Northern Horizon 2018-0119

THE

Northern Horizon

Volume 41, Issue 01 January 19, 2018

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Beef Congress takes over DC It was heaven on earth for cowfolk and farmhands alike as the 20th annual Peace Country Beef Congress took over the Lakota Agriplex.

It was the third year in a row the event was held in Dawson Creek.

Show coordinator Liz Gustafson, in her second year in the role, said there is a great response from the people coming to the show. The good weather Dawson Creek had last weekend resulted in a lot more people coming out.

A couple highlights of the show were a huge open heifer class, the largest Gustafson has ever seen, as well as a jackpot class, voted on by social media users, and a day full of 4H competitions and programs.

Tony Mitchell, emcee for the show and a Beef Congress board member, said the reason for the success of the show this year was the dedication of the people left in the cow business.

“What the exhibitors here are learning is that these guys

are looking for credibility, warranty, reliability, and are putting their cattle on display with that in mind. That’s what’s making the integrity of this show that much more awesome.” sports@dcdn.ca

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The auction mart doesn't ask you to send in a list of your EPDs. He buys your calves because they're "big stout hairy calves" that look the part and because of your good reputation. Keep it simple, cull the open ones, the problem ones and the ugly ones and you will make as much progress as is possible.

A well-designed cow operation is very profitable at today’s price levels. Survive and prosper by remembering that a cow is a “low tech machine”.

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Our only customers are Canada's commercial cowmen large and small. They buy our bulls because they're good quality, all of them, well culled, they sire the calves the order buyers keep talking about. Our bulls are older summer born twos (22-26 months when you need them), old enough to be tough and

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Trask champ once again Shannon Trask was all smiles after the first day of the 20th annual Peace Country Beef Congress Jan. 5.

Trask, who owns the Rafter SJ Angus ranch in Montney, was named the 2018 Grand Champion Open Heifer.

She said this her fourth year attending the Beef Congress show, and has won in past years. Trask was also set to show her three bull pen, as well as compete in the cattlemen’s choice bull category as well.

Trask loved the opportunity to

compete and to win, and especially likes how the show is in the Peace Region.

“It’s awesome, really nice to have this kind of a show this close to home. We’re calving at home right now, so we can’t afford to go too far away so this works perfectly,” Trask said.

Rafter SJ Angus has 100 registered cattle, with some commercial cattle as well. sports@dcdn.ca

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Introducing PCBFA’s 2018 Soil Health Series

Feed Pea & Faba Bean Feed Benchmark Pricing

By: Monika Benoit PCBFA Extension Coordinator

Week of December 31, 2017 - January 4, 2018 Central Alberta

Central Southern Saskatchewan Manitoba

(Red Deer & Area)

Saskatoon & Area

Winnipeg & Area

Feed Pea Benchmark

Cdn$/MT $257.27

Cdn$/MT $276.73

Cdn$/MT $250.48

Faba Bean Feed Benchmark

$261.03

$283.05

$256.38

Competing Feed Ingredients Feed Barley Mid Protein Wheat Low Protein Wheat Wheat DDGS Corn Corn DDGS (RO) Canola Meal Soybean Meal (46%) Canola Oil

$196.00 $200.00 $195.00 $245.00 $225.00 $280.00 $295.00 $465.00 $1,200.00

$193.00 $206.00 $200.00 $220.00 $190.00 $265.00 $295.00 $445.00 $1,200.00

$200.00 $220.00 $215.00 $245.00 $170.00 $244.00 $295.00 $412.00 $1,200.00

All prices are in Canadian dollars per metric tonne

When we think about what’s under our feet, what comes to mind?

Dirt? Asphalt? Soil? It has been said that the soil beneath our feet is far more than just dirt, but it supports and drives all of life on earth. So when we think about how to manage production on our farms and ranches, our soil should be the first thing that comes to mind, a living, breathing thing! Soil is not an industrial commodity, and if not taken care of, it can be “used up.” Soil is an ecosystem that we can learn about and work with to have healthy and productive land with minimal inputs.

This sparks the question of what does it mean to think of our soil as dynamic and alive? How do we take care of our soil? How do we know if our soil is healthy? Will our traditional soil tests tell us anything?

Then comes the dollar questions, how does soil health affect farm and ranch profitability? Will managing our operations to improve soil health cost us money or make us more money? We are gearing up to answer these question.

Over the past five years, soil

Market Comments - Prices for all grains remained unchanged across the Prairies on slow trading over the holiday season. Corn DDGS continue to trade at elevated prices and are being removed from diets due to lack of competitiveness with other high protein ingredient alternatives. Soybean meal prices fell by $25/T over the past two weeks based on sluggish markets and a sharp increase in the value of the Canadian dollar. Canola meal meanwhile decreased by $5-10/T. Field peas traded in the $235-240/T range in Alberta and Saskatchewan while faba beans commanded prices of $240/T and $255/T in Saskatchewan and Manitoba respectively. AB: $261 SK: $283 MB: $256 * Models have been updated to reflect the latest nutrient compositions of feed ingredients, which is done periodically.

health has been a major topic for much of PCBFA’s work, and is the most requested topic for workshops and information from PCBFA’s membership of over 200 producers.

In response to this, we are pleased to launch a series of workshops and seminars: PCBFA’s 2018 Soil Health Series.

PCBFA’s 2018 Soil Health Series will be a series of workshops, seminars and field days that will address questions about soil health and shed new light on the most important resource on our farms: our soil. We will be bringing world class speakers in to share their knowledge, as well as sharing the soil health research PCBFA has been doing right at home, on Peace Country farms and ranches with local producers.

A Bit of Insight on Soil Health Soil health can be described as the ‘continued capacity of soil to function as a vital living system, within ecosystem and land-use boundaries, to sustain biological productivity, promote the quality of air and water environments, and maintain plant, animal and human health.”* Soil health focuses on looking at soil interactions and the biology in the soil, something that has often been overlooked in the

Part 1

Feed Pea / Faba Bean Benchmark - The feed pea/faba bean feed benchmarks are intended to be used as a pricing reference. This benchmark provides a consistent and unbiased estimate of the feeding value of peas and low tannin faba beans in the three regions shown. Feed peas and faba beans will trade at various differentials to the benchmark based on local supply/demand, quality differences and other contract terms.

Feed Pea / Faba Bean Feed Benchmark Calculation - The feed pea/faba bean feed benchmarks are an estimate of the feeding value of dry peas/low tannin faba beans in Western Canada, based on the value of competing feed ingredients in swine rations.

Bi-weekly, tradable prices for the major feed ingredients are collected for the three regions shown above. These prices are then entered into a least cost feed formulation that is typical for grower-finisher swine in Western Canada. A feeding value is then derived for feed peas/ faba beans based on their nutritional characteristics and the prices of the competing feed ingredients. The least cost feed formulation was developed in consultation with the Prairie Swine Centre. In addition to the feed ingredients shown above, the feed formulation also includes canola oil, synthetic lysine, synthetic methionine, synthetic threonine, synthetic tryptophan, mono-dicalcium phosphate, limestone, salt, vitamins and minerals.

Join us for a day of learning on soil health! > Why you should consider a cocktail cover crop > How to put together your 2018 cocktail mixture > Tips on how to seed and manage your cocktail > Hear about PCBFA's research work on cocktails > Learn what local producers have been trying

$30/member $55/member pair $40/non-member $75/non-member pair Lunch Included

For more info or to register, contact PCBFA at 780-835-6799 ext 3 or visit www.peacecountrybeef.ca

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Data taken from the website of the Alberta Pulse Growers (http://pulse.ab.ca) at 3:00 p.m., Jan 9, 2018

The Northern Horizon, January 19, 2018 past few decades when we look at our soil. We have done a great job of looking at the chemical and physical properties, but have we forgotten about the biology? To have healthy soil that is resilient, selfregulating and productive, we must consider the chemical, physical and biological components, as shown in the diagram.

Keep an eye out for more events in PCBFA’s 2018 Soil Health Series, coming this spring, summer and fall! Visit www.peacecountrybeef.ca for event announcements and details.

The Peace Country Beef & Forage Association is a local, producer driven organization, providing local information for Peace Country producers.

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CGC Statistics

& BUSINESS INFORMATION Western Division Primary Elevators (in 000’s of tonnes)

Producer Deliveries - Week 21/22, Dec 18, 2017 - Dec 31, 2017 Wheat Amber Durum Oat Barley Rye Flax Canola Peas Corn Beans Lentils Total

Man 67.1 0.7 15.5 1.2 2.4 0.8 29.9 1.2 5.8 4.7 0.3 129.6

Sask 183.7 63.4 42.6 37.6 0.4 8.3 172.1 16.3 20.3 544.7

Alta 174.4 17.3 2.4 9.1 0.2 0.5 145.6 9.1 10.2 3.1 371.9

B.C. 1.9 2.4 0.9 10.0 0.3 15.5

Total 427.1 81.4 62.9 48.8 3.0 9.6 357.6 26.9 16.0 4.7 23.7 1,061.7

Wheat Amber Durum Oat Barley Rye Flax Canola Peas Corn Beans Lentils Total

Man 97.2 22.7 1.4 3.6 1.1 47.2 3.1 2.8 3.1 182.2

Sask 264.2 96.7 49.3 47.9 0.5 19.9 244.6 26.4 14.0 763.5

Alta 234.6 20.5 2.5 24.0 0.2 1.5 147.2 10.1 9.7 4.4 454.7

B.C. 3.1 2.0 1.0 8.4 0.4 0.1 15.0

Total 599.1 117.2 76.5 74.3 4.3 22.5 447.4 40.0 12.5 3.1 18.5 1,415.4

Wheat Amber Durum Oat Barley Rye Flax Canola Peas Corn Beans Lentils Total

Man 1,704.8 1.2 370.7 30.3 44.9 22.8 1,011.8 29.3 58.4 62.8 2.1 3,339.1

Sask 2,805.9 1,394.4 434.1 723.5 11.6 160.3 3,145.2 568.4 1.0 480.3 9,724.7

Alta 2,804.5 181.7 41.9 235.2 0.7 15.2 1,773.4 713.0 40.6 2.3 41.3 5,849.8

B.C. 24.8 15.0 6.9 57.0 27.2 0.2 131.1

Total 7,340.0 1,577.3 861.7 995.9 57.2 198.3 5,987.4 1,337.9 99.0 66.1 523.9 19,044.7

Wheat Amber Durum Oat Barley Rye Flax Canola Peas Corn Beans Lentils Total

Man 1,831.3 351.5 29.9 46.8 19.7 951.1 15.4 45.4 18.3 0.4 3,309.8

Sask 2,876.5 1,462.6 411.1 722.2 11.6 159.7 2,792.1 495.0 1.3 370.4 9,302.5

Alta 2,836.3 211.6 33.3 251.0 1.0 13.8 1,673.8 651.1 50.8 44.8 5,767.5

B.C. 26.9 15.3 6.8 52.0 24.6 0.2 125.8

Total 7,571.0 1,674.2 811.2 1,009.9 59.4 193.2 5,469.0 1,186.1 96.2 19.6 415.8 18,505.6

Man 274.0 1.2 66.0 12.2 18.7 11.6 112.7 16.0 9.1 40.2 1.1 562.8

Sask 570.8 214.2 75.7 83.3 1.9 47.0 509.9 125.1 0.7 85.3 1,713.9

Alta 572.2 84.6 9.1 34.2 2.3 4.1 199.5 83.7 23.1 2.3 8.0 1,023.1

B.C. 13.9 2.1 1.1 7.2 2.5 0.1 26.9

Total 1,430.9 300.0 152.9 130.8 22.9 62.7 829.3 227.3 32.2 43.2 94.5 3,326.7

Primary Elevator Shipments - Week 21/22 - Dec 18 - Dec 31, 2017

Crop Y-T-D Producer Deliveries to Primary Elevators - Dec 31, 2017

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Wheat Amber Durum Oat Barley Rye Flax Canola Peas Corn Beans Lentils Total

Stocks at Primary Elevators - Week 21/22

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PEACE REGION GRAIN FUTURE PRICES 10:00 A.M. - JANUARY 12, 2018

Dustin Selbach - General Manager (250) 784-0200 Dawson Creek

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(780) 765-3707 Rycroft

WHEAT - CPSR #2 - 11.0

Delivery Period

Futures Net Price (After Basis) Call for Pricing

Delivery Period Jan 1-31/18 Feb 1-28/18 Mar 1-31/18 Apr 1-30/18 May 1-31/18 June 1-30/18

Futures

Delivery Period

Futures Cash Bid Call for Pricing

Delivery Period Jan 1-31/18 Feb 1-28/18 Mar 1-31/18 Apr 1-30/18 May 1-31/18

Futures

Futures Net Price (After Basis) No Cash Bids

Futures

Net Price (After Basis) No Cash Bids

Futures Mar-18 Mar-18 Mar-18 May-18 May-18 Jul-18

Net Price (After Basis) $6.73 $6.77 $6.81 $6.81 $6.83 $6.85

Futures Net Price (After Basis) No Cash Bids

Futures

Net Price (After Basis) No Cash Bids

Futures Mar-18 Mar-18 Mar-18 May-18 May-18

Futures Mar-18 Mar-18 Mar-18 May-18 May-18

Net Price (After Basis) $5.88 $5.92 $5.96 $5.96 $5.97

WHEAT - CWRS #1 - 13.5 Cash Bid

Call for Pricing

Futures Mar-18 Mar-18 Mar-18 May-18 May-18 Jul-18

Net Price (After Basis) $6.78 $6.82 $6.86 $6.87 $6.88 $6.90

WHEAT - CWRS #2 - 13.5

WHEAT - CWRS #2 - 12.5

Delivery Period Jan 1-31/18 Feb 1-28/18 Mar 1-31/18 Delivery Period Jan 1-31/18 Feb 1-28/18 Mar 1-31/18 Apr 1-30/18 May 1-31/18 June 1-30/18

Cash Bid No Cash Bids

Net Price (After Basis) $5.94 $5.97 $6.01 $6.01 $6.02

FEED WHEAT (MAX 1.0 PPM VOMI & .06% ERGOT) Futures

Cash Bid $4.90 $5.00 $5.00

Futures Cash Bid Call for Pricing No Cash Bids

Futures

Net Price (After Basis)

Futures

$4.57

CANOLA

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Net Price (After Basis)

No Cash Bids

Futures Mar-18 Mar-18 Mar-18 May-18 May-18 Jul-18

Net Price (After Basis) $10.67 $10.67 $10.71 $10.85 $10.89 $10.96

Futures Mar-18 Mar-18 Mar-18 May-18 May-18 Jul-18

Net Price (After Basis) $10.74 $10.67 $10.71 $10.91 $10.91 $10.85

Futures

Net Price (After Basis)

Futures

Net Price (After Basis)

Dugout/Lake Compressors Medical Air Quality 1/3 HP OEM (you wire power supply) Also In Stock:

Futures Ylw Peas Ylw Peas Feed Peas Feed Peas

Delivery Period Jan 1-31/18 Feb 1-28/18

Cash Bid $6.50 $6.50 $6.00 $6.00

No Cash Bids

Futures

Cash Bid $3.75 $3.75

Futures

Net Price (After Basis)

Call Fresh Water Treatment Systems Ltd

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No Cash Bids

BARLEY (AS OF DECEMBER 21, 2017 @ 11:00 A.M.) Futures

No Cash Bids

Net Price (After Basis)

No Cash Bids

FEED BARLEY (1CW MAX 1.0 PPM VOMI) Delivery Period Jan 1-31/18 Feb 1-28/18

Futures

Cash Bid

No Cash Bids

Futures Mar-18 Mar-18

Net Price (After Basis) $3.35 $3.35

Futures Mar-18 Mar-18

Net Price (After Basis) $3.35 $3.35

FEED OATS (AS OF DECEMBER 21, 2017 @ 11:00 A.M.) Delivery Period Jan 1-31/18 Feb 1-28/18

Futures

Cash Bid

Please Contact

Futures

Net Price (After Basis)

No Cash Bids

Futures

Net Price (After Basis)

No Cash Bids

MILLING OATS (AS OF DECEMBER 21, 2017 @ 11:00 A.M.) Delivery Period Jan 1-31/18 Feb 1-28/18

Futures

Delivery Period Jan 1-31/18 Feb 1-28/18

Futures

Cash Bid

Please Contact

Futures

Net Price (After Basis)

No Cash Bids

Futures

Net Price (After Basis)

No Cash Bids

PONY OATS (MINIMUM 46LBS/BU) (AS OF DECEMBER 21, 2017 @ 11:00 A.M.) Please Contact

Futures

Net Price (After Basis)

No Cash Bids

Futures

Net Price (After Basis)

No Cash Bids

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350

Weighted Feeder Line Weighted Diffuser Line 0-60 Glycerine Gauges ½” Poly Pipe Header/Ball Valve Kits

YELLOW PEAS - 2CW (AS OF DECEMBER 21, 2017 @ 11:00 A.M.)

Delivery Period Jan 1-31/18 Feb 1-28/18 Jan 1-31/18 Feb 1-28/18

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Dropping in on Worsley Fabrication & Welding

Built locally by Peace Carpentry, Abram’s new 3600 square foot shop (along with attached office and upstairs storage area) has allowed him to move his total opera-

tion indoors. From engineering to framing, from cutting to rolling, and finishing to painting the new shop enables Abram, along with welder/ fabricators David Peters and Peter Martens, to work without having to worry about the weather conditions.

Specializing in hopper bottoms, grain bins, steel bin floors and rig mats, Worsley Fabrication can also handle custom fabrication jobs like truck decks and feeder bins while being available to local farmers and

ranchers who may have a welding fabrication or repair project. They are also a good source of welding wire and bolts of all sizes.

is setting up Worsley Fabrication & Welding to grow with the area’s demands; adding newer or larger fabricating equipment and increasing his array of services like on-site project construction, picker service and project delivery and set-up.

Abram runs a very community conscious business, utilizing local contractors like Rustbusters for project painting and working with local welder Abe Zacharias of Sunnyside Welding to cover smaller welding jobs like feeder bins and cattle panels.

Do you have a welding project kicking around the back of your head? Give Abram and the guys at Worsley Fabrication & Welding a call. They appear to be ready for almost anything.

Although in its infancy, Abram

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On Wednesday, December 20th, I took a trip up Rolla and Clayhurst Roads and then east on Highway 64 to Worsley to check out Abram Peters’ new shop at Worsley Fabrication & Welding. Abram moved into his new shop earlier in the fall, but it took a bit to get our schedules to match up.

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Canola (March 2018) Cash (RSY00) January 2018 (RSF18) March 2018 (RSH18) May 2018 (RSK18) Wheat (March 2018) Cash (ZWY00) March 2018 (ZWH18) May 2018 (ZWK18) July 2018 (ZWN18) Hard Red Wheat (March 2018) Cash (KEY00) March 2018 (KEH18) May 2018 (KEK18) July 2018 (KEN18) Spring Wheat (March 2018) Cash (MWY00) March 2018 (MWH18) May 2018 (MWK18) July 2018 (MWN18) Corn (March 2018) March 2018 (ZCH18) May 2018 (ZCK18) July 2018 (ZCN18) Oats (March 2018) March 2018 (ZOH18) May 2018 (ZOK18) July 2018 (ZON18) Soybeans (March 2018) January 2018 (ZSF18) March 2018 (ZSH18) May 2018 (ZSK18) Soybean Oil (March 2018) January 2018 (ZLF18) March 2018 (ZLH18) May 2018 (ZLK18) Soybean Meal (March 2018) January 2018 (ZMF18) March 2018 (ZMH18)

Last 475.60s 484.70s 490.60 498.30 Last 439-0s 435-6 448-6 460-2 Last 430-2s 442-4 456-0 471-0 Last 751-4s 626-6 632-4 636-4 Last 349-0 357-2 365-4 Last 250-6 252-6 255-4 Last 938-2 946-4 957-4 Last 32.97s 33.23 33.39 Last 308.1 313.7

Change - 2.80 - 2.80 - 0.20 - 0.20 Change - 1-0 + 2-4 + 2-0 + 1-4 Change - 0-2 + 2-2 + 2-2 + 1-6 Change - 5-0 - 2-2 - 2-6 - 2-4 Change + 0-2 + 0-2 + 0-4 Change + 0-2 + 0-6 - 1-0 Change - 2-2 - 3-4 - 3-4 Change - 0.32 + 0.08 + 0.07 Change - 1.5 + 0.6

Open 0.00 0.00 490.40 498.20 Open 0-0 433-2 446-6 458-6 Open 0-0 440-2 453-6 469-4 Open 0-0 629-0 635-0 638-4 Open 348-6 357-0 365-0 Open 250-0 250-6 255-4 Open 940-2 948-2 958-6 Open 33.32 33.08 33.30 Open 309.6 312.6

High 475.60 484.70 491.70 499.40 High 439-0 436-0 448-6 460-4 High 430-2 443-0 456-2 471-0 High 751-4 630-0 636-4 639-0 High 349-6 358-0 366-0 High 252-0 252-6 255-4 High 941-2 951-0 962-2 High 33.32 33.30 33.46 High 309.9 314.8

Low 475.60 484.70 489.10 496.80 Low 439-0 431-6 445-0 457-4 Low 430-2 438-6 452-2 467-4 Low 751-4 625-4 632-4 636-0 Low 348-0 356-2 364-4 Low 248-6 250-6 255-4 Low 938-0 944-4 955-6 Low 32.97 32.83 33.00 Low 308.1 310.3

Volume 0 0 3,244 562 Volume 0 36,760 12,099 4,652 Volume 0 13,194 3,172 3,100 Volume 0 1,398 506 120 Volume 55,310 13,089 7,695 Volume 137 27 10 Volume 87 39,757 12,717 Volume 35 35,167 14,003 Volume 71 52,862

Prev. Stl. 478.40 487.50 490.80 498.50 Prev. Stl. 440-0 433-2 446-6 458-6 Prev. Stl. 430-4 440-2 453-6 469-2 Prev. Stl. 756-4 629-0 635-2 639-0 Prev. Stl. 348-6 357-0 365-0 Prev. Stl. 250-4 252-0 256-4 Prev. Stl. 940-4 950-0 961-0 Prev. Stl. 33.29 33.15 33.32 Prev. Stl. 309.6 313.1

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Daily Grain & Feed Grain Report Daily Grain Prices - January 12, 2018

Weekly Feed Grain Report - January 12, 2018

Alberta Canola Producers Commission (http://dashboard.albertacanola.com/reports/weekly-grains) CANOLA - #1 Peace Region Northern Alberta Southern Alberta SSpot $10.50 ( + $0.04 ) $10.80 ( + $0.05 ) $10.80 ( + $0.05 ) February 2018 $10.53 ( + $0.05 ) $10.84 ( + $0.05 ) $10.85 ( + $0.05 ) March 2018 $10.57 ( + $0.04 ) $10.84 ( + $0.04 ) $10.86 ( + $0.05 ) April 2018 $10.76 ( + $0.04 ) $11.04 ( + $0.04 ) $11.05 ( + $0.05 ) May 2018 $10.80 ( + $0.04 ) $11.05 ( + $0.04 ) $11.06 ( + $0.04 ) June 2018 $10.86 ( + $0.03 ) $11.18 ( + $0.04 ) $11.18 ( + $0.04 ) July 2018 $10.91 ( + $0.04 ) $11.17 ( + $0.03 ) $11.19 ( + $0.04 ) WHEAT - #1 CPSR - 11.5% Peace Region Northern Alberta Southern Alberta Spot $5.21 ( - $0.07 ) $5.31 ( - $0.08 ) $5.30 ( - $0.08 ) February 2018 $5.23 ( - $0.01 ) $5.32 ( - $0.02 ) $5.34 ( - $0.01 ) March 2018 $5.25 ( - $0.02 ) $5.34 ( - $0.02 ) $5.36 ( - $0.01 ) April 2018 $5.28 ( - $0.05 ) $5.38 ( - $0.06 ) $5.38 ( - $0.06 ) May 2018 $5.34 ( - $0.04 ) $5.42 ( - $0.05 ) $5.45 ( - $0.03 ) June 2018 not available $5.48 ( + $0.02 ) $5.44 ( + $0.02 ) September 2018 $4.63 ( - $0.15 ) $4.74 ( - $0.16 ) $4.73 ( - $0.16 ) WHEAT - #1 CWAD - 13.0% Peace Region Northern Alberta Southern Alberta Spot not available not available $7.40 ( - $0.05 ) February 2018 not available not available $7.40 ( - $0.05 ) March 2018 not available not available $7.44 ( - $0.05 ) April 2018 not available not available $7.47 ( - $0.06 ) May 2018 not available not available $7.50 ( - $0.05 ) June 2018 not available not available $7.47 ( - $0.06 ) WHEAT - #1 CWRS - 13.5% Peace Region Northern Alberta Southern Alberta Spot $6.65 ( - $0.20 ) $6.76 ( - $0.19 ) $6.74 ( - $0.21 ) February 2018 $6.61 ( - $0.20 ) $6.72 ( - $0.19 ) $6.70 ( - $0.21 ) March 2018 $6.69 ( - $0.20 ) $6.79 ( - $0.19 ) $6.77 ( - $0.20 ) April 2018 $6.75 ( - $0.19 ) $6.87 ( - $0.18 ) $6.86 ( - $0.19 ) May 2018 $6.81 ( - $0.19 ) $6.93 ( - $0.18 ) $6.90 ( - $0.19 ) June 2018 $6.78 ( - $0.19 ) $6.88 ( - $0.18 ) $6.85 ( - $0.19 ) YELLOW PEAS - #2 Peace Region Northern Alberta Southern Alberta Spot $6.66 ( $0.00 ) $6.81 ( $0.00 ) $6.67 ( $0.00 ) February 2018 not available not available $6.65 ( $0.00 ) March 2018 not available not available $6.67 ( $0.00 ) April 2018 not available not available $6.63 ( $0.00 ) May 2018 not available not available $6.63 ( $0.00 ) August 2018 not available not available $6.41 ( $0.00 )

Statistics & Data Development Branch, Alberta Agriculture and Forestry FEED GRAIN BIDS (Different Delivery Points) Week of Jan 8/18 Previous Week Wheat Lethbridge $221.00 - $225.00 $219.00 - $225.00 Red Deer $215.00 - $215.00 $210.00 - $218.00 Edmonton $200.00 - $215.00 $201.00 - $215.00 Oats

Edmonton

$175.00 - $210.00

$175.00 - $215.00

Peas

Edmonton

$235.00 - $270.00

$240.00 - $270.00

Barley

Lethbridge MH/Brooks Calgary Red Deer Vermillion Edmonton Grande Prairie

$220.00 - $225.00 $208.98 $217.00 $208.50 - $208.98 $208.00 - $212.00 $183.72 - $201.70 $195.00 - $215.00 $172.24 - $195.00

$220.00 - $225.00 $208.98 - $214.00 $208.50 - $208.98 $209.00 - $212.00 $183.72 - $200.71 $195.00 - $210.00 $172.24 - $187.50

$275.22 $471.72

Previous Week $274.92 $474.73

CANOLA CRUSHER on Jan 10/17 Meal (FOB) Seed (Del)

Elevator Bids on Jan 12/18 (Delivered) This Week Last Week Feed Wheat *Central $165.65 $165.65 Feed Oats *Central $155.51 $155.40 Feed Barley *Central $186.10 $185.09 Rye *Central n/a n/a Flaxseed Brooks $457.85 $456.67 Canola *Central $473.65 $454.67 *replaces both Calgary and Red Deer to include the area from Calgary to south of Edmonton SPECIAL CROP CASH BIDS on Jan 11, 2018 Cdn $/Tonne Green Peas - #2 or Btr $288.44 Feed Peas $131.36 Yellow Peas - #2 or Btr $259.59 Lentils - #1 Laird Lentils - #1 Eston Mustard - #1 Yellow Mustard - #1 Brown Mustard - #1 Oriental

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All about horsemanship in Brazil There is a breed of horses called Lusitanos.

Many people have heard about them but many have not. According to the archives, they are said to be one of the oldest breeds on the planet.

The horses were in Portugal and Spain, ridden only by nobility and used for wars. In between the wars they would use them for bull fighting to keep them fit and ready in case another war broke out. During one of the wars the breeding stock was in danger of being killed by the enemy so the owners made a deal to bring many to Brazil for safety. An agreement was made with some of the ranchers boarding the horses to keep some of them as trade for their protection. As the story goes some other Lusitanos got “away” or went “missing” when the owners came back for their horses. As a result Brazil is home to many Lusitanos. The largest Lusitano ranch is in Brazil, 600 head of horses.

I had the pleasure of riding about 100 different Lusitanos in Brazil at various ranches. My first trip was about 10 years ago and I have been going back ever since. This November, ten of us will be heading back to enjoy the beauty of Brazil and the magnificent Lusitanos and the friendly people.

On my first visit I toured five Lusitano ranches and rode as many horses at each ranch as I could. The ranches offered amazing hospitality, hot appetizers, drinks and music. Each afternoon we were at a different, absolutely amazing

ranch. The horses were all washed, braided and polished to a shine. The trainers would demonstrate the horses then ask if anyone would like to ride one. I don’t think I ever said no; I rode as many as I could.

My eyes were once again opened to horses and the horse world. I had never sat on horses with such natural talent and athleticism and I have never witnessed, before or since, such fancy and beautiful ranches. I’ve told many people over the years that I could never have imagined, no matter how far I stretched it, ranches as fancy as the ones I experienced.

The trainers and handlers of the horses were dressed in their best clothes and not a speck of hay, straw or dirt on them. The horses were equally as clean and groomed. They were very proud of their jobs, their horses, their ranches.

The sidewalks, roads, stalls, lawns, and everything were kept neat and tidy. Some of the stalls or buildings the horses lived in were three stories high and looked like homes.

The reason I was invited to go to Brazil was to do a colt starting demonstration for the Lusitano Breeders. I’m sure I learned more from them and their horses than I was able to teach them. One of the most interesting things I learned was that the horses had been taught incredible shoulder movements. At first I wasn’t sure what was happening when the horses’ shoulder jumped to the right and I would end up with a left lead. By acci-

dent, I would hit a button and get a lead change.

After realizing what was happening, I saw for the first time how much movement shoulders could have. When I got back home I went to work and got all my horses moving their shoulders much better. Lusitanos by genetics are very elevated in their movements and cantering on the spot is quite easy for them. After riding horse after horse and feeling how elevated they were I tried to access as much of that in my quarter horses as I could.

By the time you read this, I will have been to Brazil and back again with more adventures and learning experiences. I don’t know what is to come but I look forward to it with much enthusiasm.

On Jan 20th another group of us will be headed to Costa Rica for a horseback holiday on the beaches. In May I will be in Austria enjoying that amazing country. Then at the end of July another group is headed into the mountains for our annual “High and Wild” trip. Another trip to Brazil is also planned for November 2018!

Whatever your passion is do it the best you can and you never know where you will find yourself.

Glenn Stewart travels internationally conducting clinics and horsemanship demonstrations.

The 2018 Clinic season will include, Austria, Costa Rica, Brazil, United States and throughout Canada. Presenting at The Mane Event in Red Deer & The Mane Event in Chilliwack. Glenn offers year round Horsemanship Courses at his home base in Fort St. John, British Columbia. The Horse Ranch is currently accepting bookings for Front Row Seating, Summer Courses, High & Wild and Brazil 2018. For additional information call 1-877-7288987 or visit our website www.thehorseranch.com

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New regulations on antimicrobial use in animals Health Canada is in the process of changing the regulations on the use of antimicrobials in animals. Over the last decade, there has been more focus on cooperation between human health care professionals and veterinarians and more understanding on how the two impact each other and the environment. One Health is “the collaborative effort of multiple disciplines – working locally, nationally and globally – to attain optimal health for people, animals and the environment”. One of the major concerns in human health (and in animal health) is the increasing problems with antibiotic resistant bacteria.

These bacteria are becoming more and more difficult to treat with antibiotics. There is some concern that inappropriate use of antibiotics in animals, may play a role in the development of these resistant bacteria. The new regulations are intended to promote the responsible use of medically important antimicrobials in animals.

The first rule change came into effect in November 2017 and involved restricting the importation of certain drugs for food producing animals or animals intended to be consumed as food (including horses).

The second rule change will be implemented in 2018. Over the course of the upcoming year, all medically important antimicrobials and medicated feed are going to be put on a prescription

drug list and as such are going to require a veterinary prescription. Up until now there have been certain antimicrobials (such as penicillin and oxytetracycline) that have been available for purchase at retail stores (such as feed and tack stores, Peavey Mart, Coop, etc). As these new rules come into effect, these products will no longer be available at these lay outlets and will only be available with a veterinary prescription.

Any antibiotics that are in feed will also require veterinary prescriptions.

Veterinarians are very tightly regulated by their regulatory bodies on the requirement for

a valid veterinarian- client-patient relationship (VCPR) before they may prescribe medication.

A VCPR is a working connection and interaction between the veterinarian, the client and an animal or group of animals. As veterinarian’s we are obligated to assume the responsibility for making clinical judgements on the health of the animal and the need for medical treatment, and in doing so we must have sufficient knowledge of the animal(s) to initiate at least a general or preliminary diagnosis. We also have to be available for a follow up evaluation if there is treatment failure or an adverse reaction. Along with this there are several other obligations we have once we establish a VCPR. Clients have to agree to follow the veterinarian’s instructions if they wish to purchase medication from a veterinary clinic.

Failure of a veterinarian to ensure an appropriate VCPR exists prior to selling medication, can result in fines or loss of license.

For those producers that already have a good working relationship with a veterinarian, there won’t be a big impact. However for those that haven’t established relationships with a veterinarian, these rule changes may have more of an impact. We are recommending that animal owners plan ahead and find out from their local veterinarians what is required to establish a VCPR. More information on these changes are available on the Government of Canada website.

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January 12, 2018

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Statistics & Data Development Branch Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development

Vold Jones Vold - Westlock - December 5, 2017

Beaver Hill Auction Service - Tofield - January 8, 2018

Sheep - 339 Head

Sheep - 1,099 Head

Sheep - Wool 0 - 69 lb 70 - 85 lb 86 - 105 lb 106 lb & Over Ewes Rams Bred Ewes Ewe/Lamb Families Sheep - Hair 0 - 69 lb 70 - 85 lb 86 - 105 lb 106 lb & Over Ewes Rams Bred Ewes Ewe/Lamb Families

Goats - 53 Head

$2.00 $1.89 $1.82 $1.60 $0.67 $1.01 $150.00 n/a

$2.48 $2.18 $3.15 $1.80 $1.08 $2.45 $165.00 n/a

$1.18 $1.45 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a

$1.82 $1.80 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a

Doeling Kids 0 - 49lb 50 - 100 lb

$2.20 $1.80

Whether Kids 0 - 49 lb 50 - 100 lb

$1.52 n/a

$1.65 n/a

Adults Nanny/Kid Units Nannys Billys Bred Nannys

n/a $0.90 n/a $109.00

n/a $1.33 n/a $170.00

Pigs - 84 Head 30 - 40 lb 41 - 80 lb 81 - 150 lb 151 lb & Over

n/a $30.00 n/a $50.00

HOG SLAUGHTER WEEK END CANADA EAST WEST AB/BC WEEK END US

Jan 06/18 (prel) 320,464 169,338 151,126 53,966 Jan 13/18 (prel) 2,450,000

$3.50 $2.63

n/a $60.00 n/a $90.00

Sheep - Wool 0 - 54 lb 55 - 69 lb 70 - 85 lb 86 - 105 lb 106 & Over lb Ewes Rams Bred Ewes (Head) Sheep - Hair 0 - 54 lb 55 - 69 lb 70 - 85 lb 86 - 105 lb 106 & Over lb Ewes Rams Ewe/Lamb Family

Dec 30/17 (prel) 247,857 135,659 112,198 41,272 Jan 06/18 (est) 2,151,000

Jan 07/17 375,256 209,018 166,238 54,762 Jan 14/17 2,381,500

MONTH Feb-18 Apr-18 May-18 Jun-18 Jul-18 Aug-18

LEAN 71.58 74.33 79.00 83.80 83.92 83.30

$245.00 $225.00 $215.00 $195.00 $179.00 $131.00 $126.00 $240.00

$268.00 $254.00 $245.00 $231.00 $193.00 $160.00 $152.00 $380.00

$200.00 $214.00 $205.00 $190.00 $175.00 $122.00 $140.00 n/a

$230.00 $230.00 $235.00 $222.00 $189.00 $166.00 $148.00 n/a

Jan 12/18 1.493 N/A

Jan 05/18 1.388 1.759

Jan 12/18 69.42 1.660

Jan 05/18 64.96 1.551

Light Feeder Kids 0 - 60lbs Doeling Kids 45 - 69 lb 70+ lbs Billy Kids 45 - 69 lb 70+ lbs

$/CWT $190.00

$220.00

$220.00 $220.00

$240.00 $240.00

$220.00 $220.00

$240.00 $255.00

Whether Kids 45 - 69 lb 70+ lbs

$220.00 $220.00

$240.00 $250.00

Adults Mature Nannys Mature Billies Bred Does (/Head) Nanny/Kid (/Unit)

$145.00 $150.00 n/a n/a

$217.00 $175.00 n/a n/a

CAN/US $ CLOSE Jan 12/18 MONTH Jan-18 Feb-18 Mar-18 Apr-18 May-18 Jun-18

CHANGE + 0.15 - 1.75 - 1.22 - 1.17 - 0.70 - 0.65

FUTURES 0.8010 0.8012 0.8014 0.8017 0.8020 0.8022

CHANGE - 0.0051 - 0.0052 - 0.0052 - 0.0052 + 0.0000 - 0.0050

HOG INDICATORS Jan 13/17 1.400 1.726

INTERIOR IOWA MINNESOTA HOG CASH PRICES WEEK END US $/CWT CAN EQVT $/KG

Goats - 31 Head

HOG FUTURES - US $/CWT

HOG CASH PRICES - INDEX 100 - $/KG WEEK END ALTA AVG ONT AVG

$/CWT

Jan 13/17 62.12 1.557

WEEK END AV DRSD WT US-LBS

Jan 06/18 214.00

Dec 30/17 215.00

Jan 07/17 211.00

FD: HOG RATIO US CORN ALTA BARLEY US CARCASS CUTOUT US $/CWT

Jan 05/18 18.9 10.3 Jan 12/18 N/A

Dec 29/17 18.3 n/a Jan 05/18 77.67

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Peace Country Beef Congress The Board of Directors for the 2018 Peace County Beef Congress would like to thank the following sponsors for their support at this year’s event.

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Lloyd & Donna 1-800-667-2251

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Cattle Company

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Annual Red and Black Bull Sale -2nd Thursday in MarchLyons Teepee Creek Event Centre

semen tested • excellent quality top bloodlines sired by HF SYNDICATE 65B “Raising TOP quality genetics for TOP quality cattlemen”

Jim & Donna Rowe Worsley, AB

Gumbo Gulch

ASPEN HILL & HEART VALLEY

48543

Selling Registered Black Angus Yearling Bulls Off the Farm

PEACE COUNTRY ANGUS CLUB President:

JOHN MAYER

780.354.2726 Sec/Treas:

CINDY BJORKLUND

780.835.3530

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GUMBO GULCH J LAZY A RANCH

CATTLE COMPANY

FINELINE RED ANGUS

SUPER WEDNESDAY BULL SALE 2:00 P.M. • March 14, 2018 ON SITE • J LAZY A RANCH

COUNTY OF GRANDE PRAIRIE • RR 80 EMERSON TRAIL (HWY 672)

80+

Angus Bulls on Offer Reds, Blacks & Crossbreds

ALSO ON OFFER: 60 Commercial Heifers (bred to calve May 5 for 45 day breeding season) 1 Six-Year-Old Big Roan Ranch Gelding Jarin & Amber 780.518.9652 jarincarter@gmail.com

Nick & Lorraine 780.831.8421 vgaalen@gpwins.ca

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Under all kinds of eyes at the Peace Country Beef Congress.

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PEACE COUNTRY SIMMENTALS

Chet & Jamie Jans

Box 154, Cecil Lake, BC V0C 1G0 www.peacecountrysimmentals.com

Box 223 Groundbirch, BC V0C 1T0

Registered Purebred & Fleckvieh Simmentals 250-780-2141 hm 250-219-8200 cell 250-219-8008 cell

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BULLS & HEIFERS FOR SALE Elden, Einar and Ole Bakkehaug Box 156, Hythe, AB T0H 2C0 Home (780) 356-2113 Elden Cell (780) 518-3536

Willowdale Simmentals

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Performance Breeding Stock ● Polled Reds & Blacks Dale and Judy Smith & Family (780) 524-2790

BREEDERS OF RED & BLACK SIMMENTALS Consigning Yearling Registered Simmental Bulls To the Transcon Peace Country Simmental Bull Sale 1:00 p.m. • Tuesday, Feb 27, 2018 • VJV, Beaverlodge, AB STEVE, TAMMY & RYAN ALBRECHT BOX 158

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Hythe: wide open senior living Open for business a skipjump away – halfway between Dawson Creek and Grande Prairie is the Hythe Pioneer Home –an 86 unit senior lodge.

Care, navigation, and support is provided by collaboration with existing community resources; which include 24 /7 Home Care resources, involvement with family and provision of Lodge services (housekeeping, emergency response, food services, evening and night staffing).

Hythe is a rural lodge and as a rule, there isn’t a waitlist for housing and because of this, providing real housing options for families and seniors in the Peace Region looking for a solution.

“People get to know each other here,” says CAO Dalvin Napen.

This includes general staff, families, Home Care staff, professionals, other resources, and the general public.

Interactions are the key and care is the result. Resident Christine Braun says staff care.

“They really do care and they don’t pretend. There is so much to do. Flowers in the courtyard, and the food –from eggs benedict to cheesecake; it really is fantastic.”

Christine also says it’s important for people to know that there is a guest suite that family can use.

“My kids use it when they come Prince George, McKenzie and all over.”

Amenities within the lodge include a library, smoking room, chapel,

the courtyards with flowers, outside planters, a medical clinic (three physicians) and the pharmacy.

Mel Bowman (from Whitewood, Saskatchewan) says tt’s a great place to live.

“Lots of fun, games, music, and reading; I love the music and the food is better than going out to restaurants, it feels like a home not a lodge.

It is great.”

Resident Melvin Heijari likes to focus on algebra.

“It keeps the brain going, if reading is a steady 40 mph, then algebra is going 100 mph.”

The Hythe & District Pioneer Homes Advisory committee is a nonprofit seniors housing group providing lodge services for more than 40 years and 23 years as a Housing Management body. It is an example of social infrastructure for housing and care in Alberta that is duplicated in many rural and urban communities in the province.

Hythe’s newest project is the 11 million dollar, 48 unit “Pioneer Place”.

This facility will provide supportive living care housing for seniors struggling with memory care and who need a safe, secure environment for wellness.

The general public, families and seniors who are looking for housing and care solutions are encouraged to phone 780-356-3077 to arrange tours or to stop by when passing through Hythe, AB. editor@dcdn.ca 46843

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A lull in the Peace Country Beef Congress action.

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47 th Annual Bull Sale TUESDAY, MARCH 13, 2018

at 1:00 p.m. (BC Time) Vold, Jones & Vold Auction Mart, Dawson Creek, BC ON OFFER: Yearling Red Angus Registered Bulls 2-Year-Old Registered Bulls Red Angus Registered Herd Bulls View the bulls

At the ranch on or before March 10th • At the Auction Mart March 12th & 13th

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 8 @ DUNVEGAN MOTOR INN, FAIRVIEW

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HYBRID VIGOR: The Commercial Cattleman’s Forgotten Advantage - Dr. Susan Markus, Beef Research Scientist, Alberta Ag NEW GENERATION BEEF INFOXCHANGE SYSTEM (BIXS) - Deborah Wilson Sr. Vice President, BIXSco Inc. LAUNCH OF CERTIFIED SUSTAINABLE BEEF FRAMEWORK - Monica Hadarits, Programs and Certification Director, CRSB CREATING VALUE TOGETHER THROUGH BEEF SUSTAINABILITY - Emily Murray, General Manager, McDonald’s Beef North America VERIFIED BEEF PRODUCTION PLUS PROGRAM - Melissa Downing, Alberta Provincial Coordinator for the VBP+ Program

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Cattle Market Report

FEEDER HEIFERS

FEEDER STEERS

Auction Date Bid Range 301 - 400 401 - 500 501 - 600 601 - 700 701 - 800 801 - 900 900 - 1000 1000+ Bid Range 301 - 400 401 - 500 501 - 600 601 - 700 701 - 800 801 - 900 900 - 1000 1000+

Viking, AB Cliff Grinde (780) 336-2209

Kamloops, BC Cheryl Newman (250) 320-0870

Dec 14 - 282 Hd Low High $230.00 $252.00 $230.00 $253.00 $200.00 $228.25 $190.00 $204.50 $170.00 $179.00 n/a n/a $165.00 $177.00 n/a n/a

Jan 11 - 529 Hd Low High $190.00 $260.00 $222.00 $255.00 $210.00 $239.00 $185.00 $208.00 $180.00 $194.00 $184.00 $190.00 n/a n/a n/a n/a

Jan 10 - 1104 Hd Low High $210.00 $255.00 $210.00 $255.00 $200.00 $230.00 $190.00 $208.75 $180.00 $194.00 $178.00 $188.25 $178.00 $185.25 n/a n/a

Jan 8 - 850 Hd Low High $230.00 $265.00 $225.00 $265.00 $205.00 $236.50 $190.00 $216.00 $185.00 $206.00 $180.00 $195.00 $170.00 $185.00 n/a n/a

Jan 9 - 5834 Hd Low High $220.00 $275.00 $215.00 $260.00 $200.00 $240.00 $190.00 $215.00 $180.00 $202.00 $180.00 $195.00 $180.00 $193.00 $180.00 $193.00

Jan 9 - 960 Hd Low High $228.00 $255.00 $225.00 $237.00 $210.00 $235.00 $194.00 $212.00 $180.00 $200.00 $179.00 $192.00 $173.00 $186.00 n/a n/a

Jan 9 - 750 Hd High Average $240.00 $230.00 $226.00 $220.67 $220.00 $206.35 $205.00 $197.32 $190.00 $188.12 $193.50 $185.00 $193.50 $185.00 $193.50 $185.00

Low $210.00 $200.00 $204.00 $180.00 $160.00 $150.00 $178.00 n/a

Low $215.00 $203.00 $190.00 $170.00 $176.00 $170.00 $168.00 $170.00

Low $175.00 $180.00 $170.00 $160.00 $159.00 $155.00 $160.00 $136.00

Low $190.00 $187.00 $185.00 $180.00 $170.00 $162.00 $160.00 $140.00

Low $187.50 $195.00 $184.00 $175.00 $170.00 n/a $160.00 $140.00

Low $190.00 $190.00 $180.00 $170.00 $170.00 $160.00 $150.00 $150.00

Low $206.00 $206.00 $182.00 $180.00 $170.00 $165.00 $160.00 n/a

High $215.00 $206.00 $195.00 $184.00 $180.00 $180.00 $165.00 $165.00

High $230.00 $210.00 $211.00 $205.00 $171.00 $166.00 $189.00 n/a

$82.00

$89.00

D3 - D4 Cows

70.00

$81.00

Bologna Bulls $80.00

REPLACEMENT CATTLE

BC LIVESTOCK PRODUCERS CO-OPERATIVE

Dec 19 - 460 Hd Low High n/a n/a $220.00 $240.00 $200.00 $220.25 $184.00 $205.50 $170.00 $181.50 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a

D1 - D2 Cows SLAUGHTER CATTLE$

VIKING LIVESTOCK MARKET

$90.00

Good Bred Cows $1,800

$2,300

Cow/Calf Prs (Y) n/a

n/a

Cow/Calf Prs (O) n/a

n/a

High $223.00 $217.00 $202.00 $184.00 $185.00 $177.00 $175.00 $176.00

D1 - D2 Cows $78.00

$87.00

D3 - D4 Cows

$61.00

$78.00

Bologna Bulls $80.00

$95.00

Good Bred Cows n/a

n/a

Cow/Calf Prs (Y) n/a

n/a

Cow/Calf Prs(O) n/a

n/a

High $226.00 $212.00 $198.00 $182.00 $173.00 $165.00 $179.00 $161.00

D1 - D2 Cows $82.00

$92.00

D3 - D4 Cows

$74.00

$80.00

Bologna Bulls $91.00

$103.00

High $215.00 $208.00 $206.00 $194.00 $183.25 $176.00 $174.50 $150.00

D1 - D2 Cows $93.00

$106.00

D3 - D4 Cows

$77.00

$93.00

Bologna Bulls $90.00

$107.50

High $225.00 $230.00 $206.50 $198.00 $188.00 n/a $178.50 $167.00

D1 - D2 Cows $85.00

$98.00

D4 Cows

$65.00

$85.00

n/a

n/a

Good Bred Heiofers Good Bred Heifers $1,900

$2,100

n/a

n/a

$80.00

$110.00

$95.00

$88

Older Bred Cows

$77.00

$133.00

Slaughter Cows

$80.00

$112.00

Slaughter Cows

$1,600

$60.00

$105.00

$85.00

n/a

Older Bred Cows

$95.00

D3 Cows

Slaughter Bulls

Good Bred Cows

$1,200

$80.00

Feeder Bulls

Slaughter Bulls

Good Bred cows

n/a

D1 - D2 Cows

High $228.00 $227.00 $225.00 $193.00 $188.00 $185.00 $180.00 n/a

Slaughter Bulls

$1,800

$2,050

High $220.00 $220.00 $202.00 $190.00 $185.00 $177.00 $174.00 $174.00

$100

$107.00

B/Cows & Hfrs $1,200

$2,000

Good Bred Heifers n/a

n/a

Cow/Calf Prs n/a

n/a

Cow/Calf Prs n/a

n/a

Butcher Bulls $89.00

$93.00

Butcher Cows

$77.00

$85.00

$115.00

Heiferettes $114.00

Average $207.0 $202.55 $184.00 $178.00 $176.00 $172.00 $146.74 $146.74

Bred Cows

$170.00

n/a

n/a

Bred Heifers

Bred Heifers

n/a

n/a

n/a

Cow/Calf Pairs n/a

n/a

Cow/Calf Prs(Y/O)

n/a

n/a

n/a

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Ponoka Craig Jacklin 403.783.1453

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Thurs, Jan 25 - 12 Noon +140 Head on Offer Contact the office today 780-354-2423

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Rimbey Dean Edge 403.704.0280

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Anchor D Ranch Simmental Bull Sale Friday, Feb 9th Cutting Edge Thursday, March 1 Lazy S Limousin & Charolais Bull sale Saturday, March 24

BRED COW & HEIFER SALE Fri, Jan 19 – 12:00 Noon

Contact our reps for current market trends, prices, booking of cattle into the auction mart or satellite sale Ponoka: 4410 – Highway 2A, Ponoka, AB (Ph) 403.783.5561, (Fax) 403.783.4120, (Website) www.vjvauction.com (Email) office@vjvauction.com Dawson Creek: 301 – 116th Avenue, Dawson Creek, B.C. (Ph) 250.782.3766, (Fax) 250.782.6622 (Email) vjvdawsoncreek@outlook.com Beaverlodge: Box 606, Beaverlodge, AB (Ph) 780.354.2423, (Email) vjvbeaverlodge@gpnet.ca Westlock: 9004 – 110A Street, Westlock, AB (Ph) 780.349.3153 (Fax) 780.349.5466 • Rimbey: 4831 – 47th Street, Rimbey, AB (Ph) 403.843.2439 (Fax) 403.843.3485 R0011509008

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2015 Challenger MT775E

2017 Massey Ferguson

2015 New Holland

34” Tracks, Deluxe Cab 5 Hydraulics, PTO, Auto Steering, Drawbar 750 Hours

6713 Tractor Deluxe Cab, Loader Air Ride, Weights

T6.175 SE Tractor Deluxe Cab, Loader Auto Steer, CVT

2017 Massey Ferguson

2017 Unverferth

2017 GrainMaxx Augers

2956A Round Baler Demo Unit, Fully Automatic Mesh or Twine Avail.

LOUGHEED 1-800-773-9757

STONY PLAIN 1-800-290-5489

Grain Carts 8250 & 1050 Models Scales, Tarps 20” Corner Augers

HIGH RIVER 1-866-652-2414

80’, 85’, 95’ & 105’ Lengths Available Delivery & Setup Included

ECKVILLE 1-800-576-4394

ROCKY MOUNTAIN HOUSE 403-845-4949

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DAVE ROSS EQUIP. LTD

Ph: 780-864-3731,

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Fax: 864-3468,

Toll Free 1-800-661-7401

Ross Equip. Ltd Since 1943

Web site:

www.rossequip.ca

. 13- 2018 Jan

Call for Sale Price, as we are compelled by the Manufacture to advertize only MSRP retail prices 1

No DEF

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LEASE to Own any Equip. on this page

Pay only the 1st lease payment in advance. OAC

When the LAST lease payment is made

Pay or Finance the RV & The Equipment is Yours.

2018 DT610-36” Versatile 610 hp, P/S 16x4

Del/Cab 110gpm, 6 E/ hyd d/lock, A/S/R, camera #588520 Spring Ride Cab

msrp $698,000

Lease to own 168rv 7A / L/pmt OAC

2

$ 77,100 No DEF Deluxe Air Ride Cab

2016 550 Versatile 550hp,P/S 16x4 Del/Cab

110gpm 6 E/ hyd d/lock, A/S/R, 800/70R38, camera #417600

Lease to own 125rv 14-S/A L/pmt OAC

7

2011 35’ M155 DSA Sw 600/65R28, 16.5x16.1, 1 on #208301

$ 27,300 $ 53,900 No DEF Old price

Soft Level “AIR RIDE” DELUXE CAB, 110gpm hyd

120’ 2018 Alu/boom SX280 Versatile Sprayer

#529500

2018 $ 674,000 2017 $593,000

Lease to own 155rv 14S/A L/pmt OAC Lease to own 155rv 7A / L/pmt OAC

3

$ 34,100 $ 67,100 No DEF

Deluxe Air Ride Cab

2000 bu.GC2020 36”Tracks UF Grain Cart w/Tarp, 24” Auger, Scale, 4-1050/50x32 Retail $169,150 Only $146,900

$ 14,200

Lease to own 12-S/A L/pmt OAC of

Rebate to Mar/31 G2020 $5,000

CSA DF22 100 2017 Model$

Lease to own 109rv 14-S/A L/pmt OAC of $ 24,600

2017 2017 500 500 Versatile Versatile 500 500 hp, hp, P/S P/S 16x4 16x4 Del/Cab Del/Cab

110gpm 110gpm 66 E/ E/ hyd hyd d/lock, d/lock, A/S/R, A/S/R, 800/70R38, 800/70R38, camera camera #415500 2018 $ 597,000 2017 #415500 2018 $ 597,000 2017 $520,000 Lease Lease to to own own 125rv 125rv 14-S/A 14-S/A L/pmt L/pmt OAC OAC Lease to own 125rv 7 A / L/pmt OAC

8

Lease to own 110rv 7 A / L/pmt OAC of $ 48,500

12

Old Price 1000+ bu. GC9250 UF Grain Cart, w/Tarp c/w 17” Auger, 1000 pto, 900/60x32R1 Retail $70,960 Only $57,900

$$ 27,100 27,100 $ 54,100

$9,520 520 Scale system add $ 8,500

No DEF

Lease to own 10-S/A L/pmt OAC of

Old price

32’ Vers Vertical Tillage 96200 DEMO $

Del/Cab 110gpm, 6 E/ hyd d/lock, A/S/R, camera #529520

2018 $674,000 msrp $593,000

Lease to own 155rv 14S/A L/pmt OAC

$ 34,100

Bolt on“Level” Ride AIR Ride Cab

QSX11.9 710/70R38D wts 4 E/H 58 gpm, T/C #299500

2018 $ 449,000 2016 $345,000

Lease to own 88rv 7 A / L/pmt OAC of

9

72’ O/H with Auto Lock

$ 5,881

99,000

PILLAR HEAVY Harrow 16.

1200# wt on hitch in trans, hyd spring adj down press 72’ Heavy Harrow msrp $6 84’ Heavy Harrow msrp $7

Lease to Own 14 – S/A Lease pmt OAC $ 8,700

2016 375 Versatile 375hp P/S 16x4 TA19

LEASE to Own this 13-S/A Lease pay O

Rebate to Jan/31 G9250 $2,500 8-11 hp/ ft @ 5”cut 7-10mph

2017 DT550-36” Versatile 550 hp, P/S 16x4

Lease to own 63rv 6-A L/p

Rebate to Mar/31 G2020 $5,000

2018 $ 606,000 2016 458,000

Lease to own 125rv 7 A / L/pmt OAC

Lease to own 63rv 12-S/A

$ 17,200

Lease to own 12-S/A L/pmt OAC of

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Air Ride, 280 hp, 5 spd tran, HD diff lock, disc/brk 380/90R46 r/dual, Cab carbon filter, 1200 gal ss tank, 120 gal rinse tank, Viper 4, Ac/b sect cnt, A/b XT hgt cnt, GPS A/S, 3” Frt load, F/R tips, F/mrker Hyd adj axles #397300 msrp $ 483,000

2017 DT550-36” Versatile 550 hp, P/S 16x4

2000 bu.GC2020 36”Tracks UF Grain Cart w/Tarp, 24” Auger, Scale, auto greaser Retail $217,160 Only $183,900

2016 35’ M155 MD S C /linkHID, 600/65R2 6 B/PUR, Trans stab msrp $238,350 1 on

Lease to Own 7 annual Lease pmt OAC $ 14,000

13

1300 bu 50”w/tire $120,970 $94,200

$ 37,900

Lease to own 10-S/A L/pmt OAC of

Lease to own 10-S/A L/pm

$ 9,890

Rebate to Jan/31 G1317 $3,000

No DEF Old price

Land Rollers 30’- 85

10-15 hp/ft @ 3”cut, 8-12 mph

Built For 2017 Versatile DT450-550 & Prior Track Tractors We can install on the farm in your Heated Shop “Book a install Now”

2017 375 Versatile 375hp P/S 16x4 TA19 710/70R38D wts 4 E/H 58 gpm A/S/R, PTO #339500 2018 $ 449,000 2017 $399,000 $ 41,800

Lease to own 98rv 7 A / L/pmt OAC

No DEF

5

4

Old price

30’ 10 mph Fury High speed disc rolling baskets, #132300 10 hp /ft msrp $149,000 35’ 10 mph Fury #138300 msrp $159,000 40’ 10 mph Fury #179350 DEMO $138,000 40’ Lease to own 58rv 10-S/A L/pmt OAC $ 11,500 40’ Lease to own 58rv A / L/pmt OAC

$ 23,000

10

No DEF

Old price

20’ V-Wing Ditcher 105,180 $92,000

30’ 42”drum 5/8” thick 40’ 42”drum 5/8” thick 50’ 42”drum 5/8” thick

Blow Out on Air Drills, Up to 25% disc all rebates in No factory orders @ these Old Prices

R 41’ Morris C2 Air Drill D/S 9450 450 bu 3 tanks 17” fan, 1 only 2017 $ 260,000

Hyd assist Auger, 2018 $ 331,500

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Rebate to Nov 30/17 deduct from sale price or 1st L/P $ 11,000 2018 610 Versatile 610hp,P/S 16x4 Del/Cab

110gpm 6 E/ hyd d/lock, A/S/R, 800/70R38 camera #539700

2018

$658,000

Lease to own 160rv 7 A / L/pmt OAC

$ 69,900

2017 550 Versatile 550hp,P/S 16x4 Del/Cab

110gpm 6 E/ hyd d/lock, A/S/R, 800/70R38 camera #462700

2017 1 only

$558,000

Lease to own 143rv 14-S/A L/pmt OAC Lease to own 143rv 7 A / L/pmt OAC

$ 30,100 $ 59,500

2017 310 FWD 310 hp 16 spd P/Shift

Del/Cab,18,850# 3 pt hitch, 4 E/ hyd 55 gpm PTO hyd Tran oil heater, 620/70R42 dual, 480/70R30 #258350

2018 $ 324,000 2017 $ 275,000

Lease to own 95rv 7 A / L/pmt OAC

$ 32,100

Lease to Own 64rv 12 Annual Lease paymts OAC of only $ 20,500 Lease to Own 64rv

6 Annual Lease paymts OAC of only $ 40,500

Qualify for the Rebate in Dec/2017, ONLY $10,000 deposit & the balance in Cash, Lease or Finance by April 1/2018

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Swather 148hp, hyd 28, 16.5x16.1, DKD, b/whl 10’ hyd roller

nly cnt $ 99,000

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pmt OAC of $ 30,800

100’ 2014 RG1100 Rogator Sprayer 1100 SS tank, Viper Pro, Auto Steer, 300 GPS, Accu boom, Auto boom wheels, Frt load 380/90R46, Air ride, Air Dryer Pkg,

$516,350 12/17 Blowout $ 376,000

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Up to 33% off MSRP On Select Models Call today! Prices have never been better 32 mpg

$ 48,500

20% or

36 mpg

00 bu/hr Drier $ 280,000

New 15 Wrangler Sahara 4x4 3.6L i192420

s DF22 Drier only OAC of $25,200

$240,400 12/17 Blowout $169,000

16% or

$ 14,215 Lease to Own 8 annual L/pmt OAC $ 25,025

Lease to Own 14-S/A L/pmts OAC

25% or

$12,030 disc

MSRP $40,920*

36 mpg

.5LX16.1, 12.5l-15 wing Auto lock, hyd tine adj sure, 9/16 x 26”tines.

69,100 1-O/H $60,900 76,100 Intro $66,900

mt OAC of $ 6,900

2001 FL60 Freightliner, 210hp cat, 5 spd Allison Auto, New 14’ Pacific Mechanics Service Body Air tank, Comp, 167000 km 5000# PICKER 16’ reach Tico 350WT,

Premium unit 1 only $40,900

26% or

$12,000 disc

MSRP $48,930

R/A Susp, dsl

65’ 42”drum 5/8” thick $85,104 65’ 42”drum 5/8” thick $87,105 75’ 42”drum 5/8” thick $90,126 85’ 42”drum 5/8” thick $99,137

$77,900 $79,900 $81,900 $92,900

R/A Susp, dsl

$ 30,300

Lease to Own 95rv 6 annual Lease payments OAC of only

$ 59,800

R/A Susp, dsl

$73,000

$499-84 mbw

Clean 1-Owner

Rebate to Nov 30/17 deduct from sale price or 1st L/P $ 12,000 Lease to Own 95rv 12-Semi-annual Lease payments OAC of only

17 D2500 SLT+ C/C4x4 SB i312681

MSRP $ 86,840

17 D2500 Laramie C/C4x4 SB i963782

$440-84 mbw

$13,040 disc

16% or

$12,070 disc

26 mpg

26 mpg

$275-84 mbw

23% or

$12,240 disc

Pi RP $52,140

$39,900

$455-84 mbw 17 1500 Express v8 CC4X4SB i816475 $275-84 mbw

16% or

$12,440 disc

29 mpg

23% or

$13,640 disc

MSRP $ 75,740

MSRP $ 57,240

$435-84 mbw

$310-84 mbw

$63,300

17 D2500 SLT C/C4x4 SB i954685

23% or

$39,900

17 1500 Express v8 CC4X4SB i815475

$63,380

$13,840 disc

61’ Morris C2 Air Drill D/S paired row 9650 650 bu 4 tanks

221bu, 107bu, 107bu, 221bu, Hyd Assist Auger, 17” fans, Simple Std Drive, Hyd Hitch Jack, dual castors, 4 - 800/65R32 lug tires Tow Between 2018 $ 488,600 1 only 2017 $ 385,000

16% or

24% or

Pi RP $52,140

$64,900

MSRP $ 75,450

$36,000*

5’ Retail E/O disc k $46,961 $42,900 k $52,972 $47,900 k $54,973 $49,900

$315-84 mbw

$12,240 disc

MSRP $ 77,540

MSRP $39,720

$272-84 mbw

26 mpg

$12,640 disc

$3,700 disc

18 Trailhawk 4x4 2.4L,9s, iv054372

$13,720 disc

$37,700

16% or

R/A Susp, dsl

17 G/Caravan SXT 3.6L, 6spd i734415 $230-84 mbw 17 D2500 SLT C/C4x4 LB i931701

9% or

23% or

$270-84 mbw 17 1500 SXT v8 6A CC4X4SB i430459 $275-84 mbw

17 Chry Pacifica 3.6L 9spd i538459

$32,500

$45,200

$315-84 mbw

Pi RP $50,740

$43,700

MSRP $44,430

32 mpg

26 mpg

$5,230 disc

$38,800

$265-84 mbw

17 1500 SLT v8 8A CC4X4SB i784524

11% or

34 mpg

$13,840 disc

$43,920

$230-84 mbw

17 Journey G/T AWD 3.6L 6s i312373

23% or

MSRP $ 57,640

$34,300

MSRP $50,830

17 G/Caravan GT 3.6L,6spd i891477.

26 mpg

$6,620 disc

$13,372 disc

$475-84 mbw

MSRP $59,040

Big Horn pkg

$295-84 mbw 17 1500 SLT v8 8A CC4X4SB i693537

$27,348

36 mpg

26 mpg

$42,816

MSRP $40,720

15 G/Caravan SXT 6spd i119382, 3312k

20% or

MSRP $53,525.

33% or 34 mpg

$11,950 disc

$58,000

18 1500 L/Horn 8A CC4X4SB i512632

$10,704 disc

16 Chrysler 300 AWD 3.6L 8s i361490

16% or

MSRP $ 69,950

$255-84 mbw

$9,320 disc

$185-84 mbw

Ram Longhorn

$36,808

22% or 33 mpg

$230-84 mbw

Jan 13 - 2018

All Programs deducted

MSRP $46,010.

$33,600

New 15 Cherokee Ltd 4x4 3.2L i441391

for Matt, Al, or Larry

$9,200 disc

MSRP $42,810.

2011 100’ RG994 Rogator Sprayer 3865hr SS tank, Viper Pro, Auto Steer, 300 GPS, Accu boom, Auto boom whls, Air ride Air Dryer,380/90R46 & 650/70R38 C/div

Since 1948

0 down, 4.99% for 84 mbw bi-weekly payments. w/gst OAC, vehicles may not be exactly as illustrated

Lease own 109rv 14-S/A L/pmt OAC $ 24,600 Lease own 109rv 7A/ L/ pmts OAC

Spirit River, Ab

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25% or

$43,600

17 1500 SLT V6 8ACC4X4SB i974521

29 mpg

$13,640 disc

23% or

$13,640 disc

wsb $42,970

$30,500*

$249-84 mbw

71’ Morris C2 Air Drill D/S paired row 9650 650 bu 4 tanks 221bu, 107bu, 107bu, 221bu, Hyd Assist Auger, dual 17” fans, Simple Std Drive, Hyd Hitch Jack, 4 -800/65R32 lug tire, dual castors Tow Between 2018 $ 516,600 1 only 2017 $ 410,000

14 2500 Power Wagon 4x4 V8,6A, C/C SB, 179k i109255.

Rebate to Nov 30/17 deduct from sale price or 1st L/P $ 15,000

wsb 13,950

Lease to Own 99rv 12-Semi-annual Lease payments OAC of only

$ 32,400

$165-36 mbw

Lease to Own 99rv 6 annual Lease payments OAC of only only

$ 64,000

17 1500 ST v8 6A QC4X4SB i871437

$10,900*

10 F150 FX2 SuperCab 5.4 V8 6spd SB 146k 014569

MSRP $ 57,440

$259-84 mbw 17 1500 SLT V6 8ACC4X4SB i972522

$310-84 mbw

$35,700 Silver

29 mpg

Clean 1-Owner

Pi RP $47,745

23% or

$13,640 disc

29 mpg

Pi RP $55,445

$310-84 mbw

TD. ● ROSS CHRYSLER ● www.rosschrysler.ca

23% or

$12,845 disc

Pi RP $55,645

$42,700

17 1500 SLT V6 8A QC4X4SB i765505

$43,800

$42,800

17 1500 SLT V6 8A QC4X4SB i260505

$310-84 mbw

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HIGH Performance HIGH HIGHPerformance Performance LOW Prices LOW LOWPrices Prices 1023E TRACTOR 1023E TRACTOR TRACTOR 1023E

• Powerful Final Tier 4-compliant 22.4HP diesel engine • New, easy-lift hood with dual gas-charged lift struts •Hydropstatic Powerful Final- 2Tier 4-compliant 22.4HP diesel engine Range transmission •• Powerful Final Tier 4-compliant 22.4HP diesel engine • New, easy-lift hood with dual gas-charged lift struts Standard 4WDhood for maximum traction •••New, easy-lift with dual gas-charged lift struts Hydropstatic - 2 Range transmission ••Hydropstatic Range transmission Standard 4WD- 2for maximum traction • Standard 4WD for maximum traction $120*/ Month | Add a 120R loader

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3025E TRACTOR 3025E TRACTOR TRACTOR 3025E †Attachments, loader and optional upgrades not included in monthly payment.

• Yanmar® 3-cylinder, TNV series 24.7HP diesel engine ••Tightest radius its horsepower class Yanmar®turning 3-cylinder, TNVinseries 24.7HP diesel engine •••Yanmar® Hydro transmission with Twin Touch™ pedals ease of use 3-cylinder, TNV 24.7HP diesel engine Tightest turning radius in series its horsepower classfor On-board diagnostics including Service Advisor Hydro transmission with Touch™ pedals for ease of use •••Tightest turning radius inTwin its horsepower class •••Hydro Standard four-wheel drive (4WD) for maximum On-board diagnostics including Servicepedals Advisorfortraction transmission with Twin Touch™ ease of use Standard four-wheel (4WD)Service for maximum ••On-board diagnosticsdrive including Advisortraction $169*/ | Add a for 300E loader • StandardMonth four-wheel drive (4WD) maximum traction$61

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4044M TRACTOR 4044M TRACTOR 4044M TRACTOR

0% • Naturally aspirated 43.1HP diesel engine 0% for 84 Naturally aspirated 43.1HP dieselTransmission engine ••PowrReverser™ or eHydrostatic options for 84 • PowrReverser™ or eHydrostatic Transmission options Months 0% Category 1, 3-point 43.1HP hitch compatible with iMatch™ Quick-Hitch •• Naturally aspirated diesel engine Months •Standard Category four-wheel 1, 3-point hitch iMatch™ Quick-Hitch for 84 drivecompatible (4WD) forwith maximum traction •• PowrReverser™ or eHydrostatic Transmission options • Standard four-wheel drive (4WD) for maximum traction Months • Category 1, 3-point hitch compatible with iMatch™ Quick-Hitch • Standard four-wheel drive (4WD) for maximum traction Add a Performance

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5045E TRACTOR 5045E TRACTOR 5045E TRACTOR

••Powerful Tier 4-compliant 4-compliant50HP 50HPdiesel dieselengine engine Powerful Final Final Tier ••9F/3R SyncShuttle™ transmission 9F/3R SyncShuttle™ transmission AA durable MFWD axle increasestraction traction tough conditions •••Powerful Tier 4-compliant 50HP diesel engine durableFinal MFWD axle increases inintough conditions •••9F/3R Best-in-class visibility SyncShuttle™ Best-in-class visibilitytransmission • A durable MFWD axle increases traction in tough conditions • Best-in-class visibility $434*/ Month | Add a 520M loader $105 |

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0% Financing on select Clearout units 1A81830XTCL745235

2012 JOHN DEERE 1830 •61’ Seeder •12” Spacings •JD1910 550 BU grain cart w/ Variable rate metering •DBL shoot

A01910H725460

2008 JOHN DEERE 1910 •Double shoot •430BU •Seedstar Monitor for 4WD •10in row spacing

751830016

2013 JOHN DEERE 1910 •12” Conveyor w/ telescoping •Hydraulic Drive •550BU •Dual Tires 20.8R-38 R1 Star

2012 NEW HOLLAND CR9090 •1208 Sep Hours •PRWD •Duals •Spreader •Yield Monitor •Lateral Tilt Feederhouse

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Building trade, growth and market access Agriculture and Forestry Minister Oneil Carlier reaffirmed Alberta’s commitment to open markets and the modernization of NAFTA when he met with Canadian and U.S. agricultural leaders in Kansas City Jan. 5 - 7.

The annual Legislative Agriculture Chairs (LAC) Summit brought together provincial agriculture ministers and U.S. state legislators to examine issues that affect the North American agriculture sector including trade, legislation and policy.

“Developing and maintaining trade relationships is vital to the growth and success of agriculture in Alberta. The

U.S. export market is worth $4 billion to Alberta’s producers, and free trade has helped create a system that benefits farmers in both our countries. We must continue to connect, consider and discuss both the diversity of our perspectives and our shared goals.”

Oneil Carlier, Minister of Agriculture and Forestry The summit agenda also includes discussions on rural development, housing and schooling, local food systems, water quality, infrastructure, and technology, research and the rural economy.

Beef supplies up; strong demand forecasted The 2017 cattle market can be summarized as having larger cattle numbers, more beef production and higher prices. Throw in good profitability through the supply chain, and it is certainly a good news story.

In the U.S., the larger production has been met with increased exports, and not only have the volume of exports increased, the price has also increased, which has been very supportive to the North American cattle and beef markets.

The overall market tone has been positive, and the Canadian cattle market has performed very well relative to the United States market. Alberta cull-cow prices have been stronger than the U.S. virtually all year, and despite the fact that western Canadian feed costs have risen dramatically relative to the U.S., there have been very few feeder exports, and even imports of U.S. feeder cattle. This shift in feeder trade points to a very competitive Canadian feeder market as prices have also been premium to the U.S.

The Canadian cow herd remained relatively flat around 3.8 million beef cows for the last four years. Although the herd has not grown, however beef production in 2018 could increase for the third consecutive year as more cattle are fed and processed in Canada.

The Canadian cow herd is not expected to show much growth, as current cow markets are near steady with a year ago, and heifer retention has shown only a marginal increase.

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cially in the second half of the year. The current futures markets are pointing to higher prices next summer despite these larger supplies. Strong demand could support the higher prices, but there is certainly some risk in the marketplace heading later into 2018 as feedlot break-evens are well above the prices seen in the summer of 2017.

In addition to watching how the cattle supply and demand factors unfold, other key factors to watch will be the Canadian dollar. A dollar over 80 cents would add further price risk to the Canadian market, while a lower dollar would be supportive. Feed costs are always a key driver on calf and feeder prices, and basis levels between Canada and the U.S. can have a big impact on Canadian prices and profitability.

Bottom line The high number of cattle put on feed in the fall will lead to increased beef supplies, but futures markets point to higher prices in the summer of 2018.

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A new year’s thank you Thank you to all the folks out there who take the time to call or comment on the articles they read in Collie Corner.

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It is heartening to know the number of ranchers who are improving upon their training methods and working towards using dogs to more of their potential than just following behind the stock.

For some reason the dogs have been slow to achieve this type of growth.

Many dogs area still only doing the very basics of work when they could be doing so much more.

Although this is an advantageous help if the dogs are capable of a higher standard of work that provides assistance if they had a bit more training. It is great to see the interest that is growing in this area.

Perhaps there is a lack of awareness in what a trained dog is capable of doing and they need to be observed and promoted more to the public and ranching community in order to display their abilities. In this world where there seems to be a universal lack of time and qualified agricultural help, the working dog can be a very valuable asset to the ranch.

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The government is partnering with local researchers to combat the mountain pine beetle threat in Alberta.

Mountain pine beetles pose a serious threat to Alberta’s forests and if left unmanaged could spread eastward across Canada’s boreal region.

To protect Alberta’s forests, the province is working with Hinton-based fRI Research and supporting its groundbreaking research into stopping the spread of the beetle.

“The mountain pine beetle is one of the major threats facing our forests in Alberta. That’s why it’s so important that we invest in critical research that will prevent this pest from not only spreading throughout Alberta’s forests but throughout the rest of Canada’s forests as well.”

Oneil Carlier, Minister of Agriculture and Forestry

“Innovative approaches will be required in the coming years as Alberta attempts to manage and control the spread of the beetle. Under the leadership of Dr. Keith McClain, the fRI Research Mountain Pine Beetle Ecology Program will continue to collaborate with researchers from across Western Canada so that we can support our partners’ operational decisions, and inform policy development through science.”

Ryan Tew, general manager, fRI Research

Over the past 10 years, the Mountain Pine Beetle Ecology Program at fRI Research has expanded its knowledge base to manage and control the mountain pine beetle and to address concerns of community resiliency. Research has led to:

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by George Wandler

I remember when I was going to take a shortcut through the bush and one day I got lost.

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Grain market ebb and flow expected to continue I would characterize the major grain, cereals and oilseeds markets over the past two to three years as embroiled in an ebb and flow battle of big supply versus big demand.

Global agricultural production has seen record large production for at least the last three years. At the same time, demand for food and feed ingredients is equally powerful, which in many cases has surprised all agricultural players on how quickly product is consumed worldwide.

As we turn to 2018, keep in mind that market conditions are in a constant state of change due to a multitude of reasons and when market circumstances are shifting, we must tune our plans.

Wheat This is a uniquely Western Canada situation where elevator spring wheat price discovery is less mindful of trends in futures prices and more focused on protein premiums/discounts. I do not view the Canadian wheat market as short of protein. Rather, it is net short market-ready protein.

The wheat market’s primary task has been to cobble together usable blends of quality spring wheat approximating a target protein of near 13.5 per cent. Note, though, that near the end of 2017, bids for higher protein wheat were valued because

of blend value to achieve the target protein requirement.

Feed grains Prairie cash feed barley pricing has worked its way higher through the fall season. Despite U.S. corn price weakness, Lethbridge cash feed barley bids are holding rather firmly. Rising cattle numbers entering southern Alberta feedlots and an advance into wintery conditions appears to have elevated feed demand for barley.

Oilseeds Following a November peak, canola and soybean pricing retreated, still part of the big supply and demand price formula. Expect another turn up during the canola market’s seasonally supportive March-May period.

Demand will at times need to be inspired by a cheaper relative valuation to other oilseeds because sustaining crush margin mediocrity and a $50 a tonne premium to soybeans is not realistic at all times.

Nonetheless, China’s insatiable appetite for oilseeds (soybeans and canola) will continue to provide support for prices through the year ahead.

port tariff bomb on imports. Prairie cash bids for yellow peas took a sudden turn lower in late 2017 as the ensuing confusion triggered cardiac arrest throughout the pulse trade here and internationally.

The Indian food policy is unpredictable, driven by those who support high stocks and low prices for the benefit of consumers and those in favour of higher prices for the benefit of farmers. In this instance, this policy decision has been made with the benefit of farmers in mind.

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while Chinese demand is expected to provide 2018 support for oilseeds. In pulses, a recalibration of demand outlets should smooth out Indian trade disruption.

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Bottom line Always be prepared to make marketing plans as markets shift. As we look towards 2018, crop adversity could strengthen wheat prices,

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Why now is the time to get tax info in order

The start of a new year signals an opportune time to begin organizing and planning tax information for 2018.

A detailed inventory list should be put together as soon as possible as this only gets harder the longer you wait, says Kimberly Shipley of MNP’s agricultural services.

“If you are in AgriStability, having production information summarized is easier to do close to the year-end than trying to figure it out later in the year,” Shipley adds.

Late starters

farmers start with a record-keeping check.

They should ensure they’ve made accurate records of all past revenues, expenses, equipment purchases and sales, and in a format that’s usable for their advisers, he says.

Although most operations are taxed on a cash basis, Bokenfohr encourages farmers to work with their accountants and advisers to develop accrued statements for use in making future decisions.

Producers also need precise records of cash advances, deferrals, paid wages, and how they’ve chosen to split income.

“If you are providing accrual information to your bank, use the January and February information to find the amounts you collected and paid that year and that related to the previous tax year,” adds Shipley.

“WCB reporting is due at the end of February, and is easier to file at the same time you file T4s,” adds Shipley.

Constructing a true financial picture of the business, including debtto-service ratios, can assist in working with farmers’ lenders.

Joel Bokenfohr, manager of busiTASTE OF THE PEACEAccrued statements ness structures and financial policy with Alberta Agriculture, FEBRUARY 20 advises • STONEBRIDGE HOTEL • FREE

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He recommends producers meet with their advisors now to review their long-term business plans.

“Consult them on some of the key questions on how can they get some of their ratios to improve, and where they’re at with their farm: are they planning in the next five years to expand, or are they planning to move on their succession plan?”

Bottom line Get organized now to construct a true financial picture of your farm, focus your business plans and help with 2018 tax filings.

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CCA prepares for round six of NAFTA talks

The Canadian Cattlemen’s Association (CCA)’s participation at all rounds of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) modernization and re-negotiation process will continue in 2018, as the sixth round of formal talks takes place in Montreal from January 23 to 28.

While it remains unclear whether or when the U.S. might commence procedures to withdraw from NAFTA, CCA’s presence, to provide Government of Canada negotiators with expertise and to ensure that the interests of beef producers are advanced in the ongoing talks, will

be as necessary as ever.

The negotiations resume following significant progress in 2017 to modernize a range of non-controversial technical issues. However, this positive progress towards modernization has largely been overshadowed by several regressive proposals tabled by the U.S. and subsequently rejected as unacceptable by Canada and Mexico.

Canadian beef producers strongly support retaining the existing NAFTA provisions affecting the beef and cattle trade. The CCA and its

U.S. and Mexican beef cattle producer organization counterparts are united in their position that the terms of trade remain unchanged in the renegotiations.

Our united priorities for the beef sector include: continued duty-free and quota-free access for beef and live cattle trade with the NAFTA tariff preference for beef based on the current rule of origin; opposing the return of a trade disrupting mandatory country of origin labeling regime; maintaining dispute settlement mechanisms, both within NAFTA (Chapters 19 and 20) and external dispute settlement tools at the World Trade Organization. Furthermore, we believe it is possible to improve bilateral cattle and beef

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The CCA is also focused on strategies to manage the risk of U.S. withdrawal from NAFTA. These include ongoing efforts to expand on our trade and market access priorities, including liberalizing trade in the Asia-Pacific through the new Comprehensive and Progressive Trans-Pacific Partnership (aka TPP11), progressing market access expansion and a potential free trade agreement in China, and ensuring the necessary conditions to progress beef trade in the EU through the Canada-EU Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA). We will also work to ensure that if the U.S. does withdraw from NAFTA, that a viable agreement will continue to exist between Canada and Mexico and that our two countries may continue to enjoy dutyfree cattle and beef trade, while recognizing the disruptive consequences caused by higher tariffs on our countries’ two-way trade in beef and cattle with the U.S.

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MON.

NEW YEAR’S DAY FULL MOON

COMMUNITY

EVENTS 2018 TUE.

1

Clairmont

Winter Break kid’s Camp @ Crosslink Sportsplex

WED.

2

Clairmont

Winter Break kid’s Camp @ Crosslink Sportsplex

THU.

3

7

8

Dawson Creek PEACE COUNTRY BEEF CONGRESS

4

Move In Day

Winter Break kid’s Camp @ Crosslink Sportsplex

Teepee Creek Junior Rodeo Clinic @ Ag Events Centre

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Red Deer 2018 Agronomy Update @ Sheraton Red Deer Hotel

Red Deer 2018 Agronomy Update @ Sheraton Red Deer Hotel

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Book your Community Event and Group Events: Tel: (250) 782-4888 Fax: (250) 782-6300 Email: horizon @ dcdn.ca FRI.

SAT.

5

Clairmont Winter Break kid’s Camp @ Crosslink Sportsplex Dawson Creek PEACE COUNTRY BEEF CONGRESS @ Lakota AgriPlex

Clairmont

THIS DATE IN CANADIAN HISTORY 1991 - Mulroney’s Conservative government introduces the GST

ORTHODOX CHRISTMAS DAY

January

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EPIPHANY

Dawson Creek PEACE COUNTRY BEEF CONGRESS @ Lakota AgriPlex

G.P. Making Textiles Class @ Grande Prairie Museum

Red Deer 11 2018 Cereals Innovation Symposium @ Sheraton RD Hotel

Pouce Coupe Schnitzel Night @ Pouce Coupe Legion Hall

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ORTHODOX NEW YEAR St. Isidore

Red Deer 2018 Cereals Innovation Symposium @ Sheraton RD Hotel

Ukranian New Year’s Dinner & Dance @ Centre Culturel Teepee Creek

Teepee Creek Sorting Jackpot @ Ag Events Centre

14 G.P. The Banff Mountain Film Festival @ Douglas J Cardinal PAC G.P. Wedding Show @ Entrec Centre, Evergreen park Teepee Creek Teepee Creek Barrel Jackpot @ Ag Events Centre

15 G.P. The Banff Mountain Film Festival @ Douglas J Cardinal PAC

21 Dawson Creek Mile Zero Roping Club Jackpot @ Lakota AgriPlex

22 Fairview Emergency Preparedness Open House @ Town Office

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NEW MOON

G.P. The Banff Mountain Film Festival @ Douglas J Cardinal PAC

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1980 - Ambassador Ken Taylor helps six Americans escape hostage situation in Tehran

18 Fairview 2018 Peace Agronomy Update @ Dunvegan Motor Inn

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G.P. 20 Citie Ballet presents “Illuminate” @ GPRC G.P. Peace Country Western Club Social @ Golden Age Centre

Peace River Girls’ Night Out Self Defense Class @ Belle Petroleum Centre

Teepee Creek Andrea Udal Barrel Racing Clinic @ Ag Events Centre

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THIS DAY IN CANADIAN HISTORY

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1978 - A Soviet Nuclear-powered satellite crashes in the Canadian north

Teepee Creek Andrea Udal Barrel Racing Clinic @ Ag Events Centre

THIS DATE IN CANADIAN HISTORY

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Edmonton

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FarmTech 2018 @ Edmonton Expo Centre, Northlands

FULL MOON

G.P. Concert - The Offspring @ Revolution Place

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27 G.P. Annual STARS Hangar Dance @ Entrec Centre, Evergreen Park

G.P. Needle Felting Class @ Grande Prairie Museum

G.P. Malanka Dance Show @ Revolution Place

Mayerthorpe Lazy S Ranch Bull Power Bull Sale @ the ranch

Teepee Creek Team Roping Jackpot @ Ag Events Centre

GROWING THE NORTH CONFERENCE 2018

Edmonton FarmTech 2018 @ Edmonton Expo Centre, Northlands

Teepee Creek TP Creek Barrel Club Jackpot @ Ag Events Centre

Dawson Creek Monster Madness Tour @ Encana Events Centre

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Displaying the latest innovations in the barn and in the field

March 8th to 10th, 2018 Evergreen Park, Grande Prairie, AB www.evergreenpark.ca/agri-show

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AJHL â&#x20AC;¢ NWJHL ALBERTA JUNIOR HOCKEY LEAGUE SEASON 2017 - 2018

NORTH WEST JUNIOR HOCKEY LEAGUE SEASON 2017 - 2018

Date

Time

Away

Home

Date

Time

Away

Home

Fri, Jan 19 Fri, Jan 19 Sat, Jan 20 Sat, Jan 20 Tues, Jan 23 Fri, Jan 26 Sat, Jan 27 Sat, Jan 27 Sun, Jan 28 Fri, Feb 2 Sat, Feb 3 Sat, Feb 3 Sun, Feb 4 Sun, Feb 4 Fri, Feb 9 Fri, Feb 9 Sat, Feb 10 Sat, Feb 10 Tues, Feb 13 Wed, Feb 14 Fri, Feb 16 Fri, Feb 16 Sat, Feb 17

7:00 pm 7:30 pm 7:30 pm 7:30 pm 7:30 pm 7:00 pm 7:30 pm 7:30 pm 2:30 pm 7:30 pm 7:30 pm 7:00 pm 2:00 pm 4:15 pm 7:00 pm 7:30 pm 5:00 pm 7:30 pm 7:30 pm 7:30 pm 7:00 pm 7:30 pm 7:30 pm

Calgary Mustangs Lloydminster Bobcats Lloydminster Bobcats Calgary Mustangs Grande Prairie Storm Okotoks Oilers Olds Grizzlys Okotoks Oilers Olds Grizzlys Whitecourt Wolverines Grande Prairie Storm Whitecourt Wolverines Grande Prairie Storm Whitecourt Wolverines Grande Prairie Storm Whitecourt Wolverines Grande Prairie Storm Whitecourt Wolverines Bonnyville Pontiacs Bonnyville Pontiacs Brooks Bandits Lloydminster Bobcats Brooks Bandits

Grande Prairie Storm Whitecourt Wolverines Grande Prairie Storm Whitecourt Wolverines Drayton Valley Thunder Grande Prairie Storm Grande Prairie Storm Whitecourt Wolverines Whitecourt Wolverines Drumheller Dragons Fort McMurray Oil Barons Brooks Bandits Fort McMurray Oil Barons Okotoks Oilers Okotoks Oilers Bonnyville Pontiacs Calgary Canucks Lloydminster Bobcats Whitecourt Wolverines Grande Prairie Storm Grande Prairie Storm Whitecourt Wolverines Whitecourt Wolverines

Fri, Jan 19

8:00 pm

JDA County GP Kings

Fairview Flyers

Fri, Jan 19

8:00 pm

North Peace Navigators

Fort St. John Huskies

Fri, Jan 19

8:00 pm

Dawson Creek Junior Canucks

Sexsmith Vipers

Sat, Jan 20

8:00 pm

North Peace Navigators

Sexsmith Vipers

Sat, Jan 20

8:00 pm

Fairview Flyers

Dawson Creek Junior Canucks

Sat, Jan 20

8:00 pm

Fort St. John Huskies

Beaverlodge Blades

Sun, Jan 21

1:30 pm

Fort St. John Huskies

Dawson Creek Junior Canucks

REGULAR SEASON STANDINGS (as of Sunday, January 14, 2018) TEAM

PTS

GP

W

L

OTL OTW

AJHL NORTH Fort McMurray Oil Barons Spruce Grove Saints Whitecourt Wolverines Sherwood Park Crusaders Grande Prairie Storm Bonnyville Pontiacs Lloydminster Bobcats Drayton Valley Thunder

65 65 55 42 41 35 34 23

40 42 42 41 42 42 43 42

31 31 25 20 19 14 16 11

6 8 12 19 20 21 25 30

3 3 5 2 3 7 2 1

TEAM

PTS

GP

W

L

AJHL SOUTH Okotoks Oilers Brooks Bandits Drumheller Dragons Calgary Mustangs Camrose Kodiaks Canmore Eagles Calgary Canucks Olds Grizzlys

68 63 44 42 39 38 37 31

41 43 42 44 41 42 42 43

33 31 21 19 14 18 18 15

6 11 19 21 16 22 23 27

1 2 1 1 4 0 4 2

SO

GF

GA

DIFF

1-1 0-2 0-2 1-0 2-1 0-3 0-1 1-0

156 167 139 149 156 130 106 112

102 99 100 153 162 142 150 201

+ 54 + 68 + 39 -4 -6 - 12 - 44 - 89

OTL OTW

SO

GF

GA

DIFF

2 1 2 4 11 2 1 1

2-2 2-0 0-1 3-0 0-4 0-0 4-0 1-0

175 182 132 132 126 129 125 119

89 105 130 164 140 151 157 190

+ 86 + 77 +2 - 32 - 14 - 22 - 32 - 71

3 4 3 2 2 1 1 2

Thurs, Jan 25

8:00 pm

Beaverlodge Blades

Fairview Flyers

Fri, Jan 26

8:00 pm

Fort St. John Huskies

JDA County GP Kings

Fri, Jan 26

8:00 pm

North Peace Navigators

Dawson Creek Junior Canucks

Sat, Jan 27

8:00 pm

Fort St. John Huskies

Fairview Flyers

Sat, Jan 27

8:00 pm

JDA County GP Kings

North Peace Navigators

Sat, Jan 27

8:00 pm

Sexsmith Vipers

Beaverlodge Blades

Fri, Feb 2

8:00 pm

Beaverlodge Blades

North Peace Navigators

Fri, Feb 2

8:00 pm

JDA County GP Kings

Dawson Creek Junior Canucks

Fri, Feb 2

8:00 pm

Fairview Flyers

Fort St. John Huskies

Sat, Feb 3

8:00 pm

Fort St. John Huskies

JDA County GP Kings

Sat, Feb 3

8:00 pm

Sexsmith Vipers

North Peace Navigators

Sat, Feb 3

8:00 pm

Fairview Flyers

Beaverlodge Blades

Wed, Feb 7

8:00 pm

Beaverlodge Blades

Fort St. John Huskies

Thurs, Feb 8

8:30 pm

Fairview Flyers

JDA County GP Kings

Fri, Feb 9

8:00 pm

Fort St. John Huskies

Dawson Creek Junior Canucks

Sat, Feb 10

8:00 pm

North Peace Navigators

Fairview Flyers

Sat, Feb 10

8:00 pm

Sexsmith Vipers

Fort St. John Huskies

Sat, Feb 10

8:00 pm

Beaverlodge Blades

JDA County GP Kings

Sun, Feb 11

3:30 pm

Sexsmith Vipers

North Peace Navigators

END OF THE REGULAR SEASON

NWJHL STANDING (as of Sunday, January 14, 2018) Team

PTS

GP

W

L

T

OTL

SO

GF

GA

DIFF

Dawson Creek Jr Canucks

43

30

21

8

0

1

0-0

152

114

+ 38

Fort St. John Huskies

40

26

20

6

0

0

0-0

132

53

+ 79

North Peace Navigators

39

28

18

7

0

3

0-0

120

82

+ 38

JDA GP County Kings

36

29

17

10

0

2

0-0

124

100

+ 24

Fairview Flyers

27

28

13

14

0

1

0-0

115

125

- 10

Sexsmith Vipers

16

29

7

20

0

2

0-0

87

146

- 59

Beaverlodge Blades

6

28

3

25

0

0

0-0

87

197

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NORTH PEACE HOCKEY LEAGUE (Standings as of Sunday, January 14, 2018)

NORTHERN ALBERTAMIDGET “AA” HOCKEY LEAGUE (Standings as of Sunday, January 14, 2018)

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Wheat market steadies to start 2018 Current wheat markets remain far below their summer rally highs.

The markets stabilized and rose modestly from their mid-December lows, but price pressure from the well-supplied global trade remains the dominant theme, which continues to limit wheat rally potential.

Export news was light, which is not surprising after coming through the holiday period.

The trade has mostly shrugged off the bitterly cold temperatures that dipped deep down in the United States Plains hard red winter wheat areas on the holiday break. Winterkill fears are usually overblown this time of year anyways.

Cold weather damage The recent bout of extreme cold did damage as far south as southern Kansas and Oklahoma. While there was some light protective snow cover across the northern U.S. Plains, exposed areas in southern Kansas

and Oklahoma were vulnerable to winter kill.

The market will not be able to gauge the impact of the cold weather until the crop exits dormancy this spring. That, along with the recognition that global feed wheat supplies are plentiful, has limited the rally potential for the wheat market.

Future possibilities There is always a chance for a random bounce higher in U.S. wheat futures because the speculative crowd is short wheat futures - notably Chicago soft red winter wheat - and could quickly move to cover positions if resistance lines on price charts are breached. But the reason why rallies fail is that offshore cash pricing, largely set by export competitors like Russia and Ukraine, don’t care if the U.S. price moves higher. That’s because they hold large supplies that can be quickly exported as logistics allow for months ahead yet.

In the meantime, the offshore world price grinds along.

Spring wheat As a subset wheat class, spring wheat is still trying to balance three elements: 1. The need to create sufficient supply of market-ready high protein in a protein deficit market 2. The reality that spring wheat is still expensive compared to other wheat classes 3. Next year’s crop is likely to replenish the protein supply Spring wheat is in a tough spot because once protein imbalance issues are resolved, a new price equilibrium is likely to develop where higher protein wheat loses some of the price premium it carried much of the past year over lower protein wheats.

This week, grain markets remain quiet as traders await the release of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s big round of crop reports on Jan. 12. There are the final crop

production, quarterly grain stocks, winter wheat seedings, and U.S./ world supply/demand. This is the biggest single USDA data release of the year, and historically is a day that has the potential to spur some big price moves.

Trader consensus ahead of the reports is that USDA number will be bearish soybeans (lowered demand and exports) and corn (higher 2017 production). U.S. winter wheat acres could be the smallest on record for the last 100 years, but is that idea already baked into the market amid still massive global wheat supply?

Bottom line There’s still a large worldwide supply of wheat, which appears to be keeping prices low right now.

Prices have increased some in January, though, compared to low prices in December.

Mike Jubinville of Pro Farmer Canada offers information on commodity markets and marketing strategies. Call 204-654-4290 or visit www.pfcanada.com to find out more about his services.

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BULL SALE - J Lazy A Ranch ............................... 19 BULL SALE - Jay Dawn Farm ............................... 21 BULL SALE - Lazy S Ranch .................................... 3 BULL SALE - M.C. Quantock ................................ 2 BULL SALE - Mackenzie Red Angus .................... 23 Agriterra Equipment – AGCO ............................... 27 Agriterra Equipment - Cub Cadet......................... 38 All Peace Realty .................................................... 51 Back Country Farms ............................................. 39 Bayer Crop Science – InVigor ................................. 5 Belt Drive Betty - Busted Knuckle ......................... 50 Butler Farm Equipment ......................................... 39 Cattlemen’s Financial Group ................................. 25 Cleardale Colony – N/Portables ............................ 17 CLHbid.com .......................................................... 54 Countryside Motor Sports ....................................... 2 Cramer’s Breaking ................................................... 8 Dave Ross Equipment ................................. 1, 28, 29 Dawson Co-operative............................................ 16 Dawson Creek Medical Clinic ............................... 42 Dawson Creek Vet Clinic ...................................... 13 Desfosses, Ron (Heritage Grains) ........................... 9 Douglas Lake Equipment ............................... 32, 33 Farm Credit Canada ................................. classifieds FarmLead.com ........................................................ 4 Flaman Sales ........................................................ 36 Foster’s Agri-World .......................................... 37, 56 Fresh Water Treatment Systems ............................. 8 Growing the North Conference ............................. 40 Hearth & Home Furnishings ................................... 1 Home Hardware (Fischer Lumber) ........................ 26 The Horse Ranch................................................... 12 Keddie’s .................................................................. 1 Kubota Country ..................................................... 35 Mile Zero Denture Clinic ....................................... 42 Milligan Creek Steel................................................. 8 Mulvahill Fencing ...................................... classifieds NiteHawk Adventure Park .............................. 41, 46 North Peace Applied Research Assn .................... 23 Northern Heating & Fireplace ................................. 4 Peace Country Beef & Forage Assn .................... 6, 7 Peace Country Beef Congress ............................. 15 Peace Country Classic Agri-Show .................... 9, 43 Peace River Regional District ...................classifieds Penergetic Canada ................................................ 10 PrairieCoast equipment ............................. 30, 31, 38 Prestville Farms Ltd .................................. classifieds Quapp Equipment Ltd .......................................... 26 Recovery Upholstery ................................ classifieds Ritchie Bros Auctioneers ................................. 52, 53 Ross Chrysler ........................................................ 55 Rotary Club of Dawson Creek .............................. 40 Scenic Heights Seed Farm ..................................... 9 Sexsmith Used Farm Parts................................... 34 Southwest Design & Construction .......................... 1 Thorsby Stockyards Inc ....................................... 25 Vertical Buildings Solutions .................................. 14 VJV Livestock Marketing Group ............................ 25 Vos, Henry .............................................................. 8 Weaver Auctions.............................................. 44, 45 Wembley Livestock Market .................................. 24 Westcan Feed & Seeds ...................... 11, classifieds Westersund, Chase .................................. classifieds Worsley Fabrication & Welding ................................ 9 R0011496797

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2 Ice Augers, 1 is 8” 12 Volt.

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3563 Dogs

Border Collie Puppies For Sale. Parents are Working Dogs. Great with Kids. Contact: 780-832-1783 Pyranees Puppies For Sale.

Parents are Sheep Guardian Dogs. Raised in the Field.

Contact: 780-832-1783

Craft Items/Gift Ideas

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2060 For Sale - Misc

FOR SALE: Horse Drawn Bobsled with 3 in Runners includes The Original Steel.

Phone: 780-356-3606

2215 Heavy Equipment

1-1985 LTL Ford 9000D 10 Speed Cat 3406, Taken Apart/Parts All There. $2000. OBO. 780-864-9404 FOR SALE: Two 475 Michelin Loaders.13 yard buckets. (780)836-5694

2218 Mills/Equipment

FOR SALE: 1999 Tri-Axle 42 ft Grain Trailer. Phone: 780-836-5694 FOR SALE: Hydraulic Elk Squeeze. Phone: 780-9712350

2220

Misc Farm Equipment

FOR SALE: 1999 Tri-Axle 42 ft Grain Trailer. Phone: 780-836-5694 FOR SALE: John Deere 9600 Combine. Morris 60 ft.

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3535 Livestock

50 Good Young Cows for Sale. Bred Black Angus to Calve in April. $2400. 780568-3510

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2230 Tractors

FOR SALE: New Holland 130, 3285 hrs., Front-EndLoader, 3pth, PTO. Allan or Robin: 780-834-7243/ 780835-8097 Front-End-Loader for Tractor. Came Off 4010 John Deere. Complete with Set of Forks. $900. 780-766-2691 Looking for a 5020 John Deere Tractor. Running or Not. Phone: 780-971-2350 WANTED: John Deere # 317 Garden Tractor For Parts. Phone: 780-832-8103

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Phone: 780-356-3606 Reg’d 15.2 Hand Red Roan Broke Gelding, 5 Years, Ranch/Trail, Likes People. $4200. Phone: 250-786-5860

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3535 Livestock

10 Bred Cows or 10 Black Angus Red Heifers for Sale.

Phone: 780-494-2710 2 Registered Red Angus Bulls. Born 2015. Nice Bulls with Quiet Temperament. $3500./each. Phone: 250788-9640.

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Open Houses Real Estate Wanted Apartments Condos for Rent Commercial Rent to Own Duplexes for Rent Farms/Acreages for Rent Houses for Rent Office/Retail Property Management

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Bred Hereford Cross Cows & Heifers. Red & Blacks, Preg Checked/Vaccinated/Treated with Ivomec.

780-836-2125

FOR SALE: 200 Black Angus Cows/50 Black Angus Heifers/Start Calving April 10th. Closed Herd. 250-7882253.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Pyranees Puppies For Sale.

Parents are Sheep Guardian Dogs. Raised in the Field.

Contact: 780-832-1783

ZONING AMENDMENT BYLAW NO. 2294, (KRONHARDT) 2017 District Lot 2167, PRD Wonowon

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3535 Livestock

Registered Polled Hereford Bulls. Vaccinated/Semen Tested. Free Delivery, Can Keep Until Spring. Phone: 780-836-2125.

SHADOW CREEK RED POLLS Two-Year-Old and Yearling Registered Red Poll Bulls for Sale. Semen Tested and Proven Breeders.

Also Our Current Bull Calf Crop is Up and Coming.

Give Us a Call at 250-2625638 or Visit www.shadowcreek.farm

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Proposal: To rezone the subject property from R-2 (Residen�al 2 Zone) to HC (Highway Commercial Zone) to permit the opera�on of a campground.

Farms, Ranches, ¼ Sections, Acreages & Recreational Properties Receive Local, Provincial, National and International Marketing Coverage

CHASE WESTERSUND 778-927-6634

9020 Feed & Seed

BUYING: This no�ce is in general form only. Relevant background documents may be inspected from Monday through Friday, excluding holidays, between the hours of 8:30am – 4:30pm at the PRRD Dawson Creek office (1981 Alaska Avenue, Dawson Creek, BC) or 8:30am – Noon and 1:00pm – 4:30pm at the PRRD Fort St. John office (9505-100th Street, Fort St. John, BC). Wri�en comments or concerns accepted.

Chris Cvik, Chief Administra�ve Officer

For more informa�on:

Where: Wonowon Elementary School & Community Hall, 19211 Petrocan Subdivision Wonowon B.C

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HEATED CANOLA • GREEN • WEEDY • SPRING THRASHED

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Certified AAC Elie, CWRS, Semi-Dwarf, Good Yield.

Registered and Certified AAC Redberry, CWRS, Good Standing, 3-4 Days Earlier than Carberry, Good Sprout Resistance.

Certified and Registered CDC Limerick, Smooth Green Pea. Call Fred 780694-2427 or 780-864-0128.

6560 Houses For Rent

Feed Barley Wanted in The Sexsmith Area. Call Gord: 780-831-6872

8220 Lawn & Garden

Alfalfa Timothy Brome Square Bales.

Shedded, No Rain. $6.00 per Bale.

Phone: 780-766-2691 or 780-830-6079

3 Bedroom House for Rent in Hines Creek. $750./month+ Damage Deposit, No Smoking/No Pets.

780-772-3276

WANTED: John Deere # 317 Garden Tractor For Parts. Phone: 780-832-8103

9005 Farm Produce

For Sale: Healthy Grass Fed Beef On The Hoof. $1.00/lb Butchered. Phone: 780-8362125

1205 Career Opportunities

9025 Hay/Bales For Sale

FOR SALE: 500 Hay Bales, Approx 1500 lbs, Alfalfa/Timothy. Put Up Early/No Rain. Good Horse or Cow Feed. Gordondale Area. $40./Bale 780-353-2402

Grass/Alfalfa Mix Bales for Sale in the Manning Area. +/-1,200 lbs. $50./Bale OBO. Phone: 780-814-0875

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9025 Hay/Bales For Sale

Hay For Sale: Alfalfa, Grass Mixture, Approx. 1400 lb Bales. $45./Bale Groundbirch Area. Phone: 250-7820462 Large Round Hay Bales for Sale.

Alfalfa & Alfalfa/Grass Mix. Phone: 780-618-1234

9160 Trucks & Vans

2004 550 Ford Diesel 4x4 Service Truck with S42 Eiffer Picker. Asking $17,500.

OBO. 250-788-2635

9166 Canopies

Tundra Truck Canopy, White, 6 Windows, 2 Sliders, 84” x 74” OD. $350. Phone: 780-539-5402 With your help dignity is within reach for all.

Please give generously this year.

Support Your Local Charities for the less fortunate in our community!

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Talking about the 2018 Calgary Motorcycle Show The 2018 version of the Calgary Motorcycle Show is now in the history books.

In all it was a well-attended show but the ravages of the economy over the last few years in our industry sure showed.

Businesses that one expected to see there like Torch Motorcycles, no longer exist and businesses that have been present in the past just can’t afford them at the moment.

Attending a tradeshow is a VERY expensive proposition and while it is vital that the business community market itself, many just can’t afford it thanks to the economy.

The Motorcycle Show really doesn’t have many choices as to potential locations they could move to in an attempt to bring down pricing. There

simply are no buildings in the Calgary region that are large enough or provide the equipment that is needed to host it.

Its disappointing really because the community has so many businesses and groups that really need and deserve the exposure that being out in front of 25,000+ eyeballs can offer.

The show itself was well run as always. Laurie and Brittany do a fantastic job and had lots of media of all kinds, which brought the consumers out, but there were a number of members of the Calgary Stampede show staff that let them down.

There is a new policy the BMO Centre has in place regarding entrance at doorways. Only one doorway is open in the back hallways where vendors come in and every vendor, regardless of where their booth is located must enter through door 6 – in the dead centre of the hallway/building. Talk about inconvenient if your booth is in a far corner of the building.

The same policy is in effect for the public.

Everyone must come in through the main doors – ONLY.

The same unassuming, humble personality that comes to life the minute he starts talking motorcycles.

As always the Ground ‘N’ Gravity Show enthralled all show goers who attended. While watching these athletes perform you will find yourself holding your breath.

SHE Rides Night on Friday had 451 women who took provided by Canadian Kawasaki. Betty Jo of Edmonton was the lucky winner. There were over 1000 entries to the new Kawasaki Double Take draw and a very large excited crowd gathered at 4:00pm on Saturday to hear if their names were called. Andy from Crowsnest Pass and Chad from Calgary were the 2 lucky winners of the Kawasaki Z125 motorcycles.

The Motorcycle Shows are a much-needed break from winter and the manufacturers and major parts and clothing wholesalers did a really good job of making their booths inviting and having lots on hand to see.

Oh and MINI DONUTS arrived to the Motorcycle Show in Calgary and for some, that is reason enough to get off the couch and come out!

The policy is not very friendly to either consumer or vendor. Bottle necks & plugged aisle ways means it takes vendors a long time to get back to their booth if they use the vendors lounge for a meal. It’s really a silly policy and as I said before, it’s one more reason why vendors are not returning to the shows. I provided the show staff with the feedback and I hope others have as well.

The show itself had a lot of variety of marques on hand with lots of new products and new models.

A new motorcycle shop in Calgary, Ill Fated Kustoms had a great display on hand and Kenny, the engineer/builder reminded me a lot of Chika.

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Wet fall creates ideal mycotoxin environment A joint feed analysis of the 2017 grain harvest, led by animal health company Alltech Canada, shows wet conditions created an ideal environment for the development of mycotoxins in feed.

Alexandra Weaver, mycotoxin management technical specialist with Alltech, says mycotoxins are produced by certain species of molds, which grow particularly well in damp conditions.

In higher amounts, mycotoxins can affect feed intake, reproduction, milk production and gut health.

Weaver says rainfall is the key to their develop-

ABP cow calf meeting coming up At the ABP Cow Calf Council meeting in December, direction was given to engage producers and encourage industry involvement in the Verified Beef Production Plus (VBP+) program.

ment. Rain prior to flowering causes the release of spores from molds. During flowering, rain helps the fungus to establish on a grain. And rain right after flowering helps the fungus spread to other grains.

Conditions were right Ontario experienced all these conditions. Significant mycotoxin development took place in isolated pockets throughout Canada, but mainly in Ontario where high levels of rainfall were widespread.

In the feed analysis, mycotoxins were found in corn, haylage and corn silage. The latter was the biggest problem, she says, because the whole plant is harvested, rather than just cobs, fungus and bacteria from the soil accompany the plant into storage and proliferate.

And that’s certainly the case this year. Of the 432 feed test samples, almost 88 per cent of corn silage samples had more than one part per million of the mycotoxin deoxynivalenol, commonly known as DON and also known as vomitoxin.

Over half the samples had two parts per million or even more.

DON levels vary by region

You can learn about VBP+ enrollment and audit at verifiedbeefproductionplus.ca.

Now offering you an alternative method to sell your property

The Cow Calf Council is hosting a training session on Monday, January 29, 2018 at the ABP office starting at 1:30 p.m. Alberta’s VBP+ Coordinator, Melissa Downing, will be conducting the afternoon session, and it should take about three and a half hours. VBP+ enrolment will be part of the session and there is no cost to participants with learning materials supplied.

This is a chance to learn about and enrolled your farm in Canada’s progressive beef initiative: be part of Canada’s beef future. You’ll have the opportunity to discuss VBP+ with other producers interested in the program.

Registration is required for the ABP session as meeting room space is limited. Please register by contacting the ABP office at reception@albertabeef.org or 403-275-4400.

Please register by January 24 and spread the word to other producers in your network.

The highest levels of contamination in corn silage samples were in Norfolk County. Other counties with significantly higher levels than average were Haldimand, Middlesex, Ottawa, Simcoe, Niagara and Renfrew.

Weaver urges producers to be diligent in determining the problem in their own feed.

“There’s a level of concern,” Weaver says. “Mycotoxins seldom exist in isolation. Producers should definitely check their feed and watch for signs of mycotoxins affecting their livestock.”

Management Managing mycotoxins is a multi-faceted effort, she says. Healthy plants have a better chance of surviving mycotoxins, so plant early, use fertilizer and protect crops from insects, weeds and plant disease. Know your humidity level before and during harvest, and be aware of how you treat contaminated grains whether you are exposing them to other grains.

Other companies involved in the 2017 feed analysis were Masterfeeds and Stratford AgriAnalysis. More information on mycotoxins can be found at knowmycotoxins.com.

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Stories and recollections from the settlers of Cotillion, Silver Valley & Fourth Creek

The Tom Nikiforuk arrival Tom Nikiforuk was born in Zawale, Austria on May 5, 1900. He had one sister and three brothers. He arrived in Halifax in May of 1913 with second cousin Alex and settled in Edmonton.

Later than year his dad Gregory joined him, with hopes of bringing the family to Canada. However, the First World War arrived and Gregory could not return to Austria until 1918. Gregory did go back and Tom never saw any members of his family again.

Mine workers.

When he was sixteen he worked in the Luscar, Cadomin, and Pocahontas mines near Jasper, AB until 1924. He then moved south to Coleman, AB. He met Ann Myers and the pair were married in July 1928. Within two years they got the urge to go homesteading, and heading to the Peace River Country, moving to Spirit River in April of 1930. Travelling with them were friends John and Sophie Hriscock.

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