 per cent contingency amount of $32,394. The project is for construction of a 330 metre water main extension along Coronation Street (Hwy 872) from

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RCMP investigate suspicious package Bashaw RCMP responded to a complaint of a suspicious package on March 15 at 10:23 a.m., containing an unknown substance at the Canada Post office in Bashaw. The RCMP and Bashaw Fire personnel attended and in collaboration with Canada Post, the office was evacuated, the package was secured and the office was closed. Any staff that was present or in contact with the package was assessed and cleared by Bashaw EMS. As a precaution, the RCMP Clandestine Laboratory Enforcement and Response (CLEAR) Team was called to remove and identify the package and the substance within it. The package was determined to be non-suspicious. This incident took place over several hours.

Theft

Coronation RCMP received a complaint of theft from the Castor Bottle Depot. Sometime between Wed. March 15 6:30 p.m. and Thurs. March 16, 8:30 a.m. an unknown suspect vehicle drove the alley entering from the east behind the Castor Bottle Depot. The suspect(s) proceeded to steal a large quantity of domestic brown beer bottles that were on a pallet behind the depot.

again stealing several tires as well as a set of tires mounted on rims. Investigators are asking anyone who may have information regarding this occurrence to contact Coronation RCMP at 403-578-3666 or Crimestoppers.

Collision involving a fire truck

Killam RCMP, EMS and Fire attended to the scene of a single motor vehicle roll over on Highway 13 west of the Town of Daysland on March 17 at 7:50 a.m. Upon arrival and prior to being able to set up traffic control, a fire truck that was blocking the west bound lane was struck from behind by a semi truck. At the time of the collision, the emergency lights were activated on the fire truck. The Fire Truck sustained substantial damage, luckily no fire fighters were injured in the collision. The driver of the Semi Truck was taken to hospital with minor injuries and later released. At the time of the collision there was heavy fog in the area, visibility was zero and the road were covered in ice. The collision is still under investigation. Turn to Three, Pg 19

Railway Avenue to William Street and will include four new fire hydrants and seven new service connections to adjacent properties. Potential sources of funding will be $220,000 MSI Capital Fund, $50,000 from the Federal Gas Tax Fund and $574,698 from the Water Capital Reserve. Other tenders were received from Grayson, $483,160; Wally’s Backhoe $495,668 and LBCO for $437,196.

Council reports

Coun. Shelley Cook reported the signage for the walking paths planned by the “Road to Success” will be mounted in the space between Coronation Home Decorating and the Barry Mason building. Coun. Vickey Horkoff asked council to bring to her three ideas as to what

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Annual Meeting of Paintearth Gas Co-op Ltd. Tues., March 28/17 Beef on a bun 12 noon Meeting 1pm

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Producer MEETING Tuesday, March 28, 2017 Brownfield Recreation Centre Starting at 1:00

Corn Production and Grazing Annual Forages and Cover Crops For more information contact Maureen Black (403)578-8185

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Break and Enter

Coronation RCMP also are investigating a complaint of break and enter at Jordahl Enterprise on March 13 at approximately 4 a.m. Surveillance shows a pick-up Phone in your truck drove west Easter Services on the back alley information and parked in front of a white to be included outbuilding. in our A lone suspect, believed to be FREE male, exits the Easter vehicle and gains entry to the Service building stealing Listings several new tires. Again, a lone Page suspect, believed in our April 6 to be male, exits the vehicle and issue, deadline gains entry into April 3 the same out403-578-4111 building once

Paintearth Economic Partnership Society (PEPS) can do for Coronation. Under bill payment, CAO Sandra Kulyk noted the insurance bill for town property of $109,782 is slightly higher ($106,000 approx.)than last year however, Kulyk said the office is looking into the insurance on the water tower. Presently it is insured for replacement value of $200,000 which was the appraised value in 2012. Insurance premium for the water tower is approx. $2,000.

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at Castor Legion Hall at 1 pm (Noon lunch) The Beaver Rural Electrification Association Ltd. wishes to provide the following notice to its membership and the general public should they have any complaints about contraventions of the Alberta Code of Conduct Regulation or the Associations Code of Conduct Compliance Plan: Complaints about contraventions of the Code of Conduct Regulation may be made to the Alberta Utilities Commission or the Market Surveillance Administrator. • •

The Alberta Utilities Commission can be reached by contacting 1-780-427- 4903 or consumer-relations@auc.ab.ca The Market Surveillance Administrator can be reached by contacting 1-403-705- 3181 or compliance@albertamsa.ca

The Alberta Utilities Commission and the Market Surveillance Administrator are independent of Beaver Rural Electrification Association Ltd. and the regulated rate suppliers and affiliated providers. This notice was authorized by Board of Directors of the Beaver REA Ltd.

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BR EEDERS’ SECTION BEEF TALK

The goal is $1,000 per cow exposed, including market beef netted $52,150.48, an average of $1,022.56 per head. That exceeded the center’s budgeted income goal of $1,000 from the offspring or the cow. Not bad! Costs are the other side of the equation and need to be considered. But at least we know the income can be achieved. However, costs are not an easy figure to get. But by assigning market value to feedstuffs, the calculations can be made and the end result determined. Again, another “however” because forage that is in place at the ranch needs to be fed. It does for two reasons: first, to recover the costs that were incurred putting the forage up and second, to better utilize the beef facility. Empty pens still have an expense. For many operations, costs are an allocation process and sometimes challenging to calculate. If the pens and feed are available, the equipment sitting and labor present, adding pounds to the market beef is worth pondering. At the center, trailers and handling equipment are present to feed and haul cattle to market. The pens are there, and so is the feed. The center does not sell grain, so selling cattle quickly or penning cattle for additional gain requires careful pondering. If one has some cows to sell, sell them, but ponder first if one should do something to push some more income into the system and recoup the cost of stored forage. Storing forage from one year to the next is a perpetual losing proposition because the feed gets more expensive to feed every year. Seasonal price trends show the market always is looking for market beef. Producers always have some cows to sell. When a cow is determined to be market beef, the traditional response is to sell. Old cows cause more problems. They already have difficulty keeping up with the herd and most likely wean a lighter calf, which are headaches for cattle producers. These headaches, and an innate sense to move poor-performing cattle quickly, tend to push producers to sell the cows. The “out of

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Spring management options for un-harvested crops

Deciding on how best to manage unharvested crop can be difficult. The question is how best to capture the highest value from the un-harvested crop, while managing cost and risk. Retaining as much residue as possible is beneficial for soil health, subsequent crops and conservation; however, the un-harvested crop must be managed to enable the best seeding practices and crop establishment in the following season. To make a decision on how to proceed with managing the un-harvested crop there are several things that must be considered: the potential value of the crop, field conditions, whether the crop is still standing or in swaths, number of acres to be harvested and availability of time and equipment. Depending on when and how un-harvested crop is managed, cropping plans for the upcoming season may need to be adjusted; shorter season crops and/or early maturing varieties may need to be considered. 1. Before you take action, contact your crop insurance provider to ensure that your plans are not contrary to your insurance policies’ recommendations or restrictions, and determine what is required in order for them to assess loss and make a claim. 2. Decide if the crop is worth harvesting, what additional steps you will have to take, and how you can use or market the crop (i.e. overwintered crops maybe downgraded, moldy, rodent damaged or sprouted). 3. If any un-harvested areas are involved in land-use or conservation programs such as carbon off-sets, check with the program facilitators

first, to determine if there are any residue management practices that may not be allowed while participating in their program. 4. Decide which management option is best, based on the condition of the crop, current soil conditions, what the field conditions were last fall, impacts on spring field access, and ensure the solution will leave the field surface in good condition for subsequent equipment operations and for crop establishment. 5. Decide on the best timing. If snow cover is minimal, it might be better to get onto the field to manage that crop while the soil is still frozen and the crop is not wet. The plant material will be dead and possibly drier that last fall, so you may be able to harvest the crop and dry the grain if it is wet. The swaths could be baled and removed before the ground thaws, this will help with drying of the soil. 6. Assess costs. There is a cost associated with any harvesting or residue management practices and those costs will vary with the type of practice and amount of residue, and will be dependent on equipment ownership or if rental or custom contracting is

required. 7. Consider plans for the next crop. It may be possible to seed into an unswathed crop, but can affect crop establishment and equipment performance, and cause volunteer plants and weeds from the last year’s crop, so crop selection will be key. Turn to One, Pg 14

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FAO warns landowners about companies’ promises to “top off” compensation

Agri-News The Farmers’ Advocate Office (FAO) is hearing concerns from landowners about a negotiation practice that sometimes occurs on utility projects, transmission lines, and pipelines. “One of the frustrations we’ve been hearing from landowners is that some have been given the impression that the company will come back and ‘top off’ compensation if another landowner along the same route negotiates at a higher rate,” says Jeana Schuurman, rural engagement and communications specialist, FAO. “In fact, this may just simply be a tactic used by the company to avoid delays in securing the agreements.” The company is under no legislative obligation to come back and “top off” compensation if a higher rate is negotiated by another landowner along the proposed route, says Schuurman. “Each contract is valid from the day it is signed. Some companies may come back and renegotiate, but this is a voluntary action based on company integrity and business practices.”

Under the Surface Rights Act, a landowner has the right to a good faith negotiation on the five-year anniversary of the contract. “However, there’s typically no annual compensation for pipelines, so the land value assigned for the taking of the land is final unless the company voluntarily comes back to renegotiate.” Land agents are accountable to the Standard of Conduct under the Land Agents Licensing Act, which requires them to act in a manner that is professional and above reproach. “The legislation also provides for some controls on the negotiation process to ensure a landowner is treated fairly and has adequate time to review the proposal,” says Schuurman. “If a landowner feels they have been treated unfairly by a land agent, they can file a complaint with the Registrar of Land Agents with the Ministry of Labour.” For more information, contact the FAO through the Ag Info Centre at 310-FARM (3276) or via e-mail at farmers.advocate@gov.ab.ca.

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or five-year canola-free crop rotation.” It doesn’t help keep resistance in a crop when the crop rotation is just wheat followed by canola, says Brook. “As well, using a variety of crop types can add to the health of a soil. Pulses in a rotation improves soil health and reduces fertilizer costs. Peas, lentils, and fababeans all capture nitrogen from the air, and encourage beneficial bacteria and fungi that can benefit following crops. There is a nitrogen benefit left in the soil that extends up to three years after the pulse crop. “Permanent forages in the crop rotation provide even more benefits. They reduce the weed seeds present in the soil, increase organic matter, and are an excellent break for crop diseases and insect pests. Also, a varied crop rotation can help diversify a farm operation, reducing financial risk. It also spreads out machinery use making them more efficient.” Moisture use efficiency also improves with a varied crop rotation. “Canola, wheat and peas all root to different depths and extract moisture from different parts of the soil. Turn to Excellent, Pg 16

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The increase in beef cows requires utilization of cropland.

by Kris Ringwall, Beef Specialist North Dakota State University Extension Service Land use is embedded in long-term thinking and the individual desires of those involved in farming and ranching. Agricultural production systems incorporate land eco-types, along with associated capital purchases and investment in equipment. Once these systems are implemented, change is difficult to initiate. In addition, financial partners prefer the welltrodden path in contrast to newer, unknown paths that have greater risk. Data from the 2012 U.S. agricultural census (https:// www.agcensus.usda.gov) tell us that within North Dakota, 69.1 percent (27,147,240 acres) was in cropland, 26.1 percent (10,247,184 acres) was in permanent pasture or rangeland, 4.1 percent was in farmsteads and .7 percent was in woodlands. The 2012 North Dakota inventory of cows and heifers that calved was 899,558 head. With 10,247,184 acres as pasture, that is 11.4 acres per cow-calf pair. However, in southwestern North Dakota, if a producer stocks early spring, coolseason pasture for one month at one acre per cow, summer pasture at 2.5 acres per month per cow for five months and winter forage at three acres per cow, the producer needs 16.5 acres to support the cow.

With 899,558 cow-calf pairs, a land base at 16.5 acres per cow would require 14,842,707 acres, which

means 4,595,523 acres of the total cropland must be utilized for beef cows. The 2012 census reported 2,172,738 acres were used for forage production, meaning 2,422,785 cropland acres were utilized indirectly to feed the cows, perhaps as fall aftermath grazing. The 2016 North Dakota agricultural statistics report 920,000 cows and heifers, an increase since the 2012 census. Because the 2012 census data would indicate most acres already are in use, little room seems to be available for more expansion unless land use changes. Could that happen? Well, maybe. Soil health and incorporation of livestock into management protocols can be a magical union. Research at the Dickinson Research Extension Center (DREC), coordinated by visiting scholar Songul Senturklu and animal scientist Douglas Landblom, explored the concept of enhancing soil productivity using a multicrop rotation, along with integrating beef cattle for grazing. Data collected show those acres currently utilized for crop production could be

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integrated across North Dakota and similar areas by adding cattle for grazing. Of course, this means a significant shift in the crop rotation systems within the agronomic industry. So, “what if?” What if agricultural producers implemented crop rotation systems to improve soil health, lower input costs, and significantly diversify and integrate crop and livestock systems? Turn to In, Pg 13

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percent of the farm acreage, and every fifth year, they produce a cash crop of wheat or sunflowers. Fields C, D and E make up 60 percent of the farm acreage, and every fifth year, each field is harvested by grazing yearling steers. Extended discussion associated with the implementation of an aggressive integrated crop and livestock system is needed and possible. The proposed system can improve soil health; add more diversity per acre; establish crop rotations, including cover crops for more pounds of forage per acre; and produce more biomass, grain, grass and hay. It also can add more pounds of beef per acre, extend conventional marketing of beef from calves to yearlings and, in the end, add more dollars per acre. At the DREC, such a land change has added 708 pounds as a yearling steer to the previously marketed 567pound fall steer calf. Think about it. Yes, we can add pounds of calf through the conversion of forage to beef. Ultimately, we have a choice: grain truck or cattle truck. Which one should I load? May you find all your ear tags.

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In the end, add more dollars per acre Cont’d from Pg 12 The center has implemented a fiveyear crop rotational system that utilizes each crop each year by allocating 20 percent of available acreage to each crop. The cropping sequence used is as follows: • Field A is planted to spring-seeded sunflowers, the flowers are harvested as a cash crop and cows graze the fall residue. • Field B is planted to fall-seeded hard red spring wheat, harvested the following summer as a cash crop and then fall seeded with winter triticalehairy vetch. • Field C is planted to fall-seeded triticale-hairy vetch and harvested as hay in early summer, followed by being seeded in June with a seven-species cover crop (sunflowers, everleaf oats, flex winter peas, hairy vetch, Winfred forage rapeseed, Ethiopian cabbage and hunter leaf turnips). The cover crop is harvested (grazed) by yearling steers. • Field D is spring seeded with an 85-day corn variety and is harvested (grazed) by yearling steers. • Field E is spring seeded with a field pea and barley intercrop (Arvika peas and Stockford barley) and also is harvested (grazed) by the yearling steers. Now Fields A and B remain as 40

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One of the last options

Cont’d from Pg 9 One of the last options you can consider is burning the crop. Check with your county or municipal district, most will require permits before burning your crop. There may also be fire bans or restrictions in place, especially early in the spring and remember to contact your crop insurance agency. Burning unharvested crop will not provide any value to you from the crop, will have little or no impact on crop disease and may negatively impact the soil. Smoke generated from burning can have air quality as well as visibility impacts that can result in health issues and even traffic disruptions.

If you decide to burn: burning tips

Do you have your fire permit? Follow the directions on the permit or as directed by the municipality. Monitor your burn; don’t leave your field while it’s burning. Burn small areas at a time and avoid lighting the entire field on fire at once. Have a plan to deal with any emergencies. Have a water truck and other equipment on hand. Till the outside rounds of the field to create a fire break. You will also have to monitor after your burn. Make sure there is proper insurance in place for burning. Consider baling the unharvested crop, removing it from the field and later burning the bales away from your field. Burning the bales in a smaller controlled area is

easier to monitor and manage than burning swaths in a field. This option will also help preserve the ground cover, residue and organic matter in the field. Call 310-FARM for more information or visit agriculture.alberta.ca/ unharvestedcrops.

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Cow-Calfenomics recording available Agri-News Cow-Calfenomics 2016 presentations are now available online. “A vibrant beef sector looks to attract the next generation to take up the reins as producers retire or sell their assets,” says Rick Dehod, farm financial specialist, Alberta Agriculture and Forestry. “To help with this, AF organized five provincial beef Cow-Calfenomics extension meetings across the province in the fall of 2016.” Dehod says the goal of the meetings was to enhance the management skills and capacity of Alberta beef producers. “This is the seventh year we’ve held this extension series. Once again, it focused on cow-calf profitability and risk management, with the goal being to provide information that will contribute to better and more informed decision making at the farm level.” This year, the Olds session was video recorded and is available on-line. Presentations include: Marketing Outlook and Your Marketing Plan Options - Jason Wood, provincial livestock market analyst Transition Planning - the Human Aspect - Shauna Feth - executive director, Alberta Business Family Institute Risk Management Perspectives Bruce Viney, business development

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risk specialist Cost of Production - Do You Know Yours? - Herman Simons, farm business specialist Seven Drivers to Financial Success Rick Dehod, farm financial specialist What does Your Neighbour Think? A Beef Producer’s Perspective - Emily Ritchie, Cattlemen Young Leaders To view the Cow-Calfenomics 2016 presentations go to the Cow Calfenomic’s homepage: http://www1. agric.gov.ab.ca/$Department/deptdocs.nsf/all/bus15200.

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Long yearling & yearling bulls, along with Red Angus Gelbvieh cross heifers for sale out of:

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Surface lease: the 48 hour rule

Agri-News Did you know that provincial legislation requires that a landowner have 48 hours to contemplate a proposed surface lease agreement? “The Land Agents Licensing Act sets the professional standard for land agents in Alberta,” says Jeana Schuurman, rural engagement and communications specialist for the Farmers’ Advocate Office (FAO). “One of the requirements of the law is that when a land agent is entering into negotiations, they need to leave a complete copy of the proposed agreement with the landowner for 48 hours. During this time, the landowner has the right to be left alone to contemplate the proposal.” A landowner may opt to waive the 48 hour period. To do so, the landowner would sign a form swearing that the land agent explained their rights and that they are choosing to waive them. The land agent would also need to swear to the fact before a commissioner of oaths. For more information, contact the FAO through the Ag Info

Centre at 310-FARM (3276) or via e-mail at farmers.advocate@gov.ab.ca.

Excellent break

Cont’d from Pg 11 A planned crop rotation can utilize soil moisture more efficiently. Permanent forages in rotation can also address soil problem such as soil salinity or acidity. Seeded in a field for three to five years, they are an excellent break from annual crops and add to the soil organic matter, which is your soil nutrient bank account. They can even reclaim some soils over time.” A diverse crop rotation also naturally varies the pesticides used and reduces the chance of resistance developing to pest control products, adds Brook. “Conversely, a tight rotation can quickly develop weed, insect or disease problems, requiring greater expense to control the issue. In the case of clubroot of canola, the only answer is resistant varieties, and that tolerance has already broken down.” For more information, contact the Alberta Ag-Info Centre at 310-FARM (3276).

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AUCTION LOCATION: From VETERAN, AB, go 0.8 km (0.5 miles) East on Hwy 12, then go 19.4 km (12 miles) South on Hwy 884, then go 3.2 km (2 miles) East on Twp Rd 33-2, then go 1.6 km (1 mile) North on Rg Rd 8-2 OR From YOUNGSTOWN, AB, go 6 km (4 miles) East on Hwy 9 East, then go 36 km (21 miles) North on Hwy 884, then go 3.2 km (2 miles) East on Twp Rd 33-2, then go 1.6 km (1 mile) North on Rd Rd 8-2. Yard on East side. GPS: 51.840434, -111.044292 A PARTIAL EQUIPMENT LIST INCLUDES: 1997 New Holland 9482 4WD · 2012 John Deere 7330 Premium MFWD, s/n RW7330K031184 · 2002 John Deere 7810 MFWD · 1998 John Deere 9610 · Massey Ferguson 851. · 2014 MacDon M155 30 Ft · Hesston 1200 26 Ft International 750 50 Ft · 2000 International 4700 S/A · 1980 Chevrolet 70 S/A · 1972 Dodge 800 S/A Silage · 2012 Dodge Ram 3500 Larami 4x4 Crew Cab · 1997 Dodge Ram 3500 4x4 Dually · 1962 Pontiac Strato Chief 4 Door Sedan Car · 2010 EBY Wrangler 30 Ft Tri/A Gooseneck Aluminum Stock · Royal 24 Ft T/A Gooseneck Stock · Univision 18 Ft T/A Gooseneck Stock · Fruehauf 26 Ft S/A Van · Westank 28 Ft T/A 5000 Gallon Tank · 2000 Precision 32 Ft T/A Gooseneck Equipment · Flexi-Coil 5000 39 Ft Air Drill · Bourgault FH536-42 36 Ft Air Seeder · Friggstad 34 Ft Deep Tillage Cultivator ·Kello-Bilt Series 150 14 Ft Double Disc. · Ezee-On 18 Ft Tandem Disc. · Kello-Bilt 10 Ft Sub Soiler · 2010 Degelman LR7651 51 Ft Land Roller · 2000 Degelman RP6000 Hydraulic Rock Picker · Laurier 44 Ft Harrow Packer · Highline 42 Ft Packer · 2009 Case IH PS160 100 Ft · Computorspray 54 Ft · 2002 Renn RFM2450 Silage Wagon ·1999 Renn RFM1414H Silage Wagon · New Holland FP240 Forage Harvester · 2016 New

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Update on bovine tuberculosis investigation As the Canadian Food inspection Agency (CFIA) investigation into bovine tuberculosis (bTB) progresses, so too does the status of the cattle involved. The majority of cattle operations identified as contact herds have completed the required testing and been released from quarantine without any restrictions. CFIA grants a full release from quarantine once the cattle have been tested and found to be negative for bTB. A negative test result means these animals can be safely integrated into the normal trading activities of the Canadian cattle industry. An important takeaway for the beef sector is that cattle eligible for a full release from quarantine carry no higher risk than other animals in Canada, and quite possibly a lower risk given that the whole herd has been tested, and any reactor animals removed. A full release from quarantine is in effect a clean bill of health with regard to bTB. The CFIA can release trace-out and trace-in herds if a herd has had reactor animals removed, and the postmortem and preliminary laboratory testing on those reactor animals have not shown any signs of the disease. While samples from these herds will still go through lab culture testing,

they are considered low risk and eligible for release after an epidemiological review. These “early” release animals may be sold, commingled and moved as the owner sees fit, providing the following records are kept (and these are records everyone should be keeping in normal day to day operations): • CCIA tag numbers • Age and gender of the animals • Date any animals were removed from the premise • Destination to which the animals were moved While there is a low risk of a previously negative herd getting a positive result during the lab culture test, the CFIA would follow the full investigation process for any herd declared infected. This would include destruction of the herd and tracing animal movements in and out of the herd for the previous five years. The Canadian Cattlemen’s Association, Alberta Beef Producers, Saskatchewan’s Cattlemen’s Association, and other industry groups support the CFIA full and early release options as appropriate, risk-based release from quarantine to help individual producers resume their operations without undue risk to the industry. Further information is available at www.albertabeef.org

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Should I market 25.6 or 51.2 tons of beef? by Kris Ringwall, Beef Specialist North Dakota State University Extension Service Two bottom-line numbers illustrate the positive outcome of a choice. The Dickinson Research Extension Center’s steer calves born in May 2015 weighed 25.6 tons late in the fall of 2015. The center overwintered the steers, put them on summer grass and transferred 51.2 tons of beef to the feedlot late in the fall of 2016. Which one would you choose? Even more remarkable: The center did not need the cows to produce the second 25.6 tons. The cows, once again, were setting the stage for the first 25.6 tons. At the onset, marketing double the pounds of beef by holding the weaned calves over for summer grazing has to make one ponder. Of course, expenses, markets and all operational changes need careful pondering as well. But the fact still remains: Opportunities are available for beef producers who take the path of change. That path involves an extended discussion associated with the implementation of an aggressive integrated crop and livestock system. The system has the potential to improve soil health, add more diversity per acre, establish crop rotations (including cover crops for more pounds of forage per acre), and produce more biomass, grain, grass and hay. The system also can add more pounds of beef per acre and extend conventional beef marketing from calves to yearlings. The extra pounds for a beef operation are critical. In the overall picture in May 2015, the center had 7,460 pounds of steer calves on the ground, or just a little more than 3.7 tons of beef, from 84 steer calves that averaged 88.8 pounds at birth. However, the center’s mission is not to produce veal. The calves were summered and fall grazed with their mothers, and their weaning weight totaled 51,216 pounds (just more than 25.6 tons of beef). The 84 steers calves averaged 610 pounds at weaning, but the center no longer sells weaned calves. Instead, it maintains the calves for a summer yearling forage program. The second year came to a close when the steers were gathered, processed and shipped to the feed yard. The center shipped 102,484 pounds of steers (just more than 51.2 tons of beef), or 82 steers that averaged 1,250 pounds, on Dec. 19. After an uneventful trip, the next day (Dec. 20), the steers weighed 97,690 pounds, with an average weight of 1,191 pounds, and had an average shrink of 4.7 percent. The steers are being fed at the James C. Hageman Sustainable Agriculture Research and Extension Center (Department of Animal Science, University of Wyoming) at Lingle, Wyo. As of Feb. 20, 117,550

pounds of steers (just less than 58.8 tons of beef), or 81 steers with an average steer weight of 1,451 pounds, still were eating feed. (One steer was sold as a live steer at 1,252 pounds, having arrived at 1,325 pounds and never adjusting to the feedlot.) The 69-day gain was 2.9

pounds per day, or 201 pounds. The feedlot reports would indicate the steers need another 30 to 45 days before harvest. That will put the pen at 128,121 pounds, an average of 1,582 pounds (just less than 64.1 tons of beef). That is a lot of beef going from 3.7 tons of beef; it’s adding almost 60.4 tons in about 22 months. So, “what if?” What if agricultural producers implemented crop rotation systems to improve soil health, lower input costs, and significantly diversify and integrate crop and livestock systems? The “what if” is very real. Producers cannot jump into alternative approaches to agriculture simply, but producers can open the door for change. Back to the original pondering points: Expenses, markets and all operational changes need to be addressed. Starting slow is good. The center is no different. The concept started in the

mid-’90s, when dollars were tight and income low. More recently, the integration of cover crops into cropping rotations has taken root. The natural follow-up is grazing. Visiting scholar Songul Senturklu and animal scientist Douglas Landblom are exploring the concept further. They’re enhancing soil productivity by using a multicrop rotation and integrating beef cattle for grazing. This final integration of beef cattle really completes the change. As one’s mind goes back through time, the pieces of the puzzle slowly move around and come together. Looking back, three big pieces are evident: First, as the equipment inventory was lowered, the cows have done more of the harvesting. Second, as the center switched from March-April calving to May-June calving, labor issues went away and expenses decreased. Third, the increase in cropping diversity allowed for more grazing options. Still, all the answers are not known because each individual producer has to examine the financial opportunities balanced with risk. But the opportunity to explore remains, and so does the potential to improve soil health, add diversity per acre, add pounds of forage per acre, add pounds of beef per acre and, we hope, add more dollars per acre. Pondering is good. May you find all your ear tags.

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A complex investigation started after Ponoka RCMP received a complaint on March 16, 2017 at 7:22 a.m. that there was a two vehicle collision near Crestomere, Ab. where one truck was attempting to pull another truck out of the ditch. A series of events followed and with the assistance of the Ponoka Integrated Traffic Unit, Rimbey, Maskwacis and Wetaskiwin RCMP detachment members as well as other specialized RCMP units, three men were ultimately arrested and 12 different investigations were cleared by charges. On March 15, 2017 Red Deer RCMP received a report of a stolen Ford F-350 and an investigation was launched. The following day, the first call Ponoka RCMP received on March 16, 2017 at 7:22 a.m., was in relation to the above referenced collision. At 7:51 a.m., Ponoka RCMP received a complaint that a Dodge truck was stolen from the County Office and a Chevrolet truck was stolen near an adjacent property. Prior to RCMP arrival, the Dodge truck, towing a trailer with two quads, was freed from the ditch and departed, with what was identified as the Ford F-350 stolen from Red Deer. A Chevrolet truck was abandoned at the collision scene. After a short time the Dodge truck again became stuck in a ditch and when RCMP members arrived, the

occupants fled in the stolen Ford F-350 and left the Dodge truck. RCMP members later located the Ford F-350 and took three male suspects into custody without any incident. The Ford F-350 was found to be full of stolen property. The recovered trailer and quad were stolen. As well, the stolen Chevrolet truck abandoned at the initial collision was loaded with stolen property. The majority of the stolen property and vehicles have been returned to their owners. Some items, including credit cards, are pending return. A shotgun which was stolen from a shop in Sylvan Lake was located hidden and retrieved by the RCMP. The three accused; 46-year-old William Wilkie, of Innisfail, 51-yearold William Gladue and an unidentified man, both of Red Deer, who face a total of 90 charges between the three of them. Twelve area investigations have been cleared by the RCMP including complaints from Ponoka, Sylvan Lake, Red Deer, Rocky Mountain House, Innisfail and Blackfalds Detachments. Release hearings have been held. Wilkie and Gladue remain in custody. Their next court date is scheduled for March 24, 2017 in Ponoka. “We’re always grateful to the public for bringing suspicious activities to the RCMP’s attention” says Staff Sergeant Mike Numan of Ponoka RCMP.

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Legion Hall. 403-882-2115. Mar. 21-30 – Silent Auction @ Cocktails 5:30 pm, Dinner 7 Coronation Memorial Library. pm. Contact Cheryl @ 780-842- Apr 22 – Consort Dinner Theatre “I Bet Your Life” Comedy by Fred Carmichael. Evening Please contact us at 403-5784400. Tickets available at Norris performance. Tickets on sale Mar. 27. 4033445. Ford or ATB; $50. 577-2252. Mar. 23 – Women’s Ministries Apr 8 – Ladies Night Luau. PreApr 23 - Consort Dinner Theatre “I Bet Your Wainwright, Ladies Social sented by Cadogan Ag Society. Life” Comedy by Fred Carmichael. Brunch – 7:00 p.m. Gifts & Talents, Cadogan Hall. Doors open at 6 performance. Tickets on sale Mar. 27. 403special speaker. Tickets $5 pm Supper at 7 pm. $50/ticket, 577-2252. on sale at Jack’s & Toys and Call Jackie: 780-753-8881. Apr 28 - Consort Dinner Theatre “I Bet Your Treasures. Church of Nazarene, Apr 8-9 – Consort Gun & Hobby Life” Comedy by Fred Carmichael. Evening Wainwright. Call 780-842-4465 Show. See page 20 of this performance. Tickets on sale Mar. 27. 403Mar 25. - Wainwright Gideon’s paper for more info. 577-2252. Fundraising Banquet, 6 p.m. Apr. 11 – Castor FCSS Afterschool Apr. 28 – Castor & Area Community Volunteer Wainwright Multiplex. Tickets activities. Ages 6+. 3:15-5 Appreciation, 11:30-1 pm @ Castor Com$25, Rod 780-755-2190. pm, Castor Lighthouse Church. munity Hall. 403-882-2115. Mar. 26 – Stettler Variety Showcase 403-882-2115. Apr. 28 – Castor & District FCSS Family Dance, presents Everything Fitz, tickets Apr. 11 – Louisiana Hayride, 7:30 7-11 pm @ Castor Community Hall. 403available at the door. pm, Stettler Community Hall. 882-2115. Mar. 26 - The Wainwright Elks Royal Tickets @ Panda Flowers, 403Apr 29 - Consort Dinner Theatre “I Bet Your Purple Sunday Brunch, last 742-2725. Life” Comedy by Fred Carmichael. Evening Sunday of the month. 9-1 pm. Apr 15 – Castor & District FCSS performance. Tickets on sale Mar. 27. 403Age 5-10 $6, 11 and up $12.50. Easter Egg Hunt, 1-2:30 pm, 577-2252. Mar. 26-31 – Provost Music Pals Park by the Gazebo. 403Apr 29 – Hanna Ladies Auxiliary Rummage Festival. Programs on sale 882-2115. Sale & Dance. 10 am-3 pm. Hanna Arena & @ Larson’s Hardware, Dirk Apr 20 – Stettler Old Tyme Dance Curling Rink, over 200 tables. Brouwer Photography, The Club presents: “Yesteryear”. May 1 – An Evening with Frank Mills, 7 pm. Bean Counter. Stettler Rec Centre (upstairs). Memorial Centre, Red Deer. Mar. 29 – Coronation FCSS Youth Dances are the third Thursday May 6 – Brownfield Community Library’s AnPrograms presents the movie of every month. nual Rummage Sale. 10-3 pm at the BrownSING at 6:30 pm. Golden Age Apr. 20 – Paintearth-Neutral Hills field Rec Centre. Bag Sale @ 2 pm. Centre. Donation @ Door. Early Years (0-6 yrs) InformaMay 6 – Bar Harbour 60’s Rock N Roll Camp Popcorn and refreshments. tion Fair. 1-3 pm @ Castor Apr. 5- Irma United 42nd Annual Church Spring Auction & Supper. Irma School Gym. Supper 5:30-7 pm. Adults $15, is now Approximately 250 tables children 6-12yrs Open for Registration!! $7, Family $40. (10-5) & Call Michelle 780Contact Us: (10-3) 806-6388. Kneehill Lacrosse Association Email: kneehilllacrosse@live.com Apr. 5 – Wainwright Consort Sportex (4604-50 Ave.) Amanda 403-443-8136 Torpedoes Swim Saturday: Country & Western Music (afternoon) Followed by Supper & Social Evening Club RegistraCome join our Sunday: Open Gospel Music Jam Session: 10:30 am - Noon tion- Wainwright association and More music to follow from Noon - 3:00 pm play the fastest Communiplex Something of interest to everyone Sponsored game on t wo feet!! Meeting Room by Consort (403) 577-3818 Lions Club #1 7-8 pm. ** Based out of Three Hills ** Admission: $5 and $3 youth Info- Margaret 780-842-9645. Apr. 7 – Castor Lighthouse Church Spaghetti Supper R & Silent Auction. East Central Alberta R Doors open @ R EVIEW R Reaching every post office box holder 5:30 pm, supper BUT More Than A Newspaper Take One 2016 @ 6 pm. 403-882Discover March/16 - 354,032 Ad Views FREE 4114.Ad Views March/16 - 354,032 Alberta’s Apr 7-9 – Stettler east country Expo Trade Show. See page 20 of this paper for more info. • Business Profile magazine, annually, every October • This Community & Tourism annually, every May Apr.Magazine, 8 – Castor IODE Magazine Destinations: Let us help you maintain ‘top of mind’ in east central Alberta rummage sale, 403-578-4111 office@ECAreveiw.com Includes: Tourist Booths www.ECAreview.com 11:30-3:30, CasCamping Restaurants R East Central Alberta R tor Community Golfing Service Stations EVIEW Hall. Fishing Convenience Stores Apr. 8 – Stettler 11,000 distributed in Hunting Retail Stores Roughstock east central Alberta Museums Motels/Hotels Rodeo. See page Maps Annual Events 20 of this paper for more info. R Published & East Central Alberta R Apr. 8 – Cash for the Distributed by R Cure Banquet R Black Tie Affair. R

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Willing to try many things Karen Elaine Turner passed away on March 14, 2017 at Our Lady of the Rosary Hospital in Castor at the age of 74 years. Karen was born to Alfred and Catherine Patterson on Nov. 22, 1942 in Stettler, Ab., her parents farmed in the Red Willow area. Karen’s father passed away at age 58 when Karen was still at home at the age of 13. The loss devastated Karen; she was the third youngest of 10 children. In 1959, Karen met Keith and they were married in 1960. They had four children Darrel, Brian, Tammy and Kevin and raised them all in Castor. In the early years, Karen and Keith spent a lot of time Turner chasing their kids from one arena to another. With Keith coaching and Karen and Betty Christensen being heard in every arena. Castor had a very strong cheerleader in Karen. Other talents Karen had was showing her kids how to ski behind a snow machine. After showing off to the kids how well she could ski, the boys saw fit to throw her off the front step and into the snow bank. After the kids grew up and started having their own kids, Karen enjoyed time with the grandkids. On one occasion with her oldest son on vacation in B.C., they convinced Karen to ride a tube behind a boat. Little to say after this ride, Karen didn’t have to groom her armpits as

much as she did before the ride. Karen is survived by her husband Keith Turner; her children: Darrel (Wendy), Brian (Kathy Oram), Kevin (Tammy) and Tammy (Clint) Walker; 11 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. She is also survivied by her brother Lee (Kathy) Patterson; sisters, Dorothy McQuay and Patsy (Harley) Olsted; sisters-in-law Wanda Turner, Donna (Ron) Towers and Helen Wallman; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Karen was predeceased by her parents, several brothers and sisters. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. on Sat. March 18, 2017 at Knox United Church in Castor with Justin McNeill officiating. Cathy Schaffner and Knox United Choir presented their gifts of music. Granddaughters Jeanna Walker and Hallie Turner gave loving tributes to those in attendance. Karen was laid to rest in Omega cemetery in Gadsby, Ab. at 11 a.m. with Ray and Bev Marquart and her beloved grandchildren and great grandchildren as honorary pallbearers. Family and friends gathered for a time of fellowship and a luncheon by Michelle Breum in the Castor Community Hall. Donations will be gratefully accepted by Our Lady of the Rosary Hospital Foundation ~ Long Term Care or Alzheimer Society.

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Brownfield Rec Board for many years. His passions were anything farm related, visits from friends, family, trail-rides, Hardisty Rodeo Weekend, the Toronto Maple Leafs and curling. He spent many hours in the shop or at the kitchen table trying to fix things that he refused to replace. Dwayne and Yvonne enjoyed wonderful trips with family and friends, but his most treasured times away from the farm were his horseback trips to the mountains. Dwayne passed away peacefully at the Coronation Hospital on March 15, in the arms of Yvonne and their children. Turn to Memorial, Pg 24

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Dwayne William Barnes May 21, 1959 – March 15, 2107 Dwayne was born in Galahad, Ab. on May 21, 1959. He was the first son of Rose and Bill Barnes and brother to older sisters Darlene and Christine. He later became a big brother to Dianne, Bruce and Lorraine. The family grew up east of Alliance at Battle Bend. In 1986, he married Yvonne Dykstra and moved north of Brownfield to Barnes Sunnyslope Farm. It was there they raised their children; Breanne, Chas and Bettina. Dwayne was very active in 4-H all of his life. He enjoyed being a part of the community and served on the

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The family would like to thank Dr. Hanton and the Staff of Our Lady of the Rosary Hospital Long Term Care for the wonderful care and compassion shown Karen during her residency.

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Successful candidates will possess a degree or diploma in Agriculture as well as practical experience in the field. Related and equivalent experience will be taken into consideration. We offer a competitive annual salary and benefit package. Interested individuals may contact Stephen Kuilboer at skuilboer@agroguys.com for further information or to submit a resume. Deadline for applications is April 15, 2017

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PUBLIC WORKS EQUIPMENT OPERATOR/LABORER The Town of Coronation is recruiting for the full-time permanent position of Public Works Equipment Operator/Laborer. The successful candidate will have experience in heavy equipment operation. Position responsibilities will include but are not limited to: • Roadway maintenance • Utility infrastructure maintenance • Parks and green space maintenance

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PO Box 478 Forestburg, Alberta, T0B 1N0 or fax to: (780)-583-2433 For more information, please contact Greg Duncan at (780)-583-2476

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The County of Paintearth has an exciting part-time summer student employment opportunity.

The successful applicant will be responsible for: ✓ County Administration Office ground maintenance ✓ Customer Service and back-up support for a variety of related duties in corporate services ✓ Other general duties This position will begin May 15, 2017 with 6 hours per week for grounds maintenance. As of July 4, 2017 through to August 25, 2017 the position will increase to a maximum of 20 hours per week. A valid Alberta Driver’s license – Class 5 is required. Wages will be set at $15.00/hour. For more information, please contact Lana Roth or visit our website at www.countypaintearth.ca. Interested individuals are invited to forward a covering letter and resume by 12:00 pm, Friday, April 7, 2017. Lana Roth, CPA, CGA, Director of Corporate Services County of Paintearth No. 18 Box 509 Castor, AB T0C 0X0 Ph: 403.882.3211 Fax: 403.882.3560 Email: lroth@countypaintearth.ca

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Synergy rebounds to win Premier Silver

It was the same with Ace. We played great defense, bringing up many of their best attacks and pounding them back at them,” says Norman. The finals against R. D. C. Queens produced the same intense action, but by this time Synergy was a tired club reduced to seven players. “We were unable to force a third set. It was close, but we lost 25 - 23 in the second,” says Matthew Blouin, assistant coach. “We had good momentum. It’d have been interesting to see what’d have happened if we’d gotten to a third set.” Synergy is hosting a 10-team tournament in the Stettler Complex on Sat. April 8. Admission is free, so the club is looking forward to a good turnout. The girls come from the communities of Donalda, Coronation, Erskine, Forestburg, Castor and Bashaw and practice out of Stettler and sometimes Donalda.

Blue Synergy 1 bounded back from a slow start to finish with silver in the Alberta Volleyball sponsored event held at the University of Alberta, Edmonton, March 12 - 13. From the left, back row: Don Seale, head coach, Sydney Kubinichuck, Tristen Shaw, Taylor Fuller, Rachel Morbeck and Matthew Blouin, assistant coach. Sitting, Hanna Norman. Front row: Tamara Ball and Rachel Seale. Missing Tailyn Parchewsky. ECA Review / Submitted

SPRING 4FOR3 March 10 - April 22, 2017

The girls U-16 team, Blue Synergy 1 continued its climb of provincial volleyball rankings by winning a silver medal at Premier 2. The victory came despite a poor start at the Alberta Volleyball sponsored event held at the University of Alberta, Edmonton, March 12 - 13. “Early on, our girls simply weren’t performing well,” says Sheila Norman, team manager. “We managed to win a couple of matches (P. V. C. Hurricanes and Cochrane Jaguars), but got blasted in two others (H. A. V. C. Fernie and Brooks Elite). We certainly weren’t very consistent.” The turning point came the following morning in a quarterfinal rematch with Brooks, a team that had easily defeated Synergy the day before. The new match went three hardfought sets, with Synergy pulling off the win (26 - 24, 17 - 25, 15 - 12). A semifinal battle with Ace of Clubs Red, a Calgary club, followed an hour later. Again, it was a difficult contest throughout, but Synergy managed the victory in three (17 - 25, 25 - 18, 15 - 10). “All of our final matches were absolute slugfests. Brooks had crushed us on Saturday, but we sent them packing in the quarters. It was so satisfying.

Memorial Service held March 18

Cont’d from Pg 21 Dwayne will be lovingly missed and remembered by his wife Yvonne, and their kids, Breanne (Max) and their daughter Collins; Chas (Kally); Bettina; as well as many family and friends. A Memorial Service for Dwayne was held on Sat. March 18, 2017 at the Brownfield Rec Centre, Brownfield, Ab. at 1 p.m. Michele Copan (special friend of the family) was the Mistress of Ceremonies. Dwayne’s daughters, Breanne and Bettina gave a loving tribute in honour of their dad. A special recorded song and video “I Believe in You” was played during the service. The memorial ended with Lorraine Davidson (sister of Dwayne) reading “The Farmers Creed”. A luncheon was held at the Rec Centre which was prepared and served by the Brownfield Community. As an expression of sympathy and in loving memory of Dwayne, memorial contributions may be made to the Brownfield Rec Centre, Box 56, Brownfield, AB, T0C 0R0. Heather Caseley of Coronation Funeral Home has been entrusted with the care and funeral arrangements. 403.578.2928 Condolences can be sent to the family by visiting our website at www. coronationfuneralhome.ca.

Card of Thanks

The Barnes family is so grateful for all of our friends, relatives and the community who gave us constant support and love during Dwayne’s illness. This overwhelming generosity continued after Dwayne’s passing with an abundance of food, flowers, donations and helping hands whenever needed. With heartfelt thanks, Yvonne, Breanne, Max, Collins, Chas, Kally, and Bettina

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