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Best Arabian horses in the North The world of Arabian horse showing may not be well known, at least not in the Peace Region, but that doesn’t stop Desert Acres Arabians from competing and winning at the regional and national level.

Dianna Foster owns the ranch, and her daughter Tracey Duriez breeds and trains the horses, which they show on the Arab Class A circuit.

In 2017, several of their horses won prestigious awards. RRA Amador, a gelding rode by Kailen Armstrong, received a Regional Reserve Championship and qualified for nationals, where she earned top five finishes in her junior and open classes.

RRA Amador also received enough points throughout her life that she won achievement awards, like the Legion of Honour and Legion of Merit.

“That’s huge, in my mind, for a Northern B.C. horse,” Duriez said.

Another gelding, WG Bo Julien, made nationals for Western Pleasure Side Saddle and Western

Pleasure Open. Danielle Hennessey also rode for Duriez and won a championship at nationals on Victory Pass.

“Our goal is to show up and show off our horses and what we’re doing as a breeder, to get them marketed,” Duriez said.

“It’s cool what the Arab breed has to offer, but a lot of people don’t know about it up here because we don’t show and compete locally. My heart belongs to the Arabs.”

Duriez was proud of the work that riders Armstrong and Hennessey put in this year.

“Those girls, to get those horses ready, you have to be riding a minimum of six days a week.”

At shows, the horses are judged on how graceful they move, their function or type, and the shape and proportion of a horses body. The horses also have to perform movements in the ring when asked.

The first show of the 2018 season is at Ponoka in April.

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Wilkinson for BC Liberals B.C. Liberal Party members went right to the brink of endorsing a fresh new face in the leadership spot Saturday, then switched gears and picked a party veteran.

Andrew Wilkinson, formerly a cabinet minister, party president and key adviser to former premier Gordon Campbell, out-distanced Dianne Watts on the fifth count.

Watts and another relative newcomer, rookie MLA Michael Lee, led through three counts, showing that the members were keen for renewal.

But when it came down to the former Surrey mayor versus the establishment figure, Wilkinson edged her out, winning 53 per cent of the points allocated evenly through all the ridings.

Todd Stone, another former cabinet minister considered a frontrunner, surprised many with a dismal showing. He was in the middle of the six-person pack on the first count, but then slipped back and fell off after the third count. He overreached during the campaign when he hired a data-analysis firm to create a membership tracking system that blew up in his face.

Wilkinson had 13 caucus members in his camp, while Watts couldn’t muster a single one.

The new B.C. Liberal leader, who reminds some people of the one who won three elections — Campbell — stressed that he knows how

to get under Premier John Horgan’s skin.

At one all-candidates’ meeting, he was proud to say: “John Horgan doesn’t like me much.”

Moments after the win, he said he was ready to go up against the NDP immediately, in the legislature and in the upcoming referendum on proportional representation, which he called a payoff to the Green Party.

“My task is to make sure we hold the NDP to account with smart, incisive questions that will make their skin crawl.”

His win clears away months of uncertainty during which the sullen, downcast caucus came to grips with winning the election by a handful of votes, then losing a confidence vote, losing power and losing their leader.

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Beef cattle check-off

CGC Statistics

The Canadian Beef Cattle CheckOff is a mandatory levy of $1 per head collected on cattle sales throughout Canada to fund research and marketing activities on behalf of the entire industry.

It is collected from cattle producers when they market their cattle by provincial organizations, using their existing collection systems involving auction markets, order buyers, brand inspectors and others who handle cattle sales.

The goal of the Canadian Beef Cattle Check-Off is twofold – to increase sales of domestic and export beef and to find better and more efficient methods of producing beef and beef cattle. The Canadian Beef Cattle Check-Off generates $7.5 million annual on average, and is a critical source of revenue to fund initiatives that will advance the industry and build strong markets for Canadian cattle and beef.

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

Producer Deliveries - Week 26, January 22 - 28, 2018 Wheat Amber Durum Oat Barley Rye Flax Canola Peas Corn Beans Lentils Total

Man 54.6 0.7 10.7 1.2 0.8 0.6 20.9 0.1 4.6 94.2

Sask 135.3 94.7 13.4 68.1 0.8 3.5 100.4 14.4 29.7 460.3

Alta 162.0 30.8 2.5 17.8 0.8 84.3 14.1 2.4 314.7

B.C. 3.7 0.5 0.3 1.2 0.3 6.0

Total 355.6 126.2 27.1 87.4 1.6 4.9 206.8 28.9 4.6 32.1 875.2

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

Man 45.5 9.8 0.6 4.3 0.4 14.5 0.6 1.6 0.3 0.1 77.7

Sask 167.0 55.9 32.7 37.1 0.2 3.3 85.1 15.1 0.1 18.6 415.1

Alta 104.0 21.4 1.6 9.8 0.1 1.3 62.0 22.6 1.9 3.0 227.7

B.C. 0.3 1.0 0.1 5.9 7.3

Total 316.8 77.3 45.1 47.6 4.6 5.0 167.5 38.3 3.5 0.4 21.7 727.8

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

Man 1,901.4 3.7 399.2 34.4 51.1 25.4 1,093.7 30.9 72.7 63.5 3.0 3,679.0

Sask 3,372.9 1,736.2 519.1 954.8 17.1 178.4 3,552.1 598.7 1.0 573.2 11,503.5

Alta 3,415.5 287.7 50.6 303.9 0.8 18.8 2,128.0 778.3 2.3 51.0 7,036.9

B.C. 36.9 18.4 8.3 68.5 31.6 0.4 164.1

Total 8,726.7 2,027.6 987.3 1,301.4 69.0 222.6 6,842.3 1,439.5 72.7 66.8 627.6 22,383.5

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

Man 1,962.7 380.4 33.0 54.7 21.9 1,022.6 18.0 52.2 19.4 0.5 3,565.4

Sask 3,423.3 1,669.8 523.2 862.5 14.5 183.4 3,173.7 529.6 1.6 435.2 10,816.8

Alta 3,380.1 312.8 39.6 305.9 1.9 16.4 2,011.8 691.6 30.5 0.5 54.2 6,845.3

B.C. 31.5 18.7 8.2 67.0 31.0 0.3 156.7

Total 8,797.6 1,982.6 961.9 1,209.6 71.1 221.7 6,275.1 1,270.2 82.7 21.5 490.2 21,384.2

Man 343.5 3.7 65.9 13.2 17.0 12.3 123.3 14.4 16.6 38.8 0.9 649.6

Sask 590.7 344.9 49.8 176.4 4.4 40.4 527.3 124.4 0.4 94.2 1,952.9

Alta 638.9 89.7 11.3 48.2 1.6 5.1 217.3 104.5 8.4 1.8 8.1 1,134.9

B.C. 21.3 2.1 1.2 3.7 0.6 28.9

Total 1,594.4 438.3 129.1 239.0 23.0 57.8 871.6 243.9 25.0 41.0 103.2 3,766.3

Primary Elevator Shipments - Week 26 - January 22 - 28, 2018

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While the Canadian Beef Cattle Check-off provides the core industry funding for research and marketing programs, it does not fully cover the costs of all programs and activities. Supplementary funding is obtained by leveraging the Canadian Beef Cattle Check-off, attracting on average $3 for every $1 for research and $1 for every $1 for marketing between 2011/12 and 2013/14.

The Canadian Beef Cattle CheckOff is managed and administered by the Canadian Beef Check-Off Agency, which is the operating name of the Canadian Beef Cattle Research, Market Development and Promotion Agency.

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Grain grade disputes and the harvest sample program

Feed Pea & Faba Bean Feed Benchmark Pricing Week of January 29, 2018 - February 2, 2018 Central Alberta

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$195.00 $205.00 $205.00 $220.00 $200.00 $215.00 $245.00 $265.00 $200.00 $172.00 $252.00 $230.00 $320.00 $307.00 $468.00 $433.00 $1,200.00 $1,200.00

All prices are in Canadian dollars per metric tonne Market Comments - Prices for all grains remained largely unchanged across the Prairies over the past two weeks. Corn futures markets also remained flat with the weakening US dollar pressuring cash corn prices slightly lower. Corn DDGS prices similarly remained largely unchanged. Cash protein prices (soybean and canola meal) escalated $15-20/T in response to futures markets, which were reacting to reports of unfavorable weather conditions and their potential impact on the upcoming South American soybean harvest.

Vitamin prices have also become a significant contributor to increased feed costs recently, with the acute shortages of vitamins A and E worldwide leading to price increases of 4050% in the vitamin/trace mineral component of animal and poultry feeds. Field peas traded in the $240- $250/T range in Alberta and Saskatchewan while in Manitoba, peas traded for $260/T and faba beans commanded prices of $265-270/T. AB: $256 SK: $285 MB: $251 * Models have been updated to reflect the latest nutrient compositions of feed ingredients, which is done periodically.

Collaboration is key to ensure the grain supply chain in western Canada remains efficient. The grain handling and transportation system generally operates well to meet the needs of most producers and industry stakeholders. However, service issues and disputes can occasionally happen.

“One area of potential disputes is disagreement on assessments of grain grade and dockage between producers and primary elevators,” says Chuanliang Su, domestic policy analyst, Alberta Agriculture and Forestry. ”Although it is uncommon to see grade/dockage disputes, it is important for producers to know what process and procedure to follow when they do occur, so these disputes can be settled fairly and in a timely manner.”

The federal government oversees the Canada Grain Act and related grain regulations. If producers disagree with a licensed primary elevator’s assessment of grade and dockage, they can dispute the assessment through the Canadian Grain Commission (CGC). Producers can ask elevators to send repre-

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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. Biweekly, 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.

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sentative samples of their grain to the CGC to assess grade and dockage. Then, payments to producers will be made based on those estimates made by the CGC. The CGC has also developed the Harvest Sample Program to help producers assess the quality of their grain. When producers sign up for this voluntary program, they receive annual Harvest Sample kits containing envelopes for sending in grain samples. The CGC will conduct grade, dockage, and quality assessments for the participating producers at no charge.

Because of the smaller sample sizes and because the samples are taken by producers instead of the CGC, these results are considered unofficial. However, many producers believe this program provides useful information, especially at delivery times when producers and primary elevators discuss grain quality. Producers are encouraged to use this program, as it is helpful, particularly for those who need to travel extra kilometres to shop around for better grades prior to their grain deliveries.

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Dairy support The dairy sector is an important contributor to Canada’s economy. Canada’s dairy sector drives our economy with nearly $24 billion in sales by farmers and food processors. Canada’s dairy farmers’ prosperity helps ensure Canadian families continue to benefit from high-quality products, and helps create good, well-paying jobs for Canadians.

Speaking today at the Dairy Farmers of Canada annual policy conference, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Lawrence MacAulay, highlighted the importance of a strong and competitive dairy industry and provided participants an update on the Dairy Farm Investment Program (DFIP) – the $250 million federal program announced on August 1, 2017. The Minister announced that to date, over 500 dairy producers have been approved for funding support valued at over $23.5 million, in a wide array of projects from small investments in cow comfort equipment to large ones for automated milking systems.

Applications under the associated $100 million Dairy Processing Investment Fund are under review and projects under this program will be announced shortly.

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Net Price (After Basis) $4.22 $4.26

Futures Mar-18 May-18

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Grain Future Prices - as of February 9, 2018 Canola (March 2018) Cash (RSY00) March 2018 (RSH18) May 2018 (RSK18) July 2018 (RSN18) 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) March 2018 (ZSH18) May 2018 (ZSK18) July 2018 (ZSN18) Soybean Oil (March 2018) March 2018 (ZLH18) May 2018 (ZLK18) July 2018 (ZLN18) Soybean Meal (March 2018) March 2018 (ZMH18) May 2018 (ZMK18)

Last 485.19s 500.20 506.20 511.20 Last 464-4s 449-6 462-0 475-4 Last 469-4s 466-0 481-0 497-2 Last 726-4s 607-6 619-0 628-0 Last 363-4 371-2 378-6 Last 267-0 268-6 267-2 Last 980-6 991-4 1000-6 Last 32.16 32.34 32.53 Last 340.7 343.8

Change - 1.60 + 0.90 + 0.70 + 1.00 Change - 4-4 - 6-4 - 7-2 - 7-0 Change - 6-4 - 8-4 - 8-4 - 9-0 Change + 14-2 - 5-2 - 6-2 - 6-4 Change - 2-2 - 2-0 - 2-2 Change - 2-4 - 0-4 + 0-6 Change - 7-0 - 7-2 - 7-4 Change - 0.05 - 0.06 - 0.06 Change - 1.0 - 1.3

Open 0.00 499.00 505.50 511.00 Open 0-0 454-2 467-2 480-4 Open 0-0 471-4 486-4 503-6 Open 0-0 612-2 623-6 633-4 Open 364-6 372-2 379-6 Open 269-6 269-4 267-2 Open 987-4 998-4 1008-0 Open 32.25 32.40 32.62 Open 341.8 346.2

High 485.19 501.30 507.30 512.30 High 464-4 456-0 469-0 482-2 High 469-4 474-4 489-2 505-6 High 726-4 613-0 625-2 634-0 High 365-4 373-0 380-6 High 269-6 270-6 267-2 High 989-6 1000-4 1010-0 High 32.53 32.72 32.91 High 344.4 347.2

Low 485.19 498.40 504.70 509.60 Low 464-4 448-2 460-6 474-4 Low 469-4 465-2 480-2 496-4 Low 726-4 606-4 619-0 628-0 Low 363-0 370-4 378-2 Low 266-0 266-2 264-2 Low 980-2 991-0 1000-4 Low 32.12 32.31 32.50 Low 338.1 341.3

Volume 0 5,510 3,262 1,020 Volume 0 67,930 37,910 14,286 Volume 0 37,959 31,027 8,128 Volume 0 2,114 1,364 509 Volume 158,070 92,158 30,916 Volume 194 178 28 Volume 91,000 55,346 17,252 Volume 54,549 39,782 15,693 Volume 57,906 42,717

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Daily Grain & Feed Grain Report Daily Grain Prices - February 9, 2018

Weekly Feed Grain Report - February 9, 2018

Alberta Canola Producers Commission (http://dashboard.albertacanola.com/reports/weekly-grains) CANOLA - #1 Peace Region Northern Alberta Southern Alberta Spot $10.75 ( - $0.02 ) $11.05 ( - $0.02 ) $11.03 ( - $0.02 ) March 2018 $10.77 ( - $0.03 ) $11.07 ( - $0.02 ) $11.02 ( - $0.02 ) April 2018 $10.91 ( - $0.03 ) $11.18 ( - $0.04 ) $11.21 ( - $0.04 ) May 2018 $10.92 ( - $0.04 ) $11.21 ( - $0.04 ) $11.24 ( - $0.04 ) June 2018 $11.01 ( - $0.03 ) $11.33 ( - $0.03 ) $11.33 ( - $0.03 ) July 2018 $11.01 ( - $0.03 ) $11.34 ( - $0.03 ) $11.35 ( - $0.03 ) September 2018 $10.48 ( - $0.06 ) $10.67 ( - $0.05 ) $10.84 ( - $0.07 ) WHEAT - #1 CPSR - 11.5% Peace Region Northern Alberta Southern Alberta Spot $5.51 ( - $0.06 ) $5.65 ( - $0.06 ) $5.69 ( - $0.07 ) March 2018 $5.55 ( - $0.06 ) $5.56 ( - $0.06 ) $5.72 ( - $0.07 ) April 2018 $5.59 ( - $0.06 ) $5.72 ( - $0.07 ) $5.77 ( - $0.08 ) May 2018 $5.68 ( - $0.07 ) $5.80 ( - $0.06 ) $5.87 ( - $0.06 ) June 2018 $5.63 ( - $0.06 ) $5.71 ( - $0.06 ) $5.76 ( - $0.07 ) August 2018 not available $5.07 ( - $0.05 ) not available September 2018 $4.93 ( - $0.07 ) $5.06 ( - $0.07 ) $5.09 ( - $0.07 ) WHEAT - #1 CWAD - 13.0% Peace Region Northern Alberta Southern Alberta Spot not available not available $7.39 ( + $0.01 ) March 2018 not available not available $7.40 ( + $0.01 ) April 2018 not available not available $7.43 ( + $0.00 ) May 2018 not available not available $7.46 ( + $0.01 ) June 2018 not available not available $7.38 ( + $0.00 ) July 2018 not available not available $7.35 ( + $0.01 ) WHEAT - #1 CWRS - 13.5% Peace Region Northern Alberta Southern Alberta Spot $6.70 ( - $0.09 ) $6.80 ( - $0.08 ) $6.77 ( - $0.09 ) March 2018 $6.71 ( - $0.09 ) $6.81 ( - $0.09 ) $6.78 ( - $0.10 ) April 2018 $6.73 ( - $0.09 ) $6.83 ( - $0.08 ) $6.84 ( - $0.08 ) May 2018 $6.81 ( - $0.08 ) $6.91 ( - $0.09 ) $6.89 ( - $0.09 ) June 2018 $6.84 ( - $0.09 ) $6.93 ( - $0.08 ) $6.93 ( - $0.08 ) July 2018 $6.89 ( - $0.08 ) $6.98 ( - $0.08 ) $6.97 ( - $0.09 ) YELLOW PEAS - #2 Peace Region Northern Alberta Southern Alberta Spot $6.53 ( $0.00 ) $6.77 ( $0.00 ) $6.60 ( $0.00 ) March 2018 not available not available $6.47 ( $0.00 ) April 2018 not available not available $6.50 ( $0.00 ) June 2018 not available not available $6.44 ( $0.00 ) July 2018 not available not available $6.40 ( $0.00 ) August 2018 not available $6.55 ( $0.00 ) $6.44 ( $0.00 )

Statistics & Data Development Branch, Alberta Agriculture and Forestry FEED GRAIN BIDS (Different Delivery Points) Week of Feb 5/18 Previous Week Wheat Lethbridge $219.00 - $225.00 $217.00 - $225.00 Red Deer $212.00 - $215.00 $205.00 - $223.00 Edmonton $201.00 - $215.00 $208.00 - $215.00 Oats

Edmonton

$175.00 - $200.00

$175.00 - $200.00

Peas

Edmonton

$232.00 - $257.00

$235.00 - $250.00

Barley

Lethbridge MH/Brooks Calgary Red Deer Vermillion Edmonton Grande Prairie

$218.00 - $225.00 $209.90 - $215.00 $209.90 - $211.00 $205.00 - $213.00 $183.72 - $200.00 $201.00 - $210.00 $183.72 - $195.00

$216.00 - $225.00 $209.90 - $215.00 $209.90 - $210.00 $204.00 - $212.00 $191.00 - $195.00 $195.00 - $210.00 $172.24 - $199.80

$320.59 $484.32

Previous Week $324.34 $484.70

CANOLA CRUSHER on Feb 07/18 Meal (FOB) Seed (Del)

Elevator Bids on Feb 09/18 (Delivered) This Week Last Week Feed Wheat *Central $174.74 $173.34 Feed Oats *Central $166.91 $155.51 Feed Barley *Central $189.32 $188.61 Rye *Central n/a n/a Flaxseed Brooks $452.73 $459.82 Canola *Central $478.41 $475.70 *replaces both Calgary and Red Deer to include the area from Calgary to south of Edmonton SPECIAL CROP CASH BIDS on Feb 08, 2018 Cdn $/Tonne Green Peas - #2 or Btr $306.81 Feed Peas $188.13 Yellow Peas - #2 or Btr $245.26 Lentils - #1 Laird Lentils - #1 Eston Mustard - #1 Yellow Mustard - #1 Brown Mustard - #1 Oriental

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Cdn $/Bushel $8.35 $5.12 $6.67 Cdn $/lb $0.31 $0.26 $0.36 $0.44 $0.31

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Words create our reality, this is the world we live in There is over 500,000 words in the English language other sources say up to 750,000. The average person uses between 2 and 10 thousand of these words. That is half of 1 percent to 2 percent of the words available. The words we habitually use and metaphors shape our experience and the way we feel to different situations. In other words watch what you say. The mind will want to make you right.

Two people can witness the exact same situation and have two completely different experience or feelings about the same thing. The reason is what each person chooses to apply as a meaning or the words they use to describe their day or situation.

Almost anything can have a positive part or parts to it or something can be learned from it. What we choose to focus on and the words we use to describe it creates our reality. Two people living the same life can have completely different view points on the same life they are both living. Of course this can be applied to anything or any situation.

When we talk about our horses, what are our thoughts, words and metaphors we use involving our horse or our time with our horse.

What might seem like a minor comment might not be so minor. How we chose to describe any situation with our horses is how we will be sure to view it and treat the situation.

For example if a persons horse jumps, bucks and kicks when they bring it out of the pen. One person may choose to say the horse is crazy and unrideable. Another person might smile and say WOW is he ever feeling good today or playful today.

If a persons horse pins it’s ears at feeding time. One person might say aww he’s protecting his food isn’t that sweet. Another person might say he hates me, someone else might say he doesn’t know the rules yet and that’s not acceptable.

Someone that has a horse that kicks at other horses might say it’s a mare so they’re just that way, or she’s such a B’/,;t . Someone else might choose to say I better get to work on building her confidence around other horses coming near her.

Someone might say my horse is really stubborn. Someone else might say nobody has taken the time to show the horse what he’s intended to do. Somebody might say their horse is really stupid, he was good when I bought him but gets worse

every time I handle him. Someone else might say look in the mirror.

Someone might say he doesn’t like the trailer, or arena or the trail or being caught. Someone else might say I’m going to have to change my approach or what I do in these places so my horse will enjoy the experience and not feel threatened or worried.

We can put a positive or a negative spin on anything that happens.

The words and thoughts we use and have will absolutely determine the method, feel, timing, and attitude we use with our horses. The more negative the talk usually the less the individual understands horses and the quicker they are to blame. The more positive we can look at things

or come up with a plan or solution rather than my horse is stubborn and stupid the better chance we will have of getting amazing results.

They say when we point a finger in blame there’s only one finger pointing away and 3 fingers pointing back at ourselves. I know that whenever I take the time, and that only means a few seconds, and come up with a positive thought with wording that matches, the results I’m after come quicker, prettier with less fuss and my horse wants to be caught the next day. Of course I hope we all realize that running around with wonderfully positive thoughts floating around in our heads isn’t the only thing it takes to get positive results, it is one of many things.

With all the words in the English language why not choose ones that put a positive spin on things around us, such as our horses and other things we hold dear to help move towards positive outcomes. Whatever thoughts we hold will show up in our hands, which will speak volumes to our horses.

Glenn Stewart 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. For additional information call 1-877728-8987 or visit our website www. thehorseranch.com

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It’s dental health month: Companion Animal Dentals

By Dr. Emily Wilson Being that January and February are dental health months at the DCVC, let’s review dental disease and how it’s treated. Dental disease in pets can cause similar pain and discomfort that people experience when they have a tooth abscess or severe gingivitis. Your dentist will be sure to tell you that healthy teeth and gums are important for your overall health.

When you bring your pet in for an annual wellness exam we may express to you that your pet has a combination of three things; gingivitis, tartar, or periodontal disease. What does this mean specifically? Gingivitis refers to the inflammation of the gum tissue and often appears as red and/or thickened gums. The most common cause of this is plaque and tartar sitting on the teeth for prolonged periods of time. Plaque is a film of invisible bacteria that inflames the gum and causes the gum to detach from the underlying tooth and bone leading to gingival recession and periodontal disease. Whereas tartar is the visible calcified plaque we can see on your pet’s teeth during a routine checkup. The tartar is just the tip of the iceberg, more importantly, the periodontal disease that is happening below the gum line can cause severe dental pain and systemic infection. This can ONLY be assessed in our pets when they are under general anesthetic, as it involves gingival pocket probing as well as dental x-rays. Why is periodontal disease a concern?

Periodontal disease leads to loose teeth, oral pain and infection, as well as systemic inflammation and disease. It has been scientifically proven that periodontal disease contributes to liver disease, kidney disease, and early heart disease. In the below images taken from www.toothvet.ca is an example of where a routine physical exam would have missed severe periodontal disease and tooth root abscesses. As you can see the crown has minimal tartar and no gingivitis, whereas the x-ray of the same tooth shows large black shadows around the roots of the tooth and bone loss, diagnosing periodontal disease.

Other disease processes that are encountered at the vet clinic on a regular bases are resorptive lesions in cats and worn/ fractured teeth in dogs. There is still no clear evidence to why cats get resorptive lesions with their teeth, but what we do know is that they are VERY VERY painful.

Also, once your cat is diagnosed with one resorptive tooth, they will develop more. The best we can do for them is perform dental exams on them at least once a year and extract any teeth that are showing signs of resorbing. Large breed dogs tend to chew more sticks and bone then our smaller companions. When they get to be middle aged some of their teeth can have significant wear. This wear exposes the softer structures below the enamel and more easily enables bacteria to travel to the tooth roots causing abscesses.

Again this is best diagnosed with dental x-rays.

that have a prophy dental vs prophy and extractions are under general anesthesia for much less time. They are able to eat their kibble and play with their toys the following day vs being on soft food and no toys for up to 2 weeks after extractions. The prophy does not require any surgical extractions by the veterinarian, which means it is much more affordable. Surgical extractions are the costly part of a dental procedure, and reducing the amount of extractions is best achieved when you have your pets teeth cleaned on a regular basis. A regular basis can be anywhere from 6 months – 2 years depending on the specific pet.

Below is an example of my dog’s teeth before and after she had a prophylactic dental cleaning/ polish. If left untreated she would have developed severe gingivitis, and periodontal disease.

However, through a routine preventive procedure she maintains a healthy happy mouth

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• Laser Therapy • Microchips • Preventative Health Care • Medical Services • Laboratory Services • Diagnostic Imaging • Special Diagnostic Services • Surgical Services • Dental Services • Pet Nutrition • Retail Pet Supplies The above image shows a cat tooth with a resorptive lesion. The tooth has pink granulation tissue replacing the enamel. This results in the tooth nerves being stimulated every time they chew or touch the area with their tongue. The only treatment for the tooth in the image is extraction.

How do prophylactic dentals benefit not only your pet but also you? By definition a prophylactic dental is a dental to prevent further disease. This means you are cleaning and polishing the teeth so that the gingivitis is reduced and the periodontal disease is prevented. Pets

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C ttle Directory CHAROLAIS

RED POLL

Randy & Chris Haddow, Dawson Creek, BC .............250-786-5048 Chad, Leah, Gene & Addison Haddow, Dawson Creek, BC......................................................250-784-3924

Dean & Marsha Anderson, Fort St. John, BC .............250-827-3293

Wembley, AB ..............................................................780-766-2887

Richard & Dianne Andersen, Eckville, AB ................403-746-2919

Brandl Cattle Co.

Drschiwiski Family, Charlie Lake, BC .......................250-329-4816

Werner & Debbie Grundke, Alberta Beach, AB .........780-924-2464

Classic Livestock

Jason & Nicole McQuaig, Sexsmith, AB....................780-933-5530

Cinder Angus

Roy & Erika Schweitzer, Beaverlodge, AB ................780-402-5617

Clear River Red Angus

David & Kristina Prokuda, Glenevis, AB ...................780-932-1654

Dwajo Angus

Andrew & Effie Lakusta, Andrew, AB........................780-719-0264

SIMMENTALS

Phillipe & Rae Lusson, Clyde, AB .............................780-206-5440

Steve, Tammy & Ryan Albrecht, Spirit River, AB......780-864-4259

Altona Falls Red Angus

Dan & Trudy Loewen, Altona, BC .............................250-630-2146

Aspen Hill Angus

George & Kelly LeBlanc, Woking, AB.......................780-402-9509

Bar 4A Cattle Co.

Hugh Atkin & Joleen (Joe) Meservy, LaGlace, AB ....780-512-3641

Battle River Black Angus

Ron Gordey, Manning, AB .........................................780-836-2584

DynaRich Salers

Eight Way Charolais

Grundke Family Salers

JayDawn Farms

Freeman & Zoe Iwasiuk, High Prairie, AB.................780-507-5077

Lazy S Charolais

Brad Yoder & Nicolle Hoskins, Barrhead, AB............780-674-5773

Pro-Char Charolais

Lloyd, Donna & Mackay Ross, Cleardale, AB ...........800-667-2251

Spruce View Charolais

Dwayne, Joanne & Jesse Emery, Camp Creek, AB ....780-674-4410

Valanjou Charolais

Ron & Barb Miller, Cody & Amy Miller, Westlock, AB ............................780-349-0644

SALERS

Eldon & Marilyn Cassity

Byron & Gwen Brandl, Jarvie, AB .............................780-954-2599

Excel Ranches

Shadow Creek Red Poll

Briar Ridge Stock Farm

Wrangler Charolais Farm

Wade & Sherry Meakin, Westlock, AB.......................780-349-1650

Voss Family Salers Randy & Lesli Voss, Hythe, AB..................................780-814-1534

SHORTHORNS Tamarack Shorthorns

Alvin Johnson, Brownvale, AB ...................................780-597-3973

Albrecht Farms

Briar Ridge Stock Farm

Nick & Lorraine van Gaalen, LaGlace, AB ................780-568-3906

GELBVIEHS

Dale & Steve Aylward, Dawson Creek, BC ................250-786-5478

Kiskatinaw Gelbvieh

Randy & Chris Haddow, Dawson Creek, BC .............250-786-5048 Chad, Leah, Gene & Addison Haddow, Dawson Creek, BC......................................................250-784-3924

Brian & Deanne Stratuliak, Rolla, B.C. ......................250-759-4143

Milne’s Gelbvieh

Fallen Timber Farms Chet & Jamie Jans, Groundbirch, BC .........................250-780-2141

Fineline Red Angus

Gumbo Gulch Cattle Company Harvest Angus

Tom & Carolyn de Waal, Prince George, BC .............250-960-0022

Heart of the Valley Farms

Harold & Bev Milne, Fairview, AB ............................780-835-2645

GRA-TAN Farm

Brad & Aleta Chappell, Courtnay, BC ........................250-897-0619

HEREFORDS

Chris Tschetter, Birch Hills Colony, AB .....................780-978-6406

Bill & Doug Bentley, Progress, BC ............................250-843-7575

Jarin & Amber Carter, Sexsmith, AB ..........................780-518-9652

Eckbert & Christa Weitzel Georg & Sarah Weitzel, Charlie Lake, BC .................250-263-8237

Randy & Chris Haddow, Dawson Creek, BC .............250-786-5048 Chad, Leah, Gene & Addison Haddow, Dawson Creek, BC......................................................250-784-3924

Hodges Simmentals

Heart Valley Angus J Lazy A Ranch

Jones Land & Cattle

Mark & Allison Jones, Barrhead, AB .........................780-674-6377

Kjos Black Angus

Marty & Miriam Kjos, Fort St. John, BC ...................250-787-0970

Lazy B Livestock

Grant & Tanya Chittick, Mayerthorpe, AB .................780-786-2181

Halfway River Simmentals

Benwyn Herefords

Briar Ridge Stock Farm

Chittick Family Hereford Ranch

Raymond & Mona Chittick, Whitecourt, AB .............780-778-0150

Eureka Hereford Farms

Roy & Scot Hodges, Beaverlodge, AB .......................780-512-4669

JayDawn Farms Jason & Nicole McQuaig, Sexsmith, AB....................780-933-5530

KIN-KIN Cattle Co.

Tom Basnett, Eureka River, AB ..................................780-834-8170

Gary & Faye Chittick, Mayerthorpe, AB ....................780-786-4500

Chad & Anna Friesen, Grande Prairie, AB .................780-832-4068

K. Reanne Sanford, Quesnel, BC................................250-991-9496

John & Judy Mayer, Beaverlodge, AB........................780-831-8497

Charlie & Steven White, Beaverlodge, AB .................780-354-3190

Mark & Ginger Zahacy, High Prairie, AB ..................780-523-5356

Garry Gurtler, North Star, AB .....................................780-836-2125

Darren Penson, Sexsmith, AB .....................................780-814-4993

Norm & Joanne Parrent, Clyde, AB............................780-348-5835

Jack & Shannon Trask, Montney, BC .........................250-263-4904

Serena & Kasey Reber, Woking, AB ..........................780-518-2643

Pat & Len Friedel, Fairview, AB .................................780-835-4338

Hotte & Villiger Families, Beaverlodge, AB ..............780-354-2074

Don, Joyce & Shon Smith, Gordondale, AB ..............780-353-2284

Clint & Anna Collins, Rio Grande, AB.......................780-814-1455

LIMOUSIN

Ole, Elden & Einar Bakkehaug, Hythe, AB................780-518-3536

Chris & Jen Roy, Fairview, AB ...................................780-835-0463

Schulz Angus

Michael & Rebecca McCord, Mile 86.5 Alaska Hwy, BC .........................................250-772-5116

Silver Willow Ranch

Gordon & Carla Harmon, Cecil Lake, BC ..................250-781-3617

Randy & Donna Chittick, Mayerthorpe, AB ..............780-786-4373 James & Martha Wiebe, Prespatou, BC ......................250-630-2621

Trevor Binks & Melanie Klassen, G.P., AB ................780-539-7128

Mackenzie Red Angus

Friesen Hereford Farms

KRS Simmentals

Mountain Side Angus

Gold Stock Hereford Farms

KSL Simmentals

North Point Red Angus

Gurtler Farms

Keagan Scorgie, Beaverlodge, AB ..............................780-518-6572 Brad Smith, Beaverlodge, AB .....................................780-202-0254

Penson Angus

JoNomn Hereford Ranch

Rafter SJ Ranch

Reber’s Polled Herefords

Ring Creek Farms

Spring Mountain Stock Farm

Ken & Rebecca Mackenzie, Golden, BC ....................250-348-2034 Braydon Gough, Deadwood, AB ................................780-274-0099

Rio Grande Angus Roy Angus

Blueberry Valley Farms Limousin

Montagneuse Simmentals Joseph & Herman Giesbrecht, Fairview, AB ..............780-835-8359

Moonlite Farm Norbert & Janice Luken, Fairview, AB .......................780-835-3165

Moose Creek Simmentals O Double E Simmentals Peace Country Simmentals Jerry & Gem Giesbrecht, Cecil Lake, BC...................250-262-7867

Joe & Courtney Schulz, Spirit River, AB....................780-351-2608

Dry Creek Ranch

Rachido Ranch

Kevin & Barbara Quist, Sexsmith, AB .......................780-876-4649

Excel Ranches

Rosefield Simmentals

Ron & Barb Miller, Cody & Amy Miller, Westlock, AB ............................780-349-0644

SIBL Simmentals

Smoky River Red Angus

Maynard & Curtis Boese, Sexsmith, AB ....................780-568-4340

BLONDE d’AQUITAINE

Fouillard Limousin

Dave Rounds & Shellie Wolfe, Dawson Creek, B.C. ... 250-784-4628

Hansen’s Limousin

David & Janet Kamelchuk, Athabasca, AB ................780-675-1227

Hillview Farms

Cathy Srayko, Whitelaw, AB ......................................780-596-2425

Lakeroad Limousin

Mike & Mari Klassen & Family, Debolt, AB .............780-957-2814

Ros, Karl & Ann Musgrove, Fort St. John, BC...........250-262-3278

The Smith Families, Cherhill, AB...............................780-785-2045

Dusty Acre Blondes

Dan & Pam Fouillard, Thorsby, AB ............................780-789-4055

Little Creek Farms

Scott & Lesley Hansen, Evansburg, AB .....................780-727-4557

True North Ranch

Raymond & Corine Verbeek, Sturgeon County, AB ... 780-938-2173

Upper Cache & Kam Blondes

Jim, Donna & Jackie Rowe, Worsley, AB...................780-685-2141

Willowdale Simmentals Dale & Judy Smith, Valleyview, AB ...........................780-524-2790

Willow Springs Stock Farm

Pinnacle View Limousin

Rob & Cheryl Swan, Quesnel, BC Erin & Eric Kishkan, Quesnel, BC .............................250-747-2618

Wolfe Farms Tony Wolfe, Valleyview, AB .......................................780-524-3939

Reed & Michelle Rigney, Westlock, AB .....................780-348-5308

Tri-K Simmentals Keith & Kerriley Hodges, Beaverlodge, AB ...............780-831-7999 Keiran & Taryn Hodges, Beaverlodge, AB .................780-933-5637

Willow Creek Simmentals

Be prepared for calving & lambing season!

“Calving and lambing” is fast approaching or for some it has already arrived.

As the old saying goes “expect the unexpected” that way you can be prepared for what may happen.

The Dawson Co-op Home & Agro carries a complete supply of pullers, sleds, feeders, colostrums, meds, flashlights and more to deal with the season and any surprises that you may encounter.

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GRA-TAN Farm Aspen Hill Red Angus Heart Valley Colony Excel Ranches Harvest Angus Heart of the Valley Angus Cuthbertson Cattle Co. Brandl Cattle Co. Gomack Red Angus Mackenzie Red Angus Cinder Angus DWAJO Angus Jones Land & Cattle Fineline Red Angus Gumbo Gulch Cattle Co. J Lazy A Ranch Bar 4A Cattle Co. Altona Falls Angus Mountain Side Angus Ollenberger Stock Farms Gemvale Stock Farm Lazy B Livestock Rafter SJ Angus Rio Grande Angus Ring Creek Farms North Point Angus Clear River Red Angus Classic Livestock Kjos Angus BLONDE D’AQUITAINE Dusty Acre Blondes Little Creek Farms True North Ranch Upper Cache & Kam Blondes Willow Springs Stock Farm CHAROLAIS February 25 Johnson Charolais February 25 Pro-Char Charolais February 25 Triangle Stock Farm March 3 Wrangler Charolais Farm March 9 JayDawn Farms March 15 Lazy S Charolais March 17 Spruce View Charolais March 17 Valanjou Charolais March 31 Briar Ride Stock Farm March 31 Eldon Cassidy Eight Way Charolais HEREFORD March 2 Chittick Farms March 8 JoNomn Hereford Ranch March 31 5 Star Herefords March 31 Briar Ridge Stock Farm March 31 Reber’s Polled Herefords Eureka Hereford Farms Goldstock Hereford Farm LIMOUSIN March 8 Excel Ranches April 7 Blueberry Valley Limousin April 7 Dry Creek Ranch April 7 Lakeroad Limousin April 7 Nor-Alta Limousin April 7 Pinnacle View Limousin SALERS DynaRich Salers Grundke Family Salers Voss Family Salers SHORTHORN Tamarack Shorthorns SIMMENTAL February 27 Albrecht Farms February 27 KSL Simmentals February 27 O Double E Simmentals February 27 Tri K Cattle March 2 GRA-TAN Farm March 2 KIN-KIN Cattle Co. March 2 Rachido Ranch March 3 Fallen Timber Farms March 3 KRS Simmentals March 9 JayDawn Farms March 9 Willow Creek Simmentals March 10 Cuthbertson Cattle Co. March 10 Willowdale Simmentals March 13 SIBL Simmentals March 20 Halfway River Simmentals March 20 Rosefield Simmentals March 31 Briar Ridge Stock Farm Moonlite Farm

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Resource coalition releases executive director

The councils of the funding members of the coalition — Fort St. John, Taylor, and Tumbler Ridge — have ratified the decision. Fraser did not provide specifics as to why Griffith was released when asked for comment Tuesday. A subsequent news release says the coalition and Griffith agreed a new direction for the coalition was needed.

“It is the sincere desire of the members represented on the executive committee to make this transition a respectful and professional process,” Fraser said.

Griffith, a former city manager for Fort Nelson and Fort St. John, has been at the helm of the coalition since it formed in September 2014.

His resume includes working as a project manager during the creation of the Northern Rockies Regional Municipality in 2005, and the Northern Rockies infrastructure funding agreement with the province in 2013. Prior to that, Griffith worked as a negotiator during the original fair share negotiations with the province from 1991 to 2005.

“I’ve enjoyed every minute of the 50 years that I have spent working for the municipalities, the citizens and the businesses in Northeast B.C.,” Griffith said.

“The coalition was one of my clients and very simply they have decided to go in a different direction, and they have triggered the notice provisions in the consulting agreement and that is very straightforward.

The Northeast BC Resource Municipalities Coalition has released its veteran executive director. The coalition confirmed Tuesday it has terminated Colin Griffith’s contract and released him from his duties.

“We decided that a change in direction is necessary,” coalition chair and Taylor Mayor Rob Fraser said.

“I just want to say I certainly enjoyed working for the coalition and advancing the interests of Northeast B.C. and my consulting business continues. I wish the coalition every success in the future as they embark on the new direction they are laying for themselves.”

The future direction for the coalition has yet to be determined, Fraser said.

The coalition’s upcoming forum on Feb. 28 at the Pomeroy Hotel in Fort St. John will go ahead as planned, Fraser said.

The coalition formed in September 2014 with all municipalities in Northeast B.C. on board, except for Hudson’s Hope, to represent the inter-

ests of local governments in resource development issues.

Today, its municipal membership includes just Fort St. John, Taylor, Tumbler Ridge, and the Northern Rockies, though the Northern Rockies does not fund the coalition.

The coalition, which also includes a number of business groups, has lobbied the province to enforce tax and labour laws on out-of-province contractors, and has drafted a number of economic reports and position papers on resource development in the region.

“The NEBC Resource Municipalities Coalition remains committed to the protection and enhancement of municipalities and rural communities of Northeastern British Columbia,” Fort St. John Mayor Lori Ackerman said in a statement.

“The coalition continues to support the role that resource municipalities serve in supporting existing and future resource development. We will continue this important work now and into the future.”

Said Tumbler Ridge Mayor Don McPherson: “The work of the coalition is important and will help to secure a prosperous future for our children and grandchildren. Change is necessary and it’s healthy.” editor@ahnfsj.ca

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Two Names. One Program.

Annual Red and Black Bull Sale -2nd Thursday in MarchLyons Teepee Creek Event Centre George LeBlanc 780-402-9509 gleblanc1@live.com Chris Tschetter 780-978-6406 Wanham, Alberta

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Yearling, Two-Year-Old and Herd Bulls Tues, Mar 13, 2018 • VJV, Dawson Creek Ken Mackenzie 250.348.2034 Braydon Gough 780.274.0099

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Sexsmith, AB

780-835-9588 jdrowe@xplornet.ca

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SELECT SET OF COMMERCIAL BRED HEIFERS Super Wednesday Bull Sale • Wed, March 14, 2018 • 2:00 p.m.

On Site, J Lazy A Ranch, RR 80 Emerson Trail & Hwy 672 60 Commercial Heifers

• Bred to calve May 5 for 45 day breeding season • Bred to proven calving ease Red & Black Angus bulls • Full vaccina�on program

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Planning a Farm Safety Day Camp

Growing up on a farm allows many young Albertans the chance to cultivate a love for agriculture at an early age. It’s a way of life that can yield wonderful experiences for children. However, it’s important to acknowledge and address the inherent dangers and risks that are associated with living and working on a farm.

Educating children and youth about potential dangers and the consequences of unsafe behaviours can go a long way to ensuring the farm remains a great place to live, play, and grow. A popular approach to promote farm safety awareness and education among children and youth is to organize a farm safety day camp.

“These community-based events are typically organized and offered through local schools or community organizations,” says Janice Donkers, farm safety youth coordinator for Alberta Agriculture and Forestry. “In most farm safety day camps, children move in small groups through a 39723

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number of stations or sessions where they learn about specific safety topics, such as equipment, chemical, or livestock safety. Presentations are typically set between 15 to 20 minutes, depending on the age and the attention span of the children.”

Farm safety day camp organizers are able to customize the sessions based on what works best for their farm families. They can educate about topics that have made an impact on their community, such as the dangers of flowing grain or ATV safety. The format of a typical farm safety day camp allows participants the opportunity to enjoy the atmosphere of a camp-like setting while also learning valuable farm safety knowledge.

For anyone interested in organizing a farm safety day camp, Alberta Agriculture and Forestry’s Farm Safety Program offers a comprehensive day camp planning manual. “The manual provides organizers an easy step-by-step guide for planning a customized day camp. Everything from tips on how to secure volunteers to fun and engaging presentations are offered in this comprehensive manual to ensure the success of your event!” says Donkers.

Shadow Creek Red Polls

• Maternal traits with light birth weights • Dual purpose – high milk production • Registered Bulls For Sale.

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Phone (250) 827-3293 or (250) 262-5638 www.shadowcreek.farm • marshascows@hotmail.com

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Western cow-calf producers: compare production levels higher or lower than nearby herds and herds of a similar size. That way, he or she will know whether to work with their veterinarian, nutritionist and/or regional extension specialist to have fewer of their cows come home from pasture open, or if other production goals are a higher priority for them to focus on to improve their productivity and profitability.

This survey is being conducted for a number of reasons: to generate up-to-date production benchmarks for producers, get a better understanding of what producers were doing on their operations and determine ways to improve the productive efficiency of the industry.

Every cow-calf producer in BC, AB, SK and MB is encouraged to complete the survey. All of the information collected will remain confidential. Information cannot be linked to individual operations as data will be aggregated into averages and benchmarks.

Complete the survey online at www.wcccs.ca or print a copy and send it using Canada Post:

This survey is the result of a joint effort between the Beef Cattle Research Council, the Western Beef Development Centre, Canfax, the BC Cattlemen’s Association, the Alberta Beef Producers, the Saskatchewan Cattlemen’s Association, the Saskatchewan Stock Growers Association, the Manitoba Beef Producers, and the BC though MB provincial Ministries of Agriculture.

For more information, visit the Western Canadian Cow-Calf Survey II webpage (http://www. wbdc.sk.ca/wcccs.htm) or contact the survey representative in your province: Barry Yaremcio Alberta Agriculture & Forestry Ph: 403-742-7926

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Featuring 130 Bulls

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By participating in the second Western Canadian Cow-Calf Survey, producers can choose to receive a complementary report that allows them to compare their own operation with benchmarks (average numbers from a region).

The survey takes about 45-60 minutes to complete and asks questions related to the 2016 breeding season all the way through to weaning of 2017 calf crop, as well as typical management practices. Many of the questions are the quick check-box style. Any question a producer is unable to answer can be left blank.

To thank you for the time you take to complete the survey, you will receive up to $50 in gift cards, in addition to the complementary report.

The complementary report will help producers see the aspects of their operation that they’re doing exceptionally well in, and the areas that have the greatest room for improvement. For example, the report will show a producer whether the conception rates of his cows in 2016 was

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VOSS FAMILY SALERS Your Peace Country Connection for Quality Salers Cattle

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Low unemployment In a labour force of 39,200, this region saw 37,700 people employed in January - while 1,500 were unemployed. The Northeast had the lowest unemployment in B.C. last month.

CALVING EASE & PERFORMANCE

The unemployment rate in Northeast B.C. dropped below four per cent in the first month of 2018.

MATURE GRASS-FED HIGH VOLUME BULLS

The region saw its unemployment rate at 3.8 per cent for the month, a dramatic rebound from one year ago when unemployment sat at 10.5 per cent at the start of 2017.

Provincially, B.C. unemployment sat at 4.8 per cent in January, up slightly from 4.6, after shedding 5,100 jobs.

The province was able to make gains in full-time employment, adding 4,100 jobs. But those were more than offset by the 9,200 jobs lost following the holiday season.

That trend was reflected nationally, with Canada adding 49,000 full-time jobs compared with the 137,000 part-time jobs that were lost that month. —files of Business in Vancouver

PROVEN WITH MANY YEARS OF BREEDING FOR EASY FLESHING AND MARBLING OPEN TO SELL MARCH 1, 2018

Randy & Lesli Voss (780) 814-1534 Hythe, AB rlsalers@hotmail.com

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1:00 PM • Saturday, March 10, 2018 VJV, Beaverlodge, AB Online Bidding Available OFFERING 35 YEARLING & 2-YEAR-OLD RED & BLACK REGISTERED SIMMENTAL BULLS Includes 25 Yearling Simmental Heifers

DRJS 5D

POLLED BULLS BODY DEPTH & THICKNESS

BALANCED FEED PROGRAM

STRONG POLLED PROGRAM DALE AND JUDY SMITH & FAMILY

VALLEYVIEW, AB

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WM

Wrangler Made ANNUAL BULL SALE

WDE 208E STEPPLER OVERDRIVE X PRO-CHAR MAXIM EDP CE2.2 BW3.3 WW54 YW102 MILK28

WDE 36E CHARHEAD MISTER MEL X SPARROWS KINGSTON EPD CE4.2 BW0.6 WW51 YW 94 MILK22

WDE 39E WRANGLER JOKER X KCH MEDICINE MAN EPD CE4.0 BW1.7 WW53 YW97 MILK24

WDE 35E WRANGLER JOKER X MXS IRISH CREAM EPD CE 6.9 BW 0.1 WW43 YW80 MILK26

WDE 74E SKW EXPEDITION X MERIT ROUNDUP EPD CE5.5 BW-0.6 WW57 YW 100 MILK17

WDE 50E SKW EXPEDITION X SPARROWS KINGSTON EPD CE 3.0 BW1.5 WW63 YW111 MILK22

WDE 46E SKW EXPEDITION X SPARROWS LANDMARK EPD CE3.9 BW 0.1 WW62 YW114 MILK26

MARCH 3, 2018 1:30PM WESTLOCK AB

Wade & Sherry Meakin And family / Tel 780 349 2982 Cell 780 349 1650 eMAil wademeakin@msn.com FroM Westlock: south 6 miles on HWy 44, west 2 miles on TWP 590, north 1/2 mile on rge rd 270. on left side. please call for a catalogue - bid or watch online at dlMS.ca Even after their death, your friends and loved ones live on in your thoughts.

What better way to remember them than with a gift that offers hope and health to other?

Honour the memory of a loved one or special person by making a memorial contribution to the Dawson Creek and District Hospital Foundation. Since 1992, the Hospital Foundation has been raising funds to provide equipment to our local hospital.

Here for you.

Here for life.

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SUPER WEDNESDAY

Bull Sale 80+

Angus Bulls on Offer Reds, Blacks & Crossbreds

Big Selection of Consistent Calving Ease Bulls • Free Delivery

JAC 34E BW 75 WW 619 YW 1090

NVG 7E BW 73 WW 639 YW 1168

The Hotline’s are the most consistent set of sired calves we have ever had. Low birth, lots of vigor at birth, moderate made, easy doing, and efficient eye appealing cattle.

His 73lb BW matches perfectly to his -4.3 BW and +12 calving ease. Use him with confidence in the heifer pen. You will travel a lot of miles to find the number and selection of true heifer bulls offered here.

JAC 122E BW 75 WW 700 YW 1278

NVG 19E BW 83 WW 694 YW 1161

The Titlest sons are another very consistent low birth, easy calving group of Bulls. We are calving the first Titlest daughters this year, they are moderate made and great uddered.

Get your hammer cocked when this very attractive bull walks in. Very good heifer bull that will look good in the cow herd as well.

MARCH 14, 2018 • 2:00 P.M. ON SITE • J LAZY A RANCH • CTY OF G.P. • RR80 EMERSON TRAIL (HWY 672)

60 TOP END COMMERCIAL BRED HEIFERS (bred to calve May 5 for 45 day calving season)

ALSO ON OFFER: 1 Six-Year-Old Roan Ranch Gelding Please contact to be on the mailing list or to talk about your bull needs Catalogue will be at

JLazyA.com

Fineline Red Angus

Nick & Lorraine Van Gaalen 780.831.8421 vgaalen@gpwins.ca

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Jarin & Amber Carter 780.518.9652 jarincarter@gmail.com

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Eye worm found in U.S. woman’s eye Reuters is reporting this week that an Oregon woman has become the first person worldwide known to have had an eye infestation by a tiny worm species previously seen only in cattle that is spread by flies that feed on eyeball lubrication, U.S. government researchers said on Monday.

U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention scientists said 14 translucent parasitic worms of the species Thelazia gulosa, all less

than half an inch long, were extracted from the 26-year-old woman’s eye over a 20-day period before her symptoms dissipated.

This species of Thelazia worm was previously seen in cattle throughout the northern U.S. and southern Canada, the researchers reported in a study published in the American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene. They said the study indicates that North Americans may be more vulnerable than

previously understood to such infections.

If the worms remain in a person’s eye for a prolonged time, they can cause corneal scarring and even blindness, according to the researchers.

“Cases of eye worm parasitic infections are rare in the USA, and this case turned out to be a species of the Thelazia that had never been reported in humans,” said study

lead author Richard Bradbury, who works with the CDC’s division of parasitic diseases and malaria.

Bradbury said previously it was thought there were only two different species of these eye worms that infected humans worldwide, and that Thelazia gulosa is now the third.

The researchers said the woman noticed a small, translucent worm in her left eye after experiencing irritation. Her frequent outdoor pastimes during the summer months exposed her to the infection, they added.

She was from the city of Gold Beach, on Oregon’s coast along the Pacific Ocean about 65 km north of the California border.

Previous cases of such eye worm infections have been reported worldwide, predominantly in Europe and Asia and in rural communities with close proximity to animals and with poor living standards, the researchers said.

Eye worms are found in a variety of animals including dogs, cats and certain wild carnivores.

NORTHERN IMPACT V CHAROLAIS BULL SALE Saturday, March 17, 2018

1:30 p.m. at North Central Livestock, Clyde

Offering 22 white yearling bulls and 30 two-year-olds.

All yearlings have French genetics as well as many polled. Hairy light birth weight bulls with natural thickness. Many of the 2-year-olds are red factor and polled. Soggy hairy bulls with light to moderate birth weights. Many white bulls, as well as tan and dark reds.

Call Lorne or Phillipe for more information or to receive a catalog • View the catalogue online at charolaisbanner.com or dlms.ca

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Spruce View Charolais

Lorne and Effie Lakusta and family (780) 719-0264 • (780) 365-2079 • spruceviewcharolais@gmail.com Sale day phone (780) 348-5893

80+ years of combined Charolais breeding

Valanjou Charolais

Phillipe and Rae Lusson and family (780) 206-5440 • edmvalanjou@gmail.com

To become a bidder for any sale on DLMS, please log in and click BUYER APPROVAL for instructions on the approval process. For more information , please call Mark Shologan at (780) 699-5082 or Tech Support at (780) 732-4384

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45th Annual

SIMMENTAL • CHAROLAIS • ANGUS • HEREFORD

DAWSON CREEK g n i d d i ALL BREED LL B t e n Inter vailable A

catalogue online on VJV website

Bull Sale

Saturday, March 31, 2018 VJV Auction Co. Dawson Creek SHOWTIME ~ 10:00AM • SALE TIME ~ 1:00PM

Simmental

5 SIMMENTAL BULLS BRIAR RIDGE STOCK FARM - Bay Tree, AB Randy & Chris Haddow 250.784.7012 Chad & Gen Haddow & Family 250.784.3924 (Simmental, Charolais, Hereford Consignments)

Angus

18 ANGUS BULLS GEMVALE STOCK FARM - Dawson Creek, BC Don & Sheri Murphy 250.759.4717 RAFTER SJ ANGUS - Montney, BC Jack & Shannon Trask 250.827.3364 LAZY B LIVESTOCK Trevor Binks – Grande Prairie, AB 780-518-0630 RIO GRANDE ANGUS Clint & Anna Collins Beaverlodge, AB 780.814.3875

Hereford Select Purebred & Commercial Heifers On Offer

21 HEREFORD BULLS BRIAR RIDGE STOCK FARM - Bay Tree, AB Randy & Chris Haddow 250.784.7012 Chad & Gen Haddow & Family 250.784.3924 (Simmental, Charolais, Hereford Consignments) REBER’S POLLED HEREFORDS - Woking, AB Gerald & Sandy Reber 780.774.2161 Serena & Kasey Reber 780.518.2643 5 STAR HEREFORDS - Cecil Lake, BC Cody & Ashley Pugh & Family 250.794.8606

Charolais

10 CHAROLAIS BULLS BRIAR RIDGE STOCK FARM - Bay Tree, AB Randy & Chris Haddow 250.784.7012 Chad & Gen Haddow & Family 250.784.3924 ELDON CASSIDY, Wembley, AB 780.814.0430

4 BREEDS - 54 PUREBRED BULLS ON OFFER ALL BULLS SELECTED FOR THEIR CONSISTENT ECONOMIC TRAITS AND PERFORMANCE

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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+

Feb 6 - 80 Hd Low High n/a n/a $230.00 $240.50 n/a n/a $200.00 $216.00 $165.00 $175.50 $165.00 $175.50 $140.00 $150.00 n/a n/a Low n/a $180.00 $170.00 $170.00 $150.00 n/a n/a n/a

High Low n/a n/a $193.50 n/a $180.00 $181.00 $180.00 $162.50 $169.50 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a

D1 - D2 Cows SLAUGHTER CATTLE

$78.00

$85.00

D3 - D4 Cows

$65.00 $77.00

Bologna Bulls $85.00

REPLACEMENT CATTLE

$93.50

Good Bred Cows n/a

n/a

Cow/Calf Prs (Y) n/a

n/a

Cow/Calf Prs (O) n/a

Feb 1 - 93 Hd Low High n/a n/a $220.00 $229.00 n/a n/a $189.00 $198.00 $175.00 $185.50 $168.00 $174.50 n/a n/a n/a n/a

n/a

High n/a n/a $184.00 $175.75 n/a n/a n/a n/a

D1 - D2 Cows $78.00

$84.00

D3 - D4 Cows

$65.00

$75.00

Bologna Bulls $78.00

$89.00

Good Bred Cows n/a

n/a

Cow/Calf Prs (Y) n/a

n/a

Cow/Calf Prs(O) n/a

n/a

VIKING LIVESTOCK MARKET

BC LIVESTOCK PRODUCERS CO-OPERATIVE

Viking, AB Cliff Grinde (780) 336-2209

Kamloops, BC Cheryl Newman (250) 320-0870

Feb 8 - 297 Hd Low High $239.00 $250.00 $220.00 $246.00 $190.00 $234.50 $175.00 $217.00 $166.00 $197.50 $171.00 $181.00 n/a n/a n/a n/a

Feb 7 - 1900 Hd Low High $220.00 $258.00 $220.00 $266.50 $210.00 $245.00 $200.00 $225.00 $180.00 $201.00 $178.00 $183.75 $178.00 $180.25 n/a n/a

Feb 5 - 575 Hd Low High $215.00 $254.00 $220.00 $244.00 $210.00 $242.50 $185.00 $223.75 $170.00 $198.00 $165.00 $186.00 $160.00 $178.00 n/a n/a

Feb 6 - 1496 Hd Low High $225.00 $265.00 $210.00 $260.00 $200.00 $242.00 $195.00 $225.00 $175.00 $200.00 $170.00 $186.00 $160.00 $179.00 n/a n/a

Feb 7 - 970 Hd Low High $242.00 $260.00 $240.00 $255.00 $229.00 $238.00 $206.00 $229.00 $190.00 $207.00 $185.00 $195.00 $175.00 $188.00 n/a n/a

Jan 31 - 250 Hd High Average $237.00 $229.51 $226.00 $222.33 $212.00 $210.00 $208.50 $195.59 $195.00 $190.51 $184.50 $180.01 $175.00 $160.71 $175.00 $160.71

Low n/a $190.00 $180.00 $161.00 $170.00 n/a n/a $96.00

Low $200.00 $190.00 $190.00 $175.00 $165.00 $160.00 n/a n/a

Low $170.00 $190.00 $185.00 $155.00 $151.00 $150.00 $150.00 $135.00

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

Low $214.00 $212.00 $201.00 $176.00 $164.00 $162.00 $160.00 n/a

High $218.00 $212.00 $201.00 $191.00 $179.00 $171.00 $162.00 $162.00

High n/a $215.00 $206.00 $196.00 $180.00 n/a n/a $155.00

D1 - D2 Cows $80.00

$93.00

D3 - D4 Cows

$63.00

$75.00

Bologna Bulls $89.00

$101.00

Good Bred Cows $1,850

$2,500

High $230.50 $223.00 $220.75 $199.75 $180.00 $168.25 n/a n/a

D1 - D2 Cows $88.00

$97.00

D3 - D4 Cows

$75.00

$87.00

Bologna Bulls

$98.00

D4 Cows

$65.00

$80.00

$78.00

$87.00

D3 Cows

$67.00

$79.00

Feeder Bulls $125.00

$145.00

Slaughter Cows

$80.00

$101.00

Slaughter Bulls

$113.50

$85.00 $110.00

$85.00

$85.00

Good Bred Cows

Slaughter Cows

n/a

$90

$90.00

n/a

Older Bred Cows n/a

n/a

Good Bred Heiofers Good Bred Heifers $2,225

$80.00

D1 - D2 Cows

High $235.00 $225.00 $213.00 $202.00 $178.00 $166.00 $165.00 n/a

Slaughter Bulls

Older Bred Cows $1,700

D1 - D2 Cows

High $215.00 $220.00 $215.00 $200.00 $192.00 $168.00 $162.00 $162.00

Slaughter Bulls

$1,200

$1,500

High $227.00 $214.00 $209.50 $196.25 $181.00 $172.00 $164.00 $160.00

n/a

n/a

$100

$115.00

B/Cows & Hfrs $1,400

$2,200

Good Bred Heifers n/a

n/a

$95.00

n/a

Cow/Calf Prs n/a

n/a

$82.50

$90.50

$103.00

Bred Cows

$142.00

n/a

n/a

Bred Heifers

n/a

Cow/Calf Pairs n/a

$114.00

Butcher Cows

Bred Heifers

n/a

Cow/Calf Prs n/a

Butcher Bulls

Heiferette $125.00

Average $211.64 $202.00 $190.79 $188.97 $171.00 $164.31 $156.55 $156.55

n/a

n/a

Cow/Calf Prs(Y/O)

n/a

n/a

n/a

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Quarantines lifted in bovine TB probe

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency on Monday announced quarantines have been lifted from all Prairie cattle operations tested during its probe of a bovine TB outbreak beginning in the fall of 2016.

The agency’s probe followed the discovery of a southeastern Alberta cow that tested positive for bovine TB when it was slaughtered at a U.S. packing plant in late September 2016. Five more cattle from the same farming operation later tested positive for the disease.

About 30,000 animals across 79 “trace-out” herds and 71 “trace-in” herds in the three Prairie provinces were tested. From those, about 11,500 cattle were ordered destroyed.

All that said, no further cases were discovered, and no source of infection has been identified for the six TB-positive cattle, the agency said Monday.

“Trace-out” denotes herds that got animals from the infected herd,

while “trace-in” refers to herds that sent animals to the infected herd.

CFIA expects to post an investigation summary report on its web site later this spring, and to declare the investigation officially closed once the final lab culture test results are completed.

Producers whose herds were depopulated, and whose premises have gone through cleaning and disinfection, have restocked their herds, the agency said.

Two rounds of testing will be done on the restocked herds to verify those animals are TB-free, the agency said. One round of testing has just been completed and the second will take place this fall.

These herds are not under quarantine in the meantime.

“While the investigation will not be officially closed until final laboratory culture results are received later this spring, this is a positive step forward for Canada’s cattle industry,” federal Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay said in a statement Monday.

BREEDER and FEEDER PROGRAMS (Ca�le & Lambs)

BC Provincial

Calves & Yearlings; Feeder Lambs

Loan Limits

• Year 1 • Year 2

BC Provincial

Bred Heifer Association Loan Guarantee Program

Bred Heifers; 2nd & 3rd Calvers

Loan Limits

Federal Government

APP Interest Relief Program

• Year 1 • Year 2

Who is Eligible?

All persons are eligible who are residents of BC, are at least 19 years of age and own/lease a farm in BC. Apply to your local association for a membership. _ $100,000.00 • Year 3 _ $300,000.00 _ $200,000.00 • Year 4+ _ $500,000.00

A Canada-Alberta program bud-

THORSBY STOCKYARDS INC. 4405 – 50 Ave, Box 379, Thorsby, AB T0C 2P0 • 780-789-3915 REGULAR CATTLE SALES FEBRUARY 2018

Monday, Feb 19th – 9:00 a.m.

Saturday, Feb 24th – 12:00 Noon COMPLETE BRED COW DISPERSAL for Kim & Theresa Holbein 140 Black & Red Angus cows COMPLETE BRED COW DISPERSAL for Mosicki Farms 200 mostly Red and a few RBF cows Monday, Feb 26th – 9:00 a.m.

MARCH 2018 DATES (start 9:00 a.m.)

Monday, Mar 5th, 12th, 19th & 26th

Who is Eligible?

Feeder Association Co-op Members ONLY Interest Free Provision - A producer and any related producers are entitled to receive the $100,000 interest free entitlement under the APP once during the production period for all cattle & sheep.

Federal Government Who is Eligible? All persons must

Eligible Commodities?

Advance Payments Program

• Cattle • Sheep • Bison

Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident and be of the age of majority Must own the agricultural product and be responsible for its marketing.

Cash Advance Program Details • Limit of $400,000.00 of which the first $100,000.00 is Interest Free.

• The advance rate is 50% of the expected market value as determined by Agriculture & Agri-Foods Canada.

• Grain • Forage

The $100,000.00 interest Free is for all related producers once during the production period Producers must be enrolled in AgriStability for livestock advances and AgriStability and/or Production Insurance for grain/forage advances.

ADDITIONAL PROVINCIAL PROGRAMS FINANCED Mortality Insurance WLPIP Herd Health Trucking Order Buying No restric�ons on where you sell or buy; interests rates at prime.

LOAN INFORMATION: Contact for BC North and South Peace Feeder Coopera�ve and BC North and South Peace Bred Heifer COOP Connie Pa�erson, Loan Administrator- Dawson Creek, BC. Ph 250.782.6272 or 250.219.0791 Fax 250.782.1881(office). 301-116th Ave, upstairs VJV Auc�on Mart, Dawson Creek

This ad par�ally funded by the Ca�le Industry Development Council of BC

Thursday, March 1st – 6:00 p.m.

Thursday, April 5th – 6:00 p.m.

SPECIAL CATTLE SALES BRED COW AND HEIFER SALES

Saturday, Feb 24th – 12:00 Noon Saturday, April 7th – 12:00 Noon

REPLACEMENT HEIFER & BRED FEMALE SALE Saturday, March 17th, 2018

ALL BREEDS SELECT BULL SALE

Saturday, April 7th, 2018 In conjunction with Bred Cow & Heifer Sale

Jeff Fritz: 780.203.4953 • Mack Vars: 780.940.2899 Chance Martin: 403.358.0456 • Corey Lawrence: 780.940.6301 (E) thorsbystockyards@outlook.com (Web) www.thorsbystockyards.ca

NORTH & SOUTH PEACE FEEDER & BRED CO-OPS INVITE THEIR MEMBERS & ALL INTERESTED CATTLEMEN TO THE SPRING GRASS CATTLE SEMINAR

Tuesday, February 20, 2018

Interest at Prime

Interest at Prime

MONTHLY HORSE SALES

Check us out on Facebook or at www.thorsbystockyards.ca for information on a great number of reputation cows and bred cow dispersals booked to pass through our gates in the coming weeks.

Upstairs VJV Auc�on Mart, Dawson Creek, BC Complimentary Lunch at Noon

Who is Eligible?

All persons are eligible who are residents of BC, are at feast 19 years of age and own/lease a farm in BC. Apply to your local association for a membership. _ $100,000.00 • Year 3 _ $200,000.00 _ $150,000.00 • Year 4+ _ $300,000.00

geted up to $16.7 million more to cover “extraordinary quarantine costs,” MacAulay added.

Producers whose herds were ordered destroyed have received $39 million in federal compensation.

Income tax deferrals were also put in place allowing them to defer portions of the lump-sum compensation they received in 2016 and 2017 into the 2018, 2019 and 2020 tax years.

MacAulay hailed the affected producers and cattle industry associations for their co-operation

Province of Bri�sh Columbia Government Loan Guarantee

Feeder Associations Loan Guarantee Program

and their “key role” in the investigation, which, he noted, has “allowed Canada to retain its bovine TB-free status with no disruption in access to international markets.”

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The mystery of how six Prairie cattle caught a Mexican strain of bovine tuberculosis (TB) is now expected to remain a mystery indefinitely.

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February 9, 2018

review

Statistics & Data Development Branch Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development

Vold Jones Vold - Westlock - January 16, 2018

Beaver Hill Auction Service - Tofield - February 5, 2018

Sheep - 211 Head

Sheep - 405 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 - 8 Head

$2.60 $2.37 $2.00 n/a $1.02 $1.10 n/a n/a

$2.60 $2.40 $2.37 n/a $1.47 $1.20 n/a n/a

n/a n/a n/a n/a $1.07 $1.48 n/a $300

n/a n/a n/a n/a $1.47 $1.48 n/a $300

Doeling Kids 0 - 49lb 50 - 100 lb

n/a n/a

Whether Kids 0 - 49 lb 50 - 100 lb

n/a $2.65

n/a $2.80

Adults Nanny/Kid Units Nannys Billys Bred Nannys

n/a n/a $1.40 n/a

n/a n/a $1.65 n/a

Pigs - 116 Head 30 - 40 lb 41 - 80 lb 81 - 150 lb 151 lb & Over

$5.00 $15.00 $22.50 n/a

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

Feb 03/18 (prel) 426,571 254,763 171,808 63,155 Feb 10/18 (prel) 2,389,000

n/a n/a

$15.00 $20.00 $25.00 n/a

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

Jan 27/18 (prel) 444,388 268,499 175,889 63,499 Feb 03/18 (est) 2,438,000

Feb 04/17 448,308 267,141 181,167 61,575 Feb 11/17 2,359,700

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

LEAN 73.17 68.85 74.78 79.00 80.00 79.97

$235.00 $237.00 $225.00 $197.00 $179.00 $106.00 $106.00 $260.00

$260.00 $260.00 $245.00 $230.00 $190.00 $130.00 $112.00 $410.00

$220.00 $230.00 $215.00 $194.00 $170.00 $109.00 $100.00 n/a

$242.00 $255.00 $240.00 $222.00 $189.00 $156.00 $123.00 n/a

Feb 09/18 1.643 N/A

Feb 02/18 1.587 N/A

Feb 09/18 70.10 1.683

Feb 02/18 73.07 1.713

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

$/CWT $190.00

$220.00

$240.00 $220.00

$270.00 $260.00

$240.00 $220.00

$260.00 $255.00

Whether Kids 45 - 69 lb 70+ lbs

$245.00 $220.00

$260.00 $250.00

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

$135.00 $140.00 $180.00 n/a

$170.00 $165.00 $300.00 n/a

CAN/US $ CLOSE Feb 09/18 MONTH Feb-18 Mar-18 Apr-18 May-18 Jun-18 Sep-18

CHANGE - 2.03 - 4.70 - 4.55 - 4.65 - 3.70 - 3.28

FUTURES 0.7929 0.7931 0.7935 0.7937 0.7942 0.7951

CHANGE - 0.0145 - 0.0145 - 0.0145 - 0.0144 - 0.0143 - 0.0142

HOG INDICATORS Feb 10/17 1.659 2.002

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

Goats - 67 Head

HOG FUTURES - US $/CWT

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

$/CWT

Feb 10/17 71.20 1.776

WEEK END AV DRSD WT US-LBS

Feb 03/18 214.00

Jan 27/18 214.00

Feb 04/17 213.00

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

Feb 02/18 21.7 11.8 Feb 09/18 N/A

Jan 26/18 21.4 11.8 Feb 02/18 81.00

Feb 03/17 19.4 15.6 Feb 10/17 84.70 R0011501000

STRONG THROUGH ALL THE SEASONS Mountainview Business Park, Grande Prairie, AB

780.532.0366 • 888.868.2658 www.verticalbuildings.com

The Northern Horizon, February 16, 2018

EMERSON TRAIL & RANGE RD. 62 SEXSMITH AB • 780-538-9330

2017 Fendt 936 Tractor Used Demo Unit ProfiPlus Vario Guide Front PTO, Drawbar Quick Hitch, End Weights 85 Hours

Used Challenger 855C Auto Guide, Weights, Deluxe Cab, Drawbar, PTO, 900 Hours

2017 Challenger 1050S4 Tractor 517HP FWA, 111GPM Hydraulic Flow Deluxe Cab, LED Lgt Pkg, 1,000 PTO, 453HP at the PTO

CAMROSE 1-800-639-8057

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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www.rossequip.ca

Grain Carts

DAVE R

Feb 10, 2018

Qualify for the Mar Rebate with ONLY

$10,000 deposit

& the balance by August 1/2018

2016 35’ M155 MD Swather 148hp, hyd C /linkHID, 600/65R28, 16.5x16.1, DKD, 6 B/PUR, Trans stab/whl 10’ hyd roller msrp $238,250 1 only cnt $189,000 Lease to own 63rv 12-S/A L/pmt OAC$ 15,500

Ph: 780-864-3 Ross Equip. Ltd

NEW 2014

1

$399,999

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

$ 17,200

Rebate to Mar/01 G2020 $5,000

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

$ 48,500

2016 550 Versatile 550hp,P/S 16x4 Del/Cab 110gpm 6 E/ hyd d/lock, A/S/R, 800/70R38, 87 hrs

$522,000

#400441

2016 DEMO $415,000

Lease to own 125rv 14-S/A L/pmt OAC Lease to own 125rv 7 A / L/pmt OAC

No DEF

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

$ 14,200

Rebate to Mar/01 G2020 $5,000

CSA DF22 1000 bu/hr Drier 2017 Model$ 280,000

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

$ 27,500 $ 53,500

2018 DT610-36” Versatile

Del/Cab 110gpm, 6 E/ hyd d

#532506 Spring Ride Ca

Lease to own 168rv 7A / L

7

Ends 02.28.18

2016 375 Versatile 375hp P/S 16x4 TA19 QSX11.9 710/70R38 wts 4 E/H 58 gpm, 55hrs

$240,400 12/17 Blowout $169,000 $363,500 #290402 2016 DEMO $299,900 LEASE to Own this DF22 Drier only Lease to own 90rv 14-S/A L/pmt OAC $ 19,900 Lease to Own 14-S/A L/pmts OAC $ 14,215 Lease to own 90rv 7 A / L/pmt OAC of $ 38,900 13-S/A Lease pay OAC of $25,200 Lease to Own 8 annual L/pmt OAC $ 25,025

3

72’ O/H with Auto Lock

6

$289,999

2

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

No DEF

Air Ride Cab

Ends 02.28.18

2011 35’ M155 DSA Swather 148hp 735hr 600/65R28, 16.5x16.1, DKD stab/whls 1 only cnt $ 99,000 #208301

Web si

Call for Sale Price, as we are compelled by the Ma

Lease to own 63rv 6-A L/pmt OAC of $ 30,800

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

Toll

Since 1943

2017 DT550-36” Versatile

DELUXE “AIR RIDE” CAB, 1 #493507

1 ONLY

Lease to own 155rv 14S/A L

Lease to own 155rv 7A / L

8

$85,999

Ends 02.28.18

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

$9,520 520 Scale system add $ 8,500 Lease to own 10-S/A L/pmt OAC of

$ 5,881

Rebate to Mar/01 G9250 $2,500

PILLAR HEAVY Harrow 16.5LX16.1, 12.5l-15 wing 1200# wt on hitch in trans, Auto lock, hyd tine adj hyd spring adj down pressure, 9/16 x 26”tines.

72’ Heavy Harrow msrp $69,100 1-O/H $60,900 84’ Heavy Harrow msrp $76,100 Intro $66,900 Lease to own 10-S/A L/pmt 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 $39,900

8-11 hp/ ft @ 5”cut 7-10mph msrp $118,000 32’ Vers Vertical Tillage #86103 DEMO $ 89,000

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

2017 DT550-36” Versatil DELUXE “AIR RIDE” CAB, #493508

13 4

1 ONLY

Lease to own 155rv 14S/A L

9 $109,999

Ends 02.28.18

1300 bu 50”w/tire $120,970 $94,200 Lease to own 10-S/A L/pmt OAC of

$ 9,890

Rebate to Mar/01 G1317 $3,000

Land Rollers 30’- 85’ Retail E/O disc 30’ 42”drum 5/8” thick $46,961 $42,900 40’ 42”drum 5/8” thick $52,972 $47,900 50’ 42”drum 5/8” thick $54,973 $49,900

Morris Air Drills 25% disc all rebates in

Qualify for the February Rebate with ONLY

$10,000 deposit & the balance by April 1/2018

41’ Morris C2 Air Drill D/S paired row 9450 450 bu 3 tanks Hyd Assist Auger, 17” fan, Std Drive, Hyd Hitch Jack Tow Between 2018 $ 331,300 1 only 2017 $ 236,000 Rebate to Mar 1/18 is deducted to get to the sale price Lease to Own 64rv 12-Semi-annual Lease payments OAC of only

$ 11,000 $ 18,500

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

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 $ 488,400 1 only 2017 $ 355,000 Rebate to Mar 1/18 is deducted to get sale price

$ 12,000

Lease to Own 95rv 12-Semi-annual Lease payments OAC of only

$ 30,300

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

$ 59,800

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 $ 516,500 1 only 2017 $ 389,000 Rebate to Mar 1/18 is deducted to get sale price

$ 15,000

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

$ 32,400

Lease to Own 99rv 6 annual Lease payments OAC of only only $ 64,000

10-15 hp/ft @ 3”cut, 8-12 mph msrp $183,000

40’ 10 mph Fury #110144 DEMO $126,000 2018 610 Versatile 610hp

40’ Lease to own 58rv 10-S/A L/pmt OAC $ 11,500 110gpm 6 E/ hyd, A/S/R, 90 #516509 2018

30’ 10 mph Fury High speed disc rolling baskets, #132300 10 hp /ft msrp $149,000 35’ 10 mph Fury #138300 msrp $159,000

5

No DEF

Lease to own 160rv 7 A / L

10

Old price

2017 375 Versatile 375hp P/S 16x4 TA19 710/70R38 PTO 4 E/H 58 gpm A/S/R, #336505 2018 $ 449,000 2017 $392,000 Lease to own 98rv 7 A / L/pmt OAC

$ 41,800

2017 550 Versatile 550hp

110gpm 6 E/ hyd d/lock, A/S #439501

201

Lease to own 143rv 14-S/A

Lease to own 143rv 7 A / L

www.rossequip.ca ● DAVE ROSS EQUIPMENT LT

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ROSS EQUIP. LTD

3731,

Spirit River

Spirit River, Ab

Free 1-800-661-7401

ite:

www.rossequip.ca

S p i ri t R i v er

Toll Free 800-661-7401

Fax: 864-3468, Feb 10- 2018

anufacture to advertize only MSRP retail prices LEASE to Own any Equip. on this page

Pay only the 1st lease payment in advance. OAC

R y c ro ft

W

for Matt, Al, or Larry

E

O n ly 4 0 m ile s N o rth o f G ran d e P rairie

Feb 10 - 2018

All Programs deducted

S

ab msrp $669,900

New 15 Cherokee Ltd 4x4 3.2L i441391

e 550 hp, P/S 16x4

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

Y 2017 $587,000

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

Deluxe Air Ride Cab

110gpm hyd, A/S/R

L/pmt OAC

$ 34,100

12

Old price

$13,372 disc

36 mpg

$185-84 mbw

25% or

$12,030 disc

36 mpg

26% or

$32,500

32 mpg

9% or

$3,700 disc

$36,000*

18 Trailhawk 4x4 2.4L,9s, iv054372

2017 310 FWD 310 hp 16 spd P/Shift

p,P/S 16x4 Del/Cab

8

$609,000

L/pmt OAC

$ 69,900

R/A Susp, dsl

2018 $ 324,000 2017 $ 275,000

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

11

$ 32,100 No DEF

No DEF

26 mpg

Big Horn pkg

Old price

$272-84 mbw

16% or

R/A Susp, dsl

$64,900

$440-84 mbw

Clean 1-Owner

R/A Susp, dsl

Old price

23% or

Pi RP $55,445

$42,700

17 1500 SLT V6 8A QC4X4SB i765505

18% or

26 mpg

$9,230 disc

$310-84 mbw

24% or

$13,040 disc

Pi RP $50,740

$37,700

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

23% or

26 mpg

$13,840 disc

23% or

$12,240 disc

MSRP $59,040

Pi RP $52,140

$315-84 mbw

17 1500 Express v8 CC4X4SB i815475 $275-84 mbw

$45,200

$39,900

26 mpg

23% or

$12,240 disc

Pi RP $52,140

$39,900

17 1500 Express v8 CC4X4SB i816475

16% or

29 mpg

$12,070 disc

$275-84 mbw

23% or

$13,640 disc

MSRP $ 75,450

MSRP $ 57,240

$455-84 mbw

$310-84 mbw

$43,600

$63,380

17 D2500 SLT+ C/C4x4 SB i312681

$278-84 mbw

$13,640

FREE DIESEL “Cancelled” Feb 28/18 on all 2500 / 3500 Ram Diesel Trucks

MSRP $ 77,540

17 D2500 SLT C/C4x4 LB i931701

29 mpg

$6,620 disc

Buy now $9,345

$12,640

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

17 Chry Pacifica TL 3.6L 9spd i538459

17 G/Caravan SXT 3.6L, 6spd i734415 $230-84 mbw 17 1500 SLT v8 8A CC4X4SB i693537

No DEF

16% or

$39,700

$12,000 disc

MSRP $44,430

18 1500 Sport CC4X4SB 8s i548586

MSRP $48,930

$38,800

MSRP $39,720

00/60R42 camera

34 mpg

MSRP $50,830

$265-84 mbw

$52,600

$295-84 mbw

$230-84 mbw

18% or

Pi RP $64,750

$34,300

17 Journey G/T AWD 3.6L 6s i312373

$475-84 mbw

-$12,150

$10,704 disc

MSRP $40,905

$27,348

15 G/Caravan SXT 6spd i119382, 3312k

20% or

$42,816

16 Chrysler 300 AWD 3.6L 8s i361490

$11,950 disc

$58,000

18 1500 L/Horn 8A CC4X4SB i512632

MSRP $53,525.

MSRP $40,720

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

Built For 2017 Versatile DT450-550 & Prior $7,995 Track or Wheel Tractors Free install at DRE or in your Heated Shop “Book a install Now”

$230-84 mbw

$27,300

No DEF

Y 2017 $587,000

$42,000

33% or 34 mpg

$ 34,100 Bolt on“Level Ride“AIR Ride Cab $ 67,100 $7,995

le 550 hp, P/S 16x4

New 15 Wrangler Sahara 4x4 3.6L i192420

$9,320 disc

36 mpg

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 msrp $ 483,000 Hyd adj axles #397300

L/pmt OAC

$255-84 mbw

$33,600

120’ 2018 Alu/boom SX280 Versatile Sprayer

L/pmt OAC

$201-84 mbw

16% or

MSRP $ 69,950

$36,808

MSRP $42,810.

Deluxe Air Ride Cab

110gpm hyd, A/S/R

$36,000

22% or 33 mpg

No DEF

Ram Longhorn

$9,200 disc

MSRP $46,010.

$33,000

$ 77,100

L/pmt OAC

20% or

MSRP $29,920

32 mpg

Since 1948

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

$24,100

17 Patriot Sport 4x4 2.4L 6s i792280

13

G r an d e P r ai ri e

$5,820 disc

Pay or Finance the RV & The Equipment is Yours.

e 610 hp, P/S 16x4

ROSS CHRYSLER

S e xs m i t h

19% or

32 mpg

When the LAST lease payment is made

d/lock, A/S/R, camera

www.rosschrysler.ca

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780-864-3731,

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17 1500 SLT V6 8ACC4X4SB i974521

16% or

29 mpg

$12,440 disc

23% or

$13,640 disc

wsb $42,960

$29,500*

MSRP $

$249-84 mbw

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

75,740 Silver

17 D2500 SLT C/C4x4 SB i954685 R/A Susp, dsl

p,P/S 16x4 Del/Cab

S/R, 800/70R38 camera

17 1 only

$506,000

L/pmt OAC

L/pmt OAC

$ 30,100 $ 59,500

#413501

2018 $ 597,000 2017 $490,000

Pi RP $17,940

$ 27,100 $ 54,100

$145-60 mbw

Lease to own 125rv 14-S/A L/pmt OAC Lease to own 125rv 7 A / L/pmt OAC

17 1500 SLT V6 8ACC4X4SB i972522

16% or

$13,840 disc

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

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

$63,300

$14,900

11 1500 SLT V8 CC 4X4 SB 178k box cover i731096

MSRP $ 86,840

$73,000

17 D2500 Laramie C/C4x4 SB i963782

29 mpg

MSRP $ 57,440

$43,800

$310-84 mbw

23% or

$12,845 disc

Pi RP $55,645

$42,800

$499-84 mbw 17 1500 SLT V6 8A QC4X4SB i260505 $310-84 mbw

TD. ● ROSS CHRYSLER ● www.rosschrysler.ca

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6R & 6M TRACTORS

HUGE SAVINGS! 6M & 6R TRACTORS: 105-130HP | Enjoy 0% for 60 Months | OR | Get up to $5,715 Purchase Discount 6M & 6R TRACTORS: 140-155HP | Enjoy 0% for 60 Months | OR | Get up to $6,985 Purchase Discount

2032R & LOADER

3025E TRACTOR

5045E TRACTOR

•32HP liquid-cooled diesel engine •4WD •John Deere 220 Loader •Cruise control •Folding ROPS •Mid & Rear attachment not included

•Yanmar® 3-cylinder, 24.7HP diesel engine •Twin Touch™ Hydro transmission •On-board diagnostics •Standard 4WD for maximum traction

•50HP diesel engine •9F/3R SyncShuttle™ transmission •Durable MFWD axle •Best-in-class visibility

Q#1667452

$330 / Month

Q#16667499

$169*/ Month

$434*/ Month

Add a Performance Plan $15/ Month

Add a 300E loader $61 /Month

Add a 520M loader $105 /Month

0% for 72 Months

0% for 84 Months

0% for 84 Months

0% APR purchase financing for 84 months on new John Deere 4 Family Compact Utility Tractors. 20% Down payment is required. Representative Amount Financed ("RAF"): $50,000, at 0% APR, monthly payment is $595.24 for 84 months, total obligation is $50,000, cost of borrowing based on RAF is $0. Monthly payments/cost of borrowing will vary depending on amount borrowed/down payment. MSRP cash price based on highest priced product in series as of February 2, 2018: $50,115. Taxes, set-up, delivery, freight and preparation charges will apply. Minimum finance amount may be required; representative amount does not guarantee offer applies. The charge for amounts past due is 24% per annum. Additional dealer fees may apply. Financing on approved John Deere Financial credit only. May not be combined with other offers. Discounts or other incentives may be available for cash purchases. By selecting the purchase financing offer, consumers may be foregoing such discounts and incentives which may result in a higher effective interest rate. Items may not be exactly as shown, accessories & attachments cost extra. Prices are based on the US exchange are subject to change. A documentation fee of up to $250 will be applied on all finance offerings Programs and prices subject to change without notice. See dealer for full details some restrictions apply. 0% APR purchase financing for 72 months on new John Deere 2 Family Sub-Compact Utility Tractors. Eligibility for $0 down payment offer is limited to highly qualified customers and scheduled monthly payments will be required. Representative Amount Financed: $10,000, at 0% APR, monthly payment is $138.89 for 72 months, total obligation is $10,000, cost of borrowing is $0. Monthly payments/cost of borrowing will vary depending on amount borrowed/down payment. Cost of borrowing based on Representative Amount Financed not MSRP cash price. Offer valid from March 3, 2018 until April 30, 2018. Minimum finance amount may be required; representative amount does not guarantee offer applies. The charge for amounts past due is 24% per annum. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Financing on approved John Deere Financial credit only. See dealer for details. -

TOLL FREE: 1-877-553-3373 WWW.PRAIRIECOASTEQUIPMENT.COM GRANDE PRAIRIE 780-532-8402 | FAIRVIEW 780-835-4440 | LA CRETE 780-928-3337 | DAWSON CREEK 250-782-4141

The Northern Horizon, February 16, 2018

A01870X735118

2016 JOHN DEERE 1910 •550 BU grain cart •Double Shoot

$78,800 A01910H725460

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

•50’ Seeder •10” Spacings •c/w 1910 430 BU tank •Double Shoot

$73,900 1RW9630TCAP914025

2011 JOHN DEERE 9630T •530HP •36” Tracks •Guidance ready •Leather Seat •3098 Hours

$254,000

2015 JOHN DEERE 1910 •550 Bushel •Double Shoot

$122,300

$146,500

$128,900

1A81910HJDJ750737

1A81910HCEJ755481

A01910HTDJ750796

•550 Bushel •20.8 Duals •Double Shoot •10” Auger

2014 JOHN DEERE 1910 •550 Bushel •20.8 Duals •Double Shoot •10” Auger

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

$91,750

$116,500

$115,900 1A81870XEGT765141

A01835X720212

2007 JOHN DEERE 1835

•57’ Seeder •12” Spacings

2013 JOHN DEERE 1910

$56,500

2015 JOHN DEERE 1870

1A81910HJEJ760301

2016 JOHN DEERE 1870 •76’ Seeder •12” Spacings •850 BU grain cart •Double Shoot

Demo

$355,800 1RW9520REFP017612

2015 JOHN DEERE 9520R •520HP •Powershift Transmission •Big Hyd pump •1008 Hours •800/70R38 Duals

$460,000

JOHN DEERE 9530T •475HP •36” Tracks •Guidance ready •2 Available!

Strarting at

JOHN DEERE 9570RT •570HP •36” Tracks •Guidance ready •Big Hyd pump •2 Available!

$209,500 1RW9520RLFP017610

2015 JOHN DEERE 9520R •520HP •Powershift Transmission •High Volume pump •810 Hours •SF2 Auto Steer

$497,500

Strarting at

$512,000 1RW9620RKHP802119

2017 JOHN DEERE 9620RX •36” Tracks •Big Hyd pump •Guidance ready •619 Hours

Call for Pricing

GRANDE PRAIRIE 780-532-8402 | FAIRVIEW 780-835-4440 | LA CRETE 780-928-3337 DAWSON CREEK 250-782-4141

AG-R0011514669

2010 JOHN DEERE 1870 •57’ Seeder •12” Spacings

1A81870XTEK760141

1A81910HEFJ765220

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GAME ON WITH THE BX. How do we know Kubota tractors are tough?

Because they were built to take on winter jobs in Canada.

The BX Series comes with 18 to 25.5 horsepower so you’ll have more than enough power to load and dump snow when temperatures drop.

You’ll also have plenty of muscle to plow, sweep and blow through mountains of snow all season long. Suddenly, winter doesn’t seem so intimidating, does it?

kubota.ca | *See your dealer for details.

Quality Used Equipment at Clear Out Pricing *Cash Only/No Trade 2014 NH L23O Skidsteer - 84” bucket, high flow hyd, heat & A/C, hyd QA. 450 Hrs $49,900 2004 Bourgault 5710 Air Drill W/ 6550 TBH Cart - 54’, double shoot, MRB, steel packers, duals & bag lift $98,500 2009 NH P1060 TBT Air Cart - 430 bu, TBT, VR, ISO, DS $47,000 2013 Apache AS 1220 II Sprayer -1200 gal, 100’ boom, duals, dividers, full GPS, 5 section boom, sectional control 1100 hrs $208,500 2016 Salford 2141 Vertical Tillage - 41’,5 fold, wavy blade coulters, 3 bar heavy harrows w/ rolling baskets $118,500 2016 NH SP. 400F Guardian Sprayer -120’ boom, 1600 gal, SS tank, 10 section boom, auto height, GPS, 380 & 650 tires $395,000

SEE US AT THE SPRING FEVER RV & AUTO SALE March 1,2, 3 and 4th at the Encana Events Centre #1-300 Highway 2, Dawson Creek, BC

• DARCY HOFSTRAND • JASON GIES

AFTER HOUR SALES

(250) 219-8299 (250) 784-7953

11508 - 8th Street, Dawson Creek, BC (250) 782-5281 • 1-800-663-3572

• DAVE MARTIN • ALEX MAUDE

(780) 505-1734 (780) 978-2883

14250 - 100th Street, Grande Prairie, AB (780) 532-5344 • 1-888-532-5344

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3 tablespoons ghee (clarified butter) or vegetable oil 6 chicken legs (drumsticks with thighs; about 3 pounds) Kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper 1 medium onion, finely chopped 4 garlic cloves, finely grated 2 tablespoons finely grated peeled ginger 2 tablespoons tomato paste 2 teaspoons garam masala 2 teaspoons ground cumin 2 teaspoons ground turmeric ½ teaspoon ground coriander ½–¾ teaspoon cayenne pepper ¾ teaspoon ground cardamom 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth 1 pound small Yukon Gold potatoes, sliced ¼” thick ¾ cup canned tomato purée ½ cup heavy cream Plain yogurt, torn fresh mint, and naan, flatbread, or cooked rice (for serving) Here we go: Heat ghee in a large Dutch oven over medium. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Working in batches,

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Cover and cook until potatoes are tender and chicken is falling off the bone, 7–8 hours on low or 4–5 hours on high.

Remove skin and bones from chicken, if desired, and return meat to slow cooker; season stew with salt and pepper.

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Heat up your Feb. with Chef Matty P’s Tex-Mex beef enchiladas Your tastebuds are going to make a run for the Using a slotted spoon, remove beef and reserve starting to brown and crisp, about 10 seconds per

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Enchiladas ½ cup all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons plus 1 cup vegetable oil 1 pound ground beef chuck (20% fat) 1 onion, finely chopped 1 jalapeño, finely chopped 1 poblano chile, finely chopped 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped 1½ cups crushed tomatoes Kosher salt ½ cup chili powder ½ teaspoon ground cumin 5 cups low-sodium chicken broth 8 6-inch corn tortillas 1 pound sharp cheddar cheese, shredded Pico de Gallo 2 large tomatoes, chopped ¼ onion, chopped 2 jalapeños, finely chopped 1 garlic clove, finely grated � cup cilantro leaves with tender stems, finely chopped 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice Kosher salt

drippings in skillet.

Cook onion, jalapeño, poblano chile, and garlic in same skillet, stirring and scraping up any browned bits, until softened, about 10 minutes.

Add tomatoes, season with salt, and continue cooking until most of the liquid has evaporated and tomatoes begin to stick to the skillet, about 8 minutes. Add chili powder and cumin and cook, stirring frequently, until very fragrant, about 1 minute. Add reserved beef and toasted flour and toss until coated.

Whisking constantly, add broth, bring to a boil, and continue to whisk until no lumps remain. Reduce heat to medium and cook until chili gravy has thickened and beef is tender, 30–35 minutes; season with salt. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a large bowl; set beef and gravy aside separately.

Meanwhile, preheat oven to 425°. Heat remaining 1 cup oil in a medium skillet over medium-high until oil bubbles immediately when edge of tortilla touches the surface. Working one at a time, fry tortilla, turning once, until just

side. Transfer tortilla to paper towels to drain. Repeat with remaining tortillas.

Dip both sides of each tortilla in chili gravy just to coat, then transfer to a rimmed baking sheet. Spread 1 cup gravy lengthwise down the center of a 13x9” baking dish. Working one at a time, spread ¼ cup beef mixture down the center of tortilla and fold one side over filling, then continue to roll enchilada onto itself. Place seam side down in prepared baking dish as you go (enchiladas should be nestled right up against each other). Top with cheese and remaining gravy.

Bake until sauce is bubbling and cheese is beginning to brown, 20–25 minutes. Let sit 10 minutes before serving.

Pico de Gallo Gently toss tomatoes, onion, jalapeños, garlic, cilantro, and lime juice in a small bowl; season with salt. Let sit, uncovered, to let flavors meld, about 10 minutes.

Gently serve enchiladas with pico de gallo.

Enchiladas Toast flour in a large skillet over mediumhigh heat, stirring frequently, until golden brown and smells like toasted nuts, about 10 minutes.

Transfer to a plate; wipe out skillet.

Heat 2 Tbsp. oil in same skillet over mediumhigh. Add ground beef and cook, stirring to break up clumps, until browned, about 10 minutes.

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“Putting the plan to paper will show you how much start-up cash you’ll need in order to generate income,” says Jan Warren, new venture specialist, Alberta Agriculture and Forestry (AF). “If you don’t know the start-up costs of your venture, you can easily get yourself into financial trouble.”

Warren says to write down what the costs and supplies might be for the venture, including new assets, to help show whether you can afford to buy, or if you should lease. “Try to get an idea of how many dollars are needed to get started. You’ll also want to know how long it’ll be until the business generates enough cash to pay back the initial investment and starts to bring in an income.

“Remember you are spending your valuable time on the venture, and whatever you time you spend on it you aren’t using somewhere else.

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A written business plan is also an excellent communication plan when meeting with investors or lenders, says Warren. “Having a short summary of the highlights in a thorough business plan will help others to quickly see how their investments will make a difference, and is also useful when explaining to a management team or employees exactly what has to be done to succeed. Your goal is to get income earning action happening quickly, and a business plan can you help you do this as well as save time and money.”

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Agricultural efficiency programs expanded

Farms and agri-processors will have access to new and expanded energy-efficiency programs to help them reduce their emissions and energy bills.

In December 2017, $1.4 billion in provincial Climate Leadership Plan funding was announced to continue the transition to a diversified, low-carbon economy. More than $81 million over the next four years is now being made available for the agriculture sector through the Climate Leadership Plan and the federal government.

“Alberta’s agriculture sector has long been at the forefront of adopting innovative new practices and enhancing environmental stew-

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Oneil Carlier, Minister of Agriculture and Forestry “This investment in energy efficiency will help agricultural producers save energy and money, supporting their future growth and sustainability. With new opportunities for solar power, low-pressure irrigation and energy savings, these grants will make life more affordable for Alberta’s farmers and agri-processors while also support-

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Shannon Phillips, Minister of Environment and Parks and Minister Responsible for the Climate Change Office

“Innovative programs on energy efficiency will make Alberta’s agricultural sector more competitive and prosperous. Working together with industry and provincial partners, we can deliver clean, sustained economic growth now and reduce carbon pollution to leave a better world for our children and grandchildren.”

Catherine McKenna, federal Minister of Environment and Climate Change “Energy-efficiency programs have assisted in learning best practices from our peers and helped us take a leadership role in creating energy efficiencies within our sector. These programs have been beneficial in the growth of our company while reducing our environmental footprint.”

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Last year, the government of Alberta provided $10 million to agriculture energy-efficiency programs.

There were nearly twice as many applicants as projects that were funded. This new funding will allow eligible projects that didn’t receive funding last year to access funds, as well as allowing new applicants to apply under the expanded programs.

Grant programs include: Farm Energy and Agri-Processing: For primary producers and smaller agri-processors to improve overall energy efficiency.

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Research into Greenhouse design may help reduce costs An Alberta Agriculture and Forestry specialist says commercial greenhouses in Alberta should be able to benefit from some new research into construction materials and greenhouse design.

“Greenhouses have traditionally been energy intensive operations, but with increasing scrutiny and slowly shrinking margins, producers need to find ways of trimming costs wherever possible,” says Dustin Morton, commercial horticulture specialist with Alberta Agriculture and Forestry.

Dr. Silke Hemming of Wageningen University in the Netherlands

has done research on making greenhouses more energy efficient by maximizing the sunlight absorbed by the greenhouse and increasing the total amount of energy captured.

“In the daylight greenhouse designed by Dr. Hemming, sunlight shining through the roof is focused onto a Fresnel lens. This lens allows the sunlight to be directed to collectors that then generate heat or electricity for the greenhouse. The light filtering down to the crop is diffused for better canopy penetration and, in this case, is best used for pot plant production. A leading

orchid producer in the Netherlands has constructed a production facility using this method with expected energy savings nearing 50 per cent.”

Hemming’s winterlight greenhouse aims to increase sunlight in the greenhouse by 10 per cent during the winter while also increasing crop light use efficiency by 10 per cent. “While an initial analysis of roof shape and angle netted no new results, ultimately a combination of glazing and structure coating, use of diffuse glass, installation of energy curtains and crop management were used to achieve this goal.”

Morton points out that the innovative use of angled energy curtains in the winterlight greenhouse has yielded additional energy savings.

“Rather than staying horizontal (flat along the greenhouse eaves), the new curtains follow the angle of the greenhouse peak to maximize light penetration through the material, and minimize the impact of the curtain. This design has shown an increase in light of 10-12 per cent over conventional construction.”

Morton points out that energy efficiency works well even on a commercial scale. “Two more Dutch designs, the VenLowEnergykas and 2SaveEnergykas, began with the goal of combining high levels of energy savings with high levels of production. Where these two differ from each other is in the materi-

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Morton says 2SaveEnergykas’ more affordable approach has since been adopted into commercial production and has reduced gas consumption by what he says is an “astounding” 50 per cent.

“Commercial greenhouses use tremendous amounts of power, including heating, fans and lights.

While building a state of the art greenhouse may not be an option, Dr. Hemming’s research suggests that even smaller steps can make a difference. This includes relatively simple things like applying antireflective coatings on your glazing material, painting structural materials to increase reflection, and installing an energy curtain. Any step you take to increase the energy efficiency of your greenhouse will benefit your bottom line and ultimately contribute to the success of your business.”

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Cattle feed needs rise as the mercury falls Frigid Canadian temperatures mean greater feed requirements for cattle, say livestock experts.

“Colder weather requires additional feed for livestock in terms of volume, energy and protein,” says Manitoba Agriculture livestock specialist Shawn Cabak. “When temperatures drop more than 10 C from normal, 15 to 20 per cent more energy is required.”

For every 5 C below -20 C, increase the grain by about one kilograms (2.2 pounds) over and above the levels the animals normally receive, adds Saskatchewan Agriculture’s regional livestock specialist, Leah Clark.

Conversely, when temperatures rise above normal, less feed is required.

Weather impacts energy needs Much of Canada has experienced extremes on both ends of the thermometer, with below and above normal temperatures.

“Environment greatly affects the energy needs of the animals and therefore, it is important to keep up on temperature fluctuation so that producers are neither overfeeding nor underfeeding animals,” Clark says.

“It is important that livestock are fed a balanced ration for all the nutrients including energy, protein, minerals, vitamins and water, regardless of the temperature,” Cabak adds.

A call to a nutritionist or running data through Alberta Agriculture’s ration balancing software, Cowbytes, can assist ranchers making ration

changes.

“It is important to adjust the rations quickly when temperatures drop so that the cattle’s needs are being met on a daily basis,” Cabak says.

Corn Corn has been increasing in popularity as a winter grazing option for cattle, Clark says.

“A lot of this has to do with the new grazing and low heat unit varieties being developed,” she says.

“Corn grazing works well under cold temperatures as corn is high in energy - above livestock requirements,” adds Cabak. “Since it is free choice, they will eat more as their needs increase, so allocation will need to be higher.”

Clark, however, warns corn grazing presents the issue of rumen acidosis or grain overload.

Water and shelter Given feed consumption is related to water intake, Cabak says providing water or ensuring there’s adequate snow as a water source is especially important when temperatures are below normal. Young, older or thinner cattle are particularly needy as they have higher nutritional requirements.

Extreme cold also heightens the need for adequate shelter.

“Cold and wind chill are hard on livestock, requiring more energy for maintenance,” he says.

Bottom line This winter’s Canadian deep freeze necessitates raising cattle feed rations. For every 5 C below -20 C, increase the grain by about one kilograms (2.2 pounds) over and above the levels the animals normally receive.

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AJHL • NWJHL ALBERTA JUNIOR HOCKEY LEAGUE SEASON 2017 - 2018 Date 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 Mon, Feb 19 Thurs, Feb 22 Fri, Feb 23 Sat, Feb 24 Sat, Feb 24 Sun, Feb 25 Wed, Feb 28 Fri, Mar 2 Sat, Mar 3 Sat, Mar 3 Sun, Mar 4

Time 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 2:30 pm 7:30 pm 7:30 pm 7:30 pm 7:30 pm 2:30 pm 7:30 pm 7:30 pm 7:30 pm 7:30 pm 2:00 pm

Away

Home

Grande Prairie Storm Whitecourt Wolverines Grande Prairie Storm Whitecourt Wolverines Bonnyville Pontiacs Bonnyville Pontiacs Brooks Bandits Lloydminster Bobcats Brooks Bandits Grande Prairie Storm Fort McMurray Oil Barons Fort McMurray Oil Barons Grande Prairie Storm Fort McMurray Oil Barons Grande Prairie Storm Spruce Grove Saints Whitecourt Wolverines Lloydminster Bobcats Whitecourt Wolverines Lloydminster Bobcats

Okotoks Oilers Bonnyville Pontiacs Calgary Canucks Lloydminster Bobcats Whitecourt Wolverines Grande Prairie Storm Grande Prairie Storm Whitecourt Wolverines Whitecourt Wolverines Whitecourt Wolverines Grande Prairie Storm Whitecourt Wolverines Bonnyville Pontiacs Whitecourt Wolverines Lloydminster Bobcats Grande Prairie Storm Fort McMurray Oil Barons Grande Prairie Storm Fort McMurray Oil Barons Grande Prairie Storm

REGULAR SEASON STANDINGS (as of Thursday, February 8, 2018) TEAM

PTS

GP

W

L

OTL OTW

SO

GF

GA

DIFF

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

79 75 64 49 46 44 39 27

50 49 50 49 50 50 50 50

38 36 29 23 22 21 16 12

9 10 15 23 26 27 27 35

3 3 6 3 2 2 7 3

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

212 191 176 178 176 130 148 137

123 130 125 189 197 168 174 244

+ 89 + 61 + 51 - 11 - 21 - 38 - 26 - 107

TEAM

PTS

GP

W

L

OTL OTW

SO

GF

GA

DIF

86 75 56 49 49 49 40 36

50 49 50 50 51 53 51 52

42 37 26 19 24 22 19 16

6 11 20 20 26 26 30 32

2 1 4 11 1 5 2 4

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

224 207 172 160 161 163 150 140

113 115 151 166 201 208 192 229

+ 111 + 92 + 21 -6 - 40 - 45 - 42 - 89

3 1 1 6 1 4 0 2

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

4 4 3 3 2 2 1 2

NORTHWEST JUNIOR HOCKEY LEAGUE (League Leaders as of Thursday, February 08, 2018) POS

PLAYER

TEAM

GP

G

A

PTS

P/G

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40

Wesley Shipton Griffin Young Blake Carpenter Dustin Bahm Zach Bennett Gary Loewen Sebastian Powsey Trevor Tokarz Riley King Colby Winia Calvin Sanders Kyle Cairns Payton Lappenbush Darion Fay Theo Cunningham Darrel Hewko Mark Simpson Mikyler Dodds Joshua Robinson Jared Loewen Cole Diewert Geoff Dick Zacheri Schlachter Kole Comin Chase Henrickson Matt Lueken Nolan Legace Matthew Apsassin Dawson Blanchette Jeridyn Loewen Jarod Lang Liam Craig Dawson Paul Tyrone Kipling Jacob Lang Donald Gaudreault Jordan Lucas Bailey Tokarz Thomas Lavalley Isaiah Letendre

DC Jr. Canucks DC Jr. Canucks NP Navigators DC Jr. Canucks GP JDA County Kings FSJ Huskies FSJ Huskies Fairview Flyers Sexsmith Vipers Beaverlodge Blades NP Navigators Fairview Flyers Beaverlodge Blades FSJ Huskies NP Navigators GP JDA County Kings NP Navigators Fairview Flyers FSJ Huskies FSJ Huskies NP Navigators FSJ Huskies Fairview Flyers DC Jr. Canucks NP Navigators Fairview Flyers FSJ Huskies FSJ Huskies Fairview Flyers FSJ Huskies FSJ Huskies DC Jr. Canucks GP JDA County Kings GP JDA County Kings FSJ Huskies GP JDA County Kings Beaverlodge Blades Fairview Flyers Sexsmith Vipers NP Navigators

35 34 33 33 35 33 34 35 34 35 30 33 33 35 34 31 34 31 30 34 32 33 31 34 27 26 28 24 35 33 34 34 31 30 20 33 35 33 25 23

44 24 18 15 22 17 23 15 26 21 20 15 16 25 18 19 9 26 12 8 19 8 22 17 14 12 16 12 10 6 4 13 14 12 10 9 8 5 12 11

36 30 34 37 29 33 22 30 18 23 24 28 25 15 21 19 29 10 23 27 15 26 11 16 19 21 16 20 21 25 27 17 15 15 17 18 18 21 13 14

80 54 52 52 51 50 45 45 44 44 44 43 41 40 39 38 38 36 35 35 34 34 33 33 33 33 32 32 31 31 31 30 29 27 27 27 26 26 25 25

2.3 1.6 1.6 1.6 1.5 1.5 1.3 1.3 1.3 1.3 1.5 1.3 1.2 1.1 1.1 1.2 1.1 1.2 1.2 1.0 1.1 1.0 1.1 1.0 1.2 1.3 1.1 1.3 0.9 0.9 0.9 0.9 0.9 0.9 1.4 0.8 0.7 0.8 1.0 1.1

DIFF

NWJHL STANDING (as of Thursday, February 8, 2018) Team

PTS

GP

W

L

T

OTL

SO

GF

GA

Fort St. John Huskies

52

34

25

7

0

2

0-1

178

73

+ 105

North Peace Navigators

51

34

24

7

0

3

1-0

153

95

+ 58

Dawson Creek Jr Canucks

49

35

24

10

0

1

0-0

176

138

+ 38

JDA GP County Kings

42

35

20

13

0

2

0-0

141

126

+ 15

Fairview Flyers

34

35

16

17

0

2

0-0

142

157

- 15

Sexsmith Vipers

20

34

9

23

0

2

0-0

111

164

- 53

Beaverlodge Blades

7

35

3

31

0

1

0-0

105

253

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Peace Country Hockey Schedule NORTH PEACE HOCKEY LEAGUE 2017 - 2018 NPHL East Division Semi-Finals (Best of Seven) Manning Comets (4) vs Falher Pirates (1) Date

Away

Tues, Jan. 30 Thurs, Feb. 1 Sat, Feb. 3 Tues, Feb. 6 Thurs, Feb. 8 [Falher wins series 4-1]

Home

Manning 6 Falher 8 Manning 3 Falher 9 Manning 1

Falher 5 [OT] Manning 4 Falher 6 Manning 4 Falher 4

Grimshaw Huskies (3) vs High Prairie Regals (2) Tues, Jan. 30 Grimshaw 3 Thurs, Feb. 1 High Prairie 5 Sat, Feb. 3 Grimshaw 6 Tues, Feb. 6 High Prairie 8 Thurs, Feb. 8 Grimshaw 7 (High Prairie wins series 4-1)

High Prairie 9 Grimshaw 7 High Prairie 7 Grimshaw 7 (OT) High Prairie 9

NPHL East Division Final (Best of Seven) High Prairie Regals (2) vs Falher Pirates (1) Date Thurs, Feb. 15 Sat, Feb. 17 Tues, Feb. 20 Thurs, Feb. 22 *Sat, Feb. 24 *Tues, Feb. 27 *Thurs, Mar 1 (*) if necessary

Time 8:30 p.m.

8:30 p.m.

8:30 p.m.

8:30 p.m.

8:30 p.m.

8:30 p.m.

8:30 p.m.

Away

Home

High Prairie Regals Falher Pirates High Prairie Regals Falher Pirates High Prairie Regals Falher Pirates High Prairie Regals

Falher Pirates High Prairie Regals Falher Pirates High Prairie Regals Falher Pirates High Prairie Regals Falher Pirates

West Division Standings (as of Sunday, February 9, 2018) Team FSJ Sr. Flyers GP Athletics DC Sr. Canucks

GP 4 3 3

W 3 1 1

L 0 1 2

OTL GF 1 19 1 13 0 9

GA 14 13 14

PTS 7 3 2

West Division Series Schedule Date Tue., Jan. 30 Thurs, Feb. 1 Sat, Feb. 3 Tues, Feb. 6 Thurs, Feb. 8 Sat, Feb. 10 Tues, Feb. 13 Thurs, Feb. 15 Sat, Feb. 17 Tues, Feb. 20 Thurs, Feb. 22 Sat, Feb. 24 Tues, Feb. 27 Thurs, Mar 1 (* if necessary)

Time

8:30 p.m.

8:30 p.m.

8:30 p.m.

8:30 p.m.

8:30 p.m.

8:30 p.m.

8:30 p.m.

8:30 p.m.

8:30 p.m.

Away

Home

Grande Prairie 6 Dawson Creek 2 Fort St. John 4 Grande Prairie 3 [OT] Dawson Creek 3 Fort St. John 5 Grande Prairie 4 Fort St. John 7 Fort St. John 3 Dawson Creek 4 (OT) Dawson Creek Grande Prairie Dawson Creek Fort St. John Fort St. John Grande Prairie Grande Prairie Dawson Creek Dawson Creek Grande Prairie Grande Prairie Fort St. John Fort St. John Dawson Creek 3rd Place 2nd Place [if necessary] Winner of Feb. 27 Game at 1st [if necessary]

ALBERTA “AAA” MIDGET HOCKEY LEAGUE (Standings as of Sunday, February 9, 2018) TEAM

PTS

GP

W

L

T

GF

GA

+/-

NORTH DIVISION Knights of Columbus Pats St Albert Tire Warehouse Raiders Sherwood Park J. Ennis Kings SSAC Boston Pizza Athletics Leduc Chrysler Oil Kings Fort Sask Boston Pizza Rangers Grande Peace Ernie’s Sports Storm CAC Gregg Distributors Lloydminster Bandit Energy Bobcats MLAC Beverly Optimists

41 35 26 25 25 25 22 17 16 14

32 32 32 32 31 33 31 31 31 31

19 15 11 7 9 11 8 7 7 5

10 12 17 14 15 19 17 21 22 22

3 5 4 11 7 3 6 3 2 4

118 85 96 98 89 85 85 87 84 75

84 69 110 120 108 121 116 133 145 139

+ 34 + 16 - 14 - 22 - 19 - 36 - 31 - 46 - 61 - 64

SOUTH DIVISION Lethbridge Hurricanes Red Deer Optimist Chiefs Calgary Royals Calgary Northstars Calgary Buffaloes Calgary Flames Okotoks Bow Mark Oilers Canadian Women’s Olympic Team Airdrie CFR Bisons

51 50 44 43 43 36 29 24 22

32 33 33 31 32 31 32 18 32

23 22 20 20 20 15 12 10 9

4 4 8 8 9 10 15 4 19

5 6 4 3 3 6 5 4 4

122 109 111 134 144 119 100 53 81

63 56 82 85 66 108 115 39 116

+ 59 + 53 + 29 + 49 + 78 + 11 - 15 - 14 - 35

NORTHERN ALBERTA MIDGET “AA” HOCKEY LEAGUE (Standings as of Sunday, February 9, 2018) TEAM

PTS

GP

W

L

T

GF

GA

DIFF

BEAR SLASHING DIVISION NE BC Yukon Trackers Peace River Royals Whitecourt TRAC Wolverines Fort McMurray Barons GP PL Directional Drilling Storm

38 37 21 20 19

27 28 25 26 26

18 17 10 9 7

7 8 14 15 14

2 3 1 2 5

126 110 58 67 69

79 78 75 90 108

+ 47 + 32 - 17 - 23 - 39

INVESTORS GROUP DIVISION CAC Butchers & Packers SSAC Lakewood Chevrolet St. Albert Blues MLAC Gologo Wear SSAC Don Wheaton KC Colts

35 35 31 22 20 14

25 26 24 27 29 25

15 15 13 10 8 6

5 6 6 15 17 17

5 5 5 2 4 2

110 106 95 95 97 61

74 73 63 132 118 107

+ 36 + 33 + 32 - 37 - 21 - 46

CLEAN HARBORS DIVISION PAC Saints St. Albert Source for Sports Crusaders Sherwood Park Oilers Leduc Roughnecks Sturgeon Sting Fort Saskatchewan Rangers

45 34 28 23 9 9

25 23 25 25 22 26

21 16 12 10 4 3

1 5 9 12 17 20

3 2 4 3 1 3

142 88 89 82 44 57

38 46 60 91 124 107

+ 104 + 42 + 29 -9 - 80 - 50

EDMONTON KENWORTH DIVISION Beaumont Braves Wainwright Polar Kings Camrose Vikings Strathcona ACT Warriors Lakeland Panthers Lloydminster Blazers

36 32 28 26 11 9

25 24 25 24 24 26

15 13 13 11 5 3

4 5 10 9 18 20

6 6 2 4 1 3

102 107 92 102 60 59

62 72 81 89 130 121

+ 40 + 35 + 11 - 13 - 70 - 63

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

EVENTS 2018

MOn.

TuE.

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The bull season begins Tues, Feb 27th TRANSCON’S PC SIMMENTAL BULL SALE 1:00 p.m. • VJV, Beaverlodge, AB ALBRECHT FARMS • KSL SIMMENTALS O DOUBLE E SIMMENTALS • TRI K CATTLE Dawson Creek Mile Zero Clinic @ Lakota AgriPlex

4

Falher 5 SARDA Cows & Fish Webinar Week - Check at sarda.ca/events

Falher 6 SARDA Cows & Fish Webinar Week - Check at sarda.ca/events

Falher 7 SARDA Cows & Fish Webinar Week - Check at sarda.ca/events

Fairview Farmers and Merchants Bonspiel

11 Charlie Lake Ice Fishing Derby Chetwynd 3rd Annual 5km Chocolate Fun Run @ Rec Centre Dawson Creek B.C. Percheron Club Clinic @ Lakota AgriPlex Fort St. John High on Ice Winter Festival @ Centennial Park St. Isidore St. Isidore Carnival @ Cultural Centre

18

25 Charlie Lake 7th Annual Crystal Lake Pond Hockey Challenge Dawson Creek DC Horse Club Clinic @ Lakota AgriPlex

1

Dawson Creek

Montreal Canadiens vs DC RCMP @ Memorial Arena G.P.

James Barker Band @ Madhatter’s

12

FAMILY DAY (B.C.)

13

Rycroft

PCBFA - Tools for Building Soil Heath @ Ag Centre

Fort St. John High on Ice Winter Festival @ Centennial Park

FAMILY DAY (Alberta)

8

15

G.P. Brett Butt @ Douglas J Cardinal P.A.C.

19

G.P. CONCERT - Serena Ryder @ Better Than Fred’s G.P. Family Day on the Hill @ NiteHawk Adventure Park G.P. Winterlude Family Day Celebrations @ Muskoseepi Park Wembley Family Day Celebrations @ Rec Centre

26

20

Falher SARDA AGM @ Chevalier Centre G.P. CONCERT - Anthrax & Killswitch Engage @ Revolution Place

27 Beaverlodge BULL SALE - Transcon’s Peace Country Simmental Bull Sale @ VJV

Beaverlodge The Light On Tour @ Community Centre

GROUNDHOG DAY

SAT.

2

Dawson Creek

Farmers and Merchants Bonspiel

Fairview

For St. John

Fairview

Community Ice Carving Workshop @ Centennial Park LaCrete - Heritage Jamboree Teepee Creek

Heritage Jamboree

Horsemanship Clinic with Daryle Schmidt @ Ag Centre

Dawson Creek 9 Home Routes Tour - “Dirty Dishes” @ Art Gallery Falher SARDA Cows & Fish Webinar Week - Check at sarda.ca/events Fort St. John High on Ice Winter Festival @ Centennial Park G.P. CONCERT - Hedley & Shawn Hook @ Revolution Place

Dawson Creek B.C. Percheron Club Clinic @ Lakota AgriPlex Demmitt Borderline Culture Series Featuring “Wil” @ Hall Fort St. John High on Ice Winter Festival @ Centennial Park Teepee Creek Jr. Rodeo Roughstock Clinic @ Ag Centre Wanham PCBFA Winter Watering Systems Tour @ C.O.C.O. Hall

Dawson Creek 16 Ken Smith Polebending Clinic @ Lakota AgriPlex

Dawson Creek 17 4th Annual Health & Wellness Expo @ Encana Centre Dawson Creek Ken Smith Polebending Clinic @ Lakota AgriPlex Grimshaw Family Day Dance @ Legion Hall St. Isidore St. Isidore Carnival @ Cultural Centre Triangle Pioneer Thresherman’s Assn Jamboree @ Triangle Hall

St. Isidore St. Isidore Carnival @ Cultural Centre

21

G.P. Growing the North Conference @ Evergreen Park

22 G.P. Concert TheNorth Offspring @ Growing- the Conference Revolution @ EvergreenPlace Park G.P. PERFORMANCE - Big Wreck @ Better Than Fred’s

28

Teepee Creek Junior Rodeo @ Ag Centre

3

Dawson Creek

Mile Zero Clinic @ Lakota AgriPlex

Mile Zero Clinic @ Lakota AgriPlex

LaCrete

Fairview NPARA/PCBFA Peace Beef Cattle Day @ Dunvegan Motor Inn

VALENTINE’S DAY 14

FRI.

Farmers and Merchants Bonspiel

Falher SARDA Cows & Fish Webinar Week - Check at sarda.ca/events

Teepee Creek Horsemanship Clinic with Daryle Schmidt @ Ag Centre

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

February

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Charlie Lake 7th Annual Crystal Lake Pond Hockey Challenge Dawson Creek DC Horse Club Clinic @ Lakota AgriPlex Fairview PC Beef & Forage Assn AGM @ Dunvegan Motor Inn G.P. Archery Shoot @ Drysdale Centre, Evergreen Park High Level 3rd Annual Frostival

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24 Charlie Lake 7th Annual Crystal Lake Pond Hockey Challenge Dawson Creek DC Horse Club Clinic @ Lakota AgriPlex G.P. Archery Shoot @ Drysdale Centre, Evergreen Park High Level 3rd Annual Frostival

GROWING THE NORTH CONFERENCE 2018 FEB 21 & 22 • EVERGREEN PARK VISIT WWW.GROWINGTHENORTH.COM R0011492587

Plan to attend the 33rd

PEACE COUNTRY CLASSIC AGRI-SHOW The Peace Country’s largest agricultural show!

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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2119 Snow Equipment

2 Ice Augers, 1 is 8” 12 Volt.

The Other is 8” Jiffy Gas. 780-539-5402

1005 1010 1020 1040 1050 1075 1080 1085 1090 1100 1105

Anniversaries Announcements Birthdays Card of Thanks Churches Congratulations Engagements Wedding Announcements Funeral Services In Memoriam Obituaries

2060 For Sale - Misc

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

Phone: 780-356-3606

Hadland Seed Farm Certified Seed For Sale. Wheat: AAC Penhold, AAC Redwater.

Peas: CDC Horizon, AAC Peace River, CDC Meadow.

Barley: CDC Austenson, CDC Maverick. Oats: AC Mustang, CDC Haymaker.

Brett Young Canola. Call Ed 250-793-9746

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

2050 Craft Items/Gift Ideas

FOR SALE: Singer Knitting Machine. Contact: 780-6181317

Large Quantity of Craft Supplies. Silk Flowers, Ribbon, Christmas-Supplies, Wreaths, Garlands, Picks and More. 780-539-5402

8346 Services for Hire

Farm Implements

Slightly used 10’ & 12’ snow blade to fit a JD/ Kubota/or skid-steer. 780-354-2161, (Cell)-780-518-6095

Information Wanted Found Lost Personal Messages Volunteers Career Opportunities Career Training Help Wanted Work Wanted Auctions Firewood For Sale - Misc.

FOR SALE: Elias Cattle Scale, AI Kit/ Burdizzo/Dr. Frank’s Calf-Puller/Calf Nursing Pail & Bottle. 780618-1317 FOR SALE: TR96 with Melroe Pickup and 25’ 971 Straight Cut. $18,000.

Call/Text Kevin 250-2634263 JD 630D Straight-cut header.

Like new. Always shedded. c/w slow-speed transport.

Single knife drive. (780)5180635

Used 75” 3 pth snow blower/manual chute rotator. $2900. New units also available. 780-354-2161 (Cell)-780-518-6095

JD 9870 STS Combine. Excellent Condition. Always shedded. Michels roll-over tarp. JD 615 pickup.

(780)518-0635

2215 Heavy Equipment

1-1985 LTL Ford 9000D 10 Speed Cat 3406, Taken Apart/Parts All There. $2000. OBO. 780-864-9404

Attachments for skidsteers/tractors, loaders. Large selection of pallet forks, grapples, buckets, snow and dirt blades, tillers, mowers and snow blowers, etc. 780354-2161, (Cell)-780-5186095. Beaverlodge.

FOR SALE: D8K Cat with Tilt Dozer. Brush Cutter, Piler, Fuel Wagon, Parts.

Phone: 780-928-2362.

WANTED: Farm Dozer, Prefer D6 or D7, In Good Running Condition. Phone: 250-467-2401 WANTED TO BUY Pull Behind Post Pounder.

Power Take-Off or Gas Powered. 250-843-6847 or 250784-7160

Furniture Garage Sales Wanted Heavy Equipment Misc. Farm Equipment Livestock Pets Seminars/Education Travel Business For Sale Business Opportunities Services

5520 6005 6010 6020 6030 6035 6036 6040 6045

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

3520

Horses & Tack

Bay Tobiano Yearling Filly, Registerable, Mature to 15.2, Friendly, Handled, Sporthorse Type. $2900. Phone: 250-786-5860 FOR SALE: Horse Drawn Bobsled with 3 in Runners includes The Original Steel.

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

Legal/Public Notices Apartments Condos-For-Sale Duplexes for Sale Farms for Sale Houses for Sale Industrial Commercial Land for Sale Lots & Acreages for Sale Mobile/Manufactured Homes for Sale

6055 6070 6505 6515 6516 6525 6530 6560 6920 6935

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.

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

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

8346 Services for Hire

9031 Certified Seed for Sale 9031 Certified Seed for Sale Nick & Caroline Sekulic

nick@telusplanet.net prestville.com 780.814.2849 Box 181, Rycroft, AB T0H 3A0

34819

• AUTOMOTIVE & MARINE • VINTAGE CARS & HOT RODS • OILFIELD & FARM EQUIPMENT • WINTER FRONTS

(office) 780.539.5359 (cell) 780.933.6772 (email) RecoveryUpholsteryinfo@gmail.com

6950 Shared Accommodation 6965 Suites for Rent 6975 Wanted to Rent 7015 Business Personals 8034 Building Contractors 9025 Hay/Bales for Sale 9115 Auto Miscellaneous 9160 Trucks/Vans/Cars 9185 Boats 9220 RVs/Campers/Trailers 9225 Snowmobiles

3535 Livestock

3535 Livestock

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

Livestock guardian dogs for sale. 2 1-yr-old neutered males. All shots, Raised with sheep. 780-971-2493

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

780-836-2125

Pyranees Puppies For Sale.

Parents are Sheep Guardian Dogs. Raised in the Field.

Contact: 780-832-1783 Registered Polled Hereford Bulls. Vaccinated/Semen Tested. Free Delivery, Can Keep Until Spring. Phone: 780-836-2125.

FOR SALE: Angus-Cross Bred Heifers. Bred to Red & Black Bulls. Due May 1st.

780-219-9355

Speckle Park Bulls for Sale.

For More Information Contact Allan 780-835-9097 or Robin 780-834-7243

1010 Announcements

1010 Announcements

• ON THE FARM • • IN THE FIELD • • IN THE BARN • • ON THE TRACTOR •

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

2218 Mills/Equipment

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

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

1205 Career Opportunities 1205 Career Opportunities

FOR ALL YOUR UPHOLSTERY NEEDS

NICHOLAS KOVACS 9723 – 77TH AVENUE GRANDE PRAIRIE, AB

LIMIT 3 ADS PER ISSUE. NON-COMMERCIAL CUSTOMERS ONLY.

2080 2085 2145 2215 2220 3535 3560 4050 4545 5010 5015 5020

Well established cattle ranching operation in the Alberta Peace Country is seeking a ranch hand to assist with working cattle, calving, feeding, feed production and fencing. The successful applicant will have livestock experience and a genuine interest in the cattle industry. We provide a positive working environment, opportunity for advancement, competitive wages and a benefit package. Start Date: April 1, 2018. Inquiries can be made at 780-354-8186 or mail@melbern.ca

FOR SALE: Two 475 Michelin Loaders.13 yard buckets. (780)836-5694

WE’VE GOT YOU COVERED!

FIRST 15 WORDS “FREE” - $1.00 FOR EACH ADDITIONAL WORD.

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

WANTED: Shed Antlers for Creative Art. Purchase by the Pound. Call Terry at 780766-2937/780-876-4455

2205

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2220 Misc Farm Equipment 2230 Tractors

9031 Certified Seed for Sale 2145 Wanted to Buy CERTIFIED SEED FOR SALE: Wheat: AAC RED WATER , STETTLER, CDC BRADWELL, CDC PENHOLD; Barley: MAVERICK, AUSTENSON, MERRIDETH. COPELAND; Oats: CDC HAYMAKERS, AC MORGANS; Peas: AMARILLOS, LIMERICKS, RAEZERS; Canola: SYNERGY POLISH, DEKALB RR VARIETIES. Call Gerald: 780-518-1505, 780-538-3868

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3535 Livestock

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 Unregistered Black Angus cross Red Angus bull. Born April 2015. 78 lb B.W. About 1600 lbs. Can keep until end of March & deliver. $3000 call Nelson @ 780494- 2460.

5020

Business Services

M Mulvahill Fencing

6030 Houses for Sale

47808

250.843.7285

For Sale: Older house to be moved in Spirit River area. $10,000 OBO. 780-8644400, 780-518-9575

6560 Houses For Rent

Houses for Rent in Hines Creek, AB. For information call 780-772-3276

8220 Lawn & Garden

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

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CDC Amarillo Yellow Pea. CDC Raezer Green Pea. Hill Farms Ltd. 250-261-3041 or 250-789-3469.

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.

Fall Rye Seed -85% -Germ.

Can Blend, Mini-Bulk Available. Fairview, Phone: 780-835-0872 Feed Barley Wanted in The Sexsmith Area. Call Gord: 780-831-6872

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

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9025 Hay/Bales For Sale

300 Big Round Grass Hay Bales for Sale, Approx. 1300 lbs each. $30/per bale. 250759-4956 Alfalfa Timothy Brome Square Bales.

Shedded, No Rain. $6.00 per Bale.

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

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2018 Financial Plan Schedule

The Development Services The Regional Board authorized the following schedule Department in 2017 ƚŽ ĞŶĂďůĞ ƚŚĞ ĂĚŽƉƟŽŶ ŽĨ ƚŚĞ WZZ ϮϬϭϴ ĮŶĂŶĐŝĂů ƉůĂŶ ;ďƵĚŐĞƚͿ ďLJ ƚŚĞ DĂƌĐŚ ϮϵƚŚ ĚĞĂĚůŝŶĞ͗

• dŚĞ &K ǁŝůů ǁŽƌŬ ǁŝƚŚ ĐŽŵŵŝƩĞĞƐ͕ ŐƌŽƵƉƐ͕ ŽƌŐĂŶŝnjĂƟŽŶƐ͕ ŵĂŶĂŐĞƌƐ ĂŶĚ ĚĞƉĂƌƚŵĞŶƚ ŚĞĂĚƐ ŽŶ ƚŚĞŝƌ ďƵĚŐĞƚƐ ƵŶƟů &ĞďƌƵĂƌLJ͖ • dŚĞ ĚƌĂŌ ƌƵƌĂů ďƵĚŐĞƚ ǁŝůů ďĞ ƉƌĞƐĞŶƚĞĚ ƚŽ ƚŚĞ ZƵƌĂů ƵĚŐĞƚƐ ĚŵŝŶŝƐƚƌĂƟŽŶ ŽŵŵŝƩĞĞ ;Z Ϳ Ăƚ ƚŚĞ &ĞďƌƵĂƌLJ ϭϱƚŚ Z ŵĞĞƟŶŐ͖ • ^ƉĞĐŝĂů ƵĚŐĞƚ DĞĞƟŶŐ ǁŝůů ďĞ ŚĞůĚ ŝŶ ĂǁƐŽŶ ƌĞĞŬ ŽŶ tĞĚŶĞƐĚĂLJ͕ &ĞďƌƵĂƌLJ Ϯϭ Ăƚ ϭϬ Ăŵ ƚŽ ƉƌĞƐĞŶƚ ƚŚĞ ĚƌĂŌ͟ &ŝŶĂŶĐŝĂů WůĂŶ ƚŽ ƚŚĞ ŽĂƌĚ͖ • KŶ DĂƌĐŚ ϴ͕ ϮϬϭϴ͕ ƚŚĞ &ŝŶĂŶĐŝĂů WůĂŶ LJůĂǁ ǁŝůů ďĞ ƉƌĞƐĞŶƚĞĚ ƚŽ ƚŚĞ ŽĂƌĚ ĨŽƌ ϭƐƚ ĂŶĚ ϮŶĚ ƌĞĂĚŝŶŐƐ͖ • WƵďůŝĐ ŽƉĞŶ ŚŽƵƐĞƐ ǁŝůů ďĞ ŚĞůĚ DĂƌĐŚ ϭϮƚŚ ;&Žƌƚ ^ƚ͘ :ŽŚŶͿ͕ DĂƌĐŚ ϭϯƚŚ ; ŚĞƚǁLJŶĚͿ ĂŶĚ DĂƌĐŚ ϭϰƚŚ ; ĂǁƐŽŶ ƌĞĞŬͿ͖ • dŚĞ &ŝŶĂŶĐŝĂů WůĂŶ LJůĂǁ ǁŝůů ďĞ ƉƌĞƐĞŶƚĞĚ ƚŽ ƚŚĞ ŽĂƌĚ Ăƚ ƚŚĞ DĂƌĐŚ ϮϮŶĚ ƌĞŐƵůĂƌ ŵĞĞƟŶŐ ŝŶ &Žƌƚ ^ƚ͘ :ŽŚŶ ĨŽƌ ĐŽŶƐŝĚĞƌĂƟŽŶ ŽĨ ϯƌĚ ƌĞĂĚŝŶŐ ĂŶĚ ĂĚŽƉƟŽŶ͘

Solid Waste The Regional Board approved the following ƌĞĐŽŵŵĞŶĚĂƟŽŶƐ ĨƌŽŵ ƚŚĞ ^ŽůŝĚ tĂƐƚĞ ĐŽŵŵŝƩĞĞ͗ dŚĞ ZĞŐŝŽŶĂů ŽĂƌĚ ĂƵƚŚŽƌŝnjĞĚ ƐƚĂī ƚŽ ŵŽĚŝĨLJ ƚŚĞ ŝŶͲŚŽƵƐĞ ^ŽůŝĚ tĂƐƚĞ KƵƚƌĞĂĐŚ ĂŶĚ ĚƵĐĂƟŽŶ ƉƌŽŐƌĂŵ ďLJ ůŝŵŝƟŶŐ ƚŚĞ ƉƌĞǀŝŽƵƐůLJ ĂƉƉƌŽǀĞĚ ƉƌŽŐƌĂŵ ƚŽ ƚŚĞ ĨŽůůŽǁŝŶŐ ŝƚĞŵƐ͗ • KƉĞƌĂƟŽŶ ŽĨ ƚŚĞ 'ƌĞĞŶůŝŶĞ͘ • KƉĞƌĂƟŽŶ ŽĨ ƚŚĞ ƉZZZĚLJ͘ĐŽŵ ǁĞďƐŝƚĞ͘ • ZĞͲďƌĂŶĚŝŶŐ ŽĨ ƌĞƐŽƵƌĐĞƐ͕ ĐŽŵŵƵŶŝĐĂƟŽŶ ƚŽŽůƐ͕ ƐƵƉƉůŝĞƐ͕ ĂŶĚ ĞĚƵĐĂƟŽŶ ŵĂƚĞƌŝĂůƐ͘ dŚĞ ZĞŐŝŽŶĂů ŽĂƌĚ ǁŝůů ĂĚǀŝƐĞ WŽƵĐĞ ŽƵƉĞ ŽĨ ƚŚĞ ƚĞƌŵŝŶĂƟŽŶ ŽĨ ŽƉĞƌĂƟŽŶ ĂŶĚ ĐŽůůĞĐƟŽŶ ƐĞƌǀŝĐĞƐ Ăƚ ƚŚĞ WŽƵĐĞ ŽƵƉĞ ůĞŵĞŶƚĂƌLJ ^ĐŚŽŽů ƌĞĐLJĐůŝŶŐ ĚĞƉŽƚ͘ The Regional Board approved the waiving of solid ǁĂƐƚĞ ĚŝƐƉŽƐĂů ĨĞĞƐ ĨŽƌ ǀŽůƵŶƚĞĞƌ ŽƌŐĂŶŝnjĂƟŽŶƐ ĂŶĚ ŶŽŶͲƉƌŽĮƚ ŐƌŽƵƉƐ ŝŶǀŽůǀĞĚ ŝŶ ĞŝƚŚĞƌ ƚŚĞ ĐůĞĂŶƵƉ ŽĨ ŝůůĞŐĂů ĚƵŵƉ ƐŝƚĞƐ Žƌ ŵƵŶŝĐŝƉĂůŝƟĞƐ ĐŽŽƌĚŝŶĂƟŶŐ community cleanup events be approved. dŚĞ ZĞŐŝŽŶĂů ŽĂƌĚ ĂƵƚŚŽƌŝnjĞĚ ƐƚĂī ƚŽ ŶĞŐŽƟĂƚĞ ǁŝƚŚ WĂĐŝĮĐ EŽƌƚŚĞƌŶ 'ĂƐ ĨŽƌ ƚŚĞ ĂŐƌĞĞŵĞŶƚ ƚŽ ƐĞůů ůĂŶĚĮůů ŐĂƐ ŐĞŶĞƌĂƚĞĚ Ăƚ ƚŚĞ EŽƌƚŚ WĞĂĐĞ ZĞŐŝŽŶĂů >ĂŶĚĮůů͖ ĂŶĚ ƚŽ ƉƌĞƐĞŶƚ Ă ĚƌĂŌ ƐĂůĞ ĂŐƌĞĞŵĞŶƚ ƚŽ ƚŚĞ ZĞŐŝŽŶĂů ŽĂƌĚ ĨŽƌ ĐŽŶƐŝĚĞƌĂƟŽŶ͘ dŚĞ ZĞŐŝŽŶĂů ŝƐƚƌŝĐƚ ǁŝůů ƉƵƌƐƵĞ Ăůů ĂǀĞŶƵĞƐ ƚŽ ŵĞĞƚ ŝƚƐ ŽďůŝŐĂƟŽŶ ƵŶĚĞƌ ƚŚĞ ZĞŐŝŽŶĂů ^ŽůŝĚ tĂƐƚĞ DĂŶĂŐĞŵĞŶƚ WůĂŶ ǁŝƚŚ ƌĞƐƉĞĐƚ ƚŽ ƚŚĞ ƌĞĐLJĐůŝŶŐ ŽĨ ĂŐƌŝĐƵůƚƵƌĂů ƉůĂƐƟĐƐ͘ ^ƚĂī ǁĞƌĞ ĂƵƚŚŽƌŝnjĞĚ ƚŽ ŝŶǀĞƐƟŐĂƚĞ ƚŚĞ ŝŵƉůŝĐĂƟŽŶƐ ŽĨ ĞƐƚĂďůŝƐŚŝŶŐ Ă ƌĞĐLJĐůŝŶŐ ƐƚĂƟŽŶ ŝŶ ŚĂƌůŝĞ >ĂŬĞ͕ ŝŶĐůƵĚŝŶŐ ŝŶĨƌĂƐƚƌƵĐƚƵƌĞ ƵƉŐƌĂĚĞƐ͕ ĐŽŶƚƌĂĐƚ ĂŵĞŶĚŵĞŶƚƐ ĂŶĚ ůŽĐĂƟŽŶ͘

ŐƌŝĐƵůƚƵƌĂů >ĂŶĚ ŽŵŵŝƐƐŝŽŶ ƉƉůŝĐĂƟŽŶƐ

278 development Files were processed in 2017

The Regional Board forwarded the Callison and the >ŝŶĚďĞƌŐ ĂƉƉůŝĐĂƟŽŶƐ ƚŽ ƚŚĞ > ͘

115 Building Permits were issued in 2017

Contract Award

dŚĞ EŽƌƚŚ WĞĂĐĞ &ƌŝŶŐĞ ĂƌĞĂ K W ƉƌŽĐĞƐƐ ĐŽŶƟŶƵĞĚ ŝŶ ϮϬϭϳ͕ ŝŶĐůƵĚŝŶŐ ϱ ƉƵďůŝĐ ŵĞĞƟŶŐƐ͕ ƐƵƌǀĞLJŝŶŐ ĂŶĚ ƉƵďůŝĐ ƉƌĞƐĞŶƚĂƟŽŶƐ͘ ^ƚĂī ĂƌĞ ŶŽǁ ŝŶ ƚŚĞ ƉƌŽĐĞƐƐ of summarizing the public input to review with the ^ƚĞĞƌŝŶŐ ŽŵŵŝƩĞĞ͘

The Regional Board awarded the contract for the ƐƵƉƉůLJ ĂŶĚ ĚĞůŝǀĞƌLJ ŽĨ ĮǀĞ ƉŽƚĂďůĞ ǁĂƚĞƌ ƚƌĞĂƚŵĞŶƚ ĂŶĚ ďƵůŬ ǁĂƚĞƌ ůŽĂĚŝŶŐ ƐƚĂƟŽŶƐ ŝŶ ƌĞĂ ;&ĞLJ ^ƉƌŝŶŐ͕ ŽƵŶĚĂƌLJ͕ ƵŝĐŬ͕ WƌĞƐƉĂƚŽƵ ĂŶĚ ZŽƐĞ WƌĂŝƌŝĞͿ ƚŽ Flowpoint ŝŶ ƚŚĞ ĂŵŽƵŶƚ ŽĨ Ψϭ͕ϰϵϭ͕ϳϰϲ͘ϭϲ͕ ĞdžĐůƵĚŝŶŐ taxes.

dŚĞ tĞƐƚ WĞĂĐĞ &ƌŝŶŐĞ ƌĞĂ K W ĂĐƟǀŝƟĞƐ ŝŶ ϮϬϭϳ ŝŶĐůƵĚĞĚ ĐŽŶƐƵůƚĂƟŽŶƐ ĂŶĚ ǁŽƌŬŝŶŐ ǁŝƚŚ ƚŚĞ ŽŵŵƵŶŝƚLJ ĚǀŝƐŽƌLJ ŽŵŵŝƩĞĞ ; Ϳ͘ &ŝŶĂů ƌĞǀŝƐŝŽŶƐ ŵĂĚĞ ƚŽ ƌĂŌ ŚĂǀĞ ďĞĞŶ ƐĞŶƚ ŽƵƚ ĨŽƌ legal review.

Invasive Plants The Board authorized that Scentless Chamomile remain as a Category B species in the “Strategic WůĂŶ ĂŶĚ WƌŽĮůĞ ŽĨ WůĂŶƚƐ͕͟ ǁŚŝĐŚ ŵĞĂŶƐ ƚŚĂƚ ƚŚĞƐĞ plants are expected to be managed where they ƚŚƌĞĂƚĞŶ ĞŶǀŝƌŽŶŵĞŶƚĂů͕ ƐŽĐŝĂů Žƌ ĞĐŽŶŽŵŝĐ ǀĂůƵĞƐ͘ dŚĞ ZĞŐŝŽŶĂů ŝƐƚƌŝĐƚ ǁŝůů ŝŶĐƌĞĂƐĞ ŝƚƐ ĞĚƵĐĂƟŽŶ ĂŶĚ awareness program with respect to Scentless Chamomile. dŚĞ ZĞŐŝŽŶĂů ŝƐƚƌŝĐƚ ǁŝůů ĐŽŶƚĂĐƚ ŵĞŵďĞƌ ŵƵŶŝĐŝƉĂůŝƟĞƐ ƚŚĂƚ ĚŽ ŶŽƚ ŚĂǀĞ ĂŶ ŝŶǀĂƐŝǀĞ ƉůĂŶƚ program bylaw to request that those Councils consider establishing an invasive plant program bylaw.

pRRRDY Talks Trash! ŚĞĐŬ ŽƵƚ ƚŚĞ ŶĞǁ ďůŽŐ ͞ƉZZZĚLJ dĂůŬƐ dƌĂƐŚ͊͟ ,ĞƌĞ͛Ɛ Ă ƐŶĞĂŬ ƉĞĂŬ ŽĨ ŽƵƌ :ĂŶƵĂƌLJ ďůŽŐ ƉŽƐƚƐ͗ Welcome! >Ğƚ͛Ɛ ƐƚĂƌƚ ƚŚĞ LJĞĂƌ Žī ƌŝŐŚƚ ďLJ ŵĂŬŝŶŐ EĞǁ zĞĂƌ͛Ɛ ƌĞĐLJĐůŝŶŐ ƌĞƐŽůƵƟŽŶƐ͊ ,ĞƌĞ are some ways ƚŽ ŵĂŬĞ ϮϬϭϴ Ă greener year!

Ideas͗ &ĂďƌŝĐ ŐƌŽĐĞƌLJ ďĂŐƐ͕ ŵĞĂů ƉůĂŶŶŝŶŐ͕ ŐŽ ĚŝŐŝƚĂů ǁŝƚŚ ďŝůůƐ͕ĂŶĚ ŵŽƌĞ͊ Let’s keep rethinking! ,ĞƌĞ ĂƌĞ ƐŽŵĞ ĂŶĂĚŝĂŶ ǁĂƐƚĞ ĨĂĐƚƐ͗ ϭͿ KǀĞƌ ϮϬй ŽĨ ƚŚĞ ŐĂƌďĂŐĞ thrown out by the average BC household is packaging.

Geoscience BC Search Phase III project The Regional Board will invite Geosience BC to make Ă ƉƌĞƐĞŶƚĂƟŽŶ ŝŶ ƚŚĞ ƌĞŐŝŽŶ ĂďŽƵƚ ŝƚƐ ƉƌŽũĞĐƚ ŵĂLJ ƉƌŽǀŝĚĞ ƵƐĞĨƵů ŝŶĨŽƌŵĂƟŽŶ ƚŽ ŝĚĞŶƟĨLJ ǁŚĞƌĞ ƚŚĞƌĞ ŝƐ ŐƌĞĂƚĞƌ ƉŽƚĞŶƟĂů ĨŽƌ ŵŝŶĞƌĂů ĚĞƉŽƐŝƚƐ ƚŽ ŝŶĨŽƌŵ ůĂŶĚ use and resource management decisions and to drive future economic development.

ϮͿ dŽ ĐƌĞĂƚĞ ũƵƐƚ ŽŶĞ kilogram of consumer ŐŽŽĚƐ͕ ŵĂŶƵĨĂĐƚƵƌĞƌƐ ĐƌĞĂƚĞ ĮǀĞ ŬŝůŽŐƌĂŵƐ ŽĨ waste.

ŵĞƌŐĞŶĐLJ ŽŵŵŝƩĞĞ

ϯͿ ZĞĐLJĐůŝŶŐ ŽŶĞ ƚŽŶŶĞ ŽĨ ŶĞǁƐƉĂƉĞƌ ƐĂǀĞƐ ϭϵ ƚƌĞĞƐ͕ ϯ ĐƵďŝĐ ŵĞƚƌĞƐ ŽĨ ůĂŶĚĮůů ƐƉĂĐĞ͕ ϯϬ ŬŐƐ ŽĨ Ăŝƌ ƉŽůůƵƟŽŶ͕ ĂŶĚ ŵŽƌĞ͊

The Regional Board authorized that the Emergency Services budget be forwarded to the Regional Board ĨŽƌ ĐŽŶƐŝĚĞƌĂƟŽŶ ŝŶ ƚŚĞ ϮϬϭϴ ŶŶƵĂů &ŝŶĂŶĐŝĂů WůĂŶ͘ WƌŽĂĐƟǀĞ ƉƌĞƉĂƌĂƟŽŶ ĨŽƌ ĨƵƚƵƌĞ ǁŝůĚĮƌĞ ĞǀĞŶƚƐ ŝŶ the region will include holding rural community ŝŶĨŽƌŵĂƟŽŶ ŵĞĞƟŶŐƐ ƚŽ ƉƌŽǀŝĚĞ ŝŶĨŽƌŵĂƟŽŶ ŽŶ ƉĂƐƚ ǁŝůĚĮƌĞ ĞǀĞŶƚƐ͕ ůĞƐƐŽŶƐ ůĞĂƌŶĞĚ͕ ŚŽǁ ƚŽ ŵŽǀĞ ĨŽƌǁĂƌĚ͕ ĂŶĚ ŚŽǁ ƚŽ ďĞ ƉƌĞƉĂƌĞĚ͘

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Collie Corner

By Carol Nelson

Handler and animal behavoir at the end of the day The manner that a dog displays while he is loose or being led on a leash is often the same manner he will use when working the stock.

The behavior he exhibits is an indication of frame of mind. If he is on or off a leash and walking quietly beside you, his mind is settled and clam. This attitude indicates he is willing to follow your lead and suggestions.

When you turn this dog onto the stock he will go to work with a thoughtful and workmanlike approach. The stock will stay calm and everything starts with good control. You are the leader if this team.

If the dog is jumping around or pulling on the

leash as you are walking the dog, is unsettled and the handler is rather irrelevant in his mind. Attitude and behavior are already telling the handling that the dog is in control rather than the handler being in control once this dog is turned onto stock, it will be an unsettled situation as the dog is unsettled and he will unsettle the sheep.

This start the working sessions off on the wrong foot and create a lot of extra work for the handler as well as being stressful on the stock.

The dog is the leader of this team and he is dictating the program and the handler is then left to fix the results.

To have a good working dog there must be a

blend of respect between the handler and the dog.

This comes from a dog behaving himself and the handler who understand who and when to correct for unacceptable behavior and when to promote desired behavior.

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Livestock producers receive tax relief for 2017 The Government of Canada today released the final list of designated regions where livestock tax deferral has been authorized for 2017 due to drought, flood or excess moisture conditions.

Ongoing analysis has identified additional regions in British Columbia and Saskatchewan that are experiencing forage shortfalls in 2017.

The livestock tax deferral provisions allow livestock producers in prescribed drought, flood or excess moisture regions to defer a portion of their 2017 sale proceeds of breeding livestock until 2018 to help replenish the herd. The cost of replacing the animals in 2018 will offset the deferred income, thereby reducing the tax burden associated with the original sale.

Eligibility for the tax deferral is limited to those producers located inside the designated prescribed areas. Producers can request the tax deferral when filing their 2017 income tax returns.

“Extreme weather and natural disasters created significant challenges for many Canadian livestock producers in 2017. This tax deferral will help producers manage the impacts of the adverse weather, while focussing on rebuilding their herds in the coming year. This will help farmers keep their businesses strong, while growing the economy and strengthening the middle class,” said Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food.

PEACE RIVER REGIONAL DISTRICT

Notice of Public Hearing

OCP & ZONING AMENDMENT BYLAW NO. 2305 & 2306, (BEAUMONT) 2018

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Monday February 26, 2018 | 7:00 pm*

Where:

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Road 259 (Swanson Lumber Road) Lot 1, Sec 34, TWP 83, R 18, W6M, Peace River PL 11543 (9259 259 Rd.) The Peace River Regional District is hosting a meeting to discuss the proposed Official Community Plan and Zoning Amendment.

Proposal: To redesignate the subject property from MDR “Medium Density Rural Residential” to LSI “Light/Service Industrial” within the NPFA OCP and to rezone the subject property from R-3 “Residential 3 Zone” to I-1 “Light Industrial Zone”.

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Low moisture levels resulted in significant forage shortages for livestock producers in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Quebec in 2017. One option for producers is to reduce their breeding herd in order to manage feed supplies.

In addition to the livestock tax deferral provision, producers have access to assistance through existing Growing Forward 2 Business Risk Management programs, which include AgriInsurance, AgriStability and AgriInvest.

On November 6, 2017, the Government of Canada announced the initial list of designated regions in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Quebec, for livestock tax deferral purposes.

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On fundraising and what it really takes We are awful excited that in its third year, Canada’s MOST Rider Friendly Community Contest has seen an explosion in nominations.

Thanks to our relationship with Community Futures, this contest is beginning to really gain traction and we are so grateful to them for their support and love of small towns, small business and entrepreneurs!

Riders it seems are catching on!

So are communities and community leaders.

Helping smaller communities that don’t usually get a whole lot of fanfare for what they do right in the game of tourism is a really gratifying thing for our whole team.

In all we and our media partners giveaway over $60K in marketing to the winning communities and provide a way for all communities that consider themselves Rider Friendly to get some attention and notice!

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We are so thrilled to support our sport on so many levels, helping to promote the CMDRA, helping to

promote every charity and non profit ride that we can, every small business event, riding club event...for free in most cases - it’s part of our mandate, our mission if you will! We give back into the community we make our living from.

We promote adventure riding, motocross and anything else that our readers submit to us, and that they find interesting and engaging. Through our events calendars, our newspaper, our contest and the Rider Friendly Business Association Community & Directory ....the community news and information we disseminate really is “Rider Powered News!”

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Basis: a real key in marketing your cattle Knowing how basis levels affect the price of your fed and feeder cattle is one part of a successful marketing approach for your cattle. Jason Wood, provincial livestock market analyst, Alberta Agriculture and Forestry, explains the current factors affecting cash-to-cash basis levels, current Alberta basis levels, and what you need to know moving forward.

“Current slaughter steer cash-to-cash basis levels are at some of the strongest levels in 25 years,” explains Wood. “For the week ending February 2, 2018, the Alberta/Nebraska slaughter steer cash-to-cash basis was very strong at 8.65 over. By comparison, the cash-to-cash basis for slaughter steers was 1.71 over for the same week in 2017 and the 5-year average is 10.21 under.”

Due to strong packer demand for cattle in Western Canada, Alberta cash prices for slaughter steers have lately been higher than the Nebraska cash price. “Our beef cow herd number have been flat compared to the expansion of the US beef cow herd, “says Wood. “This has been a big driver to keep more cattle here and driver of strong basis levels.”

Basis levels fluctuate over time as prices react to changing market conditions. For example, slaughter steer cash-to-cash basis levels typically strengthen in late spring/early summer and weaken in the fall. Meanwhile, feeder steer basis levels typically weaken in late winter and then start to strengthen in late summer to early fall.

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“Keeping an eye on basis levels are one important part of your marketing plan,” adds Wood.

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Making your own fun in Silver Valley Going homesteading We moved in with three hundred pounds of beans and lived on beans, moose, deer meat for that first year. By Aganetha Dyck Bears I had been sawing at Bob McCullough’s for a while and, when I returned home, strangers

had taken over the yard. There were five bears in the yard! By Joe Kosowan Clockwise from left - pillow fights, Tim and Ray Fox in 1974, Ed Friesen’s Store west of the school, and picnicking along a low lying Peace River.

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So excited about Canada’s Agriculture Day Thousands of Canadians participated in Canada’s Agriculture Day events across the country, marking the second consecutive year a day has been set aside for a national celebration of food and those involved in agriculture.

“We are thrilled at the level of participation and engagement by producers and partners of Canadian agriculture, as well as consumers, in events and social media activity across the country,” said Candace Hill, manager of Agriculture More Than Ever, one of the driving forces behind Canada’s Agriculture Day, first celebrated on Feb. 16, 2017.

“We are still finalizing the numbers, but we are confident this year’s celebration was even bigger and better than last year’s,” Hill said. “It’s a testament to our commitment and passion within the industry to showcase the effort and care that goes into producing food everyday.”

Canada’s Agriculture Day inspired hundreds of events across

the country, opened doors to food conversations through social media, and showcased the industry to young people who attended a day-long, marquee event in Ottawa alongside industry and political leaders. It was among the top topics trending in Canada on Twitter and thousands of people engaged through a variety of events, from small community gatherings to large forums.

“Canadian agriculture is something to celebrate on many levels,” said Lawrence MacAulay, minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, who participated in the Canada’s Agriculture Day celebration in Ottawa.

“Our agriculture and agri-food sectors contribute over $110 billion to our economy and generate thousands of quality middle-class jobs in the food processing, transportation and retail sectors across Canada. Our government has an ambitious plan to grow Canada’s agriculture sector in order to meet our

target of $75 billion in agri-food exports by 2025,” MacAulay said. “At a local level, family farms are the lifeblood for many rural communities; they support small businesses, their children attend local schools and they contribute in many ways to the quality of life in rural Canada.”

“This was a great opportunity for people throughout the industry and across the country to come together, dialogue with consumers, as well as and share ideas on how Canada can meet the challenge of feeding the world’s growing population,” said Farm Credit Canada president and

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CEO Michael Hoffort, who was one of several speakers at the Ottawa celebration. “The relationships that were forged as a result of Canada’s Agriculture Day will help move the industry forward into the future.”

Hill said this year’s celebration saw the participation of hundreds of partner groups, including industry associations, community groups, individuals and the media.

Many have already expressed an interest in participating in next year’s celebration.

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SHAWN GIST NAMED 2018 CANADIAN ALL-AROUND AUCTIONEERING CHAMPION

AB efficiency funding is now available

Ex-Horizon Country gavel-smacker extraordinaire, Shawn Gist, had his auctioneering groove on during the 2018 Canadian All-Around Auctioneering Championship held recently during the Alberta Auctioneers Convention in Leduc, Alberta; taking home the 2018 Canadian All-Around Auctioneer Championship title, trophy, belt buckle and $3,000 cash award (or maybe it was just a really big cheque to put on the wall).

Representing North Central Livestock Exchange in Clyde and Osman Auction Inc. in Edmonton, Shawn put his impressive auctioneering talents on display outdistancing himself from the four other event finalists.

Note: Shawn will have his talents on display at the Super Wednesday Bull Sale, March 14th at J Lazy A Ranch.

List of event finalists Bobby Miller: Agricultural Territory Manager, Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers, Eckville, Alberta Rod Snopek: Auctioneer, Montgomery Auction Services, Blackfalds, Alberta Ryan Konynenbelt: Field Representative, Southern Alberta Livestock Exchange, Fort McLeod, Alberta Shawn Gist: Field Representative, North Central Livestock Exchange, Clyde, Alberta Tyler Ruttan: Auctioneer/Regional Sales Manager (Ag), Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers, Grande Prairie, Alberta

In December 2017, $1.4 billion in provincial Climate Leadership Plan funding was announced to continue the transition to a diversified, low-carbon economy.

More than $81 million over the next four years is now being made available for the agriculture sector through the Climate Leadership Plan and the federal government.

“Alberta’s agriculture sector has long been at the forefront of adopting innovative new practices and enhancing environmental stewardship. That’s why we have developed these efficiency programs to meet the demand – improving the sustainability of agricultural operations, addressing climate change and reducing costs to help the sector remain competitive in the global marketplace,” said Oneil Carlier, Minister of Agriculture and Forestry.

Shannon Phillips, Minister of Environment and Parks and Minister Responsible for the Climate Change Office agreed.

“This investment in energy efficiency will help agricultural producers save energy and money, supporting their future growth and sustainability. With new opportunities for solar power, low-pressure irrigation and energy savings, these grants will make life more affordable for Alberta’s farmers and agri-processors while also support-

ing our transition to a low-carbon economy,” Phillips said.

“Innovative programs on energy efficiency will make Alberta’s agricultural sector more competitive and prosperous. Working together with industry and provincial partners, we can deliver clean, sustained economic growth now and reduce carbon pollution to leave a better world for our children and grandchildren,” said Catherine McKenna, federal Minister of Environment and Climate Change.

Paul Flesher, president, Crust Craft Inc. said energy-efficiency programs have assisted in learning best practices from peers. “(It has) helped us take a leadership role in creating energy efficiencies within our sector. These programs have been beneficial in the growth of our company while reducing our environmental footprint.”

Last year, the government of Alberta provided $10 million to agriculture energy-efficiency programs.

There were nearly twice as many applicants as projects that were funded. This new funding will allow eligible projects that didn’t receive funding last year to access funds, as well as allowing new applicants to apply under the expanded programs.

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Bids all in for congratulations to Shawn; going once, going twice, last call and SOLD! to the tobacco chewing smiley guy in the back who had a bull show him what “first over the gate” really means.

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Reprinted from “The Big Bend” with permission of Mrs. Arletta Hampton; a remaining member of the Historical Society of Blueberry Mountain, Alberta.

A history of the families that opened up the Blueberry Mountain area

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This is on Howard Pegg As 1918 brought the end of WWI, 1919 brought Howard Pegg to Blueberry Mountain.

The east half of section 14, township 80, Range 8, West of 6th Meridian was the land chosen for homesteading and a farm site was established on the south side of the southeast quarter.

The first home was immediately east of the creek, and the next home

was further east on top of the knoll.

This was a three room house with an engine room, porch and verendah.

Howard Pegg married Sarah Jane Kirkness, who first lived in Spirit River , later operating a stopping place at Moose Creek,, now Gordondale.

Left, Pegg and daughter Vera, below, Pegg’s log cabin.

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Protecting workers, and of course your farm When you tally up your assets on your farm, you probably count the big ones: land, machinery, inputs, buildings, stored grain. But do you count your people? Your workers, your family and yourself? You should. These folks are your number one asset and as such need to be guided and protected. Keeping these people safe will not only shield them from harm, but will also protect your entire operation.

There are different sorts of people that will interact with you and your farm. They might be hired workers, a neighbour lending a hand, your children, or maybe even your elderly parent or grandparent. These individuals all have a right to come home from your farm free from injury and illness. In particular, special attention and consideration has to be made for vulnerable workers.

According to the Institute of Work and Health vulnerable workers are defined as “specific groups of workers who may be vulnerable to workplace injury risks in different ways. Vulnerable workers may include young workers, women (in certain cases), recent immigrants (newcomers), Aboriginal peoples, older workers, those new to their jobs or working for new businesses, temporary foreign and seasonal workers, workers holding multiple, part-time or low-paying jobs and workers involved in temporary employment.” This seems like a long list, and it is, but it’s

better to be aware that you might have someone on your farm that may be vulnerable to injury or illness.

Once you know the definition of a vulnerable worker, the next step is to identify them. Some workers are easy to identify as vulnerable. For example, a new worker is vulnerable — you know they aren’t trained on your farm’s machinery, or know your farm’s standard operating procedures.

But other vulnerable workers might not be so easy to identify. Don’t make assumptions about the knowledge and ability of your workers but instead do periodical assessments that can help identify vulnerabilities and training and mentoring opportunities.

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ust as some vulnerable workers might not be easy to identify, individual vulnerabilities may not be easily recognized. Something like literacy levels aren’t always easy to know. Some people are good at hiding their reading or writing issues, but anyone who cannot read signs or instructions is at increased risk for injury. Older workers may be very experienced at farm tasks, but may have physical limitations or take a medication that impact how they react in some circumstances. It’s important to note that individuals may not just face one vulnerability. An older worker may be a new worker whose first language isn’t English. Or you may have a young worker that is employed at multiple jobs. Identifying vulnerabilities among your workers might be a challenge, but it’s important to do so to keep them and your farm safe and productive. n working with vulnerable workers, a respectful environment is essential. For fear of losing their job, or disappointing you or others on the farm, people might be hesitant to ask questions or speak up. Acknowledge that speaking up about safety is hard and be honest with your workers. They are there to do a good job for you and your farm and you are there to guide them safely through their work.

Strategies for training that are inclusive for all workers include things like pictograms, images and videos that are plain and easy to understand.

Giving tours around the worksite and demonstrating tasks is also a good way to show vulnerable workers what’s expected. It’s also a great opportunity for questions and a good way for you to see how the workers function at specific tasks.

Implementing a mentoring or a buddy system is a great way to help vulnerable workers learn and become more confident in their jobs. Training alone cannot remove all the hazards that your workers may face, however a complete and dedicated training program that uses strategies that address vulnerable workers’ needs will improve their awareness regarding hazards on the job.

Your farm is your legacy and your family’s future, but it’s also a workplace. Your responsibility is to your workers, your family, your farm and yourself. Addressing the needs of vulnerable workers is one step you can take to ensure your farm’s success.

You don’t have to create an orientation package or job training from scratch. There are plenty of resources that can help you create a safe and respectful environment for workers on your farm. If you’d like to know more, contact CASA at 204-452-2272 or at info@casa-acsa.ca.

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Get latest performance data on canola varieties

Canola Performance Trials results for 2017 are now available in an online searchable database at the Canola Performance Trials website. Canola growers can use this online tool to finalize seed decisions for the coming growing season.

The performance trials compare leading canola varieties in small-plot and field-scale trials. Results can be filtered by province, season zone, and herbicide-tolerance system. Producers can also search all varieties or do head-to-head comparisons of two or three varieties. With each search, days to maturity, height, lodging, and yield results are provided in easy-to-compare graph format.

“What growers get from this site are independent, third-party data on new and familiar canola

varieties — essential information in making variety choices,” said Alberta producer John Guelly, chair of the governance committee for the trials.

The online tool also provides the option to compare varieties for a number of years. The performance trials program has been running since 2011, and all data collected over the past seven years is available. A compilation of 2011-16 data (Canola Variety Selection Guide: Featuring CPT Summary Data booklet) is posted in the Trials Summaries section of the website.

The 2017 trials included field-scale comparisons of clubroot-resistant varieties and podshatter tolerant varieties in straight-combining trials.

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“I encourage growers to take some time over the winter to explore the site and read the summary booklets to make full use of all the work involved in generating this data,” said Guelly.

The trials were funded by Alberta Canola, SaskCanola, and the Manitoba Canola Growers Association with contributions from the British Columbia Grain Producers Association.

The Canola Council of Canada, which delivers the program on their behalf, is targeting 52 bushels per acre to meet global market demand of 26 million tonnes by the year 2025 under its Keep it Coming 2025 initiative.

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QUALITY PRE-OWNED AIR DRILLS BUILT TO LAST • PRICED TO MOVE

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w/5440 (2003) (2008) (2005) (2007) (2002) w/6700ST (2013) w/6700 (2012) w/6550 (2012) (2016) w/7700 (2015)

FOR 12 MONTHS ON ALL PRE-OWNED AIR DRILLS & SEEDERS

Bourgault 3320 66’ Air Drill w/7700 (2015) Bourgault 3320 66’ Air Drill w/6550 (2012) Bourgault 3320 76’ Air Drill (2012) Bourgault 3320 76’ Air Drill (2012) Bourgault 3310 75’ Air Drill w/6550 (2008) Bourgault 3310 65’ Air Drill w/6700 (2011) Bourgault 3310 65’ Air Drill w/6550 (2010) Case 800 60’ Air Drill w/3430 (2008) Horsch Anderson 60-15 Air Drill (2005)

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