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of how we can make it easier and more efficient for the Agricultural Land Commission to fulfil its mandate of preserving farmland and encouraging farming, and I encourage all British Columbians to make sure their voice is heard.

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Fertilizer requirements for the spring With seeding set to begin over the next month, soil fertility and fertilizer management are on the minds of many producers in Alberta. Doon Pauly, agronomy research scientist with Alberta Agriculture and Forestry, offers advice with spring fertilizer needs.

Soil tests are still the best way to determine levels at the beginning of the season. “We can determine where we’re starting from as far as the nitrate that is present in the soil and what’s there for the plant at the start of the year,” says Pauly.

“Phosphorus, potassium, and salinity don’t change much year to year. However, the tests show you trends over time that gives clues about your fertilizer management,” adds Pauly. “If your phosphorus is gradually improving, that is a sign you’re doing a pretty good job of matching at least what you are taking off the land.”

“We hear lots of concern over nitrogen loss, so you need to consider your risk,” explains Pauly.

“Your loss potential over winter is fairly low if you are in an area where you don’t typically have saturated conditions in the spring. If your normal practice in the spring is banding ahead of time, your loss potential is relatively low. We seldom have the conditions in a lot of the province where we have saturated soils after a spring fertilization event. We are not at a high risk for nitrogen losses every year.”

Pauly adds that there is not a lot of loss difference between a two-pass and a one-pass system, however, “The one-pass system should be comparable as long as the soil is sealing behind your application equipment, and it is giving you the seed soil separation that it is designed to.”

“If you don’t want to handle a huge amount of

dry fertilizer during the seeding operation, you can design a system where you are surface applying a little bit of nitrogen or a portion of that nitrogen early in the growing season and have it work very well,” says Pauly. “Short season crops are grown here. As long as the nitrogen is in the root zone by mid-June in most of the province, you can do a lot of different application strategies.”

How the phosphorus is placed in your field depends on what has been previously done to the land. “You will tend to see a larger effect from seed-placed phosphorus if your land is more deficient or if your phosphorus use has been less that what you have been pulling off in crops,” adds Pauly. “You can get away with having phosphorus a little farther away from the seed if your soil tests higher, or if you have been applying a reasonable amount of phosphorus over time.”

Pauly says that the soil test for potassium is fairly reliable. “If you are above 300 pounds of potassium based on zero to six inch sample, the chances of you seeing a benefit from fertilizing with potash are pretty slim. But, if you are below 200 pounds, then the chances of you seeing a response to your potassium on your cereal crops is actually pretty good.”

Potassium can be a benefit to land that has been silaged or had a lot of hay production. Adds Pauly, “Where you are taking a lot of biomass off, potassium levels can be drawn down to the point that a chance of seeing a benefit from potassium fertilization is pretty good.”

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Practicality first when buying new equipment

Breakfast Brief Corn Prices Heading for Heaven?

Grain markets this morning are quietly in the green with corn prices and HRW wheat prices sitting the most propped up.

In Grain Markets Today, Garrett walked us through how wheat prices did indeed end Tuesday in the green, driven by poor US winter wheat crop ratings and behind-schedule spring wheat seeding.

Not everything was gained back that wheat prices lost on Monday, but Tuesday’s activity was more fundamental buying, whereas Monday’s losses could easily be considered more technical selling.

This morning, Kansas City winter wheat prices are up significantly though as tinderbox-like conditions are evident in the Southern Plains. With winds between 30-40 MPH and gusts of up to 60 MPH, the likelihood of more wildfires has increased and so the market is pricing based on some of the risks.

On the trade front, China has been trying to work with Europe to gain some backing to stand against the protectionist policies that US President Trump is trying to push out. [1] It’s been suggested by AgResource that some Chinese buyers are sourcing some Canadian and Brazilian soybeans for late summer movement. With US soybean prices still amongst the cheapest in the world though, you have to think it’s hard not to want some coverage with America. That is, before a tariff (if any) gets implemented.

What Does China Replace US Sorghum With?

There was a lot more attention paid to sorghum yesterday than any other crop as it grabbed a lot of headlines on the news that China was putting a 179% surcharge on US sorghum imports. [2] Since that sort of “tax” makes US sorghum uncompetitive with other grains, the question everyone is trying to answer is what other products can China import to replace the coarse grain potentially.

A few weeks ago for our GrainCents readers, we walked through what China might import instead of soybeans, and the impact on the likes of barley, winter wheat, corn, and DDGs, as well as possibly peas. Here are some of those charts, the likes of which we provide on a daily basis for GrainCents readers – start your free 3-week trial today!

Barley and feed wheat (under 12% protein) seem to be the logical options, with the Black Sea being the cheapest origins for these products. Russian barley exports are currently tracking about 95% ahead of last year’s pace with 4.6 million tonnes now exported.

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With corn planting sitting a bit behind where we were a year ago, should corn prices start to add a little weather premium? Well, it is just April 18, so we’re about three weeks away from being worried about the state of progress in the field when it comes to US corn and Plant 2018. After all, we’ve seen the American farmer plant more than 40% of the US corn crop in a single week!

However, historically-speaking, there is some seasonality that one can certainly enjoy when it comes to grain prices at this time of year. That being said, there are no guarantees that corn prices will climb in the next two months through the end of June, and today, new crop December 2018 corn prices in Chicago are sitting close to $4.10 USD /bushel.

The last time we saw those sort of corn prices for the new crop was last June/July, and before that, June 2016. To be clear, you’ve only had the opportunity twice in the past two years for these levels of corn prices.

Of course, there’s South America to think about. Last week we saw the USDA downgrade the Brazilian and Argentine corn crops to 92 million and 33 million tonnes respectively. For Brazil, the downgrade is due to a combination of lower acres and some weather delays/damage. Last week, for corn GrainCents readers, we also looked into other private and public estimates of the Brazilian corn crop.

One notable figure’s estimates always garner a headline is Dr. Michael Cordonnier of Soybean and Corn Advisor. This week, Dr. Cordonnier raised his estimate for the Brazilian crop by 1 million tonnes to 87 million. The good doctor notes that conditions in central Brazil are looking pretty deluxe, but rain is needed in southern areas of the South American country. [3] Overall, the USDA says that less corn will get planted in the US in 2018/19, but with a smaller crop in South America and trade risk with China, is corn the safer bet for many American farmers?

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Many factors come into play when deciding to purchase new farm equipment - and it doesn’t always depend on what happened during the last harvest.

Cervus Equipment and Rocky Mountain Equipment stated they saw increased earnings in 2017, partially attributing success to a good harvest. Combined with manufacturers’ incentive payment on sales of new equipment in 2017, Cervus says there was a 20 per cent increase in new equipment sales over 2016.

Brian Sewell of Sewell Grain Farms in southern Alberta recently upgraded his air seeder to one that had section control technology and a larger tank to improve efficiency.

The upgrade comes on the heels of the lowest production he has had in 20 years due to dry conditions last year.

Cost saving considerations Sewell says whenever they are looking to buy a new piece of equipment, they think about cost savings and stick to a general rule.

“Say we are going to spend $100,000 upgrading,” Sewell explains. “If we can’t save eight to 10 per cent on that investment or get a return on it, we don’t normally buy anything. We typically like to hang on to our equipment for a while and get the most amount of acres we can out of the investment.”

In this case, he says they looked at the numbers with section control and efficiency and figured it would work even in a year where the harvest was not good.

Sewell Grain Farms grows yellow peas, canola, barley and wheat.

Buying versus leasing There’s a lot to consider when heading into town to upgrade your equipment, whether you are buying or leasing.

Lance Stockbrugger, who is a chartered accountant and farmer from Englefeld, Sask., says leasing is a relatively new tool for producers and a majority tend to stick to the ‘tried and true’ practice of buying.

“They understand it, they own the piece of equipment they under-

stand there are no surprises, they don’t have to give it back in a certain time period, they want to keep it for a long period of time,” Stockbrugger says.

Stockbrugger says it’s about peace of mind because they know what’s all involved when they own a piece of equipment versus when they lease, which they might not understand everything.

Varied conditions Time will tell how 2018 earnings compare to 2017 as many farmers saw tough growing and harvest conditions in 2017.

Producers across the prairies described last year’s harvest as spotty, with some areas challenged at harvest and others having a good year - all depending on how regions were impacted by weather - a thought echoed by Paul Heglund who farms in the Rural Municipality of Reno in southwest Saskatchewan.

Heglund says he knows of several areas that had dismal crops and where prices have been weak, adding he sold last year’s crops at prices three-quarters of what he did the year before. However, he says that hasn’t stopped some farmers he knows from buying equipment.

Heglund says he tends to base his decisions on replacing equipment when they do not operate efficiently, like he did when he replaced a few tractors a couple of years ago.

Sewell adds it’s important to take the emotion out of the decision to purchase new equipment and stick to the financial facts of the farm.

Working with a strong management team also helps in the decisionmaking.

Bottom line When it comes to farm equipment investments, a variety of factors go into the decision-making process. Farm plans and dealer incentives have a role, as does the choice between leasing and buying.

Overall, there’s no single template to use when deciding on whether to get new equipment.

Article by: Craig Lester

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Grain handle drops in CN’s first quarter

Montreal-based CN on Monday booked net income of $741 million on total revenues of $3.194 billion for its quarter ending March 31, down from $884 million on $3.206 billion in the year-earlier period.

Carloads were down 12 per cent in CN’s grain and fertilizers segment, at 145,000, for segment revenue of $539 million, down 11 per cent. Revenue per grain/fertilizer carload rose just $16, to $3,717.

In other segments, revenue from petroleum and chemical traffic dropped three per cent, to $564 million; forest products, down six per cent, to $422 million, and automotive, down four per cent, to $197 million. Intermodal and coal revenue rose 10 per cent to $814 million and $142 million respectively, while metals and minerals revenue rose seven per cent to $388 million.

Lower revenue ton miles (RTMs, gauging freight’s relative weight and distance hauled) stemmed from “challenging operating conditions, including harsh winter weather and low network resiliency,” CN said, also noting currency impacts from a stronger Canadian dollar.

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Higher fuel surcharges and freight rates helped offset those drops, CN said.

Operating expenses, meanwhile, rose nine per cent to $2.164 billion on the same “challenging operating conditions” as well as higher fuel prices and training costs for new employees, offset in part by the stronger loonie.

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educed traffic in grain, fertilizers and petroleum, against increased costs from “challenging operating conditions,” ate into the first-quarter bottom line for Canadian National Railway (CN).

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Citing “weaker than expected” RTMs in Q1 and a “longer than anticipated construction period” on its infrastructure capacity projects this year, CN on Monday pared its full-year earnings outlook for 2018 to $5.10-$5.25 per share, down from its initial outlook of $5.20-$5.40.

However, interim CEO J.J. Ruest said in CN’s release that the company “has turned the corner on a difficult quarter and winter.

“Our metrics are showing sustained, sequential improvement, and that momentum will build as we continue to expand track capacity, add crews and bring on new locomotives,” he said.

Ruest also noted CN’s plans for increased capital spending, including about $400 million in new track infrastructure, “particularly in Western Canada, to build capacity and improve resiliency.” — AGCanada.com Network

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Feed Pea & Faba Bean Feed Benchmark Pricing Week of April 13 to 17, 2018 Central Alberta

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

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$215.00 $225.00 $225.00 $245.00 $221.00 $298.00 $392.00 $554.00 $1,200.00

$215.00 $230.00 $230.00 $275.00 $200.00 $245.00 $285.00 $525.00 $1,200.00

All prices are in Canadian dollars per metric tonne Market Comments - Values for feed barley, corn and wheat continued to inch higher over the past two weeks, increasing by an average of $5/T across the Prairies. Corn DDGS values remained largely unchanged while soybean and canola meal gained $10-20/T. Feed peas values benefited from strong demand, trading for 270/T in Manitoba, $265-270/T in Saskatchewan, and $260-265/T in Alberta.* Models have been updated to reflect the latest nutrient compositions of feed ingredients, which is done periodically.

“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.

Specialists at Alberta Agriculture and Forestry (AF) are working to have fields predetermined for the 2018 insect survey season and are looking for assistance from agrologists and producers across Alberta.

This year, the survey teams would like to check pea and wheat fields.

They will survey for pea leaf weevil in late spring and survey for wheat midge and wheat stem sawfly in the fall after harvest.

“In addition to the rest of the province, we are looking for pea fields up into the Peace Country because the pea leaf weevil has been confirmed into that area, and we want to expand our survey there,” says Scott Meers, insect management specialist with AF. “We are looking for fields that producers would be happy to have us check.

For allowing us on their fields, we will provide those producers with a report of the survey results.”

Meers would also like to increase

in the number of bertha army worm traps in Alberta. “We are trying to get four to five traps per county across the province. If you are interested, we will hook you up with all the materials you will need.”

For agrologists and producers who have monitored for the bertha army worm adults in the past, now is a good time to check those traps to see if they need to be repaired or replaced. “They are plastic, and plastic in the wind and sunshine tends to break down after time. Let us know if they need to be upgraded or replaced,” adds Meers.

For more information about monitoring for the upcoming growing season or replacing traps, contact Shelley Barkley at bugs.r.us@ gov.ab.ca.

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Vaccine for rabbit haemorrhagic disease available from B.C. vets The vaccines are being distributed to 50 B.C. veterinary clinics that ordered it. To meet the remaining demand, a second batch of the vaccine is expected in early May. The Ministry of Agriculture ordered the vaccine from a manufacturer in France in March, following the first-ever B.C. diagnosis of the disease on Vancouver Island. The vaccine that provides the best protection is available only through one manufacturer in France. The vaccine needed to be imported by the Province through a specialized emergency-use federal-permitting process.

The first shipment included all the vaccines the manufacturer had available. This included 1,090 individual doses of the vaccine and 42 multi-dose vials that are being distributed to vet clinics that ordered it following cases of the disease in their area. It is also being distributed to clinics in other parts of B.C. that have clients who are concerned about protecting their rabbits from the quickly spreading disease.

Rabbit haemorrhagic disease is an extremely infectious and lethal disease that causes internal bleeding and organ damage in rabbits.

Most affected rabbits die suddenly, but can show signs of listlessness, lack of co-ordination, changes in behaviour, or trouble breathing before death. There is often bleeding from the nose at the time of death.

Once infected, signs of illness occur

quickly, usually within one to nine days.

Pet owners should monitor their rabbits daily for signs of illness, and contact their veterinarian immediately with any concerns. While there is no threat to humans or other domestic animals, in addition to rabbit owners taking precautions, the public is advised not to move domestic rabbits into the wild at any time. As well, rabbit owners should take precautions when disposing of any rabbit remains.

Rabbit owners, who want more information about how to keep their pets safe, can consult with their veterinarian, or review an SPCA factsheet: http://spca.bc.ca/ news/bc-spca-suspends-intake-ofrabbits-due-to-disease/

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Quick Facts: To date, tests on 27 feral and domestic rabbits have been completed 20 of the 27 were feral rabbits.

Seven were domestic rabbits.

19 of the 20 feral rabbits tested positive. Two of the seven domestic rabbits tested positive.

Rabbits that tested positive were received from the Comox, Courtenay, Delta, Nanaimo, Parksville and Richmond areas.

Rabbits that tested negative were received from Abbotsford, Maple Ridge, Mission, Surrey, Nanaimo, Parksville and Victoria.

Feral rabbits submitted from regions where the disease has been confirmed are no longer being tested.

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Producer Deliveries - Week 36, April 02-08, 2018 Man Sask Alta B.C. Wheat 95.8 153.3 128.8 4.3 Amber Durum 78.7 22.5 Oat 9.8 35.6 2.3 0.7 Barley 1.4 54.8 24.0 1.6 Rye 4.2 1.3 Flax 3.4 7.4 2.6 Canola 27.7 120.8 97.7 1.6 Peas 0.2 43.4 55.8 0.3 Corn 11.9 Beans 0.2 Lentils 21.3 3.4 Total 154.6 516.6 337.1 8.5

Total 382.2 101.2 48.4 81.8 5.5 13.4 247.8 99.7 11.9 0.2 24.7 1,016.8

Crop Y-T-D Producer Deliveries to Primary Elevators - to April 08, 2018 Man Sask Alta B.C. Total Wheat 2,539.9 4,687.6 4,721.8 59.6 12,008.9 Amber Durum 4.8 2,328.5 46.3 2,779.6 Oat 472.4 729.3 70.3 26.4 1,298.4 Barley 43.7 1,364.9 479.5 13.4 1,901.5 Rye 73.5 26.4 0.8 102.7 Flax 33.8 221.0 24.1 278.9 Canola 1,352.8 4,575.5 2,877.0 80.3 8,885.6 Peas 37.0 802.0 1,051.3 38.3 1,928.6 Corn 200.0 0.8 200.8 Beans 66.6 1.6 2.3 70.5 Lentils 4.2 822.9 80.4 0.4 907.9 Total 4,828.7 15,559.7 9,354.6 218.4 30,363.4

Primary Elevator Shipments - Week 36, April 02-08, 2018 Man Sask Alta B.C. Total Wheat 144.7 197.5 136.3 6.6 485.1 Amber Durum 51.3 36.0 87.3 Oat 13.1 48.6 1.4 0.6 63.7 Barley 1.5 36.3 8.7 2.2 48.7 Rye 4.4 0.7 0.2 5.3 Flax 0.7 5.5 0.4 6.5 Canola 38.5 112.4 62.4 6.6 219.9 Peas 0.3 26.8 28.7 0.3 56.1 Corn 2.2 10.1 12.3 Beans 0.8 0.8 Lentils 19.6 4.4 0.1 24.0 Total 206.2 498.7 288.6 16.4 1,009.7

Crop Year-to-Date Primary Elevator Shipments - to April 08, 2018 Man Sask Alta B.C. Total Wheat 2,601.1 4,682.0 4,791.0 58.4 12,132.5 Amber Durum 4.9 2,265.0 500.8 2,770.7 Oat 450.2 719.3 59.3 26.6 1,255.4 Barley 42.1 1,291.6 474.5 13.6 1,821.8 Rye 77.8 24.8 2.8 105.4 Flax 30.0 233.8 18.1 271.9 Canola 1,250.8 4,134.8 2,749.1 80.5 8,215.2 Peas 22.6 716.6 879.5 35.9 1,654.6 Corn 70.1 133.8 203.9 Beans 22.8 2.4 0.9 26.1 Lentils 0.7 630.9 79.6 0.4 711.6 Total 4,573.1 14,701.2 9,689.4 215.4 29,169.1

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Canada’s maple industry – fully matured or untapped potential?

Nothing says Canadian like maple syrup. And it is one of the fastest growing sectors in all of agriculture.

Strong demand for maple syrup domestically and internationally has fueled expansion of the Canadian maple syrup industry. Over the past 10 years, Canadian production of maple products has increased nearly 2.5 times with exports increasing more than 1.5 times. Canada is not the only country benefiting from the increased demand. U.S. maple producers are also looking to capitalize on rising market opportunities.

How does the growth in Canada’s maple industry compare to the U.S.?

And what does this mean for the future of our industry?

Value increasing faster rate than production Over the past 10 years, production and value of maple syrup have been trending higher. Canadian maple syrup production has increased nearly

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12% per year. Even more impressive is the value of maple syrup production that has climbed 15% per year. In 2017, Canada produced 12.5 million gallons of maple syrup worth $493.7 million dollars, according to Statistics Canada.

Supply controls established at the farm level in Quebec prevented supply from growing at a pace that exceeded the growth in demand. In 2017, Quebec accounted for 92% of the total Canadian production followed by New Brunswick and Ontario with 4% and 3% respectfully. This dominant position of Quebec in the supply chain grants the ability to influence prices in the marketplace.

Production growth has been achieved through expansion (increase in the number of maple taps) and most importantly through significant productivity gains (maple syrup per tap).

U.S. production increasing significantly but not as fast as Canada Balancing supply with demand is always a delicate operation. Canada continues to be the dominant player in the maple syrup industry, producing roughly 70% of the world maple syrup. While impressive, Canada’s dominance in the industry has eroded over the past 15 years as U.S. producers in Vermont, Maine, and New York continue to find opportunities in the maple market as prices of maple syrup remain elevated.

Due to large increases in U.S. production, Canada’s market share has evolved over the years. It stood at more than 80% in 2004. But the Canadian industry has expanded at a faster pace in Canada over the last ten years.

Since 2008, maple syrup production in Canada increased 144% compared to 123% in the U.S. Canadian maple trade balance strengthening Maple syrup exports have increased 1.6 time to $382 million, accounting for 77 per cent of total maple receipts. Strong demand for maple products in the U.S. and around the world has lead to an increase in Canada’s maple trade balance. Over the past 10 years, Canada’s trade balance (total export – total imports) has increased 60% to $365 million due to a 63% increase in exports.

The Canadian maple syrup industry remains a strong and growing sector. It is expected that production will continue expanding assuming weather is favourable. The challenge for the Canadian industry is to balance future growth in demand with proportional increases in production that minimize price fluctuations.

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How wheat markets are reacting to the late spring weather

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Net Price (After Basis) $6.67 $6.71 $6.77 $6.79 $6.46 $6.52 $6.56 $6.60

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Wheat markets experienced notable up and down gyrations over the past two months as emerging issues with the North American spring weather have countered the still burdensome weight of abundant global supply.

Price action in United States wheat futures markets has been a primary feature of overall grain market action as traders this week focused on heightened rain chances for drought-affected areas of the southern U.S. Plains hard red winter wheat, brushing aside last weekend’s freezing temperatures that likely caused some localized damage.

Traders so far seem to ignore the possibility that coming rain events may actually encourage some producers facing low yields to tear up hard red winter wheat and replace it with other spring-seeded crops.

Spillover price pressure Meanwhile, over the past two weeks, the spring wheat market faced spillover price pressure. That’s despite North American spring wheat planting remaining on hold across the northern U.S. Plains and Canadian Prairies due to recent cold temperatures and more snow.

It appears that after a brief reprieve in early April, Minneapolis spring wheat futures are getting knocked back down to the mat. Minnie May futures have tested, but pulled back from notable overhead chart resistance in US $6.30 to $6.40 per bushel region.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture currently projects 2018 spring wheat acreage to increase 15 per cent from last year to 12.6 million. But with snow on the ground and below-average temperatures across the northern U.S. Plains and Canadian Prairies extending well into in April, one wonders if weather issues will again generate price support.

Slowed U.S. planting The USDA reported U.S. spring wheat planting advanced slower than the trade anticipated over the past week up to April 15, inching just a single percentage point to three per cent complete, whereas the market expected a three-point advance.

Progress is now running 12 percentage points behind the five-year average and nine points behind last year. That could return some buying interest to the spring wheat market should planting delays continue, especially considering that it will take time for last weekend’s major snowfall to melt and the ground to warm up.

Grain company cash bids across the Western Canada for benchmark No. 1 Canada Western red spring wheat (13.5 per cent protein) have backed off from $7 a bushel territory. They now look more like $6.70 to $6.80 per bushel in Alberta with the odd quote still in the $6.90s. In Saskatchewan, bids from $6.50 to $6.70 are high end of the market, and $6.50 to as much as $6.82 in Manitoba.

Futures Jul-18 Jul-18 Jul-18 Jul-18 Sep-18 Dec-18 Dec-18 Dec-18

Net Price (After Basis) $6.07 $6.11 $6.17 $6.19 $5.87 $5.91 $5.95 $5.99

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Net Price (After Basis) $6.02 $6.06 $6.12 $6.14

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Net Price (After Basis) $5.50 $5.55

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Net Price (After Basis) $11.60 $11.64 $11.58 $11.62 $10.80 $10.80 $1.83 $10.90

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CANOLA

Net Price (After Basis) $11.71 $11.75 $11.46 $11.46 $10.80 $10.80 $10.83 $10.90

YELLOW PEAS - 2CW (AS OF APRIL 19, 2018)

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BARLEY (AS OF APRIL 19, 2018) Cash Bid $4.40 $4.50

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Long winter leaves cattle producers scrambling for hay A long, cold winter has eaten away at hay supplies and is putting the squeeze on cattle producers, particularly those in drier areas of southern and central Saskatchewan.

enough feed if people don’t have a large carryover from previous years.”

Last week’s snow is a catch-22 - it extends winter and could delay planting, but the moisture is needed in southern and central regions to replenish dugouts and help pastures.

“I get lots of calls from people looking for hay, but it’s a scarce commodity,” says Travis Peardon, a livestock and feed extension specialist with the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture in Outlook, about an hour south of Saskatoon. “I don’t know if anyone has extra hay that they are willing to part with.”

Lower hay production in 2017 The year-end provincial crop report estimated dry land hay yields at only 1.1 tons per acre for alfalfa, compared to 1.6 tons in the previous year.

The plan now is to stretch feed supplies until the pastures are ready for grazing several weeks down the road.

“Any time you are looking at an early turn out of cows, you definitely risk hurting grass production for the year,” Peardon says.

Bottom line Last fall’s reduced hay yields, combined with extended winter weather, means some Saskatchewan cattle producers are scrambling for feed and make what they have left stretch until pastures are ready for grazing.

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“It would have put people in a really close situation of getting through the winter,” says Rick Toney, chair of the Saskatchewan Cattlemen’s Association. “Now, it’s a prolonged winter and there are people looking to buy hay.”

Temperatures were eight to 10 degrees below normal during the first half of April.

Searching for feed Cows with young calves need additional feed to meet their energy requirements. Feed barley is usually the go-to grain that supplements a ration containing straw.

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GRAIN FUTURE REPORT Grain Future Prices - as of April 19, 2018 Last 514.40s 532.00 531.30 517.00 Last 474-4s 466-6 480-6 499-2 Last 485-2s 484-4 503-6 522-4 Last 775-6s 600-2 605-6 611-4 Last 377-4 386-2 394-0 Last 232-0 235-4 242-6 Last 1029-0 1040-4 1042-2 Last 31.34 31.60 31.71 Last 373.8 378.4

Change +5.10 -2.40 -3.20 -2.70 Change +3-4 -10-0 -10-0 -9-2 Change +6-4 -10-6 -10-6 -11-0 Change -32-2 -13-0 -13-4 -12-4 Change -4-4 -4-6 -4-4 Change -2-4 -3-0 -2-4 Change -8-2 -8-4 -8-2 Change -0.07 -0.08 -0.10 Change +0.5 +0.6

Open 0.00 532.00 533.50 517.70 Open 0-0 476-2 489-6 508-0 Open 0-0 494-2 514-0 533-0 Open 0-0 611-0 617-6 619-6 Open 381-2 390-2 398-0 Open 236-0 238-6 244-0 Open 1037-0 1048-6 1050-4 Open 31.42 31.68 31.85 Open 373.3 377.8

High 514.40 537.10 535.40 519.70 High 474-4 476-6 491-0 508-4 High 485-2 495-4 514-4 533-0 High 775-6 611-2 618-0 619-6 High 381-6 390-6 398-0 High 236-0 240-0 244-0 High 1038-4 1050-0 1051-6 High 31.49 31.75 31.87 High 376.3 381.0

Low 514.40 530.50 530.10 515.70 Low 474-4 466-4 479-6 498-2 Low 485-2 483-6 503-0 522-0 Low 775-6 600-2 605-6 611-4 Low 377-2 386-0 393-6 Low 231-4 235-2 242-6 Low 1027-6 1039-4 1041-4 Low 31.25 31.50 31.63 Low 370.4 375.0

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Prev. Stl. 509.30 534.40 534.50 519.70 Prev. Stl. 471-0 476-6 490-6 508-4 Prev. Stl. 478-6 495-2 514-4 533-4 Prev. Stl. 808-0 613-2 619-2 624-0 Prev. Stl. 382-0 391-0 398-4 Prev. Stl. 234-4 238-4 245-2 Prev. Stl. 1037-2 1049-0 1050-4 Prev. Stl. 31.41 31.68 31.81 Prev. Stl. 373.3 377.8

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Daily Grain & Feed Grain Report Daily Grain Prices - April 19, 2018

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Alberta Canola Producers Commission (http://dashboard.albertacanola.com/reports/weekly-grains) CANOLA - #1 Peace Region Northern Alberta Southern Alberta Spot $11.40 ( + $0.10 ) $11.69 ( + $0.11 ) $11.70 ( + $0.10 ) May 2018 $11.42 ( + $0.10 ) $11.72 ( + $0.11 ) $11.73 ( + $0.09 ) June 2018 $11.41 ( + $0.07 ) $11.71 ( + $0.07 ) $11.73 ( + $0.07 ) July 2018 $11.41 ( + $0.07 ) $11.72 ( + $0.07 ) $11.76 ( + $0.08 ) August 2018 not available $10.76 ( + $0.07 ) $10.85 ( + $0.06 ) September 2018 $10.57 ( + $0.06 ) $10.73 ( + $0.07 ) $10.94 ( + $0.07 ) October 2018 $10.61 ( + $0.06 ) $10.81 ( + $0.06 ) $11.02 ( + $0.06 ) WHEAT - #1 CPSR - 11.5% Peace Region Northern Alberta Southern Alberta Spot $5.46 ( + $0.12 ) $5.55 ( + $0.12 ) $5.84 ( + $0.10 ) May 2018 $5.44 ( + $0.13 ) $5.54 ( + $0.12 ) $5.79 ( + $0.10 ) June 2018 $5.41 ( + $0.12) $5.53 ( + $0.12) $5.82 ( + $0.11 ) July 2018 $5.41 ( + $0.12) $5.51 ( + $0.12 ) $5.75 ( + $0.11 ) August 2018 $5.21 ( + $0.11 ) $5.325 ( + $0.11 ) $5.64 ( + $0.12 ) September 2018 $5.34 ( + $0.10 ) $5.44 ( + $0.10 ) $5.71 ( + $0.11 ) October 2018 $5.42 ( + $0.10 ) $5.54 ( + $0.11 ) $5.84 ( + $0.12 ) WHEAT - #1 CWAD - 13.0% Peace Region Northern Alberta Southern Alberta Spot not available not available $6.97 ( - $0.07 ) May 2018 not available not available $6.99 ( - $0.07 ) June 2018 not available not available $6.92 ( - $0.06 ) July 2018 not available not available $6.92 ( - $0.06 ) August 2018 not available not available $6.77 ( $0.00 ) September 2018 not available not available $6.77 ( + $0.11 ) WHEAT - #1 CWRS - 13.5% Peace Region Northern Alberta Southern Alberta Spot $6.94 ( - $0.09 ) $7.06 ( - $0.07 ) $7.01 ( - $0.05 ) May 2018 $6.92 ( - $0.08 ) $7.03 ( - $0.07 ) $6.99 ( - $0.05 ) June 2018 $6.81 ( - $0.05 ) $6.90 ( - $0.05 ) $6.88 ( - $0.04 ) July 2018 $6.85 ( - $0.05 ) $6.94 ( - $0.05 ) $6.91 ( - $0.04 ) August 2018 $6.50 ( - $0.05 ) $6.60 ( - $0.06 ) $6.63 ( - $0.06 ) September 2018 $6.60 ( - $0.05 ) $6.71 ( - $0.05 ) $6.72 ( - $0.05 ) YELLOW PEAS - #2 Peace Region Northern Alberta Southern Alberta Spot $6.89 ( +$0.03) $7.07 ( +$0.03 ) $6.87 ( + $0.02 ) June 2018 not available not available $6.81 ( + $0.03 ) July 2018 not available not available $6.81 ( + $0.03 ) August 2018 not available $6.80 ( $0.00 ) $6.83 ( + $0.02 ) October 2018 not available not available $6.86 ( + $0.04 ) December 2018 not available not available $6.88 ( + $0.03 )

Statistics & Data Development Branch, Alberta Agriculture and Forestry FEED GRAIN BIDS (Different Delivery Points) Week of Apr 9/18 Previous Week Wheat Lethbridge $240.00 - $244.00 $240.00 - $245.00 Red Deer $218.00 - $235.00 $218.00 - $235.00 Edmonton $202.00 - $235.00 $207.00 - $235.00 Oats

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$243.00 - $255.00 $232.87 - $235.00 $232.00 - $235.00 $223.00 - $235.00 $195.00 - $230.00 $220.00 - $233.00 $195.21 - $210.00

$245.00 - $260.00 $232.87 - $233.00 $232.00 - $232.87 $214.00 - $235.00 $188.00 - $220.00 $220.00 - $236.00 $192.91 - $215.00

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Bareback: to be or not to be, that is the question

Some are a fan of bareback riding and some are not. As a clinician I suggest all the time to people to ride bareback. I ride bareback myself on occasion throughout the year.

The reason I do and the reason I suggest others do is because it accesses muscles and balance that I cannot achieve in the saddle. Ten minutes a day bareback for two weeks improves my riding more than I can in two months in the saddle or in a year. The 10 minutes I spend will be done with enough activity that when I slide off it’s hard to walk. I want my groin muscles to know they did something. I hold myself up slightly with the inside of my thighs so my seat bones are not digging or bouncing on my horses back and it also works our muscles more. If I ride actively enough for 10 minutes, my goal is to be so sore enough in 5 days that I need 2 days off to recover. Many people will say that’s ridiculous or I don’t want to hurt or some other excuse but I figure a little on purpose muscle soreness is better than falling off

by accident and having a trip to the hospital. I know for a fact it helps my quality of riding in the saddle, which I know my horse will appreciate. While riding I consciously am trying to avoid bouncing or just sitting there like I’m on a couch. The reason for me is to wake up some muscle and balance that has gone dormant.

Riding bareback without a pad and doing it well is a big step and doesn’t give any protection to the horses back if you are not riding real well. Using a good quality bareback pad is a great way to protect the horses back and keep your pants clean. A good pad should also be built to have a real sticky surface to sit on. The ones we have at The Horse Ranch have 100 percent wool for the horses back and rough out leather to sit on which is like Velcro.

You can also put your saddle pad under the bareback pad to help distribute your weight for added comfort for the horse.

If your going to use bareback riding as a tool to sharpen your skills as

a rider do enough to make yourself sore, yes sore, in 2 weeks you would be amazed at the difference in your riding. Always try to leave your legs loose and relaxed when riding unless you are asking your horse to do something like turn or go faster. If walking is all it takes for you to get sore well that tells you how weak the muscles are and they need to be developed. When the muscles are in shape you could canter up and down hills, spin, jump, whatever you like for 20 minutes and you would feel nothing. Your confidence and ability to stay on vastly improves, there fore you make your horse happier and yourself safer.

You might hear bareback riding will ruin their backs. I’ve been riding bareback all my life and have horses that were 25 and still going strong with backs that were strong and healthy. In my experience I have not ever seen a horse damaged from occasionally riding bareback.

Some days I’ve had to ride for hours because the horses pulled out and we had to go on foot and find them

packing only a halter to catch them.

Then jump on bareback chase them back to camp 10 miles. I also used to round up my horses every morning bareback for 100 days straight each year for 15 years bringing them into camp. I ride mostly with a saddle but I’ve found great benefit riding bareback and definitely feel weak at the start and strong at the end of my 2 weeks or whatever length I choose to practice. However as I mentioned earlier if you just sit there your sit bones dig into the horses back and can make them uncomfortable and maybe sore. Use the inside of your thighs to carry you and lift your sit bones. To know what it feels like sit on someone’s lap and have them sit on yours to feel the sit bones and how to lift them. Sit bones stabbing you in the thigh doesn’t feel good.

Start at whatever speed you can stay on at then build to whatever you can handle as the time goes on and towards whatever goal you’ve set. Have fun, keep their backs happy, get strong and ride better.

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Factors to consider before breeding your mare

By Dr. Christa Harder Coming into spring is the season is when we start thinking about breeding mares. However this may be easier said than done. Horses have traditionally been selected for performance traits rather than fertility therefore they tend to be less fertile than other species. In this article I hope to touch on some important factors that one should consider before breeding and also factors to consider when it comes time to breed your mare.

When considering a mare to breed we start by looking at her health history and the age of the mare. Peak fertility of a mare is at 6-7 years of age and declines rapidly after age 15. If a mare has had a foal or several foals in her younger years she will also be more likely to get pregnant at a later age than a mare that is over 15 years old that is being bred for the first time. Many healthy mares can produce foals well into their 20’s but if you are considering breeding your mare it is wise to begin the process before age 15.

What is the mare’s physical conformation?

Some diseases and or lameness problems have a heritable component. For example, if she has poor feet and has developed navicular there is a chance she could pass that on to her offspring.

Additionally pregnancy can be hard on a lame mare because the additional weight of the pregnancy, puts more strain on her joints. There are several genetic diseases that a mare can pass on to her foal such as HYPP, PSSM etc. therefore if you know your mare has a genetic disease discuss it with your veterinarian first before breeding her.

Once you’ve decided you want to breed your mare it is very helpful to start tracking her cycles. Horses are seasonal breeders that rely on a long day length to cycle normally so you may have noticed your mare coming into stronger/ more regular heat cycles this time of year. A mare cycles or ovulates every 21 days with “heat” or when they are receptive to the stallion lasting on average about 5 days. If you notice your mare has come into heat (swishing her tails, rubbing it up on the fence, urinating frequently and interested in geldings/stallions) write it down on a calendar and then also record how long she is in heat. If she has regular cycles you will be able to accurately predict when she will come in next and plan for a time that she should visit a stallion or get bred via artificial insemination.

Once you’ve tracked her cycles we always recommend booking mares in for a breeding soundness evaluation at the vet clinic at least a month before wanting to start breeding. At the Dawson Creek Veterinary Clinic, we will do a physical exam (examine vaginal conformation)

and discuss her past breeding/foaling history (if she’s had foals before). Some mares have tipped vaginal conformation which can put them at higher risk of developing a vaginal or uterine infections. Once mares with this conformation are confirmed pregnant we will perform a caslick’s procedure where we stitch the upper half of her vulva to help prevent uterine infections. During this exam we will also look for vaginal tears from previous foals which may lead to a higher risk delivery. We will then perform an ultrasound exam of her uterus and ovaries to determine where she is at in her cycle as well as identify abnormalities of her ovaries and show us if there are any cysts or fluid in her uterus. If the mare has had trouble getting pregnant in the past or to give us more information on the health of her reproductive tract we will perform a uterine biopsy, uterine culture and uterine cytology. This is where small samples from her uterine lining are collected and sent to the lab to evaluate for fibrosis, infection, inflammation or other problems that may affect her ability to conceive or maintain a pregnancy.

If everything is clean on the breeding soundness exam one must decide what stallion/semen the mare will get bred with. Highest success (approximately 70%) of getting pregnant is still live cover with a stallion turned out with a mare.

However that may not be an option for stallion/ mare safety therefore many breeding farms will tease (walk mare by stud) mares and hand breed every other day while the mare is receptive to the stallion. There are various reasons where natural service is not an option whether it be that a stallion is being used for performance or perhaps the location of the stallion. In this case the mare can be artificially inseminated with either chilled semen or frozen semen. Artificial Insemination with Cooled semen has a 60% success rate but requires that we ultrasound the mare regularly to identify where she is at in her cycle before getting semen shipped. Ideally we breed the mare with the cooled semen before she ovulates since the semen will usually last about 24 to 72 hours in the mare. Most stallion owners, collect and ship semen about 3 days per week so this can be logistically very difficult when coordinating couriers/ flights. We tend to breed more mares at our clinic with frozen semen since it can be store at the clinic indefinitely in liquid nitrogen tanks. Conception rates with frozen semen is on average 50%. When breeding a mare with frozen semen we ultrasound the mare every 6 hours when she is in heat, in an effort to breed the mare within 6 hours of ovulation because frozen semen has a much shorter period of time that it is viable once it is thawed. Some mares may get some inflammation in response to the semen so we typically

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flush the uterus after breeding with frozen semen to minimize this response.

Mares can be checked for pregnancy as early as 14 days post breeding with an ultrasound. We will often try and check these mares before 17 days post breeding to identify if they are pregnant with twins. Twins are generally not viable and if we identify this early enough we can manage this more effectively.

Pregnancy in mares lasts anywhere from 320360 days with most mares averaging about 340 days. Therefore, do not be alarmed if she foals a bit before or after the average due date.

Breeding mares can be both an extremely rewarding and extremely frustrating. Contact the Dawson Creek Veterinary Clinic for your breeding questions/needs. We aim to give you more insight on your best chances of getting your mare pregnant and setting realistic goals.

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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

CHAROLAIS

RED POLLS

Randy & Chris Haddow, Dawson Creek, BC .............. 250-786-5048

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

Briar Ridge Stock Farm

Chad, Leah, Gene & Addison Haddow,

Dawson Creek, BC....................................................... 250-784-3924

Eldon & Marilyn Cassity

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

Shadow Creek Red Polls

SALERS

DynaRich Salers

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

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

Eight Way Charolais

Grundke Family Salers

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

JayDawn Farms

Voss Family Salers

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

Brandl Cattle Co. Classic Livestock Cinder Angus

Clear River Red Angus Dwajo Angus

Excel Ranches

Drschiwiski Family, Charlie Lake, BC ........................ 250-329-4816 Jason & Nicole McQuaig, Sexsmith, AB..................... 780-933-5530 Roy & Erika Schweitzer, Beaverlodge, AB ................. 780-402-5617 David & Kristina Prokuda, Glenevis, AB .................... 780-932-1654 Andrew & Effie Lakusta, Andrew, AB......................... 780-719-0264 Phillipe & Rae Lusson, Clyde, AB .............................. 780-206-5440

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

Wrangler Charolais Farm

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

GELBVIEHS

Fineline Red Angus

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

Gomack Red Angus

Kiskatinaw Gelbvieh

Braydon Gough, Deadwood, AB ................................780-274-0099

Gumbo Gulch Cattle Company

Dale & Steve Aylward, Dawson Creek, BC ................250-784-5136 Harvest Angus Tom & Carolyn de Waal, Prince George, BC .............250-960-0022 Heart of the Valley Farms Brad & Aleta Chappell, Courtnay, BC ........................250-897-0619 Heart Valley Angus Chris Tschetter, Birch Hills Colony, AB .....................780-978-6406 J Lazy A Ranch Jarin & Amber Carter, Sexsmith, AB ..........................780-518-9652 Jones Land & Cattle Mark & Allison Jones, Barrhead, AB .........................780-674-6377 Kjos Black Angus Marty & Miriam Kjos, Fort St. John, BC ...................250-787-0970 Lakeroad Black Angus Jim & Donna Rowe, Worsley, AB...............................780-835-9588 Lazy B Livestock Trevor Binks & Melanie Klassen, G.P., AB ................780-539-7128 Mackenzie Red Angus Ken & Rebecca Mackenzie, Golden, BC ....................250-348-2034 Braydon Gough, Deadwood, AB ................................780-274-0099 Mountain Side Angus John & Judy Mayer, Beaverlodge, AB........................780-831-8497 North Point Red Angus Mark & Ginger Zahacy, High Prairie, AB ..................780-523-5356 Penson Angus Darren Penson, Sexsmith, AB .....................................780-814-4993 Rafter SJ Ranch Jack & Shannon Trask, Montney, BC .........................250-263-4904 Ring Creek Farms Pat & Len Friedel, Fairview, AB .................................780-835-4338 Rio Grande Angus Clint & Anna Collins, Rio Grande, AB.......................780-814-1455 Roy Angus Chris & Jen Roy, Fairview, AB ...................................780-835-0463 Schulz Angus Joe & Courtney Schulz, Spirit River, AB....................780-351-2608 Silver Willow Ranch Kevin & Barbara Quist, Sexsmith, AB .......................780-876-4649 Smoky River Red Angus Maynard & Curtis Boese, Sexsmith, AB ..................... 780-568-4340

BLONDE d’AQUITAINE

Cathy Srayko, Whitelaw, AB ....................................... 780-596-2425 Ros, Karl & Ann Musgrove, Fort St. John, BC............ 250-262-3278

Willow Springs Stock Farm

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

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

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

Briar Ridge Stock Farm

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

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HEREFORDS

Halfway River Simmentals

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

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

Benwyn Herefords

Chet & Jamie Jans, Groundbirch, BC .......................... 250-780-2141 Grant & Tanya Chittick, Mayerthorpe, AB .................. 780-786-2181

Briar Ridge Stock Farm

Hodges Simmentals

Chad, Leah, Gene & Addison Haddow,

JayDawn Farms

Randy & Chris Haddow, Dawson Creek, BC .............. 250-786-5048 Dawson Creek, BC....................................................... 250-784-3924

Chittick Family Hereford Ranch

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

Eureka Hereford Farms

Roy & Scot Hodges, Beaverlodge, AB ........................ 780-512-4669 Jason & Nicole McQuaig, Sexsmith, AB..................... 780-933-5530

KIN-KIN Cattle Co.

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

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

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

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Friesen Hereford Farms

Gold Stock Hereford Farms

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

K. Reanne Sanford, Quesnel, BC................................. 250-991-9496 Keagan Scorgie, Beaverlodge, AB ............................... 780-518-6572 Brad Smith, Beaverlodge, AB ...................................... 780-202-0254

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Montagneuse Simmentals

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Moonlite Farm

JoNomn Hereford Ranch

Moose Creek Simmentals

Reber’s Polled Herefords

O Double E Simmentals

Spring Mountain Stock Farm

Peace Country Simmentals

LIMOUSIN

Rachido Ranch

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

Rosefield Simmentals

Garry Gurtler, North Star, AB ...................................... 780-836-2125 Brian & Dana Smith, Pouce Coupe, BC ...................... 250-719-5548 Norm & Joanne Parrent, Clyde, AB............................. 780-348-5835 Serena & Kasey Reber, Woking, AB ........................... 780-518-2643 Hotte & Villiger Families, Beaverlodge, AB ............... 780-354-2074

Joseph & Herman Giesbrecht, Fairview, AB ............... 780-835-8359 Norbert & Janice Luken, Fairview, AB ........................ 780-835-3165 Don, Joyce & Shon Smith, Gordondale, AB ............... 780-353-2284 Ole, Elden & Einar Bakkehaug, Hythe, AB................. 780-518-3536 Jerry & Gem Giesbrecht, Cecil Lake, BC.................... 250-262-7867 Randy & Donna Chittick, Mayerthorpe, AB ............... 780-786-4373

Blueberry Valley Farms Limousin

James & Martha Wiebe, Prespatou, BC ....................... 250-630-2621

Dry Creek Ranch

SIBL Simmentals

Excel Ranches

Tri-K Simmentals

Gordon & Carla Harmon, Cecil Lake, BC ................... 250-781-3617 Ron & Barb Miller, Cody & Amy Miller, Westlock, AB ............................. 780-349-0644

Fouillard Limousin

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

Hillview Farms

Upper Cache & Kam Blondes

Tamarack Shorthorns

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

Little Creek Farms

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

SHORTHORNS

Fallen Timber Farms

Hansen’s Limousin

True North Ranch

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

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

Milne’s Gelbvieh

Dusty Acre Blondes

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

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

The Smith Families, Cherhill, AB................................ 780-785-2045 Keith & Kerriley Hodges, Beaverlodge, AB ................ 780-831-7999 Keiran & Taryn Hodges, Beaverlodge, AB .................. 780-933-5637

Willow Creek Simmentals

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

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

Willowdale Simmentals

Raymond & Corine Verbeek, Sturgeon County, AB .... 780-939-2173

Wolfe Farms

Lakeroad Limousin

Jim, Donna & Jackie Rowe, Worsley, AB.................... 780-835-9588

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

Pinnacle View Limousin

SPECKLED PARK

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

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

Rimrock Ranch

Jason & Corinna Harvey & Family, Dawson Creek, BC....... 250-719-9575

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MARK YOUR CALENDAR TODAY! SHOW YOUR SUPPORT ATTEND THE

4-H ACHIEVEMENT DAY IN YOUR AREA

Sunday, May 13 & Monday, May 14

East County 4-H Achievement Day Lewis Hawkes Pavilion, Evergreen Park, Grande Prairie, AB Bezanson 4-H Multi Club, Grande Prairie 4-H Multi Club, Kleskun Multi 4-H Club Sunday: Show – 8:00 a.m. • Horse, Canine, Bench Show & Judging Competition Monday: Show – 8:00 a.m. • Archery & Market Animals • Supper 5:00 p.m. • Sale to Follow

Tuesday, May 22

Battle River Arena, Manning, AB Three Rivers 4-H Club Show: 12:30 p.m. • Sale: 7:30 p.m.

Monday, May 28 West County 4-H Achievement Day Beaverlodge Ag Barn, Beaverlodge, AB Beaverlodge 4-H Beef Club, Valhalla 4-H Beef Club Show: 12:00 Noon • Supper: 5:30 p.m. • Sale: 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, June 2

East Peace 4-H Achievement Day High Prairie Ag-Plex, High Prairie, AB Coyote Acres 4-H Club, Kinuso Lakeside 4-H Club, Mirror Landing 4-H Club Beef – 29 Head • Sheep – 11 Lambs Show: 1:00 p.m. • Sale: 5:00 p.m.

Monday, June 4

North Peace Interclub 4-H Show & Sale J. Hawker Pavilion, GPRC Fairview Campus, Fairview, AB Fairview 4-H Livestock Club, Montagneuse Multi Club Show: 1:00 p.m. • Sale: 7:00 p.m.

Wednesday, June 6

Central Peace 4-H Achievement Day Spirit River MRC Arena, Spirit River, AB Eaglesham 4-H Beef Club, East-West Woking 4-H Club, Savanna 4-H Multi Club Show: 10:30 a.m. • Sale: Beef @ 7:30 p.m.

Sheep to follow

Saturday, June 9

Site TBA, Beaverlodge, AB (Call Kristy 780-933-5191 for details) Saskatoon Mountain 4-H Multi Club Show: 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Monday, June 11

Lyons Production Services Event Centre, Teepee Creek, AB Lakeview 4-H Club Show: 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. • Supper: 6:00 p.m.

Sale: 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, June 16

South Peace 4-H District Achievement Day Dawson Creek Exhibition Ag Grounds, Dawson Creek, BC Groundbirch 4-H Multi-Club & Saddle Champs Horse 4-H Club Time TBA

Friday, July 6 & Saturday, July 7

North Peace 4-H District Achievement Days Fort St. John Fairgrounds, Fort St. John, BC Beatton Community 4-H Club, Green Valley 4-H Club, Lakeshore 4-H Club, Prespatou Community 4-H Club, Silver Willow 4-H Club, Wonowon 4-H Club Sale: 5:00 p.m. (Saturday)

Monday, June 4

Jack Williamson Memorial Ag-Plex, Valleyview, AB Da-She-Be 4-H Multi Club, Little Smoky Spurs 4-H Club, Prairie Rose 4-H Light Horse and Hound Club & Wildrose 4-H Multi Club Show: 12:15 p.m. • Supper: 5:00 p.m. • Sale: 7:00 p.m.

Tuesday, June 5

LaCrete Riding Arena, LaCrete, AB Northern Region 4-H Club Show: 1:00 p.m. • Sale: 3:30 p.m.

Picnic Area, Lac Cardinal Provincial Park, Grimshaw, AB Peace River 4-H Multi-Club Show: 5:30 p.m.

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Have ve not heard from the following fol clubs: Grande Prairie 4-H Achievers, Berwyn 4-H Multi Coveralls 4-H Club, Dixonville Multi, Strong Creek 4-H Beef Call Dan today to get into the next issue of the Northern Horizon. (office) 250.782.4888 • (cell) 250.784.4319 • (email) horizon@dcdn.ca

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Chef Matty P’s mongo mango beef and spring onions Ingredients 2 teaspoons vegetable oil 1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic 1/2 teaspoon grated fresh ginger root 1/2 cup soy sauce 1/2 cup water 1/2 cup of mango juice 2/3 cup dark brown sugar 1 pound beef flank steak, sliced 1/4 inch thick on the diagonal 1/4 cup cornstarch 1 cup vegetable oil for frying 2 bunches green onions, cut in 2-inch lengths

cornstarch into the beef, coating it thoroughly.

Allow the beef and cornstarch to sit until most of the juices from the meat have been absorbed by the cornstarch, about 10 minutes.

Heat the vegetable oil in a deep-sided skillet or wok to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Shake excess cornstarch from the beef slices, and drop them into the hot oil, a few at a time.

Stir briefly, and fry until the edges become crisp and start to brown, about 2 minutes. Remove the beef from the oil with a large slotted spoon, and allow to drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.

Pour the oil out of the skillet or wok, and return the pan to medium heat. Return the beef slices to the pan, stir briefly, and pour in the reserved sauce. Stir once or twice to combine, and add the green onions. Bring the mixture to a boil, and cook until the onions have softened and turned bright green, about 2 minutes.

Tip Aluminum foil helps keep food moist, ensures it cooks evenly, keeps leftovers fresh, and makes clean-up easy.

This is it.

Heat 2 teaspoons of vegetable oil in a saucepan over medium heat, and cook and stir the garlic and ginger until they release their fragrance, about 30 seconds. Pour in the soy sauce, mango, water, and brown sugar. Raise the heat to medium-high, and stir 4 minutes, until the sugar has dissolved and the sauce boils and slightly thickens. Remove sauce from the heat, and set aside.

Place the sliced beef into a bowl, and stir the

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Rachael Ray’s sliced hanger steak with shallots and greens Ingredients For the steak: 1½ to 2 pounds hanger steak (if not available, flank steaks cut into 6-8 ounce portions) Salt and pepper 1/3 cup Dijon mustard or prepared English mustard 1 tablespoon wine vinegar, white or red About 2 teaspoons honey Juice of ½ lemon 1 large clove garlic, grated or pasted 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO) 1 teaspoon pimenton, smoked sweet paprika or Aleppo pepper (1/3 palm full) For the vegetables: 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO) 2 tablespoons butter

A small bunch of ramps, finely chopped, or 2 large shallots, finely chopped 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed of tough ends and thinly sliced on the bias 1½ to 2 cups freshly shelled peas 1 cup chicken or vegetable stock 2 heads Gem or butter lettuces, coarsely chopped ½ lemon Prep this biz.

For the steaks, bring steak to room temperature. Pound out lightly to same thickness and cut into 6-8 ounce portions. Season with salt and pepper.

In a bowl, combine mustard, vinegar, honey,

lemon and garlic. Stream in the EVOO, about 1/3 cup, while whisking. Season sauce with smoked paprika, salt and pepper to taste.

Heat grill or large cast-iron skillet over medium-high to high heat.

For the vegetables, in a sauté pan over medium to medium-high heat, heat EVOO. Add butter and melt into oil, then add ramps or shallots, asparagus and peas and cook about 3-5 minutes.

Season with salt and pepper, then add stock and reduce heat to low.

Place steak in hot, smoking pan and let brown before turning. Cook the steak 8 minutes for medium-rare or about 10 minutes for medium to medium-well, turning occasionally. Let meat rest 5-10 minutes, then slice against the grain.

Turn heat off the vegetables and wilt in the lettuce.

Serve the steaks topped with the mustard sauce and the greens alongside.

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BREEDERS OF RED &

Registered Purebred & Fleckvieh Simmentals

SPIRIT, RIVER, AB

HOME 780.864.4259 STEVE 780.832.0883 RYAN 780.933.5448

RAlbrecht@tervita.com

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

250-780-2141 hm 250-219-8200 cell 250-219-8008 cell

info@fallentimberfarms.com www.fallentimberfarms.com

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

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Box 1555 Valleyview, AB T0H 3N0 24km North of Valleyview on Highway 49

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Home of Polled & Horned 100% Full Blood & Purebred Fleckvieh

BULLS & HEIFERS FOR SALE

2 year old Simmental Bulls FOR SALE on the farm J&M Farms JERRY & GEM GIESBRECHT 250.262.7867

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Elden, Einar and Ole Bakkehaug Box 156, Hythe, AB T0H 2C0 46841

Home (780) 356-2113 Elden Cell (780) 518-3536

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Pho sure, it’s good says Jamie Oliver Method to the madness Preheat the oven to 180ºC/350ºF/ gas 4.

Bash and crack the ginger and place in a very large casserole pan with the beef bones, cinnamon, cloves and star anise.

Drizzle with sesame oil and roast for 2 hours, then transfer the pan to the hob over a medium heat and cover the bones with 3.5 litres of water.

Bash the lemongrass and add along with the soy and fish sauces, then simmer on a low heat for 2 hours. Skim off any fat from the surface and discard (if you make the broth in advance and let it cool, the fat will solidify on the top and will be super-easy to remove).

To make the brined garlic, simply peel and finely slice the garlic and put into a little dish with the sugar and a good pinch of sea salt. Stir in

Herefords Charolais Simmentals Contact Shellie or Kaylyn Cell (250) 784-4628 Email dustyacreblondes@outlook.com Can find us on face book and the web

Lazy S Charolais

Ph: 780.356.3611 • Cell: 780.402.5617 • Email: schweitzerre@gpnet.ca

VOSS FAMILY SALERS

Box 473, Hythe, AB T0H 2C0

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(780) 356-3361 • (780) 814-1534 • rlsalers@hotmail.com

Kyle Laloge 780.219.3825 kylelaloge@gmail.com

ROCK RANCH M I R R R

LONG YEARLING BULLS FOR SALE ON THE FARM CALVING EASE AND PERFORMANCE MATURE GRASS�FED HIGH VOLUME BULLS PROVEN WITH MANY YEARS OF BREEDING FOR EASY FLESHING AND MARBLING

Allan Rowe 780.835.8097 allangrowe@gmail.com

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

Dean & Marsha Anderson – Fort St John, BC

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

SALERS BULLS FOR SALE

WORSLEY, ALBERTA

Your Peace Country Connec�on for Quality Salers Ca�le

Randy & Lesli Voss

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ROY & ERIKA SCHWEITZER

Randy & Chris Haddow 250-786-5048 Chad, Gene, Addison, Leah & Wyatt Haddow 250-784-3924

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- Producing full blood easy calving bulls - Homozygous Polled, Double & Single Polled - Full herd evalua�on on BIO Track

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the skirt steak, pat with groundnut oil, then sear, turning every minute, for 6 to 8 minutes, or until mediumrare (depending on the thickness of your steak). You want it medium-rare, because when you pour the hot broth over the top it will gently cook it through, should you want it to.

Remove to a board to rest, then slice up finely and take to the table along with the pan of broth.

Get everyone to pimp their own bowls with all the bits and pieces, then pour over some ladlefuls of hot broth. Serve with bottles of hot chilli sauce, fish sauce and soy sauce on the side to perfect the broth to taste.

Shadow Creek Red Polls

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a couple of splashes of boiling water from the kettle, followed by the vinegar (it’s a nice condiment to spoon over the steak, and adds an extra edge to the broth).

Cook the rice noodles according to packet instructions and divide between 6 bowls.

Pick the mint and coriander leaves, then trim the spring onions, peel the onion and finely slice both with the chillies. Cut the limes into wedges. Place it all on a big serving platter with the bean sprouts and take to the table with the noodle bowls.

Place a frying pan on a high heat and, once screaming hot, season

POLLED, RED OR BLACK Age Advantage & Yearling Bulls Bred Females & Heifer Calves

DynaRich Salers Eckville, AB

for Sale at the farm -

Richard (403) 746-2919

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Ingredients 300 g ginger 2 kg beef bones ½ a stick of cinnamon 6 cloves 6 star anise sesame oil 2 sticks of lemongrass 4 tablespoons low-salt soy sauce 2 tablespoons fish sauce 600 g thick rice noodles , (8mm) 1 bunch of fresh mint , (30g) 1 bunch of fresh coriander , (30g) 4 spring onions 1 onion 1-2 fresh red chillies 2 limes 300 g beansprouts , (ready to eat) 600 g skirt steak groundnut oil hot chilli sauce BRINED GARLIC 4 cloves of garlic 1 heaped teaspoon golden caster sugar 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar

“since 1986”

EST. 2000

JASON CORINNA, WILLIAM AND MARIAH HARVEY DAWSON CREEK, BC Registered Bulls and Heifers For Sale

SPECKLE PARK CATTLE 250-719-9575

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SAlerS BullS yearling and two year olds

semen tested and guaranteed

SAlerS HeiferS

Werner & Debbie Grundke Alberta Beach, Alberta

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PEACE COUNTRY CATTLE PRODUCERS

Blonde d’Aquitaine – Charolais – Galloway – Gelbvieh – Hays Converter – Hereford – Limousin Lowline – Maine Anjou – Red Poll – Salers – Shorthorn – Speckle Park

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Suit up for Jonny Vega$’ flamin’ fillet steak flambé Ingredients 1 sprig of fresh rosemary 2 sprigs of fresh thyme 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar olive oil 2 x 150 g centre-cut fillet steaks , ideally 2.5cm thick 100 g chestnut mushrooms ½ a bunch of fresh flat-leaf parsley , (15g) 25 g unsalted butter 10 ml brandy 50 ml red wine 100 ml single cream 1 teaspoon wholegrain or French mustard 1 teaspoon English mustard SHOESTRING FRIES 400 g Maris Piper potatoes 1 litre vegetable oil , for frying PEPPER SPRINKLE ¼ of a red pepper ¼ of an orange pepper ¼ of a yellow pepper extra virgin olive oil Roll the dice

Pick the rosemary and thyme into a pestle and mortar, add a good pinch of black pepper, pour in the red wine vinegar and 1 tablespoon of olive oil, then bash to a paste.

Rub the paste all over the steaks and leave to marinate for 30 minutes.

For the shoestring fries, peel the potatoes and very finely slice into matchsticks using a mandolin (use the guard!), then soak in a bowl of water for 30 minutes to remove the starch.

When you’re ready to cook the fries, half-fill a sturdy pan with vegetable oil and heat to 180ºC (or use a deep-fryer).

Drain the potatoes and pat dry with kitchen paper, then carefully add to the oil and fry for 2 to 3 minutes, or until golden and cooked through – you may need to work in batches. Remove to kitchen paper to drain, then season with sea salt.

Deseed and finely dice the peppers, then dress with extra virgin olive oil and put aside. Quarter the mushrooms, then pick and finely chop the parsley.

Place a frying pan on a high heat so it’s screaming hot. Brush the herbs off the steaks, then place

the steaks in the pan, adding a drizzle of olive oil and knob of butter.

Cook for 6 minutes in total (completing everything up to the end of step 11 in this time), turning regularly and keeping them moving in the pan, making sure to sear the edges and baste with the juices, as you go.

When the butter turns dark golden, and your steak has good colour and character, add the mushrooms and a pinch of salt and pepper – jiggle the pan to keep things moving.

Pour in the splash of brandy, tilt the pan to flambé, then when the flames subside, add a swig of red wine and reduce by half.

Drizzle in the cream, turning the steaks in the sauce to coat, and keep cooking until the steaks are nicely coated (briefly remove the steaks from the pan at this stage if your sauce is taking a while to reduce to avoid overcooking).

Sprinkle over the parsley, add the mustards, then stir through.

Slice the steaks in half, place on a warmed plate and drizzle with the sauce, then divide up the fries and scatter over the dressed pepper.

YEARLING & TWO-YEAR-OLD REGISTERED RED ANGUS BULLS FOR SALE OFF THE RANCH The Roys - Chris, Jen & Family Fairview, Alberta

(780) 835-0463 ETIC

Dan: (250) 630-2146

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A Pioneer Registered Red Angus Herd Established in 1962

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Email: Chris.jen@live.ca www.royangus.com

Freeman & Zoe Iwasiuk & Family High Prairie, AB

(Home) 780.523.5077 (Cell) 780.507.5077 freeman.iwasiuk5@hotmail.com

Bulls for Sale on the Farm Ken Mackenzie 250.348.2034 Braydon Gough 780.274.0099

www.mackenzieredangus.ca R0011513672

31ST NO FOOLS BULL SALE

Saturday, April 28, 2018 35 Red Angus Bulls, Yearlings & Long Yearlings and 50 Yearling Heifers on Offer

Welcoming serious enquiries on our cow herd

SJ

Jack & Shannon Trask

(250) ((2 25 263-4904 • sjtrask@pris.ca Like Us on

Box 127, Montney, BC, V0C 1Y0

PEACE COUNTRY ANGUS CLUB President:

JOHN MAYER

780.354.2726 Sec/Treas:

CINDY BJORKLUND

780.835.3530

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Qualityy Registered g Yearlingg & 2-yr-old Bulls for Sale on the Farm

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Lloyd & Donna 1-800-667-2251

RED GOAD CASH OUT 127’16 HERD BULLS: RED YY EXPEDITOR 3X RED CROWFOOT MOONSHINE 3240A

22 The Northern Horizon, April 27, 2018 Contact the Northern Horizon Classifieds Department today to place your ad

Don’t Toss It, Sell It!

Deadline: NOON Fridays one week prior to publication Phone: 250-782-4888 ext 113 Email: classifieds@dcdn.ca In Person: 901 100th Ave

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TWO-Year-Old

RED ANGUS

Bulls on Offer

Burt Reynolds’ beef stew Recipe Ingredients 3 slices bacon, cut into small pieces 4 tablespoons flour 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 2 pounds boneless beef round, cut into 1-inch cubes 1 large onion, chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce 1 (8 ounce) can beef broth 1 cup dry red wine 1 bay leaf Pinch of thyme 2 carrots, coarsely chopped 2 stalks celery, coarsely chopped 3 potatoes, cut into bite-size pieces 6 to 8 fresh mushrooms, sliced Stroker, ace.

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yearlings to choose from, both Red and Black Angus

Cook bacon until crisp in a Dutch oven; reserve bacon fat, and drain bacon on paper toweling.

Combine flour, salt and pepper in a plastic bag; shake beef in flour mixture to coat completely.

Brown beef in bacon fat, turning often. (Add a little more vegetable oil if needed.)

Add onion and garlic; cook for 3 minutes.

Add tomato sauce, broth, wine, bay leaf, and thyme. Cover; lower heat, simmer for 1 1/2 hours.

Add carrots, celery, potatoes, and mushrooms. Uncover and cook until meat and vegetables are tender.

Sprinkle with reserved bacon.

Serves 4.

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Mark Hamill’s roast sirloin & Yorkshire puddings

Beef 2 kg whole dry-aged sirloin of beef olive oil 40 g black peppercorns 3 sprigs of fresh rosemary Sauce 6 heaped tablespoons half-fat crème fraîche 3 cm piece of fresh horseradish extra virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar Use the Force, Luke Preheat the oven to 180ºC/350ºF/ gas 4.

For the Yorkshire puddings, whisk the eggs, flour, milk, 25ml of water

Selling Registered Black Angus Yearling Bulls Off the Farm

George LeBlanc 780-402-9509 gleblanc1@live.com Chris Tschetter 780-978-6406 Wanham, Alberta R0011496274

Jim & Donna Rowe Worsley, AB

780-835-9588 jdrowe@xplornet.ca

www.aspenhillenterprises.com

Gumbo Gulch Visitors Welcome

48543

Cattle Company

PUREBRED BLACK ANGUS

North Point Angus

Mile 11 on #2 Highway South of Dawson Creek Steve Aylward (C) 250.784-5136 • Email: gsaylward@gmail.com

Box Box 2139 2139 High Prairie, AB T0G 1E0 zahacy@telus.net

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Mark & Ginger Zahacy Phone (780) 523-5356 Cell (780) 523-1356

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Make your Yorkshire pudding batter in a large jug – it’ll make your life so much easier when you’re pouring it into the smoking hot fat.

To get ahead, make your gravy the day before you need it.

Red & Black Angus Yearlings & 2-Yr-Olds

ASPEN HILL & HEART VALLEY Annual Red and Black Bull Sale -2nd Thursday in MarchLyons Teepee Creek Event Centre

minutes, or until they have quadrupled in volume, are deep golden all over and sound hollow when tapped.

For the horseradish sauce, tip the crème fraîche into a bowl, finely grating in the horseradish, then mix in the vinegar and 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil. Taste and season to perfection.

Carve and serve up the beef, adding a Yorkshire pudding to each plate, then drizzle with gravy (reheat, if needed). Delicious served with pinches of lemon-dressed watercress and crispy roast potatoes.

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4 large free-range eggs 150 g plain flour 175 ml whole milk 50 g beef dripping GRAVY 2 kg beef bones , with bone marrow 2 large leeks 2 red onions 2 heaped tablespoons plain flour 100 ml red wine 100 ml port

fridge and leave to come up to room temperature. Preheat the oven to full whack (240ºC/475ºF/gas 9).

Carefully score the beef fat in a crisscross fashion, then rub with 1 tablespoon of olive oil.

Tip the peppercorns into a blender with 1 tablespoon of salt, strip in the rosemary leaves, then blitz to a fine dust. Sprinkle the flavoured dust over the beef, and pat all over.

Place a large roasting tray over a medium-high heat, carefully sear the beef on all sides to seal, then remove the tray from the heat and transfer to the oven.

Immediately reduce the temperature to 180ºC/350ºF/gas 4 and roast for 50 minutes – this will give you medium-rare (cook for a little longer, if you prefer), then remove to a board. Cover and leave to rest for 30 minutes.

Turn the oven up to 220ºC/425ºF/ gas 7 and adjust the oven shelves to the centre position.

Divide the dripping evenly between a 6-well deep Yorkshire pudding tray (8.3g per well, if you want to be super-scientific about it!), then place on the middle shelf of the oven for 5 minutes, or until the fat is smoking hot.

Quickly but carefully pour the batter evenly between each well – the wells should between half and three-quarters full. Immediately return to the oven and bake for 25

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and a pinch of sea salt to a smooth batter. Ideally pop in the fridge overnight, removing when you preheat the oven, but, as a minimum, leave to rest at room temperature for at least 30 minutes.

For the gravy, place the bones in a large roasting tray. Trim, wash and roughly chop the leeks, and quarter the unpeeled onions, then add to the tray and roast for 45 minutes, or until golden brown.

Remove the bones and veg to a large pot, keeping the tray of juices to one side. Top up the pot with 2.5 litres of water, bring to the boil, then reduce to a simmer for at least 2 hours 30 minutes, or until the liquid has reduced by half.

Once the stock has reduced by half, place the roasting tray over a medium heat on the hob, add the flour and stir well to pick up any sticky bits from the bottom of the tray.

Pour in the wine and port, leave to bubble away for 1 minute, then gradually whisk in a few ladles of the stock, before tipping back into the stock pot. Simmer gently for a further 2 hours, or until you reach your desired consistency.

Strain the gravy, skimming off any fat from the surface, then adjust the seasoning, if needed. Keep aside to reheat at the last minute.

When you’re ready to prep and cook the beef, remove from the

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JOHN MAYER

780.354.2726 Sec/Treas:

CINDY BJORKLUND

780.835.3530

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Cattle Market Report

FEEDER HEIFERS

FEEDER STEERS

Auction Date Bid angeR 300 - 400 401 - 500 501 - 600 601 - 700 701 - 800 801 - 900 900 - 1000 1000+

THORSBY STOCKYARDS

NORTH CENTRAL LIVESTOCK EXCHANGE

VIKING AUCTION MARKET

B.C. LIVESTOCK PRODUCERS CO-OP

Chance Martin - Owner Jeff Fritz - Owner/Mgr 780-789-3915 thorsbystockyards.ca

Garth Rogers - Mgr Levi Pedgerachny - Mgr 780-349-1491 nclclyde.com

Cliff Grinde - Owner 780-336-6333 Office 780-336-2209 vikingauctionmarket.ca

Kevin Johnson - Gen Mgr 250-961-1970 Office 250-573-3939 bclivestock.bc.ca

April 9 - 715 Hd Low High $210.00 $240.00 $210.00 $231.00 $205.00 $225.50 $185.00 $219.00 $165.00 $195.00 $150.00 $166.00 $145.00 $158.00 n/a n/a

Bid angeR Low 301 - 400 $175.00 401 - 500 $180.00 501 - 600 $172.00 601 - 700 $155.00 701 - 800 $151.00 801 - 900 $144.00 900 - 1000 $135.00 1000+ $125.00

High $201.00 $204.00 $197.00 $181.00 $172.50 $158.50 $148.00 $139.00

D1 - D2 Cows SLAUGHTER CATTLE

$65.00

April 16 - 791 Hd Low High n/a n/a $210.00 $240.00 $205.00 $225.00 $186.00 $219.00 $160.00 $199.00 $150.00 $178.00 $145.00 $159.00 $135.00 $151.00

April 10 -1621 Hd Low High $210.00 $250.00 $200.00 $245.00 $200.00 $230.00 $200.00 $225.00 $170.00 $196.00 $150.00 $169.00 $140.00 $158.00 n/a n/a

Apr 17 - 1576 Hd Low High $190.00 $215.00 $200.00 $240.00 $195.00 $235.00 $190.00 $220.00 $175.00 $202.00 $160.00 $178.00 $150.00 $165.00 n/a n/a

April 10 - 900 Hd Low High $255.00 $250.00 $220.00 $245.00 $195.00 $240.00 $185.00 $221.00 $170.00 $200.00 $159.00 $185.00 $152.00 $160.00 n/a n/a

Apr 17 - 600 Hd April 11 - 3000 Hd Low High Low Average $212.00 $246.00 $242.00 $231.43 $120.00 $245.00 $245.00 $233.00 $195.00 $238.00 $228.00 $218.00 $185.00 $225.00 $218.00 $201.00 $160.00 $201.00 $193.50 $186.00 $154.00 $179.00 $171.25 $168.53 $148.00 $161.00 $162.00 $156.00 n/a n/a n/a n/a

April 18 High Average $245.00 $230.00 $247.00 $226.00 $299.50 $217.00 $220.00 $199.00 $189.75 $185.00 $171.00 $170.17 n/a n/a n/a n/a

Low n/a $180.00 $170.00 $160.00 $155.00 $145.00 $135.00 $120.00

Low $200.00 $180.00 $170.00 $160.00 $150.00 $140.00 $135.00 n/a

Low $185.00 $180.00 $170.00 $160.00 $150.00 $140.00 $130.00 n/a

Low $190.00 $180.00 $163.00 $158.00 $156.00 $154.00 $146.00 n/a

Low $178.00 $175.00 $172.00 $165.00 $155.00 $148.00 $135.00 n/a

High $209.00 $224.00 $202.00 $181.75 $173.00 $160.00 $114.00 n/a

D1 - D2 Cows

$100.00 $85.00

D4 Cows

$65.00 $85.00

Slaughter Bulls

Feeder Cows $90.00

$70.00

n/a

$133.50

Feeder Cows $105.00

n/a

n/a

n/a

High $235.00 $210.00 $200.00 $195.00 $177.00 $162.00 $150.00 n/a

D1 - D2 Cows $84.97

$97.00

D3 Cows

$75.00

$82.00

High $215.00 $205.00 $195.00 $190.00 $175.00 $165.00 $155.00 n/a

D1 - D2 Cows $82.00

$94.00

D3 Cows

$72.00

$84.00

Slaughter Bulls

Slaughter Bulls

$90.00

$90.00

$120.00

B/Cows & Hfrs $1,400

Bred Cows n/a

Bred Heifers n/a

$84.00

Slaughter Bulls

$105.00 $90.00

Bred Cows

$101.00

D4 Cows

$90.00 $127.50 $80.00

REPLACEMENT CATTLE

High n/a $200.00 $194.00 $184.00 $177.00 $160.00 $152.50 $144.00

$2,000

Cow/Calf Prs n/a

n/a

n/a

Cow/Calf Prs n/a

Feeder Bulls $110.00

High $205.00 $200.00 $195.00 $190.00 $175.00 $166.00 $153.00 n/a

Feeder Bulls

$135.00 $110.00 $130.00

Slaughter Bulls

$95.00 $115.00

High $231.00 $224.00 $196.00 $187.50 $184.00 $179.50 $160.00 n/a

Average $222.59 $213.00 $189.00 $177.00 $169.00 $168.63 $149.00 n/a

Butcher Bulls $104.00

$81.00

Butcher Bulls

$113.25 $100.00

Slaughter Bulls

Average $205.50 $206.14 $192.70 $174.63 $166.00 $157.00 $109.30 n/a

$118.50

D1 - D2 Cows

$120.00

$87.00

$96.00

$115.00

B/Cows & Hfrs n/a

High $220.00 $215.00 $194.00 $183.00 $173.00 $165.00 $159.00 n/a

n/a

Heiferettes $101.00

Slaughter Cows $75.00

Heiferettes

$125.00 $110.00 $130.00 $95.00

Butcher Cows n/a

n/a

$95.00

Bred Heifers

Cow/Calf Pairs

Cow/Calf Pairs

n/a

n/a

n/a

$95.75

Slaughter Cows $75.00

n/a

n/a

Butcher Cows $84.00

n/a

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Be a host farm or ranch for Alberta Open Farm Days Farmers and ranchers are invited to share stories, educate and expand their markets as hosts for Alberta Open Farm Days, August 18 and 19, 2018.

Alberta Open Farm Days is a province-wide, two-day event that showcases agriculture, local food, and ag-tourism by inviting the public to come out and directly experience the farm.

“Open Farm Days benefits both host farms and the visitors,” says Colin Gosselin, senior project coordinator with Alberta Agriculture and Forestry. “Albertans gain a better understanding of where their food comes from, and host farms make a direct connection to new

customers.”

Leaman Exchange participated in Alberta Open Farm Days for the first time in 2017. Madison Sharman found the weekend was well worth the effort for her family’s farm. “We were able to promote ourselves to people who we wouldn’t normally be able to reach out to, so it was fantastic event for that.”

“I feel like lots of people want that genuine connection now. To talk with somebody and learn with your hands how to do something, or to actually touch the chicken, see the eggs, see where all that stuff comes from. We wanted to share that and what we love,” she adds.

“We met so many wonderful people in our area and connected with other farms,” says Sharman. “It’s not only bringing people from the city out to the farms, but it’s bringing other farms closer together, too.”

types of farms that have opened their doors to Open Farm Days in the past,” adds Gosselin. “They give a quick overview of participants’ experiences, along with tips for hosting an open house.”

Alberta Open Farm Days Host Farm Registration is open until May 31, 2018.

Humphrey and Terry Banack operate a conventional grain and oilseed farm near Round Hill.

The Jungle Farm is an established ag-tourism business.

Daniel Chappell of Country Thyme Farm is a local food producer with a Farm Box Program.

For more information about Alberta Open Farm Days, contact Colin Gosselin at 780-968-3518.

Alberta Agriculture and Forestry produced three videos to help out farms that may be considering participating in Open Farm Days, but may not know where to start. “These videos are a great resource because they profile some of the different

THORSBY STOCKYARDS INC. 4405 – 50 Ave, Box 379, Thorsby, AB T0C 2P0 • 780-789-3915 REGULAR CATTLE SALES APRIL 2018 Monday, April 30th – 9:00 a.m.

MAY 2018 Monday, May 7th – 9:00 a.m.

Monday, May 14th – 9:00 a.m.

Monday, May 21st – NO SALE Monday, May 28th – 9:00 a.m.

JUNE 2018 Monday, June 4th – 9:00 a.m.

Monday, June 11th – 9:00 a.m.

Monday, June 18th – 9:00 a.m.

Monday, June 25th – 9:00 a.m.

MONTHLY HORSE SALES Thursday, May 3rd – 6:00 p.m.

Thursday, June 7th – 6:00 p.m. (last sale un�l fall October)

SPECIAL CATTLE SALES CUSTOMER APPRECIATION DAY Monday, August 27th, 2018

In conjunction with regular cattle sale

NEW AT TSI – THE LMA RINGSIDE APP download the LMA Ringside App on your iphone or Ipad and follow the instruc�ons.

Follow our sales online!

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

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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.

Sheds, Garages & Cabins Common Shed Sizes 10’ x 24’ x 8’ 10’ x 28’ x 8’ 10’ x 32’ x 8’ 12’ x 24’ x 8’ 12’ x 28’ x 8’ 12’ x 32’ x 8’

= $3,350 = $3,800 = $4,200 = $3,600 = $4,500 = $4,800

“Where Quality Matters”

Garage Sizes 14’ x 24’ x 9’ 14’ x 28’ x 9’ 14’ x 32’ x 9’ 16’ x 28’ x 9’ 16 x 32’ x 9’

= $6,000 = $6,500 = $7,000 = $8,250 = $8,500

PRICES INCLUDE DELIVERY

CALL ABOUT PRICING OPTIONS

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review

April 13, 2018

Statistics & Data Development Branch Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development

Beaver Hill Auction Service - Tofield - April 9, 2018

Sheep - 448 Hd Sheep - Wool 0 - 54 lb 55 - 69 lb 70 - 85 lb 86 - 105 lb 106 & Over lb Ewes Rams Bred Ewes (Hd) Sheep - Hair 0 - 54 lb 55 - 69 lb 70 - 85 lb 86 - 105 lb 106 & Over lb Ewes Rams Ewe/Lamb Fmly

Goats - 68 Hd

$/CWT $250.00 $253.00 $237.00 $213.00 $192.00 $90.00 $96.00 $225.00

$300.00 $300.00 $270.00 $247.00 $205.00 $147.00 $120.00 $315.00

$210.00 $240.00 $228.00 $190.00 $180.00 $90.00 $97.00 $240.00

$244.00 $270.00 $245.00 $230.00 $196.00 $132.00 $151.00 $325.00

Goats Light Feeder Kids 0 - 60lbs Doeling Kids 45 - 69 lb 70+ lbs Billy Kids 45 - 69 lb 70+ lbs Whether Kids 45 - 69 lb 70+ lbs Adults Mature Nannys Mature Billies Bred Does (Hd) Nanny/Kid (Unit)

Apr 07/17 (prel) 386,160 220,941 165,219 60,514 Apr 14/18 (est) 2,385,000

Sheep and Goats - 129 Head

$/CWT $205.00

$250.00

$270.00 $240.00

$347.50 $265.00

$270.00 $260.00

$345.00 $325.00

$270.00 $260.00

$345.00 $320.00

$115.00 $167.50 $230.00 $230.00

$165.00 $300.00 $310.00 $350.00

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

Olds Auction Mart - April 17, 2018 Feeder Lambs 30 - 50 lb 50 - 60 lb 60 - 70 lb 70 - 80 lb 80 - 90 lb 90 - 100 lb 100 - 110 lb Over 110 lb

$/pound $2.50 $2.50 $2.55 $2.50 $2.40 $2.30 $2.00 $2.00

$2.65 $2.65 $2.65 $2.60 $2.45 $2.35 $2.20 $2.15

Ewes Bred Ewes/Head Rams

$0.95 210.00/hd $0.95

$1.20 225.00/hd $1.15

Apr 08/17 431,017 257,259 173,758 61,731 Apr 15/17 2,227,500

Weiner Pgs Small Feeders Large Feeders

MONTH 04/18 05/18 06/18 07/18 08/18 10/18

LEAN 53.83 69.70 77.65 79.58 79.42 68.35

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

Apr 13/18 1.175 N/A

Apr 06/18 1.222 1.601

Apr 13/18 51.10 1.228

Apr 06/18 45.76 1.115

$2.35 $2.35 $2.35 $2.50 $2.55 $2.55 $2.40 n/a

$1.50 185.00/hd $2.00

$1.75 220.00/hd $2.50

n/a n/a n/a

n/a n/a n/a

Sow w/Litter Sow & Gifts Boars

n/a n/a n/a

n/a n/a n/a

CAN/US $ CLOSE Mar 23/18 MONTH 04/18 05/18 06/18 07/18 09/18 12/18

CHANGE +1.70 +5.23 +4.38 +4.13 +3.27 +3.80

FUTURES 0.7930 0.7934 0.7939 0.7945 0.7950 0.7954

CHANGE +0.0103 +0.0102 +0.0104 +0.0104 +0.0000 +0.01015

HOG INDICATORS Apr 08/17 1.480 1.865

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

$/pound $2.25 $2.25 $2.25 $2.30 $2.40 $2.40 $2.20 n/a

Hog Division - None on Offer

HOG FUTURES - US $/CWT Mar 31/18 (prel) 387,345 237,401 149,944 49,299 Apr 7/18 (est) 2,335,000

Feeder Goats 30 - 40 lb 40 - 50 lb 50 - 60 lb 60 - 70 lb 70 - 80 lb 80 - 90 lb 90 - 100 lb Over 100 lb Whether Kids Nannies Bred Nannies Billies

Apr 08/17 56.73 1.436

WEEK END AV DRSD WT US-LBS

Apr 07/18 214.00

Mar 31/18 214.00

Apr 08/17 212.00

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

Apr 06/18 12.9 8.2 Apr 13/18 N/A

Mar 30/18 14.5 9.1 Apr 06/18 68.65

Apr 07/17 18.7 15.7 Apr 08/17 74.74 R0011501012

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

780.532.0366 • 888.868.2658 www.verticalbuildings.com

The Northern Horizon, April 27, 2018

Manager: Tyler Bodnaruk 780-380-4017 Sales: Mark Moskalyk 780-832-8502 Dorian McCready 780-512-1580 Quin Hingley 587-991-6322

EMERSON TRAIL & RANGE ROAD. 62 SEXSMITH AB • 780-538-9330 USED EQUIPMENT TRACTORS 2015 Challenger MT775E 4WD 2013 Challenger MT855C 2017 Fendt 936S4 2016 Massey Ferguson 7722 2012 Case IH Steiger 500 4WD 1982 John Deere 8440 2015 New Holland T6.175 CVT 2016 New Holland Boomer 47

$331,000 $359,000 $419,900 $185,000 $329,000 $24,900 $185,000 $39,000

Massey Ferguson 7718 Tractor 4wd, Autoguide, Deluxe Cab, 5 Hydraulics

COMBINES 2013 Gleaner S77 1999 Gleaner C62

$289,000 $55,000

SWATHERS 2006 Massey Ferguson 9220 1995 Prairie Star 4900 1993 Case 8820 2015 New Holland SR200

$60,250 $27,900 $19,900 $190,000

HAYING EQUIPMENT 2015 MF 2956A Round Baler $54,900 2006 Haybuster 2620 Bale Proc 2010 Sitrex H-90V10 Rake SPRAYERS 2017 Rogator 1100B 2010 Rogator 1386 2009 Spra-Coupe 4660

$409,900 $230,000 $69,900

MISCELLANEOUS AG Grain Auger – 2013 Brandt 1380 Grain Cart - 2016 J & M 1521-22

$27,500 $85,000

LOUGHEED 1-800-773-9757

2017 Massey Ferguson 6713 Tractor

2017 Massey Ferguson 2956A Round Baler

Deluxe Cab, Loader, Air Ride, Weights

$17,500 $77,500

CAMROSE 1-800-639-8057

Fendt 516 Tractor

With Loader, Deluxe Cab, Vario Guide

$9,500 $7,500

AIR DRILLS 1998 Bourgault 5710 60’ Air Drill AIR TANKS/CARTS 1998 Bourgault 4350 2012 Amity 5250

INDUSTRIAL 2105 NH L230 Skid Steer Loader

2017 Challenger 1050S4 Tractor

517HP FWA, 111GPM Hydraulic Flow, Deluxe Cab, LED Lgt Pkg, 1000 PTO, 453HP at the PTO

Demo Unit, Fully Automatic, Mesh or Twine Available

$27,500

2017 Unverferth Grain Carts

$59,900

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

STONY PLAIN 1-800-290-5489

HIGH RIVER 1-866-652-2414

ECKVILLE 1-800-576-4394

2017 GrainMaxx Augers

80’, 85’, 95’ & 105’ Lengths Available, Delivery & Set Up Included

ROCKY MOUNTAIN HOUSE 403-845-4949

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DAVE ROSS EQUIP. LTD

Ph: 780-864-3731,

Spirit River

Grain Carts

Qualify for June Rebate

Fax: 864-3468,

with ONLY

Toll Free 1-800-661-7401

Ross Equip. Ltd Since 1943

Web site:

www.rossequip.ca

& the balance by August 1/2018

April 21- 2018

Call for Sale Price, as we are compelled by the Manufacture to advertize only MSRP retail prices No DEF

1

$259,999

6

QSX11.9 710/70R38 wts 4 E/H 58 gpm, 55hrs

$363,500 #259220 2016 DEMO $259,900 Lease to own 81rv 14-S/A L/pmt OAC $ 17,800 Lease to own 81rv 7 A / L/pmt OAC of $ 35,000

2

1

Job Opening for a

CSA DF22 100

Warranty Claims Person

Ends 05.31.18

2016 375 Versatile 375hp P/S 16x4 TA19

$10,000 deposit

13

On the Job Training requires Strong Computer skills fax Resume to 780-864-4324 or email Resume to alross@rossequip.ca

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

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

#505305 Cushion Ride Cab msrp $669,900

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LEASE to Own this 14-S/A Lease pay O 2000 bu.GC2020 36”Tracks UF Grain Cart w/Tarp, 24” Auger, Scale, 4-1050/50x32 Retail $169,150 Only $146,900

7

No DEF

Old price

SOLD

Rebate to June/30 G2020 $5,000

2

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

Deluxe Air Ride Cab

No DEF

11

$ 14,400

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

$ 68,700

Lease to own 152rv 7A / L/pmt OAC

2017 Mode

9 120’ 2018 Alu/boom SX280 Versatile Sprayer

Air Ride, 280 hp, 5 spd tran, HD diff lock, disc/brk 380/90R46 r/dual, Cab carbon filter, 1200 gal ss tank, 120 gal rinse tank, Viper 4, Ac/b sect cnt, A/b XT hgt cnt, GPS A/S, 3” Frt load, F/R tips, F/mrker Hyd adj axles #375300 msrp $ 483,000

2017 375 Versatile 375hp P/S 16x4 TA19 2017 DT550-36” Versatile 550 hp, P/S 16x4 710/70R38 PTO 4 E/H 58 gpm A/S/R, DELUXE “AIR RIDE” CAB, 110gpm hyd, A/S/R Lease to own 113rv 14-S/A L/pmt OAC of $ 25,900 #296200 2018 $ 449,000 2017 $392,000 #480401 1 ONLY 2017 $587,000 Lease to own 113rv 7 A / L/pmt OAC of $ 51,000 Lease to own 88rv 14-S/A L/pmt OAC $ 20,500 Lease to own 145rv 14S/A L/pmt OAC $ 33,100 Bolt on“Level Ride“AIR Ride Cab Lease to own 88rv 7 A / L/pmt OAC $ 40,400 Lease to own 145rv 7A / L/pmt OAC $ 65,200

8

3

No DEF

Deluxe Air Ride Cab

2000 bu.GC2020 36”Tracks UF Grain Cart w/Tarp, 24” Auger, Scale, auto greaser Retail $217,180 Only $183,900 Lease to own 12-S/A L/pmt OAC of

$ 17,900

Rebate to June/30 G2020 $5,000

2016 New 35’ M155 M C /linkHID, 600/65R2 6 B/PUR, Trans stab msrp $238,250 1 onl

Lease to own 14-S/A L/pm

3

$7,995

1300 bu 50”w/tire $120,970 $94,200

$85,999

Ends 05.30.18

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

Lease to Own 12 – S/A Lease pmt OAC $ 8,500

13 4

2017 DT550-36” Versatile 550 hp, P/S 16x4 DELUXE “AIR RIDE” CAB, 110gpm hyd, A/S/R #480302

1 ONLY 2017 $587,000

Lease to own 145rv 14S/A L/pmt OAC

9

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

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

Rebate to June/30 G1317 $3,000

4

Land Rollers 30’- 85 No DEF

$ 33,100 12 Old price

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

$109,999

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

40’ 10 mph Fury #110144 DEMO $126,000 40’ Lease to own 12-S/A L/pmt OAC

$ 10,800

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

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

SOLD

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

Ends 05.30.18

2017 310 FWD 310 hp 16 spd P/Shift 2018 610 Versatile 610hp,P/S 16x4 Del/Cab

110gpm 6 E/ hyd, A/S/R, 900/60R42 radials camera #496400 Cushion Ride Cab 2018 $609,000 Lease to own 150rv 14S/A L/pmt OAC

$ 34,200 No DEF

10

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

2018 $ 324,000 2017 $ 275,000

Lease to own 77rv 7 A / L/pmt OAC

11

$ 35,200 No DEF

Old price

Old price

$ 9,200

$ 5,700

Rebate to June/30 G9250 $2,500

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

Morris Air Drills 25% discount all rebates in

Qualify for the May Rebate now with ONLY $10,000 deposit & the balance by May 30 /2018 5 41’ Morris C2 Air Drill D/S paired row 9450 450 bu 3 tank Hyd Assist Auger, 17” fan, Std Drive, Hyd Hitch Jack Tow Between 2018 $ 331,300 1 only 2017 $ 236,000 Rebate to May 30/18 is deducted to get to the sale price $ 11,000 Lease to Own 67rv 12-Semi-annual Lease payments OAC of only $ 18,500 Lease to Own 67rv 6 annual Lease payments OAC of only

2014 2375 Versatile 375hp 12spd QSX11.9 710/70R38 wts w/16’Dozer, 455hr $ 209,400 Lease to own 35rv 12-S/A L/pmt OAC Lease to own 35rv 6 A / L/pmt OAC

$ 18,200 $ 35,900

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

110gpm 6 E/ hyd d/lock, A/S/R, 800/70R38 camera #409304

2017 1 only

$506,000

Lease to own 123rv 14-S/A L/pmt OAC Lease to own 123rv 7 A / L/pmt OAC

$ 28,200 $ 55,700

$ 36,400

R

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

110gpm 6 E/ hyd d/lock, A/S/R, 800/70R38, camera #382303

2018 $ 597,000 2017 $490,000

Lease to own 115rv 14-S/A L/pmt OAC Lease to own 115rv 7 A / L/pmt OAC

$ 26,400 $ 51,900

www.rossequip. ca • DAVE ROSS EQU

The Northern Horizon, April 27, 2018

www.rossequip.ca

Apr 21, 2018

Spirit River, Ab

780-864-3731,

Toll Free 800-661-7401 NEW 2014

12

for Matt, Al, or Larry April 21 - 2018

s DF22 Drier only OAC of $25,000

E

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

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

D

Lease own 114rv 14-S/A L/pmt OAC $ 25,900 Lease own 114rv 7A/ L/ pmts OAC

wather 148hp 735hr , DKD stab/whls

nly cnt $ 99,000

G r an d e P r ai ri e

$1,500 dis

ROSS CHRYSLER $9,500 dis

$11,950 dis

MSRP $42,920

MSRP $53,500

MSRP $ 69,950

0%- 72 mbw

$317-84 mbw

$391-84 mbw

$44,000

19 Cherokee North 4x4 3.2L,9s bkts t/tow i933391

16 Chrysler 300s AWD 3.6L 8s sunroof i361490

$5,820 dis 32 mpg

34 mpg

$ 51,000

MSRP $29,920

72’ O/H with Auto Lock

$24,100

17 Patriot Sport 4x4 2.4L 6s, air, Sirius/R i792280

ly cnt $189,000

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

mt OAC of $ 16,500

Lease to own 5-/A L/pmt OAC of

8

$ 7,000 $ 13,700

$12,040 dis

MSRP $48,920

Pi RP $64,740

$270-84 mbw

$360-84 mbw

$52,700

18 1500 Sport 8s CC 4X4 SB b/u/camera i548586

$5,120

dis 26 mpg

MSRP $40,920

$280-84 mbw

$250-84 mbw

17 G/Caravan SXT 3.6L, 6spd DVD p/w p/s i734415

MSRP $59,040

$35,800

17 Journey G/T AWD 3.6L 6s dvd nav bkts i312373

Big Horn pkg

$46,700

$315-84 mbw

17 1500 SLT 5.7L 8s CC 4X4 SB b/u/camera i693537

$10,600 dis

$12,040 dis

$12,340 dis

26 mpg

$12,830 dis

2009 53’ d/s1820

new dutch pair row openers, dual casters, rubber packer, 12” space double shoot with

2009 1910 430 bu Cart

Only

$59,900

Lease to own 4A/ Lease pmts OAC

$ 16,400

MSRP $50,840

MSRP $ 77,950

MSRP $50,730

$265-84 mbw

$455-84 mbw

$260-84 mbw

17 G/Caravan GT 3.6L,6spd leather dvd p/s i891477

$12,240 dis f

R/A Susp, dsl

18 D2500 SLT+ C/C4x4 SB b/u/c T/tow i612704 R/A Susp, dsl

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

$435-84 mbw

$440-84 mbw

$275-84 mbw

17 D2500 SLT C/C4x4 LB b/u/c T/tow i931701 R/A Susp, dsl

18 D2500 Laramie dsl 6s C/C 4X4 SB iv376758

Rebate to Apr 30/18 is deducted to get sale price

$ 30,300

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

$ 59,800

7 71’ Morris C2 Air Drill D/S prd row 9650 650 bu 4 tank 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

$13,040 dis

MSRP $ 86,840

MSRP $ 71,640

$495-84 mbw

$395-84 mbw

17 D2500 Laramie dsl C/C4x4 SB b/u/c i963782

$12,045 dis f 0% 72mo

$58,600

18 1500 Laramie v6 Eco dsl 8s CC 4X4SB i552645

v6 Eco dsl

$12,240 dis

Pi RP $68,840

MSRP $ 63,840

$435-84 mbw

0%-72 mbw

$350-84 mbw

17 D2500 SLT dsl C/C 4x4 SB b/u/c T/tow i312681 Diesel

$66,200c

19 1500 Sport C/C4x4 SB hemi 8spd i065622

$13,050 dis f 0% 72mo

$51,600

18 1500 SLT v6 Eco dsl 8s CC 4X4SB i340577 29 mpg

MSRP $ 60,530 MSRP

$ 31,200

only $ 61,500

MSRP $ 75,445

$63,400

$ 15,000

Lease to Own 99rv 12-Semi-annual Lease payments OAC of only Lease to Own 99rv 6 annual Lease payments OAC of

17 1500 Express 5.7L 6s CC 4X4 SB T/tow i815475

$13,640 dis f v6 Eco dsl

$ 12,000

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

Rebate to May 30/18 is deducted to get sale price

$39,900

$73,200

$485-84 mbw R/A Susp, dsl

$12,240 dis

MSRP $52,140

$71,600c

SOLD

26 mpg

$65,100

MSRP $ 84,550

6

17 1500 SXT 5.7L 6s CC 4X4SB T/tow P/mir i430459

MSRP $ 77,540

$12,950 dis f

R/A Susp, dsl

$12,440 dis f

MSRP $ 75,740

17 D2500 SLT dsl C/C 4x4 SB b/u/c T/tow i954685 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

$37,900

$67,350

$38,800

$63,500

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

$9,220 dis

MSRP $44,430

$32,500

36 mpg

18 1500 L/Horn 8A CC 4X4 SB b/u/camera i512632

17 Chry Pacifica TL 3.6L 9spd leather p/s i538459

$11,930 dis 34 mpg

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

$58,000

$39,700

$170-84 mbw

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Since 1948

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

33 mpg

$41,420

36 mpg

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

S e xs m i t h

S

32 mpg

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,

R y c ro ft

W

All Programs deducted

00 bu/hr Drier el$ 280,000

www.rosschrysler.ca

N S p i ri t R i v er

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18 D3500 LaramieC/C4x4 LB v713785

0%-72 mbw

$74,000c

$499-84 mbw

Clean 1-Owner

19 1500 Big Horn C/C4x4 SB hemi 8spd i797549

0% 72mo

wsb $42,940

$28,500*

$225-84 mbw

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

MSRP $ 57,440

$57,900c

$87,050

$3,830 dis

$12,640 dis

$44,600

Silver

$300-84 mbw

17 1500 SLT V6 8s CC 4X4SB b/u/c T/tow i972522 29 mpg

$12,535 dis

MSRP $ 69,130

MSRP $ 55,435

0%-72 mbw

$290-84 mbw

$65,400c

19 1500 Laramie C/C4x4 SB hemi 8 spd i593624

$42,900

17 1500 SLT V6 8s QC 4X4SB b/u/c T/tow i765505

UIPMENT LTD. • www.rosschrysler.ca

30 The Northern Horizon, April 27, 2018

SAVE GREEN THIS SPRING 6M & 6R TRACTORS 105-130HP Enjoy 0% for 60 Months OR Get up to a $5,715 Cash Discount 140-155HP Enjoy 0% for 60 Months OR Get up to a $6,985 Cash Discount

2032R & LOADER •32HP liquid-cooled diesel engine •4WD •John Deere 220 Loader •Cruise control •Folding ROPS

Q#1667452

$330 / Month

Add a 60D Mid Mount Mower for $75

Enjoy 0% for 72 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. -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. Some restrictions apply.

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Online cattle market AgriClear goes dark TMX, which operates the Toronto-based TSX stock exchange among other services, announced on AgriClear’s lone remaining web page that the AgriClear platform and website have been decommissioned, effective Monday (April 16).

“As part of the active management of our investments in innovation initiatives, we have decided to discontinue AgriClear’s business operations and focus on other opportunities,” a TMX spokesperson said Tuesday via email.

TMX, in partnership with its then-subsidiary, energy trading operation NGX, launched AgriClear in mid-2015, billing it as “North America’s premier online cattle transaction and payment platform,” dealing in physical cattle sales rather

than cattle futures.

Buyers and sellers in Canada and the U.S. were meant to use the clearing system to post and view videos of live cattle, negotiate terms, close deals and arrange delivery via their mobile devices, for a charge of $6 per head to the buyer and seller per transaction.

“Backed by the financial support and clearing expertise of these two entities, clients are assured of receiving payment for delivered cattle and receiving cattle as negotiated,” TSX and NGX said of AgriClear last year.

TMX’s spokesperson said Tuesday no transactions were left unresolved in the wake of AgriClear’s shutdown, and offered “thanks to the members of the AgriClear community for their support over the years.”

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Here are five tips for managing parasites in your herd Using the right dosage of the right product at the right time are three of those five key practices

By Beef Cattle Research Council Blog Resistance is something we currently hear a lot about in agriculture, including the issue of parasite resistance in beef cattle.

This raises questions about parasite management decisions. How can livestock operators effectively manage internal parasites in their herds? What can they do to reduce the risk of parasite resistance?

Parasites are a normal part of the gut flora of pastured cattle. Left unmanaged, however, internal parasites can cause insidious production losses including a reduction in weights.

Grazing management, proper biosecurity protocols, monitoring parasite loads, and strategic deworming are all tools producers can use to manage for parasites, Dr. John Gilleard, of the University of Calgary’s faculty of veterinary medicine, said during a recent BCRC webinar.

He also suggested following the ‘Five C’s’: Correct product: Using two separate classes of parasite control products with two different modes of action (i.e. fenbendazole and ivermectin) is most effective.

Correct animal: Different classes of cattle have different parasite challenges. Work with a veterinarian to identify the unique needs of your cows, grass stocker cattle, weaned calves, or feeder cattle.

Correct dosage: Parasite control drugs are administered based on weight. Using the incorrect dosage, particularly underdosing, may put a herd at risk of resistance.

If in doubt, round up to ensure the animal receives enough product. However, it is best to weigh each animal and determine each dose accordingly.

Correct timing: Fall-only application of a dual internal/external parasite pour-on product may not adequately protect cattle against internal roundworms. Spring and fall application of an internal parasite product (i.e. fenbendazole) may be necessary, but this should be based on a herd risk analysis.

Check for efficacy: Conducting fecal egg counts in manure samples following control will help you determine if your strategy is working. Because a herd’s parasite load is not evenly distributed, some animals, particularly those in good condition, may be unaffected by parasites. Producers may opt to leave 10 to 20 per cent of their healthiest cattle untreated to slow the rate of resistance development.

The webinar can be found at the Beef Cattle Research Council website by clicking on ‘Managing Internal Parasites.’ (Gilleard’s presentation begins about 13 minutes into the webinar.)

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Everyone has their own specific personality that make up the distinct qualities that identify them as a person. When it comes to working a dog the handlers natural personality can have a definite impact on reactions from the dog depending on the dogs nature and temperament.

The character and disposition of the dog will play a large role in determining how he will respond to the handlers requests. For the sake of this article we will assume the dog is a middle of the road type of dog, that is neither real soft or real aggressive towards the livestock and handler, while of a medium skill level in his abilities regarding livestock.

When listening to different handlers work and run their dogs it soon becomes apparent that there are vast differences in how handlers and dogs integrate in their daily work together. Some handlers can ask softly and once to get a desired action while other handlers may bellow and holler loudly with no noticeable reaction from the dog. The reason for this is that the dog gets conditioned to the handlers daily habits and adjusts himself accordingly. If the handler consistently works and talks quietly while expecting the dog to listen the dog will have good listening skills as he will always be paying attention to the handlers voice. If the handler works quietly but does not expect the dog to listen the dog will be great at doing exactly as it pleases under the disguise of not understanding or hearing the handler.

The other side of the coin is the handler that has a naturally loud and gruff personality. A dog may need a bit of time to realize this person is not reprimanding them but rather it is a normal request from the handler with no negativity attached. As the dog comprehends he is not in trouble he will have less trouble working with the gruffness while still listening and doing a job.

The person who shouts or hollers at the dog while getting no noticeable results will often condition and promote the dog not listening. Shouting and noise can cause the dog to feed off the loudness as a form of energy that results in speeding the dog up even more and decreasing his already questionable listening skills.

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Working with livestock. Key during breeding, and all times.

Many Alberta farms are particularly busy working with livestock at this time of year. Through the stress of calving, lambing, sorting, processing, and relocating: often during inclement weather, farmers and ranchers need to consider their safety and that of others while tending to their animals.

“The biggest factor in livestock handling safety is understanding animal behaviour,” says Jennifer Woods, livestock handling specialist based in Blackie, Alberta. “Workers need to be trained in this aspect before they are tasked with handling livestock. It is important to know that animals don’t necessarily react to their environment the way we would expect.”

Many times, the cause of injury to handlers is overconfidence in their ability to predict or read animal behaviour. Workers can get too complacent and not pay attention to the situation.

“What makes animal behaviour so different from humans is that animals truly live in the moment and react accordingly to the things they hear, smell, see, and feel.

People usually do not perceive the same things animals perceive,” says

Woods.

In general, calm animals are safer animals, and the best way to keep them calm while handling them is to reduce fear and anxiety. As a prey species, cattle have an inherent fear of unfamiliar objects, situations, smells, sudden movements, and noises. Animals that are singled out of a herd, injured or sick, are also more fearful.

Woods points out the indicators when animals tend to be more unpredictable, and handlers must be particularly cautious. They are: During breeding season.

During calving/lambing/foaling.

When animals are alone.

When animals have been harassed by a predator.

When animals are injured or sick.

When animals are in an unfamiliar environment or around unfamiliar handlers.

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For long-term worker safety, Woods advises handlers to cull dangerous cows. “If there is a risk of them hurting a worker or family member, it is not worth it to keep them around. Even if that cow is a good producer, she will pass her bad behaviour on to her calves, and you don’t want that perpetuating in your herd.”

ed or knocked over. Extra caution needs to be taken with rams, as they can be quite dangerous. She warns that sheep can take a child out in a minute, “Adult supervisors need to make sure children are out of harm’s way during all aspects of livestock handling.”

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The Davidsons on the way

Labour Day weekend in Sept 1961 was the first time the Davidsons were in the Fourth Creek area, visiting friends the Nooys.

In October of that year they filed on a homestead, on the south half o of 19-81-7.

They were back by Thanksgiving 1962. Harold and Roselle Davidson had two children, Sandra and Clifford.

In the fall of 1962 Sandra was doing correspondence in BC, before starting school in

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

Blueberry Creek in January 1963 On January 23 they moved a trailer up to Blueberry after Harold bought a Cat .

All through ‘63 Harold broke the land they had filed on, and Davidson was on the first board in the area to put electrical power in, and in 1971 the phones were installed.

In May of 1976 the Davidsons sold their land, celebrating 25th wedding anniversary in November of 1977. - Darlene Schultz

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Engaging with your municipality The Farmers’ Advocate Office (FAO) helps rural Albertans better understand municipal processes relating to development permits, subdivision applications, appeals, property assessments, and petitions.

“In response to recent inquiries and client files, the FAO has created a new publication called Engaging With Your Municipality. It is designed to equip and empower rural Albertans in their interactions with their local municipalities,” explains Jeana Schuurman, rural engagement and communications specialist with the FAO.

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St. Paul’s United Church Spring Tea and Bake Sale

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TP Creek High School Rodeo @ Ag Events Centre

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McLennan GOOGLE DRIVE Course @ Town Council Room

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Achievement Day @ Evergreen Park

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Royal LePage Garage Sale @ Elks Hall

Schnitzel Night @ Pouce Coupe Legion Hall

Sexsmith

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Heritage Village Opens for Season @ G.P. Museum

East County 4-H Achievement Day @ Evergreen Park

Fire Dept. Mother’s Day Breakfast @ Fire Hall

COMEDIAN Tim Nutt @ Community Centre

Town Garage Sale

MOTHER’S DAY 13 Taylor

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Pouce Coupe

1833 - John Deere produces the first steel plow

G.P. - East County 4-H

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Northern Classic Body Building & Fitness Show @ NPCC

Teepee Creek

Lakeview 4-H Pre-Achievement Day @ Ag Events Centre

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VICTORIA DAY

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Manning

Three Rivers 4-H Achievement Day @ Battle River Arena

Children’s Festival @ Montrose Cultural Centre

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1953 - Sir Edmund Hillary first to scale Mt. Everest

Dawson Creek Dist Hospital Fdtn Golf Tournament

Spruce Point, Lesser Slave Lake

Walleye Fishing Tournament

Children’s Festival @ Montrose Cultural Centre

1933 - First reported sighting of the Loch Ness monster

West County 4-H Achievement Day @ Ag Barn

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Fort St. John G.P. ABBA Tribute Concert - The Offspring @ Revolution @ the Lido Place

THIS DATE IN HISTORY

1978 - “Star Wars” is released

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G.P. Fort St. John Concert Offspring @ MUSICAL- The - “Oliver” Revolution @ NPCC (toPlace June 2)

Fire Truck Pull @ Revolution Place

Spruce Point, Lesser Slave Lake

Walleye Fishing Tournament Taylor

Taylor Hill Climb @ Taylor Elementary School

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Beaverlodge 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

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10032 - 101st Avenue Contact 780-814-8224 Manning 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Legion Hall Contact 780-836-0650

Chetwynd 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

5312 - 47th Ave Contact 250-788-3477 Grande Prairie 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

10032 - 101st Avenue Contact 780-814-8224 Manning 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Legion Hall Contact 780-836-0650

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5312 - 47th Ave Contact 250-788-3477 Grande Prairie 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

10032 - 101st Avenue Contact 780-814-8224 Manning 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Legion Hall Contact 780-836-0650

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Enilda WI Hall Contact 780-523-2209 Fort St. John 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Centennial Park (9505 - 100 Street) Contact 250-261-6151 Grande Prairie 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

10032 - 101st Ave Contact 780-814-8224 Peace River 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

10301 - 101st St. Contact 780-274-0536

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Legion Hall Contact 780-625-4430 Dawson Creek 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

10300 - 8th Street Contact 250-219-9009 Fort St. John 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Centennial Park (9505 - 100 Street) Contact 250-261-6151 Grande Prairie 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

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10300 - 8th Street Contact 250-219-9009 Fort St. John 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Centennial Park (9505 - 100 Street) Contact 250-261-6151 Grande Prairie 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. 10032 - 101st Ave Contact 780-814-8224 Kinuso 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Kinuso Ag Hall 1 Swan Ave Contact 780-775-3928 Peace River 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

10301 - 101st St. Contact 780-274-0536

Berwyn 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Legion Hall Contact 780-625-4430 Dawson Creek 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

10300 - 8th Street Contact 250-219-9009 Fort St. John 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Centennial Park (9505 - 100 Street) Contact 250-261-6151 Grande Prairie 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

10032 - 101st Ave Contact 780-814-8224

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10300 - 8th Street Contact 250-219-9009 Enilda 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Enilda WI Hall Contact 780-523-2209 Fort St. John 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Centennial Park (9505 - 100 Street) Contact 250-261-6151 Grande Prairie 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

10032 - 101st Ave Contact 780-814-8224 Kinuso 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Kinuso Ag Hall 1 Swan Ave Contact 780-775-3928 Peace River 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

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A K Stock Farms ............................................................20 Agriterra Equipment ................................................27, 42 Alberta North Auction....................................................49 ALBRECHT FARMS .......................................................19 Altona Falls ....................................................................21 Aspen Hilll Enterprises Ltd............................................23 Benwyn Herefords .........................................................18 BF Collision....................................................................41 Briar Ridge Stock Farm .................................................20 Butler Farm Equipment Ltd...........................................41 C.A. Fischer Lumber Co. Ltd ........................................43 Canwest Trailers ............................................................38 Cassity Equipment ........................................................40 Cleardale Colony ...........................................................25 CLH Capital Corp. ...................................................54, 55 Corinna Harvey (Rimrock Ranch)..................................20 Countryside Motor Sports...............................................2 Dana & Brian Smith .......................................................18 Danny Limoges ................................................................7 Dave Ross Equipment ...................................1, 28, 29, 37 David Cramer ...................................................................5 Dawson Co-operative Union .....................................8, 16 Dawson Creek Medical Clinic .........................................9 Dawson Creek Vet Clinic ...............................................15 Debbie Grundke ............................................................20 Douglas Lake Equipment ........................................32, 33 Dusty Acre Blondes .......................................................20 DynaRich Salers ............................................................20 Ed Prodaniuk Auctions..................................................53 Fallen Timber Farms......................................................19 Flaman ...........................................................................36 Fort St John Seed Cleaning Co-op.................................5 Foster’s Agri-world L.P. ...........................................34, 56 Foster’s Seed & Feed ......................................................5 Fresh Water Treatment Systems Ltd ..............................2 FSJ Seed Cleaning Co-op................................ Classified Golden Acre Seeds..........................................................9 Grande Prairie Kubota Ltd. ...........................................39 Gumbo Gulch Ranch .....................................................23 Hearth & Home Furnishings ............................................1 Henry Vos .......................................................................52 Ironhorse Auctions ........................................................53 J&M Farms (Jerry Giesbrecht) ......................................19 Keddies ............................................................................1 Kubota Country .............................................................35 Lakeroad Limousin ........................................................23 Lazy B Livestock ...........................................................23 Lazy S Charolais ............................................................20 Len’s Tree Service ...........................................................2 Limoges Seed Farm Ltd. .................................................7 Lloyd & Donna Ross ......................................................21 Mackenzie Red Angus ..................................................21 Mile Zero Denture Clinic..................................................3 Milligan Creek Steel.......................................................11 Moonlite Farm................................................................19 Mulvahill Fencing.............................................. Classified North Point Angus .........................................................23 Northern Heating & Fireplace .........................................2 Northline Equipment........................................................3 O Double E Simmentals ................................................19 Patterson’s Auction Mart ........................................50, 51 Penergetic Canada ........................................................12 Penson Angus .................................................. Classified Prairie Coast Equipment ...................................30, 31, 42 Prestville Farms Ltd.......................................... Classified Rafter SJ Angus.............................................................21 Recovery Upholstery ........................................ Classified Rhythm Auctions ...........................................................49 Robert Ford....................................................... Classified Ron Anderson ..................................................................6 Roy Angus Red Angus ..................................................21 Scenic Heights Seed Farm..............................................5 Schlachter Contracting Ltd. ..........................................11 Schulz Angus .................................................................23 Sexsmith Used Farm Parts Ltd .....................................38 Shadow Creek ...............................................................20 Short Busche .................................................................49 Silver Willow Ranch .......................................................21 South Peace Distributors ................................................7 Southwest Design & Construction Ltd. ..........................1 Spring Mountain Stock Farm ........................................18 Thorsby Stockyards Inc. ...............................................25 Tri K Cattle .....................................................................19 Vertical Building Solutions (MPI)...................................26 Voss Family Salers ........................................................20 Weaver Bros. 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Barley: CDC Austenson, CDC Maverick. Oats: AC Mustang, CDC Haymaker.

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Misc Farm Equipment Horses & Tack 2220 3520 Disc 5.5ft 3pt-hitch,Model BUILT RIGHT 5050 Buhler Fully serrated.

Very good used condition. $1950. 780-518-6095 For sale: 12-wheel Sovema hay rake good shape just don’t use it $7400 OBO. 780552-6617 For Sale: John Deere 635 Flex header. New knife, good shape. Ready to go.

(780)512-4256 For Sale: John Deere 9600 Combine. Call Morris 780836-5694 FOR SALE: TR96 with Melroe Pickup and 25’ 971 Straight Cut. $18,000.

Call/Text Kevin 250-2634263 FOR SALE: Used 10 ft.

Blade, Hydraulic Angle, Alo Attach, Hoses & Couples. $3800. (Cell)-780-518-6095 JD 630D Straight-cut header.

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

Single knife drive. (780)5180635 JD 9870 STS Combine. Excellent Condition. Always shedded. Michels roll-over tarp. JD 615 pickup.

(780)518-0635 NEW 3pt-hitch fertilizer spreader. 15-bushel, hopperstyle with PTO shaft. $1100.

780-518-6095 Wanted: 70-ft Harrow-draw bar with tine-harrows. Phone 780-945-9330 WANTED: Self-Unloading Bale Truck.

Contact: 780-353-2410 or 780-864-0074 Anytime. Gordondale, AB WANTED: Swathmaster Pick-up Header to Fit 1015 or 2015 Case IH Combine Header. 780-841-5932

Tractors 2230 1975 Versatile 800 Tractor.

250HP, 8,640/hours, Good Condition. Good Tires. Asking $13,500. 780-835-3528 930 Case Tractor. Asking $4,000. Asking: 780-9282395 or 780-841-1607.

FOR SALE: Kubota MX5100 Tractor. Call: 780836-5694 FOR SALE: Massey Harris Tractor with Blade & New Tires. Phone: 780-524-2678.

JD4440 Tractor w/loader $28,000, JD7520 4WD Tractor $10,000 Allan 250-7959667 Jamie 780-864-1227

3535 Livestock

3535 Livestock

SHEDS Custom Sheds of All Types.

Call: 780-835-1908 for Your Project Quote.

Buying Draft & Draft Cross Horses & Colts of All Types.

Paying Cash. Phone: 780831-4077 New leather harness.

Chrome spots. Wooden hames. Chrome tops. Fits up to 1600 lbs: 250-843-7435 Wanted Draft Studs. Phone: 780-831-4077

Livestock 3535 6 Month Old Blue Heeler

Border Collie Puppy. Eager to Please. $300. Phone: 250827-3417 Attention Ranchers!

3 kids want to buy and raise your orphan calves. Let us make your life easier! We can pick them up.

Call or text 250-401-8647 Black Angus Bull for Sale.

Born August 25, 2015. 78-lb. birth-weight. $4000. Phone: 780-835-4796 Bred Hereford Cross Cows & Heifers. Red & Blacks, Preg Checked/Vaccinated/Treated with Ivomec.

780-836-2125 Breeding Age Boars and open gilts $150 a piece Please phone: 780-552-6617 Charolais Bulls 2-yr old semen-tested ready to work. white/tan. (250)794-8606 DOWNSIZING. Bred Hereford and Hereford Cross Cows/Heifers. Reds/Blacks.

Also Registered Polled Hereford Bulls. Brian: 250-7865232 FOR SALE: 5 Charolais Bulls. 3-2 Yr-Olds & 2-3 Yr.-Olds. $4,000./Each. 250787-2944. Ask For Harvey Grass-finished beef, ready for barbeque season. Freerange pork and chicken.

Pasture-raised lamb. ksfarm.org. 780-864-9218 Hereford Bulls 2-yr old semen-tested ready to work.

Polled. 250-794-8606 or 250-264-8106 Livestock/farm guardian puppies. Various ages. Born and raised with 300 sheep, also cattle. ksfarm.org 780864-9218 Wanted: Pasture for 30 pairs - 250-780-2378

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PUREBRED BLACK ANGUS

Registered 2-Year-Olds & Long Yearlings Ready to Sell Off the Farm bred for productivity and profitability calving ease performance temperament

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Palomino gelding for sale.

Team roping/ranch horse. $2500/horse or horse & saddle $3000. Dave: 780-7779514

Purebred Shorthorn Bulls for Sale. Tested and Delivered.

Red, White or Roan. 780618-9044 Registered Polled Hereford Bulls. Vaccinated/Semen Tested. Free Delivery, Can Keep Until Spring. Phone: 780-836-2125.

SHADOW CREEK RED POLLS - Still have a few excellent heifer bulls for sale as well as bulls with good gain/ milk. Guaranteed and reasonable priced. Catalogue available. Give Us a Call at 250-262-5638 or Visit www.shadowcreek.farm Speckle Park Bulls for Sale.

For More Information Contact Allan 780-835-8097 or Robin 780-834-7243

Unregistered yearling Angus bulls, Red & Black, with low birth weights. $2500 delivered in the Peace Country.

Nelson Ferris 780- 4942460

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Business Services

BUILT RIGHT SHEDS Custom Sheds of All Types.

Call: 780-835-1908 for Your Project Quote.

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9025 Hay/Bales For Sale

SMALLER

ACREAGES

Plowed • Cultivated • Seeded Call Robert

250-843-7654 250-719-8740

CUSTOM PLOWING Careful work using Kverneland For Details Phone Robert

250-843-7654 250-719-8740

6030 Houses for Sale

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

9005 Farm Produce

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

9020 Feed & Seed

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Kubota 4x4 w/blade $8,000, 4x4 UTV with Mounted Sprayer $3,000 Allan 250795-9667 Jamie 780-8641227

9160 Trucks & Vans

1995 Kenworth T800 Truck $20,000, 1979 Kenworth $3,000, Allan 250-795-9667 Jamie 780-864-1227 1960ish Dodge dually pickup w/winch & gin poles. $500 OBO. 780-864-9404

26ft Frigstad 12 in 650 lb Trips NH3 Kit Knock on Tips, Hitch, 4-Bar-Harrows.

780-831-0812

Agriculture

It’s What We Do THE

Northern Horizon Ph: 250-782-4888 Fax: 250-782-6300

emailus horizon@dcdn.ca

5520 Legal/Public Notices

Fall Rye Seed -85% -Germ.

Can Blend, Mini-Bulk Available. Fairview, Phone: 780-835-0872

Fort St. John Seed Cleaning Co-operative Association

BUYING:

Notice to Shareholders

DAMAGED GRAIN

• WHEAT • BARLEY • OATS • PEAS • HEATED GRAIN • SPRING THRASHED • DAMP • LIGHT • MIXED • BUGS

HEATED CANOLA • GREEN • WEEDY • SPRING THRASHED

1.877.250.5252

9130 ATVs/Dirt Bikes

9030 Tillage & Seeding

(4) 2 YR OLDS AND (2) 3 YR OLDS Semen tested and ready to go. Bulls guaranteed for the first breeding season.

Contact Nikki Drschiwiski 250-261-0876 or Courtney Drschiwiski 250-329-4816.

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.

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FOR SALE: John Deere Conserva-Pak 39’ Air Seeder/12” Spacing, 787 John Deere 60-40 Air-Tank. 780864-4265 For Sale: Morris 60ft packer harrow bar. Call Morris 780-836-5694

300 Big Round Grass Hay Bales for Sale, Approx. 1300 lbs each. $30/per bale. 250759-4956 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 Large round Alfalfa/Timothy hay bales. No rain. $50.

Wembley area. Phone Rob at 780-512-5514 Large Round Hay Bales for Sale.

Alfalfa & Alfalfa/Grass Mix. Phone: 780-618-1234 Round Alfalfa/Brome hay bales for sale. Approx 700 lbs. (780)567-2374

8 Way Charolais

Alfalfa Seed for sale. Common#1, Tap Root, (Winter Hardy) 780-837-0521

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9030 Tillage & Seeding

BULLS FOR SALE OFF THE FARM

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The Fort St. John Seed Cleaning Co-operative Association hereby gives notice to Shareholders that all dividends that are unclaimed or outstanding on July 31, 2018 will be transferred back to the Association. These dividends have remained unclaimed or outstanding for more that 30 years.

Any shareholders that intend to put a claim forward must send request in writing and will be required to provide proof of ownership of valid Share Certificate and proof of active membership for years in question. This information will be compared against company records to determine if dividend has previously been claimed. Claims must be received by 5:00pm on June 30, 2018. Please mail claims to:

Fort St. John Seed Cleaning Co-operative Association PO Box 6818 Fort St. John, BC V1J 4J3

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Too busy to affect change? Don’t whine about it.

I have heard nothing but anger and in some cases outright ignorance over the helmet exemption in Alberta. (http://driving.ca/autonews/news/sikh-motorcyclists-gethelmet-exemption-in-alberta) The problem with the riding community here in Canada is we are comprised largely of people who are too busy to do anything meaningful to affect change so we whine instead and let our resentment and anger grow.

No one is passionate about the rights of motorcyclists it seems, at least not in Alberta, BC or Manitoba.

OH, People bitch and make stupid racist statements like “them damned Muslims”...only problem Sikhs are not Muslims. Let’s face it, if you like riding lidless, if you are not Sikh, you are jealous and pissed off right now. BE HONEST.

fairly straightforward argument.

2) Riders in BC, Alberta and Manitoba need someone in each province to stand up a credible rights organizations and lobby the government hard.

Are you willing to stand up to do the work that needs to happen? Do you have the money to fund this push? If not are you willing to help raise the money?

3) Battles like what needs to happen to repeal a law are expensive and time consuming, the wheels move slowly, but it can be done.

What are you willing to do? Provide money or put in some grunt time?

4) If having choice is really important to you and going through the legal fight isn’t worth it to you, then form a religion. It’s expensive to do, it’s time consuming, but it can be done.

Either way it’s time riders start learning to work together.

If we don’t learn how to protect our rights, we won’t have any.

We are after all citizens and taxpayers, we have a right to a vote, to a voice and to lobby...we can also do what we have done for years, sit back, bitch, whine and snivel and get on with the new normal.

The choice is yours.

In other news, Canada’s MOST Rider Friendly Community Contest has begun it’s hunt to find the most rider friendly community from last riding season.

Over 140 communities to vote for...

Who will win? We find out June 7th... www.riderfriendlycontest.ca And visit our sponsors pages please - they make this contest happen!!!! #RiderFriendlyContest

But you aren’t looking at this situation in a thoughtful way, you are looking at it through the lens of emotion; hurt, frustrated, feeling discriminated against emotions.

Right?

So here are some things to consider: 1) If we had any real riders rights groups in Manitoba, BC & Alberta, any group that had some teeth and drive, this would open the door for helmet exemptions for all, since no requirements for additional medical insurance exist, it would be a

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Direct marketing: a growing opportunity for Alberta farms Local Food Demand in Alberta 2016 found that food spending at farmers’ markets, farm retail, and restaurants serving local food in Alberta exceeded $1.5 billion in that year.

The 2016 Census of Agriculture included a question about farms selling food directly to consumers.

It found that about 5 per cent, or 2,062 farms in Alberta, sold food directly to consumers, below the national average of 12.6 per cent.

Of those 2,062 Alberta farms selling directly to consumers, 35 per cent were new entrants to direct to consumer market channels. Beef cattle farms represented the highest proportion of new entrants at 21 per cent, followed by apiculture at

12 per cent, and animal combination farming at 11 per cent. More than two-thirds of the new entrants were small farms with annual sales less than $50,000, 18 per cent were medium-sized, and 10 per cent were large with sales in excess of

$250,000.

For a more information on opportunities in direct to consumer marketing, visit Explore Local or contact Christine Anderson local foods specialist with Alberta Agriculture and Forestry.

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Directions: From Grovedale, west on Highway 666 to the Bald Mountain Tower Road (Range Road 65), south to Township 692, west to just past Range Road 71, south into yard. Watch for signs.

RHYTHM AUCTIONS SPECIALIZING IN: Real Estate • Farm • Commercial Charity • Estate • Auction Sales

250.261.4198

rhythmauctions@gmail.com • Licensed (#334497) and Bonded

AUCTIONEERS FOR THE BC & ALBERTA PEACE COUNTRY Sales Rep: Aron Fehr @ 250-261-4198

Unreserved Auction for North Central Bailiffs Ltd. Saturday, May 12, 101 Spears Rd., Quesnel, BC 10:00 AM Sharp For more information please call Aron at 250-261-4198

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Small tool box c/w tools • Disk Sander Mastercraft 043052 • Tool box c/w tools • Tool box c/w tools Mastercraft • Tool Chest misc machine stuff • Welding Table c/w Roller and Vice • Large Roller Table • Laser Cutter Mazak 02 Laser YEB/L100A7M 143646 • Air Reservoir Speed Aire 4B236B L11/16/2000-00013 • Shelving Unit 6 shelves metal • Tool box c/w tools Westward • Filing cabinets 3 x 5 drawer • Air Filter Dryer Unit Cooler Orion 901001 • Wooden Desks x 2 • Power Bar • Dell Computer 3HLNX01. Samsung • 940BW Wooden Drafting Filing Table • Fan Princess Auto • Hose Reel c/w hose water • Manuals • HP Laser Printer C4216A USHG000557 • Wooden Desks. Thermaltake Computer 00180-454-018-709 • Samsung Monitor Z40LHCIC100085D • Samsung Monitor T220 TW22HVZS117663D • Asus Modem RT-N12 • Shelving Unit 5 shelves • Brother Colour Printer U61778B8J230585 • Canon Scanner LIDE210 • HP Laser Printer 1536DNF • Paper Products • Laser Optic Cleaning Kit • IBM Back Up Drive N533 M448605 • Fire Extinguisher PyroChem BK-23727 x 2. Boxes of Hydraulic Cyl O rings x 5 • Box of Hydraulic Cylinder Sleeves x1 • Trouble Lights x 3 • Pallets of Bearing etc. (Photos) x 3 • Industrial Shop Vac VCF40 7514199444 • Pink Fiberglass insulation 1 bag. Buckets Misc Steel pieces x 7 • Metal Centering Devices (Photos) x 4 • Metal Shop Cart c/w Misc. Equipment. Mac Air Hammer • Various air hoses different lengths • Broaching Tool • Pallet Hydraulic Cylinder Guards x 1 • Pallet of Misc Steel x 1 • Plastic Funnels x 5 • Ubilt Shop Press (Photo) • Toob box Ultra Pro Machinist Tools • Tool box Gray Machinist Tools • Tool Box Beach Machinist Tools • Stainless Tool Box Nusteel Fabricating Tools • Tool box Wrenches etc • Socket Set • Socket Set Westward • Tool box Kennedy Machinist Tools • Misc hoses x 10 • Hydraulic Bolt bin (Photo) • Bolt bin (Photo) • Bolt bin (Photo) • Box of Boring Mill Gear • Ladder Featherlite • Shelving Unit • 36" Fan Powerfist HVD-36T • 12 drawer wooden shelving unit Misc plastic & steel parts • Nitrogen Generator Praxair LaserStar 1530 1847 • Bench Grinder Baldor 712RE • Angle Grinder Dewalt WDW831 • Worm Gear Actuator • Hand Truck • Metal locker (Photo) • Steel Shop Cart Misc Hydraulic Equ • Bottle Hand Truck • Tool Box Beach Machinist Tools • Computer Touch EN76 • Monitor Metro 15LS • Parts Washer Citation • Ubilt Metal Dolly Full of Hoses • Pallet Jack Westward • Shelving Unit Misc office stuff • Shelving Unit End Mill Pcs • Tool Cribs Machinist Tools x 2 • Wooden Table 8' • Plastic Table 4' • Tool box Electronic cabling • Face Shield • Welding Face Shield • Machine Foot Pedals SSUPOU • Wooden Bench c/w Milling machine parts • Tool Box Beach • Tool Crib c/w Numerous O Rings • Wooden A frame ladder • Wooden crate box c/w electrical cable (Photo) • Wooden Saw Horses x 2 • Pallet of Hydraulic oil and MT buckets and hand pumps • Computer Dell 00019-047-092-878 • CRT Monitor • Tool box Beach Machinist Tools • CNC End Mill c/w Daikin Oil Hydraulic Unit Mori Seiki MH-40 • Oil Hydraulic Unit Daikin Y480032A • 5 ltr pails c/w Welding rod Stainless, Aluminum x 3 • Cutting fluid reservoir Ubilt • Pallet Steel Guards • Wooden Shelving Unit • 10" Spiral Ducting x 4 • Wooden shelving unit Milling Machine Parts • Gauge assembly Clamprite • Wooden shelving unit Misc stainless jigs • Wooden work bench • Shovel • Pallet of metal guards (photo) • 4" PVC pipes x 5 • Plastic bins c/w LAN cable x 2 • Lifting straps and tie downs x 6 • Large garbage cans x 6 • Water Cooler • Chairs various x 7 • Mop and bucket • Cleaning supplies various

For Photos Please Visit our Website at ryhthmauctions.com

TRACTORS: Case IH 2294 FWA Tractor with Ezee on 2100 FEL w/Bucket & Grapple R.R 23.1x34 F.R. 14.9x28 VIN 16243048 • JD 4430 Tractor with Allied 795 FEL Quad Hyd, PTO, Showing 1,715 HRS VIN# 036805R • JD 4320 Tractor with JD 158 FEL Quad Hyd, PTO, Showing 2,448hrs R.R 18.4x34 FR 10.00x16 • Cockshutt 1850 Continental with FEL • R.R 23.1x30 FR 11.00x16 Showing 1,700hrs • CAT D8H 46A Crawler • A.C. Forklift • 1966 Case 1030 Comfort King w/Front End Loader, Bucket, Bale Fork & Tire Chains (Guest Consignor) AGRICULTURAL EQUIPMENT: Breaking Plow • JD 5-Bottom Plow • JD 6-Bottom Plow Model with Colters • Newland 9-Wheel Root Rake • Rome Offset Breaking Disc • Alteen 14ft Disc • JD T0220 Heavy Duty Disc • JD LT 133 36ft Cultivator • JD 125 42ft Cultivator • Co-op 200 24ft Cultivator w/Shovels & Harrows • 14ft Cultivator • 30ft Diamond Harrows & Draw Bar w/Extended Hitch • 24ft Harrows & Draw Bar • Degelman R570 & Rock Picker • Westfield Drill Fill • IH 100 D.D Seed Drill w/Fertilizer Boxes & Transport • 40ft Sprayer • 12ft Land Roller • New Holland 455 Sickle Mower • New Holland 1431 Discbine Vin#627832 • Sitrex 10-Wheel V-Rake, Hydraulic Lift • New Holland 660 Round Baler (needs repair or parts only) VIN#879350 • Bale Wagon • Fuel Tank Trailer w/12 volt Pump LIVESTOCK EQUIPMENT: Highland 6800 Bale Processer • Highland 7000 Bale Processer • Deweze Truck Mount Bale Roller • Free Standing Panels • Buffalo Squeeze • 2015 WW Trailers 24ft Tandem Axle 5th Wheel Stock Trailer VIN#11W320248W301482 • Bumper Pull Tandem Axle Stock Trailer • Bumper Pull Tandem Axle Convertible Stock Trailer/Flat deck • 3 Point Hitch Post Pounder • Buffalo Wire, Elk Wire (new & used) • Misc Pipe & Sucker Rod • Misc Timbers, Posts, Lumber • Horse Tack - Saddles x2, Saddle Bags, Chaps • Round Hay Bales, Mineral Feeders, Bale Feeders VEHICLES & ATVS: Ford F250 4x4 Deck Truck, Standard Transmission • 1995 Ford F250 Ext Cab, 460 Engine, Standard Transmission • Sled Deck 8ft Box • Single Axle Sled Trailer • Skidoo Summit • Honda 200m Trike • 7500 Watt Generator • 2005 Ford F250 Super duty VIN 1FTNF21595EC01965 SHOP & YARD: Hotsy Pressure Washer • Lincoln 180 Dual Mig Welder • Thermo Arc Decastar 135E Welder • Lincoln 250 Welder • Devilbliss Air Compressor • Drill Press • Hydraulic Press • Hand & Air Tools • Tool Cabinet • Misc Truck Parts • Misc Cat Parts • Headache Rack (Logging) • 5th Wheel Plate • Chains • Boomers • Axle Stands • 2" & 3" Water Pumps • Sump Pumps • Hoses • Misc Shop Supplies • Specialty Truck Tools • Tarps • Seats • Misc Metal • Tires • Jerry Cans • Culverts • Craftsman 1350 Snow Blower • Wood Stove • Shoe Shine Chair • Parachute Watch our website for additions and deletions to the sales listing.

abnorthauctions.com For more information, please call Alberta North Auctions Dave Neale: 780-518-6196 TERMS: Payment in full on day of sale by cash or bankable cheque.

Items are sold as is, where is.

Bonded Licence #212664

SALE SUBJECT TO ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS

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Alberta farms are seeing more opportunities to sell their products directly to consumers, as more people want to know where their food comes from and how it is produced.

Alberta Agriculture and Forestry (AF) has been tracking local food demand trends in various direct to consumer market channels, including on-farm retail, farmers’ markets, and community supported agriculture (CSA) since 2004.

“Local food sales through direct to consumer market channels have more than doubled since 2008,” says Christine Anderson, local foods specialist with AF. “We are expecting sales from this past year to reach $1.2 billion.” The Study of

TALES, TRAILS & GUMBO

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

Ups and downs Ups and Downs

By Peter Dolen I’m off to check the cows today – have nothing else to do.

We’ve finished putting up the hair – it’s good to be all thought.

Load the horse into the trailer, jump in the truck, on my way Stick my tongue out at the baler; say, “no, I won’t be using you today.”

LARRY & RHONDA KIRTZINGER

SATURDAY, MAY 5, 2018

10:00 AM LOCAL TIME

LUNCH AVAILABLE

GROUNDBIRCH, BC

Directions: From Dawson Creek, 48km West on HWY. 97 South to RD. 275, South 1 mile EQUIPMENT & TOOLS • JD 2305 Utility Tractor/Canopy, JD 200cx Front End Loader, 3ph bucket, 3ph Blade, Forks • Frontier RT1160 3ph 58” Rototiller • Frontier SB1154 3ph 54” Snow Blower • Polaris Sportsman 700 4x4 ATV • JD LA 125 Ride-On Lawn Mower • 7’ Sickle Mower • 1O’x24’ Self Contained Skid Shack, Power Mast • 19’ Inboard-Outboard Sangster Craft Boat • 12’ Aluminium Boat / Oars • Mercury 4hp Boat Motor • Johnson 4hp Boat Motor • Craftsman 5000w Generator • 200 amp AC Welder • Plasma Cutter, TIG Welder • Drill Press • Metal Cutoff Saw • New 12” Planer • Wood Chopsaw • Beaver Rockwell, Delta Radial Arm 1 0” Table Saws

• John Seuret Power Saw, Laser Level • Battery Powered Wood Working Tool Kit, Skill Saw, Sander, Jigsaw • 3/4” Drive Set • Bolt Bin & Bolts • (3) Welding Tables • (3) Work Benches • 12’ Step Ladder • 1981 GMC Tool Truck (Snap On) on Propane • 1972 Buick Electra • Western Star Bumper (NEW) • 8’ Stock Rack • 2 Utility Axles • Hydraulic Tank • (2) Tidy Tanks • Scrap Iron • (2) Wooden Wagon Wheels • (2) 7 gal. Cream Cans • (4) Wheel Barrows • Pond Kit • (3) Pallets Gardening Rock • Wicker Lawn Set • (2) Veggie Washing Sinks • Misc. Lawn & Gardening Items

HOUSEHOLD • Oak Table/6 Chairs (2 Captain), 2 Leaves • 2 pc Oak China Cabinet • Dark Oak Table I Bench • 5 pc Oak Bedroom Suite, King Size Bed, 2 Mattresses • Wood 8 Drawer Dresser / Hutch • 1950 Dressing Table • 2 Beds • LG 2 Door Fridge / Freezer • Frigidaire Upright Freezer, Chest Freezer • 1950 Retro Fridge / Freezer, Working • Lazy Boy Leather Recliner Rocker • Love Seat, End Tables • 2 TV’s I Stands • Desks, Book Shelves • Tiffany Style Floor & Table Lamp • (2) 2 Drawer Filing Cabinets • HP Printer, Copier, Fax, Scanner • Mise Office Supplies, Books • Quart & Pint Canning Jars • Numerous Household Items

For more information call Larry 250-219-3154 or Garry 250-219-2823 SALE IS SUBJECT TO ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS TERMS OF SALE:

CASH, CERTIFIED CHEQUE OR LETTER FROM BANK GUARANTEEING PAYMENT. ALL SALES FINAL. ALL PURCHASES PAID FOR DAY OF SALE. NO EXCEPTIONS. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

PATTERSON’S AUCTION Bonded & Licensed Livestock Dealers & Auctioneers in BC & AB BOX 478, DAWSON CREEK, BC V1G 4H3 • pcc@neonet.bc.ca

CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE

MART LTD. ART PATTERSON • 250-784-4307 • JACK PATTERSON • 780-518-4646 SHANE PATTERSON • 250-219-4984 • OFFICE • 250-782-6272

www.pattersonsauction.ca FOR MORE INFORMATION

Sun is shining, cold breeze blowing feels good to be alive today, hope the calves are really growing and nothing in the neighbours hay.

Get there, unload, saddle up, then climb aboard my old gray mare.

Seee a little coyore pup; he runs awhile then turns to stare.

The cows and calves are looking fat, some grazing, some laying in the shade.

I pull up, lean back, push up my hat Thinking ‘a rancher’s got it made.”

Ride through the herd to make my tally, Brush a horsefly off my knee, then a sick feeling in my belly – I’m missing two our three.

Count again, then ride aroundhope they’re sleeping in the hay.

Find some bones upon the ground.

Below, Peter Dolen and family.

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BC and Feds agree to five-year agriculture funding partnership The BC government has announced a five year funding partnership between the provincial and federal governments that will see $115 million put in BC programs supporting farming, ranching and food-processing sectors.

“British Columbia is developing programs that will help farmers, ranchers and food processors create new technology and products, expand sales, improve their efficiency and sustainability, and protect themselves from crop losses and income declines,” BC Agriculture Minister Lana Popham said.

“We’re also looking at ways to

support new entrants and young farmers, so agriculture in B.C. attracts new businesses, revenues and employees, and reaches new levels of success in the next five years.”

Programs for market development, agri-technology and onfarm and processor food safety will be funded. Business-development services and environmental programs are also key to the partnership.

This partnership replaces Growing Forward 2, the five-year federal-provincial agreement that ended March 31, 2018.

Directions: From Beaverlodge, Northwest on HWY 43 towards Hythe for 1.5 miles to Range Road 103, North 2.5 miles.

FARM EQUIPMENT • Deutz/Co-op Tractor D10006 dual Hydr. PTO, Cab • IHC W6 Tractor • Fordson 8N Tractor • 1975 GMC 6000 Grain Truck, V8, 5spd., 15’ Metal Grain Box/Hoist • 1951 Dodge 2 ton Truck • JD 14’ Hoe Drill • Ezee-On 21’ Disc • Case Plow, 4 Bottom, 16” • CCIL Deep Tillage Cultivator 12’ • CCIL Vibrashank, Mounted Harrows, 21’ • CCIL Discer • JD Discer • Crazy Harrows, 20’ • Diamond Harrows, 45’ • MF Swather, 16’ • MF Manure Spreader • CCIL 12’ Swather (parts) • Gleaner Model L Combine • Older McKee Harvester • Westfield 6 x 31 PTO Auger • Westfield 7 x 41 Auger • Drill Fill for Grain Truck • McLeod Grinder Mill PTO • Hammer Mill PTO • Link 24 Grain & Seed Cleaner • 7’ TBH Noble Blade 3 POINT HITCH EQUIPMENT • Farm King Rotovator 3’ • Mott Flail Mower • Swivel Blade • 2 Bottom Plow • Potato Ditcher • Saw Mandrill

GARDENING EQUIPMENT • Kubota B7510 HST, 4x4, 3 cyl.

Diesel, LA 302 Loader, 3ph., Roll Bar, PTO • Dixon Speed ZTR Lawn Mower, 24 hp Kawasaki Motor, 54” cut • Craftsman Garden Rototiller • Ariens ST622 Trimmer B&S 6.25 hp motor • Troy-Bilt Garden Rotovator • Wood Shreader, Garden Seeder • Lawn Sweep, Lawn Aerator 3’ • Poly Tank • Wheel Driven Lawn Mower • Lawn Trimmer • Hoses & Other Gardening Supplies • Harrows RECREATIONAL EQUIPMENT • Polaris Ranger Side by Side, 4x4 • GMC Vandura 3500 Chassis Frontier Motor Home, 21’ 1985, Fridge, Stove, Furnace, Bathroom • Misty River 14’ Aluminium Boat, Trailer, 9.5 hp Yamaha, Fishing Seats, Fishing Tackle & Assortments • Honda Trike • Gas Powered Ice Auger • ATV Cart • (2) Trolling Motors • 4 Person Fishing Hut

SHOP TOOLS • Beaver 16” Scroll Saw • Delta 6” Meat Saw • Meat Grinder, c/w Electric Motor • Radial Arm Saw • Drill Press, Drill Bits • Circular Saw, Angle Grinders, Hand Saws, Levels • Tool Boxes, Assortment of Tools & Wrenches • Jackalls, Shovels, Bars, Cords, Propane Bottle • Buzz Saw Blades, Cross-Cut Saws, Leg Vise • Anvil • Wood Lathe • Sump Pump • Shop Air Compressor • Metal Detector, Stand with Vise • Honda Generator • Battery Chargers • Lincoln 225 Arc Welder • Oxy-Propane Set

ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES

HOUSEHOLD • (2) Sofas • (2) Love Seats • (2) Reclining Chairs • Retro Chrome Table & Chair Set • Exercisers • Bedstead (1959) includes Bed, Dresser & Chest of Drawers • Ultramatic Sleep Unit, consists of 2 Electric Beds with Massage, Set as Queen Size Bed • Assorted Wooden Chairs • 6’ Jetted Jacuzzi Tub

• Insulated Dog House

• Cream Cans, Sad Irons, Beatty Tubs, Wash Board, Butter Churn, Stoneware Crocks, Butter Print, Collectible Jars, Copper Boiler • HD Sewing Machine • Buffet & Arm Chairs • (2) Booker Self Feed Coal Heater • (2) Wooden Wheel Wagons • (2) Wagon Wheels • Kitchen Cupboard/Flour Bin • Desk • Garden Seeder • Cast Cooking Pot • 1928 Chev Car Chassis & Motor • 1951 Chev Car Chassis & Motor MISCELLANEOUS • Cattle Squeeze • Windmill • Barn Exhaust Fan • (8) 4’ Sealed Dual Pane Windows • Older Chev Canopy • Small Amount of Oats in Bin • Small Amount of Barley in Bin

Guest Consignors Welcome!

For more information call Eugene 780-354-8328, Art 250-784-4307 or Jack 780-518-4646 SALE IS SUBJECT TO ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS TERMS OF SALE:

CASH, CERTIFIED CHEQUE OR LETTER FROM BANK GUARANTEEING PAYMENT. ALL SALES FINAL. ALL PURCHASES PAID FOR DAY OF SALE. NO EXCEPTIONS. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

PATTERSON’S AUCTION Bonded & Licensed Livestock Dealers & Auctioneers in BC & AB BOX 478, DAWSON CREEK, BC V1G 4H3 • pcc@neonet.bc.ca

CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE

MART LTD. ART PATTERSON • 250-784-4307 • JACK PATTERSON • 780-518-4646 SHANE PATTERSON • 250-219-4984 • OFFICE • 250-782-6272

www.pattersonsauction.ca FOR MORE INFORMATION

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Cold and snowy spring could delay seeding WILLOWVIEW AUCTIONS LTD. SALES CALENDAR

Unreserved Auction for William & Eva Peters/Dispersal for Beeline Contracting

ANNUAL RCMP BIKE SALE

10 AM - Thursday, May 3, La Crete, AB

Sunday, May 6th – 12:00 Noon

1996 Kenworth T800 T/A Tractor • 1998 Aspen 53 ft Scissor Neck T/A Lowbed Trailer • 2004 Chevrolet Duramax 3500 4X4 Ext Cab Service Truck • 2001 Mustang 2105 Skidsteer • Miller PipePro 450RFC Welder • 2006 GMC Sierra 3500 4X4 Crew Cab Deck Truck •Champion 760 Motor Grader • 2006 25KW Ingersoll Rand Generator •2012 Bomar Ergonomic 320.250 DGS Steel Band Saw • Lincoln Ranger 305G Welder • 2005 PJ 18 ft T/A Utility Trailer • 2005 Chevrolet 2500 4X4 Ext Cab Pickup • 10 KW Stamford Generator • Powermax Hypertherm 85 Plasma Cutter • 2008 8KW Allmand Light Tower • 2005 JGL 2030ES 20ft Electric Scissor Lift • 50 Tonne Mechanical Brake Press • Toyota FBCS15 3 Stage Electric Forklift • 1999 20 ft Custom Built T/A Well Site Trailer • Miller XMT 304 CC/CV DC Inverter ARC Welder • 88” HD Steel Shop Cabinet & Work Bench and much more!

Directions: From La Crete: 5 km north on RR 153. Auction yard is on right hand side.

Towne Centre Mall parking lot, Grande Prairie, AB

SMALL ANIMAL SALE (Poultry, Pigs, Sheep & Goats)

Saturday, May 12th – 11:00 a.m.

at the Willowview Auction yard in Beaverlodge

SPRING CONSIGNMENT SALE Saturday, May 26th – 10:00 a.m.

at the Willowview Auction yard in Beaverlodge For any of your consigning needs; please call Ged @ 780-814-4751 Visit our website for current list of items www.willowviewauctions.net/index.php/consignment-sales

• SELL WITH CONFIDENCE • • SELL WITH WILLOWVIEW AUCTIONS• Box 56, Beaverlodge, AB

Ged Willis: (cell) 780-814-4751 • Barb Willis: (cell) 780-814-3281 willowauctions@xplornet.com • www.willowviewauctions.net

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LOCATED 3 KM STRAIGHT WEST OF BEAVERLODGE ON TWP RD. 720

2004 Cat 325 CL Track Hoe

Cold and snow issues might also delay Alberta farmers’ usual start-up times, which could force them to make some management decisions to ensure timely crop maturation.

They might consider growing earlier maturity wheat or switching to an earlier season crop like barley, provincial crops specialist Mark Cutts says.

Ideally, southern Alberta producers are seeding toward the end of April, with the majority of acres elsewhere getting planted after May 10.

“For central and northern areas, it’s not uncommon to use those last [two or three] weeks of May to get the bulk of the seeding done,” he adds.

Royal LePage Valley Realty 10024 – 101st Street Peace River, Alberta T8S 1S6

100 T Shop Built Hyd Press

www.teamauctions.com Drayton Valley AB 780-542-4337 La Crete AB 780-927-4060

Horizon

May 11

DON’T MISS THE NEXT ISSUE OF THE NORTHERN HORIZON Deadline for booking a display ad: 12:00 Noon on Wednesday, May 2, 2018 Deadline for placing a classified ad: 10:00 a.m. on Friday, May 4, 2018 In Alberta? Call Dan at 250-784-4319 or email at horizon@dcdn.ca In B.C.? Call Janis Kmet at 250-219-0369 or email at jkmet@dcdn.ca Dan Przybylski Sales Mgr. 250-784-4319 horizon@dcdn.ca

The Northern Horizon Phone: 250-782-4888 • Fax: 250-782-6300 • E-mail: horizon@dcdn.ca

Janis Kmet BC Sales Rep. 250-219-0369 jkmet@dcdn.ca

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Food Concession on site

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Food Concession on site

For Herk Sutherland

Goodwin, Alberta Saturday, May 12 2018, 10 A.M. of

From DeBolt: 10 km west on hwy. 43 to rg. rd. 21 {Goodwin Road} 8 km north to twp. rd. 730, 1 km east.

Trucks & Trailers: 2012 Ford F350 SD, FX4, C/C, L/B, 6.2 ltr. auto w/headache rack, box rails & pilot lights • 1978 Western Star truck, 290 Cummins eng. 10 sp. trans. t/a w/5th wheel • 1984 Mack cab-over truck, 237 Mack eng. s/a • 2003 Chev 1500, 4x4, c/c, s/b • 1995 Chev 1-ton w/14ft. deck • 2011 DCT gooseneck trailer, 3 x 7000lb. axles, 30ft. w/beaver tail & flip up ramps • 1979 M & M oilfield float, 40ft. • Sawmill, Logging & Wood Processing Equip: NorWood portable band sawmill, handles logs to 29in. diameter & carriage extended to 22ft. • Sawmill lumber edger • Sawmill lumber planer • Timberjack 404 line skidder • JAPA 370 firewood processor • Hydraulic wood splitter, gas powered & mounted on s/a trailer • Self loader for logs • Shipping Containers & Recreation: Shipping container, 48ft. L x 9.5ft. H • Shipping container, 20ft. • 2011 Polaris Ranger 800EF 6x6 w/winch • 2002 Artic Cat 400 quad • Snow blade to fit quad • 1986 Bigfoot camper, 9.5ft. • Misty River aluminum boat, 14ft. w/trailer • Yard & Garden: Craftsman 1000 ride-on mower • Tow behind estate sprayer • Rototiller, front tang • Macleods push mower • Assort. of garden tools, weed eaters, pruning shears etc. • Chicken waterers, feeders etc. • Shop & Misc: Power plant in steel building, Yanmar diesel, 27.2KW completely wired • Wolfpac 175 welder w/9hp. Honda eng. • No. of power tools---Saws, drills, air impacts, angle grinders, air nailers etc. • Cut-off saw • Bench grinders • Mastercraft radial arm saw w/stand • Mastercraft band saw • Scroll saw • Chain saws • Assort. of shop & hand tools • Impact socket set • Bolt bins • Aluminum jockey box • Tidy tank, 150gal. w/pump • Fuel tanks • Headache rack & box rails • • Items too numerous to mention •

www.ironhorseauctions.ca email: iauction@telusplanet.net Ph: (780) 524-3169 Fax (780) 524-5605 Auctioneers: Robin Lovelace 524-6844 Dustin Lovelace 228-3220 Dave Daly 523-9699

With your help dignity is within reach for all.

Please give generously this year.

Support Our Local Food Banks!

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w/5440 (2003) Bourgault 3320 66’ Air Drill w/7700 (2015) (2008) Bourgault 3320 66’ Air Drill w/6550 (2012) (2005) Bourgault 3320 76’ Air Drill (2012) (2007) Bourgault 3320 76’ Air Drill (2012) (2002) Bourgault 3310 75’ Air Drill w/6550 (2008) w/6700 (2012) Bourgault 3310 65’ Air Drill w/6700 (2011) w/6550 (2012) Case 800 60’ Air Drill w/3430 (2008) (2016) w/7700 (2015) Horsch Anderson 60-15 Air Drill (2005) w/7700 (2016) Morris C2 80’ Air Drill (2012)

New Holland P2070 70’ Air Drill w/P4760 (2012) New Holland P2060 70’ Air Drill w/P1070 (2012) New Holland SD440 57’ Air Drill w/SC380 (2006) New Holland SD440 Air Drill w/SC380 (2006) Bourgault 5350 Air Seeder (2002) AIR TANKS/CARTS Bourgault 7950SOLD Air Tank/Cart (2014) Bourgault 6700st Air Tank/Cart (2013) New Holland SC430 Air Tank/Cart (2008)

Beaverlodge: 1100 - 11th Street West 888-354-3620 780-354-3622

Fairview: 10925 - 90th Avenue (Industrial Park) 780-835-3887 Colter 780-835-0336 Jason 780-518-8876

www.fosterscanada.com

Sean 780-518-3829 Kenny 780-512-6682 Larry 780-518-3734

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