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Alberta’s government is increasing funding to UCalgary’s Faculty of Veterinary Medicine’s Diagnostic Services Unit to support Alberta’s livestock producers and veterinarians.
Agri-News, May 23, 2025
Alberta is famously a livestock province, renowned for producing some of the world’s best meat. Livestock is also a significant driver of Alberta’s economy, with livestock market receipts totalling almost $12 billion in 2024. For this essential industry to keep growing and thriving, it needs quick, affordable diagnostics and robust disease preparedness.
Beginning with Budget 2025, Alberta’s government is providing the University of Calgary Faculty of Veterinary Medicine (UCVM) with a total of $9.5 million over three years to continue operating a full-service veterinary diagnostic laboratory.
“For almost 30 years, Alberta livestock producers and veterinarians had to send diagnostic samples to Saskatchewan or other provinces to get results.
This funding will ensure they can get results much quicker, allowing for faster responses to potential animal health-related threats. In uncertain times, this ensures the safety and wellbeing of our livestock sector and reassures international markets that our animals are healthy and safe for import.” RJ Sigurdson, Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation
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UCVM supports local veterinary diagnostics, allowing veterinarians to make accurate diagnoses at competitive prices, which aids in treatment decisions that improve animal health and welfare outcomes. The stable, predictable funding provided in Budget 2025 allows for the UCVM’s Diagnostic Services Unit to plan for the long-term, retain highly skilled staff and continue to expand its services. This will give it an expanded ability to test for more types of infectious organisms and support disease investigations.
This funding will ensure Alberta’s livestock producers and veterinarians have access to in-province diagnostic testing, leading to quicker results at more affordable rates.
“This funding not only strengthens services essential to animal health, it’s also a strategic investment in Alberta’s economic future. Enhancing our diagnostic capacity means quicker results, improved disease response, and keeping expertise and resources right here in Alberta.” Sandra Davidson, provost and vicepresident (academic), University of Calgary
“We’re grateful to the Government of Alberta for recognizing the vital role of the Diagnostic Services Unit in protecting animal and public health and in strengthening the sustainability of our agricultural economy. This investment ensures we can continue to serve Alberta with timely, high-quality diagnostic services.” Renate Weller, dean, University of Calgary Faculty of Veterinary Medicine
“We’re grateful to the Government of Alberta for supporting UCVM’s Diagnostic Services, which enables rapid, local diagnostics and direct communication with the diagnostic team. This investment supports animal welfare, producer success, and food safety – strengthening Alberta’s leadership in livestock care.” Teryn Girard, production animal veterinarian, Prairie Livestock Veterinarians
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Winnipeg, Manitoba June 5, 2025
The Global Agriculture Technology Exchange (Gate) Capital Campaign today announced that it has received $650,000 in funding from Warburtons, the largest bakery brand in the United Kingdom.
“This contribution represents a close, long-standing relationship between Cereals Canada and Warburtons,” said JoAnne Buth, Gate Capital Campaign Chair. “We are thrilled to make this announcement alongside Warburtons, and we are grateful for their support.”
Located in downtown Winnipeg, Gate will provide the tools necessary to allow Cereals Canada to maintain the globally recognized, best-in-class expertise needed to support today’s global markets, providing customers like Warburtons with value-added technical knowledge and expertise, and maintaining Canada’s leadership as a trusted and innovative supplier of high-quality wheat.
“Cereals Canada and Warburtons share a deep commitment to quality and innovation,” said Buth. “Warburtons sources significant volumes of Canadian wheat from Western Canada and has been working with Canadian farmers and the Cereals Canada team for many years.”
The Cereals Canada facility has long been a “home away from home” for the Warburtons team who utilize the pilot bakery, mill, and analytical lab to test and analyze Canadian wheat before it goes to the UK for production. In 2016, Warburtons partnered with Cere-
als Canada for a multi-year pulse research project to produce healthier baked goods, demonstrating a further commitment to diversification and innovation.
“Warburtons has proudly partnered with Canadian farmers and the agriculture industry for over 30 years to source the highest quality wheat through our Identity Preserved Program,” said Adam Dyck, Warburtons Canadian Program Manager. “For the past 15 years, Cereals Canada has played a vital role in supporting our commitment to quality and innovation. Our contribution to the Gate project reflects the value we place on Canadian agriculture and our strong belief in innovation, collaboration, and longterm relationships. This facility will help ensure that Cereals Canada remains a global leader, and we’re honoured to support that vision.”
To date, the Gate Capital Campaign has raised $32,150,000 towards its goal of approximately $100 million. The campaign is targeting contributions from industry groups, agribusinesses and individuals, and support from the three levels of government. To learn more, please visit: Gate Capital Campaign. NH
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Calgary, Alberta – June 6, 2025
The Alberta Forage Industry Network (AFIN) is officially announcing the closure of its operations effective June 30, 2025 as well as the transfer of its responsibilities for representing the Alberta forage industry to the Agricultural Research & Extension Council of Alberta (ARECA).
AFIN was created in 2010 providing a mechanism for collaborations among various forage industry producers/processors, ag business, public and not for profit stakeholders to work together to have a stronger voice affecting positive change improving profitability and sustainability of their businesses through use of forages. ARECA will continue this collaborative approach among stakeholders.
AFIN has been a dedicated voice for Alberta’s forage producers for 15 years, advocating for the sustainability and growth of the province’s forage industry. After careful consideration and extensive consultation with industry stakeholders, the decision has been made to transition representation to ARECA. ARECA, a producer led organization, works closely with numerous Forage and Applied Research Associations, Commissions, Canadian Forage and Grassland Association (CFGA), researchers, ag business
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“ARECA’s expertise in supporting rural producers, combined with its commitment to sustainability, makes it an ideal fit for continuing the important work for Alberta’s forage industry,” said Edward Shaw, Chairperson of Alberta Forage Industry Network. “While this is the end of an era for AFIN, we are confident that the forage sector will be in capable hands with ARECA moving forward.”
This transition marks a new chapter for Alberta’s forage sector, and AFIN’s members will be seamlessly integrated into ARECA’s initiatives, benefiting from the expanded resources and championing efforts the organization provides to Alberta’s agriculture sector.
• AFIN Closure: Effective June 30, 2025, Alberta Forage Industry Network will cease operations.
• Transfer of Representation: Forage industry representation, services, and advocacy efforts will now be handled by ARECA.
• Member Integration: Current AFIN members will be transitioned into ARECA’s programs, ensuring continued support and services.
ARECA will continue to support Alberta’s forage producers, focusing on sustainable practices and resource management at the provincial and national levels. For more information about ARECA’s services and how to get involved, please visit https://www. areca.ca/.
“We are grateful for AFIN’s years of service to Alberta’s forage producers, and we look forward to carrying on this legacy under the ARECA banner,” said Wolter van der Kamp, ARECA Board Chair. “This transition will help strengthen the connection between forage producers and the resources they need to thrive in Alberta’s ever-evolving agricultural landscape.” NH
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The Canadian Wheat Research Coalition (CWRC) has committed $19.9 million over the next three years to a core breeding agreement (CBA) with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) for the development of field-ready wheat varieties.
The new agreement will ensure Prairie farmers can continue to access high-quality wheat varieties and associated genetics from AAFC’s breeding programs for years to come.
“This agreement is about making sure Canadian wheat farmers continue to have access to top-quality varieties that perform in the real world,” said Dean Hubbard, CWRC chair and a farmer near Claresholm, AB. “By supporting AAFC’s breeding work, we are helping tackle some of the biggest challenges on the farm, like disease, pests and tough weather, while keeping our focus on the quality standards our customers count on.”
CWRC funding via the 2025-28 CBA will support the development of field-ready Canada Western Red Spring, Canada Western Amber Durum, Canada Prairie Spring Red, Canada Western Soft White Spring and Canada Western Red Winter wheat varieties that reduce business risk and enhance competitiveness for western Canadian farmers.
AAFC will aim to develop wheat varieties with strong resistance to diseases such as Fusarium head blight, rusts and leaf spotting diseases, as well as insect pests such as orange wheat blossom midge and wheat stem sawfly. AAFC will also prioritize new varieties that can withstand adverse environmental conditions such as heat and drought stress. Strict quality standards will ensure all new varieties address market needs.
“Researchers with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada have been breeding wheat for 100 years, supporting Canadian farmers in maintaining their global reputation for producing a premium product,” said the Honourable Heath MacDonald, federal Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food. “This investment will ensure our farmers have wheat varieties that can better overcome disease and weather challenges, and maintain Canada’s competitive advantage in cereal production.”
CWRC investment through the new CBA is divided among the organization’s founding members by a funding shares agreement. The CWRC also maintains CBAs with the University of Saskatchewan Crop Development Centre, the University of Manitoba and the University of Alberta. NH
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As someone who’s spent years uncovering the forgotten stories of remarkable individuals, I’m constantly amazed by the tales that surface when we dig deeper into our motorcycle heritage. Today, I want to share with you the extraordinary story of Sadie Mildred Grimm—a nineteen-year-old Manitoba woman who, in 1914, accomplished something on two wheels that had defeated every male rider before her.
Picture this: it’s 1914, two full years before women even had the right to vote in Canada. Yet here was this young woman, fearlessly tackling a challenge that had stumped seasoned male motorcyclists across the province.
Manitoba was absolutely buzzing with motorcycle culture in those early 1900s. We’re talking about a province so passionate about riding that Winnipeg hosted the Canadian Motorcycle Racing Championships during the First World War era. With ten dealerships and roughly 1,200 registered motorcycles, the riding community was thriving. The Manitoba Motorcycle Club, founded in 1911, holds the distinction of being Canada’s oldest motorcycle club—and reportedly the fourth oldest worldwide.
The challenge that had stumped so many riders was deceptively simple: be the first to successfully ride from Winnipeg to Winnipeg Beach. Now, this fifty to sixty-mile journey might not sound like much to us today, but in 1914, it was a completely different story.
Winnipeg Beach had become the premier destination for city folks, with up to thirteen trains daily carrying thousands of visitors on busy weekends. The Canadian Pacific Railway had made this stretch so profitable it was considered their most lucrative track in Canada. But here’s where it gets interesting—the explosion of automobile and motorcycle ownership had created a growing frustration with the abysmal road conditions. The railway essentially held a monopoly because the roads were simply impassable.
Multiple motorcyclists had attempted this journey
and failed. Some tried during winter when the ground was frozen solid. Others attempted it during spring breakup, only to find themselves defeated by impossible swamps and mud.
Then came Sadie Grimm.
On Sunday morning, June 14, 1914, this determined young woman fired up her 1914 7-horsepower Big Twin Indian motorcycle—Indian’s top-of-the-line model— and set out via Selkirk. What she didn’t know was that at least one other motorcyclist was making the same attempt that day.
The Manitoba Free Press captured her incredible journey: “For twenty-five miles she had to break gravel eight inches deep while going thirty miles an hour she took several graceful slides but picked herself up unhurt. From Selkirk to St. Louis (now Petersfield) the road was fair but from then on it was all bog and pot holes.”
When the roads became absolutely impossible, Sadie made a brilliant tactical decision—she took to the railroad tracks. Sure, it was bumpy as hell, but it beat the endless mudholes filled with stumps and roots. In those swampy sections, she actually passed several high-powered cars that had been abandoned in the mud while their owners went searching for horse teams to pull them out.
After four grueling hours of what the paper called “solid plugging,” Sadie rolled up to the Empress CPR Hotel and registered. She was told she was the first person to make it through that season. But here’s what makes Sadie truly exceptional—she wasn’t satisfied with just completing the challenge once. After a few hours of rest, she turned around and rode back to Winnipeg via Teulon, completing what the press called “one of the most strenuous rides ever attempted by a Manitoba motorcyclist.”
Think about that for a moment. She didn’t just accomplish what no man had been able to do—she did it twice in one day, using two different routes. Meanwhile, a motorcyclist with a sidecar ran out of gas west of the Beach and arrived hours too late to claim the prize.
Sadie was the seventh of eight children, born in Milverton, Ontario, in 1895. Her family had moved around Manitoba, living in Gretna, then St. Francois Xavier, before settling on Walker Street in Winnipeg. How a teenage girl acquired a brand-new, state-of-theart motorcycle and developed such impressive riding skills remains a mystery that fascinates me.
What we do know is that she’d caught the attention of James Roland “Jim” Cruikshank, a well-known
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Whiskey Jack Black Herefords & Simmentals
Tamara & Darcy Kuriga, Whitelaw, AB 780-834-71080
Willowdale Simmentals
Dale & Judy Smith and Family Valleyview, AB
Dale 780-558-9337 | Kent 780-721-1109
Wolfe Farms
Tony Wolfe, Valleyview, AB 780-524-9322
Wolfes Fleckvieh
Shane & Shannon Wolfe, Sundre, AB 403-556-0729
Innisfail Auction Market
Danny, Mark & Duane Daines, Innisfail, AB 403-227-3166
Jennings Martin Direct Buying
La Glace, Alberta
Jennings Martin 780-933-1023
Ron Kramer 250-793-2713
North Central Livestock Exchange
Garth Rogers, Clyde, Alberta 780-348-5893
Olds Auction Market
Olds, Alberta Office 402-556-3655
Tyler 403-507-1782 | Patrick 403-559-7202
Thorsby Stockyards Inc.
Thorsby, Alberta Office 780-789-3915
Chance 403-358-0456 | Jeff 780-203-4953
Viking Livestock Market
Cliff Grinde, Viking, Alberta 780-336-2209
VJV Livestock Marketing Group
Yancy Crosier - 403-485-0887
Office - Dawson Creek, BC 250-782-3766 Office - Beaverlodge, AB 780-354-2423 Office - Westlock, AB 780-349-3153 Office - Ponoka, AB 403-783-5561 Office - Rimbey, AB 403-843-2439
Wembley Livestock Exchange
Glen Mayer & Nolan Mayer, Wembley, AB Glen 780-897-9570 | Nolan 780-518-0709
B.C. Livestock Producers Co-operative Cordy Cox, Kamloops, BC 250-573-3939
Barrhead Feeder Association Ltd.
Admin: Ann Gerhardt, Barrhead, AB 780-674-245
Grande Prairie Feeder's Association Ltd.
Admin: Dawn Hollins, Grande Prairie, AB Office 780-538-1263 Cell 780-882-6314
North Peace Feeder Association Ltd.
Admin: Donna Haakenson, Berwyn, AB 780-338-2270
Prairie River Feeders Co-op Ltd.
Admin: Tammy Roberts, High Prairie, AB 780-523-4887
Westlock Feeders Association Ltd.
Admin: Megan Keith, Westlock, AB 780-348-5850 Cell 780-206-5481
CATT LE MARKET REPORT FOR JUNE 20, 2025
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WEDNESDAY S WEEKLY Office (403)783-5561 Fax(403)783-4120 office@vjvauction.com
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$580.00$537.00$570.00$634.00$570.00$632.00$560.00$618.00$527.00$600.00n/an/an/an/a$500.00$590.00$500.00$605.00
$550.00$615.00$510.00$581.00$600.00$672.00$530.00$597.00$504.00$552.00$450.00$562.00$527.00$599.00$460.00$550.00$480.00$540.00
$490.00$598.00$480.00$551.00$470.00$525.00$475.00$519.00$450.00$509.00$460.00$544.00$495.00$548.00$445.00$510.00$490.00$539.00
$442.00$497.00$440.00$479.00$450.00$479.00$430.00$477.00$442.00$471.00$456.00$498.00$420.00$491.00$435.00$507.50$415.00$470.00
$410.00$442.00$400.00$445.00$400.00$439.00$395.00$441.00$439.00$427.00$392.00$446.00$400.00$440.00$395.00$445.00$400.00$438.00 900-999 $375.00$397.00$380.00$395.00$380.00$399.00$380.00$402.00$362.00$389.00$388.00$407.00$365.00$399.00$380.00$400.00$365.00$382.00
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2023DT620 Versatile,665hp@1900rpm , 16x4P/S,rev-fan,difflock,TowCable, 36” 6500SeriesTracks,110gpm pump 6 remotes,3/4”return, DeluxeSuspCab, Radar19 LedlitesV6700A/S/R, wt64,000 #2T9650SN708249 msrp $ 995,000 NEW 2023DT620COD$ 795,000
Financing.$159,000downCashorTrade $635,00014SemiAnnpmtsof$54,600OAC
June14,2025
20246204wdVersatile665hp@1900rpm, 16x4CatP/Stranrev-fantowcable900/60 R42tire110gpmpump 6E hyd remote3/4” returndifflock PTO DelCab12”monitor L/seatSusp/CabRadar,Jake BrakeV6700 A/S/R Isobus, Rcamera #8R2700 wt61,250 SN708852 msrp$995,000cod$895,000
Financing.$179,000downCashorTrade $716,00014SemiAnnpmtsof$61,500OAC
10Series CQ8720 820 bu,4Tanks80bu,250,bu,135bu, 355bu,+Tank LoadCells dual fansTopConXD+ monitor 5m3397 duals4-900/60R42Convey-AllConveyorSect Control+ 70’Quantum 9m5332 AirDrill12”Spacingpaired row dbl shoot 3 Row Packer Control, 820 buCart $545,000 +70’Quantum$450,000=msrp $995,000cod$895,000
1-2018Mac-Don40’FD75FlexHeader withMD Transports,ClaasAdapters Uppercrossauger, PickupReels Pricedat$77,500call780.864.0455 or
MY2024 30’ FURYH/SDisc22” C/OF&Rbladebskthar #2P41788-12mph10-15hp/ft
MSRP $264,900 $196,900
2-2019Mac-Don40’FD140FlexHeader w/MD TransportClaastransFramefor Claas,Uppercrossauger, PickupReel call780.864.8582Pricedat$87,500
MY2024 35’FURYH/SDisc22”C/O F&Rbladesbsktharrows #6P11698-12mph10-15hp/ft
MSRP $274,800 $205,900
210NEMESIS220 Peakhp@1900rpm 710/70R38R,600 65R28F DelCab
QSB6.7Cum FEL 5 Hyd 42 GPM Radio3pt hitch , Isobus, LED Cab lites, grapple,tines,#2T5220 msrp$408,000106hrsdemo
2025UF25202500buUnverferthgrain4 40”DIdlers520Scale,ElecTarpAutoGreaser5 FIREKIT275galtank,hydpump, A.50”X148”tracks 2025 4F9339
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DEMO2020 40’FURYH/SDisc 20”C/OF&Rbladesbskthar 8-12mph10-15hp/ft#5P1133
MSRP $260,900 $175,900
New Model1547 47ftPortablebelt Conveyorw/25hp Honda motor with its own Hyd System toDrivetheBELT,toraise& lower theConveyor andtoPropelthe Conveyor. ALLfrom1 Swing Away Hyd Valves 5R7455
Ph: 780-864-3731,Spirit RiverFax:864-3468,
Used32’VWingDitcher,4dropwings carryupto30ydsdirt.3-8mphw/32’flat bottomwaterwayinasinglepass. newmsrp $173,900$106,000
20245500Big-horn CrewCab 84”C/A4x4Dsl6 A, s74582984CA197.4”WB,6.7LCummins6spd AISINHDTran40.20.40heatedseat,trailerbrake 8.4”monitorCargostoplite,PTOprep,HDsnow plowprepgrp,2FueltanksMSRP$92,055
40.20.40heatedseatssidebrdsT/hitchss431101 remotestart,T/towmirrors,foglites,Towhooks 17x7alu crome whls, skid plate, Siriusxmradio.
DATE Tues,June10,2025 Tues,June3,2025 No.2,026 Head 1,631 Head
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300-399 $550.00$625.00$575.00$650.00
400-499 $550.00$625.00$550.00$635.00
500-599 $525.00$600.00$525.00$610.00
600-699 $450.00$555.00$500.00$590.00
700-799 $425.00$509.00$450.00$500.00
800-899 $400.00$460.00$400.00$445.00
900-999 $350.00$410$360.00$412.00 1,000+ N/AN/AN/AN/A
$210.00$238.00$215.00$240.00 D3 COWSD3 COWS
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REG- Mon,July21st– 10:00a.m.
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REG- Mon,Aug4th –NOSALE
REG- Mon,Aug11th– 10:00a.m
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REG- Mon,Sept 1st– NO SALE
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BEAVERLODGE 4-H MULTI CLUB SHOW & SALE
The Canadian Wheat Research Coalition (CWRC) has committed $19.9 million over the next three years to a core breeding agreement (CBA) with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) for the development of field-ready wheat varieties.
The new agreement will ensure Prairie farmers can continue to access high-quality wheat varieties and associated genetics from AAFC’s breeding programs for years to come.
“This agreement is about making sure Canadian wheat farmers continue to have access to top-quality varieties that perform in the real world,” said Dean Hubbard, CWRC chair and a farmer near Claresholm, AB. “By supporting AAFC’s breeding work, we are helping tackle some of the biggest challenges on the farm, like disease, pests and tough weather, while keeping our focus on the quality standards our customers count on.”
CWRC funding via the 2025-28 CBA will support the development of field-ready Canada Western Red Spring, Canada Western Amber Durum, Canada Prairie Spring Red, Canada Western Soft White Spring and Canada Western Red Winter wheat varieties that reduce business risk and enhance competitiveness for western Canadian farmers.
AAFC will aim to develop wheat varieties with strong resistance to diseases such as Fusarium head blight, rusts and leaf spotting diseases, as well as insect pests such as orange wheat blossom midge and wheat stem sawfly. AAFC will also prioritize new varieties that can withstand adverse environmental conditions such as heat and drought stress. Strict quality standards will ensure all new varieties address market needs.
“Researchers with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada have been breeding wheat for 100 years, supporting Canadian farmers in maintaining their global reputation for producing a premium product,” said the Honourable Heath MacDonald, federal Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food. “This investment will ensure our farmers have wheat varieties that can better overcome disease and weather challenges, and maintain Canada’s competitive advantage in cereal production.”
CWRC investment through the new CBA is divided among the organization’s founding members by a funding shares agreement. The CWRC also maintains CBAs with the University of Saskatchewan Crop Development Centre, the University of Manitoba and the University of Alberta. NH
GWith Ella Wilson, pest student at the Peace River Forage Seed Association
rasshoppers in the Peace Region can be detected from the start of the growing season in the spring. Grasshopper eggs are laid in soil overwinter, and hatch in the spring. The young grasshoppers are referred to as nymphs. Nymphs are smaller and less mobile than adult grasshoppers and have wing buds rather than developed wings like an adult. There are 3 species of grasshoppers that producers should look out for; Two Striped grasshoppers, Bruner Spur Throated grasshoppers, and Clear Winged grasshoppers. Bruner Spur Throated grasshoppers and Two Striped grasshoppers are known as biennial and take two years to develop.
When grasshopper nymphs are present early on in the year, they can cause damage to the seedlings of early growth in crops. Last spring, damage caused by grasshopper nymphs was detected in the Peace Region. Areas such as Clayhurst, Flatrock, Baldonnel, and Rolla have had significantly high grasshopper counts in recent years. Therefore, insecticides were applied to prevent further damage to the seedlings. It is important to keep an eye out for early signs of grasshopper populations, as younger nymph grasshoppers are much easier to manage than adult grasshoppers. If large populations of grasshoppers remain
in a crop and settle during late crop stages, they can damage the pods and seeds directly by chewing holes through them. Insecticides can be applied at this stage as well, but are less effective due to their ability to move faster and fly, as opposed to nymphs that are slow moving and wingless. The threshold of nymphs in most crops is 30-45/m², and 10-12/m² for adults. A field that contains 13 or more grasshoppers per m²
In the heart of Princeton, Illinois, Betsy Rowland’s West Bureau Farms is leading the way in agricultural innovation. Over the past four seasons, Betsy has been using autonomous tractor and tillage tools to revolutionize her 8,000-acre farm, equivalent to 6,060 football fields, which grows corn and soybeans. This technological marvel, an 8R 410 tractor and 2600VT tillage tool, has not only simplified her farming operations but also brought numerous benefits that are reshaping the future of agriculture.
With the world’s population expected to grow from 8 billion to nearly 10 billion by 2050, the global food demand is increasing. Farmers like Betsy are at the forefront of meeting this demand. The autonomous tractor allows her to manage her land more effectively. “When you think about it, that’s a lot of ground to cover. The tractor makes it manageable,” Betsy explains. This scale of operation is essential to produce enough food to meet the growing need.
BENEFIT #1: BOOSTING EFFICIENCY
With the average farmer being over the age of 58 and facing a never-ending list of tasks, the autonomous tractor allows Betsy to assign workers to other highvalue farm duties while the tractor handles routine work. “It’s amazing how much more we can get done,” Betsy says.
The autonomous tractor has also had a profound impact on Betsy’s personal life. With her husband running a separate business, the tractor helps them cover
more ground without burning out. “We’re getting our time, health, and sanity back,” Betsy mentions.
One of her favorite moments was when the tractor completed an entire field overnight while she was asleep. “I woke up, and the field was done. It’s like having an extra set of hands that never gets tired,” she adds. This ability to work around the clock has been especially beneficial during busy seasons.
Betsy’s farm has been a pioneer in implementing new technology since the early 2000s. The autonomous tractor is just one part of a broader technological ecosystem that includes GPS, automation, and robotics. The John Deere Operations Center™ plays a crucial role in this setup. “Operations Center mobile is how we start running the tractor autonomously. It sends phone notifications if the tractor stops or has any issues,” Betsy says. Both the mobile and desktop versions are used to monitor the tractor’s progress, location, estimated time of completion, and job quality. This integration of technology helps Betsy make informed
decisions, track machine status, and ensure safety.
“The biggest benefit we have seen is an increase in crop yields, which is mostly due to new seed traits,” Betsy explains. “Being able to remotely monitor so many things has given us additional peace of mind and limits trips back and forth to check things. Having GPS guidance on our machinery helps reduce fatigue and allows for more accuracy in the field,” she adds. NH
Alberta’s government is investing almost $7 million to create six new Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) teams to protect communities at risk from wildfires.
Agri-News, May 23, 2025
In response to increased wildfire activity in recent years, Alberta’s government is taking action to better safeguard communities and strengthen the way emergencies are responded to. This includes record investments in equipment and personnel, as well as targeted strategies to enhance local firefighting capacity, readiness and resilience.
Alberta’s government is responding proactively to wildfire threats by funding six local fire departments through the Wildland Urban Interface Program to boost wildfire preparedness and response capabilities. This initiative quadruples the number of existing Wildland Urban Interface teams, ensuring a stronger, more coordinated effort to protect communities from potential wildfire emergencies.
“Alberta’s government continues to make critical investments to strengthen the way emergencies are handled. We are effectively quadrupling the number of Wildland Urban Interface teams in Alberta to ensure the safety of Albertans’ businesses, neighbourhoods and critical infrastructure during wildfires.” Mike Ellis, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Services
“Firefighting teams like this can truly make the difference when it comes to protecting Alberta’s communities. Having more Wildland Urban Interface teams improves our capabilities and adaptability when our wildland firefighting teams are fighting fires across Alberta.” Todd Loewen, Minister of Forestry and Parks
The Wildland Urban Interface Program targets zones where developments such as homes, farms or industrial sites border or mix with natural vegetation at risk from wildfire. Fires that occur in these transitional areas between forests, grasslands and populated communities are often challenging and demand the expertise of both wildland and structural firefighters. Wildland Urban Interface teams consist of firefighters who have the specialized training and equipment needed to respond to wildfires that enter a community or where developed areas meet wildland areas.
This program is a partnership between the provincial government and local authority fire services and includes funding from Natural Resources Canada. The province is responsible for coordination and funding, while local fire departments contribute personnel, firefighting equipment and resources. The expansion of this program will enhance the overall deployment of specialized resources across the province and improve municipal fire service capacity through additional training and technical support.
“The announcement of almost $7 million in funding to quadruple the number of Wildland Urban Interface teams will strengthen Alberta’s wildfire preparedness and significantly improve safety for Strathmore residents. As the local MLA, I am proud to support the growth of these versatile teams, which are deployed across the province to support municipalities like ours and reinforce our local firefighting capabilities.” Chantelle de Jonge, MLA for Chestermere-Strathmore
“Strathmore’s firefighters have repeatedly shown their skill, commitment and leadership during emergency deployments. Participation in the WUI Program allows us to strengthen those capabilities, enhance regional partnerships, and help build a sustainable response model for our community and province.” Pat Fule, mayor, Town of Strathmore
Each new Wildland Urban Interface Team will receive $1.09 million over two to three years for personnel costs, administrative support, equipment, maintenance and travel costs to help develop and expand the program’s training and operational capacity.
The local authorities receiving funding are:
• Town of Strathmore
• Town of Hinton
• Town of Slave Lake
• Lac La Biche County
• Kee Tas Kee Now Tribal Council
• Kananaskis Improvement Disrict
There are two existing teams based out of Clearwater County and the Town of High Level.
Quick facts
• Funding for the Town of Hinton, Town of Slave Lake, Lac La Biche County and Kee Tas Kee Now Tribal Council is shared equally between Natural Resources Canada and Alberta Forestry and Parks.
• Funding for the teams based in the Town of Strathmore and Kananaskis Improvement District will be provided by the Alberta Emergency Management Agency.
• Each team will receive a total of $1.09 million for a combined total of close to $7 million. NH
2-YEAR-OLD & Yearling
Registered Blk/Angus bulls for sale. Semen tested/ready to sell. Call Darren 780-8144993.
Registered & Commercial Purebred Red & Black Angus heifers for sale. Call Anna 780-831-8338.
Two-Year-Old Black Angus bulls for sale by Private Treaty. Call Anna 780-8318338.
LOOKING FOR USED horseshoes. Call Ron at 780774-2017.
Purebred & Commercial Hereford cross heifers for sale. Grande Prairie area. Call Anna 780-831-8338.
RED & BLACK reg. polled Hereford bulls, sementested, vet inspected, vaccinated, free delivery. Garry 780-836-0117, Ethan 780-836-0552.
Yearling & Two-Year-Old Hereford bulls for sale by Private Treaty. Call Anna 780-831-8338.
Registered & Commercial Purebred Red and Black Angus heifers for sale. Call Anna 780-831-8338.
REGISTERED YEARLING AND two year old purebred Simmental bulls by private treaty. 780-814-2567 or 780354-8842.
YEARLING SUMMENTAL BULLS for sale. Semen tested, vet inspected, delivery available. 250-7930462.
For Sale: Black white-faced heifer yearlings, 2-year-olds, & more. Information: 250827-3843.
Registered white-faced bulls. 70bw known as registered black Herefords. Yearlings, 2-year-olds, & more. Information: 250-827-3843.
2 PYRENEES PUPS for sale, 7 months old.
PUREBRED SIBERIAN HUSKY pups for sale, 5 months old. Call for pricing, 250-789-3778.
HAYBUSTER 2640 BALE processor for sale. In very good condition, asking $7,250. Call 780-876-3200.
WEANER PIGLETS FOR sale, $120/ea. Call 250-7893778.
2007 TOYOTA TACOMA, 4 door. New windshield, tires, shocks/struts, (2) sets of tires/wheels, $10,000. 780971-2592.
GM 2500 6.5L diesel, longbox, extended cab, 200,000 kms on rebuilt engine/trans, $9800. 403651-7660.
1975 FORD 8000 w/B&H, 6V "Jimmy" engine, 13spd transmission, not running. 780-836-2107 or 780-6189161.
Buying Antiques: Coins, toys, advertising, tools & more. Will buy bulk. Call/text 780832-8216.
1938 CHEV 2 ton cab & chassis. Good body, motor turns, $3500, Rudy 780-8318473.
1942 IHC 2 ton. Good body, $3000. Call Rudy 780-8318473.
14' GRAVEL BOX with hoist, $2500. Call Rudy 780-8318473.
CAB & BODY for 1970 Chevrolet 1/2 ton truck, for parts. Call Rudy 780-8318473.
1992 DODGE GRAND Caravan for parts or repair, seats 7, 250,000 km, $300. Call 780-532-3766.
2002 KIA SPORTAGE 4WD, 5 speed $6000 in repairs and upgrades, asking $3500. Ken 780-971-2592.
2007 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE Spyder GT, V6, convertible, Bluetooth, heated seats, silver, 89,656kms, $11,000 OBO. 250-784-4318.
1941 FORD 1/2-Ton Truck. Complete and original. NonRunning Condition. $6,000. Call Rudy 780-831-8473.
1981 CHEVY CHEYENNE 1ton, rebuilt 454, cab rebuilt 5 yrs ago, leather headliner/bucket/seats/conso $25,000. 780-296-5010.
986 GENERAL CAB & chassis, 6V92, 13 speed, $4000. Call Rudy 780-8318473.
LOOKING FOR AN older (70's era) single axle water truck with spray bar. 780523-1488.
SILEAGE TRUCK for sale, complete with mixture box, not running, mechanic’s special, $2,000 OBO. 780876-3200.
ONE HORSE BUMPER hitch horse trailer, $1000. Call Rudy 780-831-8473.
16'X16' SINGLE AXLE trailer, 12" high for moving sheds or small buildings, $3000. 780-296-5010.
FRUEHAUF 40' storage van, $2000. Call Rudy 780-8318473.
SRI HOMES (FSJ,BC) 16ft, 20ft, 22ft Single-Wides now on Sale. 250-262-2847, salesfsj@pineridgemodular.co Sales(Warren Martin)
SRI HOMES (FSJ,BC) accepting orders for 24ft and 32ft Double-Wides. salesfsj@pineridgemodular.com Sales(Warren Martin) 250-262-2847.
Built right sheds. Building quality shelters. Call John 780-835-1908 for your quote today.
BUTLER 14FT GRAIN bins, most have aeration, call for details. 780-618-9161 or 780-836-2107.
WANTED: BROKEN, BUSTED & bent grain bins. Call Garry 780-836-0117 or Ethan 780-836-0552.
LOOKING FOR a left side rotor head for a New Holland TR96 combine. Call 780926-6087.
JD 7700 COMBINE, $5000 recent maintenance. Work order available upon request. Good running condition. 780354-8842.
1984 24'x60' house trailer, 3 bdrm., 2 full bath, 1 halfbath. $30,000 OBO. 780841-4164.
1991 FORD TANDEM Water Truck. New Pump. $15,000. Call Rudy 780-831-8473. DOUBLE-WIDE HOUSE, free to be picked up & removed. 780-618-9161 or 780-836-2107.
2007 RAM 2500 4x4 crewcab pickup. Regular gas HEMI engine, longbox, 5th wheel hitch, large front/bumper, headache rack, good tires, $7000 firm. 780-751-2239.
LOGS ON private land in the Pink Mountain area for sale. Call 250-7725407.
10,000 SQFT of used commercial grade wall/roof steel, brown & yellow. Accepting offers, 780-8763200.
1999 618 TIMBERJACK Feller Buncher. Asking $22,000 OBO. Call Martin 250-261-3680.
2000 560C TIMBERJACK Skidder. Asking $20,000 OBO. Call Martin 250-2613680.
2006 JD 2054 Logging Processor Harvester. Asking $65,000 OBO. Call Martin 250-261-3680.
CAT D6NLGP with ripper for hire. Located in Birch Hills County. Call Eugene at 780835-0601.
835-0601.
MILITARY BUILT CAT D8
dozer. Includes blade & winch, taking offers. 780523-1488.
SCAFFOLDING FOR SALE.
Four 5' sections, (4) 3ft sections, several platforms. Open to offers, 780-8763200.
CAT 3306 INDUSTRIAL engine & transmission, $3000. Call Rudy 780-8318473.
CAT 4 CYLINDER motor with water pump, $3000. Call Rudy 780-831-8473.
GM 453 INDUSTRIAL engine, $3000. Call Rudy 780-831-8473.
Dismantling cultivator, disc, and plows for parts. Some air drills. 780-831-6747.
APPROX. (70) BRAND new spikes for AerWay agricultural aerator for sale, includes hardware. 250-7825187.
SNO-CO 30" ROTARY separator. Call Ed 780-6189161 or 780-836-2107.
NH 358 HAMMERMILL, four screens, heavy PTO shaft, always shedded, excellent condition. $17,000 OBO, 780-876-3200.
CAT D8H dozer blade for sale. Hydraulic tilt on one side. Call 780-618-9161 or 780-836-2107.
D8H dozer blade for sale. Hydraulic tilt on one side. Call 780-618-9161 or 780-836-2107.
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BayTreeMarketon49 |Bay TreeGeneralStore OutdoorRink (13068Highway49) Tuesdays| 11:00a.m. to 1:00p.m.
June 3,10,17,24 |July 1,8,15,22,29 |Aug 5,12,19,26
Contact: (780)353-3771orbaytreemarketon49@gmail.com
Beaverlodge |Beaverlodge AgComplex(1400 –5th Ave)
Tuesday| 4:00p.m. to 7:30p.m. |June 3,10,17,24 |July 1,8,15,22,29 |Aug 5,12,19,26
Wednesday |11:00a.m. to 2:00p.m. |June 4,11,18,25 |July 2,9,16,23,30 |Aug 6,13,20,27
SpecialMarkets:June 7 |9:00a.m.to5:00p.m. Contact: (780)296-6698
Beaverlodge -SouthPeace Centennial |JunctionofHighway 43andRR722
SpecialMarkets: June 6 |12Noonto8:00p.m.| Downtown Beaverlodge
June 8 |11:00a.m. to 4:00p.m. |South PeaceCentennialMuseum
July 19 |PioneerDays |10:00a.m. to 6:00p.m. |South PeaceCentennialMuseum
July 20 |PioneerDays |10:00a.m. to 5:00p.m. |South PeaceCentennialMuseum
July 26 |10:00a.m. to 4:00p.m. |HeritageSite, Wembley(9021 –101 Ave)
Aug 22 |FallFair| 3:00p.m. to 9:00p.m. |Wembley FluidPro Arena(9831 –97St)
Aug 23 |FallFair| 10:00p.m. to 4:00p.m. |Wembley FluidPro Arena(9831 –97St) Contact:southpeacefm@gmail.com
Berwyn |BerwynAgBuilding(5001 –51st St)
Sunday |1:00p.m.to4:00p.m.| June 8| Oct 5,26
1)IsthetractorfittedwithanapprovedROPS?
2)Areguardsfittedtoequipmentwherethere isa riskoflimbs,hairorclothingbeingcaught(e.g. PTO,auger,unguardedbeltsandpulleys)?
3)Arechildrenandadultspreventedfromriding ontractors/towedimplements?
4)Dovehicles,suchasquadbikes,carry loadsinaccordancewiththemanufacturer’s recommendedlimits?
5)Areoperatorsofvehiclesfamiliarwiththe manufacturer’sinstructions?
6)Ishearingprotectionwornwhenusingnoisy equipment?
7)Isthere regularinspectionandmaintenanceof equipment,e.g.allguardsinplace?
8)Wheninflatingtires,areprecautionstakento preventinjuryfromatire blowout?
9)Whenmovingequipmentdoyouwatchfor powerlinesandmaintainsafedistances?
10)Arethetractorbrakesfunctioningcorrectly?
11)Isthetractoronlyeverstartedfromthe operator’sseat?
SpecialMarkets:
June 28 10:00a.m. to 2:00p.m. |LacCardinalPioneerVillage July 1 |11:00a.m. to 2:00p.m. |GrimshawMileZeroMultiplexParkingLot July 31 |4:00p.m.to8:00p.m.| BerwynAgHall
Aug 9 |10:00a.m. to 3:00p.m. |LacCardinalPioneerVillage Contact:780-625-7248or farmersmarketberwyn@gmail.com
Chetwynd |Carver’sRow,Highway 97
Friday| 3:00p.m. to 6:00p.m. |June 6,13,20,27 |July 4,11,18,25 |Aug 1,8,15,22,29
Contact:(250)788-6576orcmwiddic@gmail.com
DawsonCreek |N.A.R.Park(900Alaska Avenue)
Saturday| 9:00a.m. to 2:00p.m. |June 7,14,21,28| July 5,12,19,26| Aug 2,9,16,23,30
Contact:(587)277-1476
Enilda|Women’s Institute Hall (WIDrive 1st Ave)
Saturday |10:00a.m. to 2:00p.m. |June 7| July 5| Aug 2
Contact:(780)523-5158 /(780)523-1020orenildafarmersmarket@yahoo.com
Fairview |FairviewLegionHall(10315 –110th St)
Wednesday |3:30p.m.to6:30p.m.| July 2,9,16,23,30| Aug 6,13,20,27
SpecialMarkets:June 11| 3:30p.m. to 6:30p.m. |Aug 23| 4:00p.m. to 8:00p.m. Contact:(780)722-3582or fairviewabfarmersmarket@gmail.com
FortSt.John |SUMMERMARKET| FestivalPlaza,Centennial Park (9523– 100th Street)
Saturday |9:00a.m.to2:00p.m.| June 7,14,21,28 |July 5,12,19,26 |Aug 2,9,16,23,30
Contact: (778)256-7971or fsjfarmersmarket@gmail.com
FortNelson |Elk’s Lodge (5431 –50th AvenueSouth)
Saturday |9:00a.m.to3:00p.m.| June 7,14,21,28 |July 5,12,19,26 |Aug 2,9,16,23,30 Contact:(250)233-3522ormanysoles@northwestel.net
GrandePrairie | BigRedBarn(10032 –101st Ave)
Wednesday |4:00p.m.to7:00p.m.| July 16,23,30 |Aug 6,13,20
Friday| 4:00p.m. to 7:00p.m. |June 6,13,20,27 |July 4,11,18,25 |Aug 1,8,15,22,29 Saturday |10:00a.m. to 3:00p.m. |June 7,14,21,28 |July 5,12,19,26 |Aug 2,9,16,23,30 Contact: (780)814-8224orinfo@gpfarmersmarket.ca
HighLevel |MackenzieMuseum &Visitor ’s Centre (10803 -96St)) Saturday |10:00a.m. to 2:00p.m. |July 5,19| Aug 2,16,30 Contact:highlevelfarmersmarket@gmail.com
HighPrairie– Marigold |4724 –53rd Avenue
Wednesday |12:30p.m. to 5:30p.m. |June 11,25| July 9,23| Aug 6,20
SpecialMarkets:Jul 29 |11:00a.m. to 3:00p.m. |4724 -53Avenue Contact:(780)523-4588
Kinuso | WomensInstitute Hall (WIDrive 1stAve) Saturdays| 10:00a.m. to 2:00p.m. |June 14,28| Jul 19| Aug 2,16,30
SpecialMarkets: Aug 16| 10:00a.m to 4:00p.m. |Hedibuilt Farms(73021RangeRoad112, Faust) Contact:(780)775-2684orkinusofarmersmarket@gmail.com
LaCrete |NorthernLightsRecCentre (10201 –99Ave)
Wednesday |3:00p.m.to6:00p.m.| June 11,18,25| July 2,9,16,23,30| Aug 6,13,20,27 Contact: (780)928-4447orlacretefarmersmarket@gmail.com
Manning | RoyalCanadianLegion(115 –3rd AveSW) Thursday| 4:00p.m. to 7:00p.m. |June 5,12,19,26 |July 3,10,17,24,31 |Aug 7,14,21,28 Contact: (780)836-1064
PeaceRiver | Former Peavey MartStore(9700 –78St) Saturdays |10:00a.m. to 2:00p.m. |June 7,21 |July 5,12,26 |Aug 2,16,30 Contact:PRFM1991@gmail.com Rycroft |RycroftAgCentre(5010 –49th Ave)
Thursday |3:00p.m.to6:00p.m.| June 19,26 |July 3,10,17,24,31 |Aug 7,14,21,28
SpecialMarkets:June 7 |12:00p.m. to 4:00p.m.
Contact: (780)831-8792or rycroftfarmersmarket@gmail.com
Sexsmith |SexsmithCurlingRink (9913 –99th St)
Tuesday |4:00p.m.to7:00p.m.| June 17,24 |July 1,8,15,22,29 |Aug 5,12,19,26
SpecialMarkets:Jun 7 |10:00a.m. to 4:00p.m.
Contact:(780)568-3688or wellness@sexsmith.ca
Tangent |Tangent CommunityHall (101 –3rd Ave)
Saturday |11:00a.m. to 4:00p.m. |June 14
Contact:(780)219-5342or communityhalltangent@gmail.com
Valleyview |MemorialHall(4810 -50St) Saturday |11:00a.m. to 3:00p.m. |June 14 |July 26 |Aug 23 Contact:valleyviewmarkets@gmail.com
TOOLS
13' STEEL TABLE, folds for railings, $1200 OBO. 780-296-5010.
FLAT & ROUND jaw vice grips & welding rod oven, 780-296-5010.
LOOKING FOR A set of side heads for a Beaver planer. Call Dave 780-751-2239.
MANY TOOLS including slide Bessy C-Clamps & 4' vice grips clamps. 780-2965010.
200 AMP LINCOLN pipeline welder, low hrs, $5000 & 300' welding cable, $1000. 780-296-5010.
Looking to lease farmland in the GP/Sexsmith/Teepee Creek area. Contact David to discuss options. 780-9786768.
LAND TO SELL. Remote 20 acres on pavement, unfinished highway lodge, gardens. Call Duane 250500-1837.
2008 26.5ft TANGO 5th wheel trailer, one slide, everything works, good tires, $11,800. Call 780-354-2865.
Round and square straw bales for sale. Located 12 kms Northeast of Manning, Alberta. 780-781-4457.
7 WHEEL VICON hay rake for sale, $1500. Call/Text Greg at 780-512-1207 or 780-538-9115.
CASE 8465 ROUND baler for sale, field ready. Call 780354-8842.
CASE/IH 930 square fender tractor, tall cab, 9 speed. Ed 780-618-9161.
COMPLETE FORD 8N, does not turn over, $1000. Call Rudy 780-831-8473.
2019 POLARIS RANGER XP 1000, 4X4 UTV. Excellent running condition, air conditioning and heat. 780354-8842.
FORAGE VARIETY HEAVY seed oats, good germination, can deliver, 250-782-0220.
#1 STETTLER WHEAT w/very high protein! Also 13pro wheat, yellow peas, and canola. 780-926-6462.
Oats for sale, milling and feed grade, good bushel weight. Call 780-781-4457.
2011 NH BR7090 Round Baler, Mega-Wide Pickup, excellent condition, 1800 count. $27,000. Call Doug, 250-219-4139.
Looking for a 540 PTO Shaft for a CASE IH 8465 Round Baler. Call 780-836-0153.
CONCORD 40' HEAVY duty cultivator, c/w anhydrous kit. 780-836-2107. JOHN DEERE 420 tractor for parts. Call Rudy 780-8318473.
CASE 930 ROUND fender tractor for sale, for parts. Call Ed 780-618-9161.
WANTED: STARTER & DIFFERENTIAL PINION for Cockshutt 40 or 50 with Buda gas engine. 780-8350601.
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amateur motorcycle racer who’d been competing since he was a teenager. By 1913, Jim had opened an Indian Motorcycle repair shop on Main Street in Winnipeg. In August 1914, he’d participate in what became the most famous motorcycle meet ever held in Manitoba—a three-day event so significant that the City of Winnipeg declared a holiday for the Dominion of Canada Motorcycle Championships.
The challenges facing women motorcyclists in this era can’t be overstated. Just two years later, the Van Buren sisters would be arrested for wearing men’s clothing during their famous transcontinental ride across the United States. The year 1914 was pivotal for women’s rights in Manitoba, with Nellie McClung leading her famous mock parliament at the Walker Theatre.
Sadie’s achievement made her a natural spokesperson for women in motorcycling. In a July 25, 1914 interview with the Winnipeg Tribune, she boldly promoted motorcycling for women’s well-being: “My trips on a motorcycle have been one long list of pleasures. In the first place, the motorcycle is a great teacher... it teaches one to be more independent on herself, to know that with a twist of the wrist she can control the powerful little machine that will carry her swiftly and safely wherever she wants to go.”
Sadie and Jim married on September 9, 1914, at her family’s home. When the First World War broke out, Jim volunteered for overseas service, joining the newly formed Royal Air Force as a mechanic. Their daughter Dorothy was born in 1920, after Jim returned from the war.
Sadly, the trail of Sadie’s two-wheeled adventures goes cold after the war. A greatniece described her as “a pistol” but had no knowledge of her motorcycling past. Dorothy passed away in 1981 in California, and Sadie herself quietly passed in 1970.
But here’s what gives me hope as someone dedicated to preserving these forgotten stories: there’s been a wonderful resurgence of interest in Sadie’s accomplishment. In 2015, the Antique Motorcycle Club of Manitoba organized a Sadie Grimm run, and women riders re-enacted her historic journey 101 years later. Researchers Dr. Carolyn and Paul Peters have been tracking down long-lost relatives and uncovering more details about this remarkable woman.
Most incredibly, they’ve found Sadie’s grandson in California—who turns out to be an avid motorcyclist himself. He flew in for the 2017 commemorative ride and rode a brand-new Indian motorcycle on the same route his grandmother had conquered over a century earlier.
There’s now support for formally recording Sadie’s accomplishment, including plans for a Sadie Grimm picnic shelter at Winnipeg Beach. It’s exactly the kind of recognition this pioneering woman deserves.
As someone who’s dedicated her life to ensuring that remarkable stories don’t get lost to history, Sadie Grimm’s tale reminds me why this work matters so much. On one spring day in 1914, a nineteen-year-old woman did something spectacular that no one had accomplished before her. And she did it twice.
That’s the kind of determination, skill, and pioneering spirit that deserves to be remembered and celebrated. Sadie Grimm wasn’t just a motorcyclist—she was a trailblazer who proved that courage and determination know no gender. NH
Farm Credit Canada (FCC) has committed to invest $2 billion by 2030 to advance agtech innovation in Canada’s agriculture and food industry. This will direct more investment into innovative devices, instrumentation, research, and methodologies designed to improve efficiency, productivity, and sustainability.
The funds will come from the organization’s new investment arm, FCC Capital, a group offering capital solutions that catalyze the broader investing ecosystem and bolster growth. Launched in 2024, FCC Capital delivers an expanded offering of capital solutions to companies across the entire ag and food value chain, including investment funds and direct equity capital dispersed from pre-seed stage to growth-driven late-
stage companies. In its inaugural year, it built a foundation by closing nine direct investment deals totaling $170 million, investing in three new funds, and adding a new business accelerator to its portfolio.
“Canada’s economic future requires an agriculture and food industry leading the world in innovation and productivity. However, until now, investment dollars have been scarce and have not scaled to meet the increasingly sophisticated needs of the sector. Through this investment, FCC is delivering on its commitment to be a catalyst and support innovation and productivity in one of Canada’s most important and investable sectors,” says Justine Hendricks, FCC president and CEO.
This announcement comes at a time when various sources are showing that annual venture capital investment into Canada’s agtech sector is lagging. In 2023, Canada’s venture capital investments in the sector were cited at approximately $270 million, 10 times below the United States when adjusted for population. This low level of investment puts Canada at a strategic disadvantage. At the same time, Japan and the European Union have been demonstrating increased investments in agtech.
The formal announcement was made by Darren Baccus, executive vice-president, agri-food, alliances and FCC Capital, during the Invest Canada 2025 Con-
ference, an event run by the Canada Venture Capital and Private Equity Association. “With this $2 billion allocation, FCC will continue its long history of supporting and partnering with the Canadian ag and food industry to offer greater security and sustainability in a highly competitive global market,” said Baccus. “At FCC, we’re uniquely positioned to provide catalytic capital and work with stakeholders to source compelling investment opportunities. We are confident that our investment commitment to the industry will ‘crowd in’ capital to amplify the economic impact.”
10thAnnual AchievementDay
July5th,2025 DawsonCreek ExhibitionBeefBarn
ShowTime:
10am- Beef &Sheep
1pm- SmallEngines
AllDay- FutureFarmersFarmStand (HandmadeItems& Itemsonoffer)
2pm -Foods &LeatherPresentations
5pm- BuyerDinner
7pm-Sale@ BeefBarn Onoffer 12Steers
5MarketLambs SmallEngineProjects
