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More than 2,300 British Columbians responded with their ideas on how the Province can support the Agricultural Land Commission preserve farmland and encourage farming.

Their input will help guide the Ministry of Agriculture as it strengthens the Agricultural Land Commission (ALC) and the Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR).

The consultation took place from Feb. 5 to April 30, 2018, and was led by an independent committee made up of volunteers with diverse agricultural backgrounds and experiences. The committee heard from British Columbians at stakeholder meetings in nine communities, and through written submissions and online consultation.

The input the committee received will help frame its recommendations for an ALR that will serve future generations of British Columbians, and will be provided to Agriculture Minister Lana Popham this summer.

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The top three themes identified in responses during the consultation were: A defensible and defended ALR — identified by 1,203 British Columbians Food security and B.C.’s agricultural contribution — identified by 1,146 British Columbians Residential uses in the ALR — identified by 866 British Columbians

Evan Jamieson, from Dalemead, Alberta, is the 2018 4-H Alberta Premier’s Award recipient.

Evan is a member of the Bow Valley Beef and Multi 4-H Club, and was chosen from among the province’s top 4-H members to receive this prestigious award during the annual 4-H Selections program at Olds College.

The Premier’s Award was started in 1964 to recognize the accomplishments of youth in rural Alberta. 4-H members and leaders continue to be instrumental in keeping rural communities strong, developing skills in leadership and giving back to their communities through volunteer work and developing their skills and expertise in agriculture and other project areas.

The Premier’s Award recipient represents 4-H

Alberta at various regional 4-H and agricultural events throughout the year and will also have the opportunity to meet with the Premier and minister of Agriculture and Forestry.

“4-H Alberta is coming out of its centennial year revitalized and ready to support future generations of young, ambitious Albertans. 4-H is an integral part of our province’s strong agricultural foundation, and has been supporting sustainable and diverse rural communities for over a century.

Congratulations to Evan and the 2018 ambassadors for their outstanding leadership and commitment to 4-H and their communities.”

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Fire bans go mobile The Alberta government has released a mobile fire ban app so people across the province can be aware of the wildfire risk.

The new app, available for Android and Apple devices, will give people mobile access to see where there are fire bans, restrictions and advisories to help plan their camping and recreational experiences.

Keeping people informed of fire bans will help them plan their summer activities safely, whether in their backyards or in Alberta’s parks and natural areas.

“It is vital that Albertans be aware of any bans or restrictions throughout the province if they intend to enjoy our beautiful backcountry. This mobile app gives Albertans another way to help prevent human-caused wildfires and keep our firefighters free to fight other wildfires that may occur,” says Oneil Carlier, Minister of Agriculture and Forestry.

Springtime can have a high wildfire danger rating because dry grass and leaves can provide fuel before new growth begins. Fire bans also occur throughout the warmer summer months depending on weather and moisture conditions. It’s always wise to check for Alberta fire bans before you enjoy the outdoors.

Since March 1, there have been 274 wildfires in Alberta’s Forest Protection Area.

Of those fires, 99 per cent were humancaused and entirely preventable.

As of May 15, there were 88 fire bans and fire advisories across the province.

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Ag Land Commission chair named

The Government of British Columbia has appointed Jennifer Dyson as the chair of the Agricultural Land Commission (ALC).

Dyson will use her experience and knowledge in agriculture to revitalize the Agricultural Land Reserve.

“Jennifer Dyson’s 10 years of experience as an ALC commissioner, coupled with her work as a farmer, will be invaluable in her role as chair of the ALC,” said Lana Popham, Minister of Agriculture. “Her knowledge, passion and diverse experiences in farming give her a broad perspective about agriculture in B.C., and the background to lead the commission and support an active farming community in British Columbia.”

Dyson’s experience includes serving as an ALC commissioner from 2008 to 2017. She was also chair of the island panel, and has an ongoing role in operating a familyrun water-buffalo dairy and direct farm market in the Alberni Valley.

Dyson has also participated in industry and government committees regarding agriculture and the environment, supporting and promoting sustainable agricultural practices, and workforce policy.

“I have a passion for agriculture, and to lead an organization with the mandate of preserving agricultural land, and encouraging farming in B.C., is truly an honour,” said Dyson. “There are challenges in agriculture today. B.C. farmers and ranchers are the unrecognized backbone

of strong local communities and progressive regions. I am committed to working for an ALC that does its part to encourage agriculture for now and generations to come.”

Dyson most recently chaired the the nine-member Minister of Agriculture’s advisory committee. The committee led consultations with producers and other British Columbians throughout the province, to hear their ideas on how to revitalize the ALC. The consultation took place from Feb. 5 to April 30, 2018, and heard from more than 2,300 British Columbians at stakeholder meetings in nine communities, through written and online submissions. Dyson stepped down from the advisory committee on May 11, 2018. Committee member Vicki Huntington, former MLA for Delta South, will take on the role of chair for the advisory committee.

Dyson succeeds Frank Leonard as ALC chair, who completed his term on May 14, 2018.

“On behalf of the B.C. government, I would like to thank Frank Leonard for completing his term,” said Popham. “We are always appreciative of those who step up and dedicate their time in public service.”

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Partnership to evolve Northwest Territories agriculture Agriculture plays an important role in the lives of all Canadians, creating good, middle-class jobs, and feeding Canadians and other countries around the world. Northwest Territories (NWT) agriculture development took a leap forward today with the official launch of the new federalterritorial agreement under the Canadian Agricultural Partnership.

The Member of Parliament for the Northwest Territories, Michael McLeod, joined NWT Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment, Wally Schumann, to formalize the federal/territorial agreement at Polar Egg in Hay River — the NWT’s most successful commercial agriculture business.

The Canadian Agricultural Partnership is a five-year, $3-billion cost-shared investment by federal, provincial and territorial (FPT) governments in national, regional and local agriculture initiatives.

Approximately $5.6 million will be directly invested in the NWT agriculture sector under the Partnership. It will fund initiatives and investments aimed at encouraging the development of a relevant, commercially-viable food production and processing sector; and advancing greater self-sufficiency and food production in the NWT’s remote communities.

Aligned with the NWT Agriculture Strategy introduced last year, the Partnership will support emerging food growers and processors encouraging greater participation and entrepreneurial interest in the NWT’s agriculture sector.

Specific programming will invest in research, innovation, sustainability, capacity building, trade, processing, public awareness, and youth involvement to ensure the sector continues to evolve.

“The Government of Canada is committed to the priorities that are important to Canadians—jobs, growth, and long-term prosperity. In working with the Government of Northwest Territories through the Canadian Agricultural Partnership, we will support regionally effective programs to help grow northern agriculture,” opined the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada.

“Agriculture is a growing sector of our economy with the potential to provide our territory with good jobs, better food security, and more vibrant communities. This partnership will be crucial to our continued efforts to drive agriculture development in the NWT. I look forward to seeing how far these investments can take our territory down the road towards a profitable commercial agriculture industry, and a more diverse economy for our Northwest Territories,” noted The Honourable Wally Schumann, Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment for the NWT.

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The NWT is home to roughly 40 commercial food growers, producers and agriculture businesses. This includes popular farmers’ markets that have been popping up across the territory.

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“I am pleased to announce the appointments of Brian Douglas, Yvon Cyr and Maryse Dubé to the Farm Products Council of Canada.

All three appointees bring valuable and diverse experiences to their respective roles, as well as a strong understanding of the agriculture sector. I offer them my congratulations and wish them continued success in their new roles,” he said.

The role of the FPCC is to ensure that the supply management system for poultry and eggs as well as the promotion and research activities for beef cattle work in the balanced interest of all stakeholders, from producers to consumers.

Council members are appointed to hold office at pleasure, by the Governor in Council upon the recommendation of the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, for terms of varying lengths. At the time of their appointment, at least half of members, not including the Chairperson, must be primary agricultural producers.

All prices are in Canadian dollars per metric tonne Market Comments - Corn, feed wheat and barley prices remained stable across the Prairies and the trade is less worried about the lack of planting progress both in Canada and the US, but now has new concerns regarding widespread lack of moisture in western Canada. Corn DDGS increased by $10-20 in all provinces amid trucking shortages and plant shutdowns due to maintenance. Protein values (soybean and canola meal) decreased by $10-15/T across the Prairies although prices are likely to increase with the latest USDA report on lower than anticipated world soybean carryover stocks. Railcar shortages are causing a delay in the movement of canola and meal, hence depressing canola meal prices.

Feed peas and faba beans continued to trade in the 255-260 range in Saskatchewan, 265 in Alberta, and 265-270 in Manitoba. * Models have been updated to reflect the latest nutrient compositions of feed ingredients, which is done periodically.

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

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The case for high legume pastures Should livestock producers add forage legumes to their pastures? Livestock, forage, and beef specialists at Alberta Agriculture and Forestry (AF) make the case for a high legume pasture mix.

“For the typical Alberta livestock producer, perennial forages are a key part of their summer/ fall feed supply,” says Karin Lindquist, forage/ beef specialist with AF. “So, choosing forage varieties that can handle the variable weather conditions is critical to a good pasture management strategy.”

“Everywhere you look in nature, many different types of plants and animals cohabitate in the same area,” adds Andrea Hanson, beef extension specialist with AF. ”In a pasture situation, why would we not try to achieve the same? Having a biodiverse plant community allows for different plant species to thrive in different conditions within the same area so that, throughout the growing season, something is always there for livestock to graze.”

tiwka, livestock and forage business specialist with AF. “The most important lesson with seeding is to ensure a firm seedbed before planting so that the seeds are placed shallow enough to get a good start while maintaining that important soilto-seed contact. The first year of establishment requires observation of the stand to ensure the weeds are not outcompeting the forage seedlings for sunlight and moisture.

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“Once the forage stand is established, the plants need to set seed at least every two to three years,” adds Lastiwka. “Sainfoin has an indeterminate growing pattern, so you may find it flowering while lower down on the plant, there is already developed seed. Those seeds then fall off and are important to keep revitalizing the forage stand for years to come.”

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Adding legumes to the pasture stand diversifies the plant matter above ground and to the roots. Legumes fix nitrogen in the soil which aids in the fertility of the pasture and reduces the need for nitrogen fertilizer. Sainfoin, like alfalfa, also has a deep tap root so that it can continue to grow when rain stops.

Applied Research and Extension Associations in Alberta, along with a producer/cooperator for each area have been gaining experiences with high-legume pastures over the last two years.

Specifically, they have been including AC Mountainview sainfoin in a high-legume pasture mix.

Sainfoin, or Onobrychis viciifolia, is a forage legume that contains tannins. These tannins reduce the rate of protein breakdown in the rumen which, in turn, reduces the risk of bloat in a high legume pasture. Grazing research at Lethbridge and Swift Current has shown a 95 to 98 per cent bloat reduction when 25 per cent of sainfoin is present in an alfalfa/sainfoin stand.

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“Experiences with the high legume pastures containing sainfoin varied across Alberta when it came to establishment,” explains Grant Las-

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Producer Deliveries - Week 40, April 30 - May 6, 2018 Man Sask Alta B.C. Wheat 67.1 166.7 167.9 2.5 Amber Durum 23.1 7.7 Oat 5.7 22.5 2.7 1.9 Barley 0.9 20.8 7.7 0.1 Rye 5.3 1.3 0.1 Flax 3.5 4.7 2.3 Canola 25.0 93.3 95.0 1.2 Peas 2.5 36.6 33.6 0.6 Corn 6.6 Beans Lentils 0.1 18.5 0.8 0.1 Total 116.7 387.5 317.8 6.4

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Crop Y-T-D Producer Deliveries to Primary Elevators - May 6, 2018 Man Sask Alta B.C. Total Wheat 2,845.3 5,202.4 5,229.2 68.4 13,345.3 Amber Durum 4.8 2,456.9 473.6 2,935.3 Oat 500.2 823.1 80.7 32.3 1,436.3 Barley 51.9 1,479.4 536.8 13.9 2,082.0 Rye 89.3 34.7 1.2 125.2 Flax 41.8 245.5 29.4 316.7 Canola 1,461.0 4,940.9 3,256.5 85.8 9,744.2 Peas 40.7 984.3 1,211.3 44.5 2,280.8 Corn 231.7 0.8 232.5 Beans 67.3 2.0 2.3 71.6 Lentils 4.7 941.5 89.5 0.5 1,036.2 Total 5,338.7 17,110.7 10,911.3 245.4 33,606.1

Primary Elevator Shipments - Week 40 - April 30 - May 6, 2018 Man Sask Alta B.C. Total Wheat 127.3 187.1 142.8 1.4 458.6 Amber Durum 68.2 9.8 78.0 Oat 14.0 26.2 2.8 0.9 43.9 Barley 0.8 19.9 6.0 0.1 26.8 Rye 6.8 4.7 11.5 Flax 3.6 8.6 1.6 13.8 Canola 39.0 101.9 90.3 0.2 231.4 Peas 3.2 52.3 68.0 0.1 123.6 Corn 3.1 5.3 8.4 Beans 1.0 0.3 1.3 Lentils 16.2 2.2 18.4 Total 198.8 485.4 328.8 2.7 1,015.7

Crop Year-to-Date Primary Elevator Shipments - to May 6, 2018 Man Sask Alta B.C. Total Wheat 2,991.2 5,322.0 5,347.7 64.5 13,725.4 Amber Durum 4.9 2,547.8 564.8 3,117.5 Oat 484.9 829.9 68.4 31.5 1,414.7 Barley 46.2 1,456.6 552.9 14.2 2,069.9 Rye 92.9 30.5 2.9 126.3 Flax 41.2 265.8 28.1 335.1 Canola 1,364.7 4,578.2 3,177.1 83.9 9,203.9 Peas 27.0 874.1 1,068.4 41.4 2,010.9 Corn 78.9 159.2 238.1 Beans 39.0 3.1 1.2 43.3 Lentils 0.9 747.7 91.7 0.4 840.7 Total 5,171.8 16,655.7 11,062.4 235.9 33,125.8

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The farmer/landowner will be notified, along with the rural municipality. Clubroot is a declared pest under the Pest Control Act and that gives rural municipalities the authority to undertake prevention and enforcement measures.

Ziesman says RM’s are encouraged to use a farmer-driven approach.

“We want producers to be empowered, engaged and actually have a say in how clubroot will be managed on their farm,” Ziesman says.

Ziesman envisions having a professional agrologist working with the producer on a clubroot management plan. If the plan meets a minimum set of requirements and is science-based, it will become the formal agreement between the RM pest control officer and the landowner or producer.

“What we are looking for right now is a minimum standard,” says Ziesman. “Some of this is going to be fine-tuned as we talk to researchers a little bit more, but we are looking for a minimum of a two-year break between susceptible crops.”

Some level of field sanitation to prevent the spread of clubroot would also be included in a management plan.

“Clubroot isn’t the end of the world,” says Ziesman. “The key to clubroot management is to keep pathogen levels low.”

Bottom line As a declared pest under the Pest Control Act, rural municipalities have the authority to undertake prevention and enforcement measures. Ideally, agrologists and producers will work together to develop a clubroot management plan.

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“It gives us a chance to implement proactive management practices and enable us to continue to grow canola with minimum yield impact,” Ziesman says.

The survey will be conducted in higher risk regions, such as areas near the Alberta and Manitoba borders. In all, 1,800 fields will be randomly selected. There will be one field surveyed in each township to gain a better understanding of the distribution and severity of clubroot.

The testing will be conducted by Ministry of Agriculture employees. Canola plants will be pulled and soil samples taken at the field entrance since this is where clubroot is most commonly first identified.

If there are visible signs of galls on the plant roots, additional samples will be taken at 10 other locations in the field.

Soil samples will be tested in a lab to determine if there are low levels of clubroot pathogen in the soil.

Making a clubroot map “The plan is to make producers aware of the risk in the different regions,” Ziesman says.

“There will be a clubroot map similar to those released in Alberta and Manitoba.”

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Weaker prices and trade barriers erected by India, the previous top buyer of Canadian pulses, led to widespread speculation that Canadian dry pea and lentil area would decline significantly in 2018.

Instead, in its April seeding intentions report, Statistics Canada predicts lentil area will decline by a relatively modest 8.1 per cent from 2017 to 4.1 million acres, while pea area would fall just 5.5 per cent to 3.9 million acres.

Lentils Lentil intentions were down, but not by as much as many industry participants expected.

Based on overall market conditions, actual lentil area may still end up lower than the survey projects, as nothing changed on the marketing front.

For what is seeded, the bulk of the reduction is expected to be biased to red lentils - and perhaps an increase in greens, as the green lentil market is not as reliant on India demand.

While new crop acres will be lower than last year, there will be more than one million tonnes of old crop carried into the start of the 2018-2019 marketing year. That means new crop beginning stocks will look similar to this year.

Lentil area remains too high to alter a bearish supply-demand situation for 2018-2019. Interest to plant remains because pulse prices in general have not been low enough for long enough. Lentils are also part of a grower’s core rotation and can still incrementally generate profit margin.

A turn higher in the market will come, but unfortunately for red lentils it will take a year, perhaps even two. If you are willing to wait, then store. Otherwise, make the best of a difficult marketing situation.

Peas Depending on what happens with price spreads between green and yellow peas, there could still be more shifting of yellow pea acres to greens. But overall acres will probably hold near steady with the StatsCan projection.

A recent, slight firming price trend making yellows at $7 per bushel more readily accessible will maintain grower interest. Plus, there is ample news flow surrounding protein-fracking stories for domestic and export use, hopefully making Canada less reliant on India for yellow pea demand. It is also hard to overlook the value of peas as animal feed. Compared to very strong soymeal prices, yellow peas at $7 can look attractive to a feed user.

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... continued - pulse acres in 2018 Feed use issues now extend to China as well, given the recent Chinese threat to impose a tariff on United States soybeans. This has triggered Chinese purchases of alternative feed protein ingredients, including peas. This would be additional demand beyond the peas used for fractionation.

This development hasn’t shown up in the trade data yet, but would help push demand even higher down the road. Add to that market rumours that

Indian buyers are still asking about Canadian yellow peas for early fall shipping and it helps add some price support.

While premature to be overly enthusiastic, the demand factor for peas looks increasingly promising in the year ahead, despite the India trade hijinks, and I suspect we’ll be surprised in a year’s time how quickly Canadian yellow pea inventory gets used up.

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fewer acres to peas and lentils in 2018, but current data, like the fact that China is purchasing more alternative feed protein ingredients like peas, suggests the cut will be less than initial trade projections.

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GRAIN FUTURE REPORT Grain Future Prices - as of May 18, 2018 Last 517.20s 534.40 519.50 524.00 Last 493-4s 514-2 529-0 549-6 Last 504-0s 535-2 553-6 579-0 Last 757-2s 624-6 629-2 637-6 Last 402-4 411-0 420-2 Last 242-4 248-0 256-4 Last 997-6 1002-0 1004-2 Last 31.33 31.45 31.59 Last 375.9 374.1

Change - 4.21 + 1.80 + 2.60 + 2.40 Change + 3-4 + 16-6 + 15-4 + 15-0 Change + 5-0 + 16-2 + 16-0 + 15-4 Change + 3-4 + 10-0 + 8-6 + 8-2 Change + 7-2 + 7-4 + 7-2 Change + 1-4 + 2-0 + 1-0 Change + 2-6 + 3-2 + 3-2 Change + 0.39 + 0.39 + 0.39 Change + 0.8 + 0.6

Open 0.00 532.60 515.40 519.80 Open 0-0 497-4 513-4 534-6 Open 0-0 519-0 537-2 563-4 Open 0-0 614-4 620-4 629-4 Open 395-2 403-4 413-0 Open 240-6 246-2 256-0 Open 995-6 1000-6 1003-0 Open 30.96 31.06 31.20 Open 375.1 373.2

High 517.20 536.50 521.60 526.00 High 493-4 516-0 531-0 551-2 High 504-0 537-6 556-2 581-0 High 757-2 628-6 632-4 640-2 High 403-4 411-6 421-0 High 243-0 248-0 256-4 High 1007-6 1011-2 1012-6 High 31.41 31.53 31.67 High 380.7 378.8

Low 517.20 531.10 515.30 519.70 Low 493-4 495-2 511-4 532-6 Low 504-0 516-2 535-0 561-6 Low 757-2 614-0 620-4 629-4 Low 395-0 403-2 412-6 Low 240-6 246-2 255-4 Low 992-6 996-4 999-0 Low 30.94 31.06 31.20 Low 375.0 373.2

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Daily Grain & Feed Grain Report Weekly Feed Grain Report - May 18, 2018

Daily Grain Prices - May 18, 2018 Alberta Canola Producers Commission (http://dashboard.albertacanola.com/reports/weekly-grains) CANOLA - #1 Peace Region Northern Alberta Southern Alberta Spot $11.58 ( + $0.00 ) $11.84 ( - $0.01 ) $11.86 ( - $0.01 ) June 2018 $11.56 ( + $0.00 ) $11.85 ( - $0.00 ) $11.86 ( - $0.01 ) July 2018 $11.58 ( + $0.01 ) $11.87 ( - $0.01 ) $11.89 ( - $0.01 ) August 2018 $10.67 ( + $0.04 ) $10.88 ( + $0.04 ) $10.96 ( + $0.04 ) September 2018 $10.71 ( + $0.05 ) $10.87 ( + $0.05 ) $11.05 ( + $0.04 ) October 2018 $10.75 ( + $0.05 ) $10.95 ( + $0.05 ) $11.13 ( + $0.04 ) November 2018 $10.77 ( + $0.06 ) $10.96 ( + $0.05 ) $11.15 ( + $0.04 ) WHEAT - #1 CPSR - 11.5% Peace Region Northern Alberta Southern Alberta Spot $6.13 ( + $0.38 ) $6.22( + $0.36 ) $6.28 ( + $0.33 ) June 2018 $6.11 ( + $0.36 ) $6.19 ( + $0.36 ) $6.23 ( + $0.34 ) July 2018 $6.16 ( + $0.37 ) $6.25 ( + $0.35 ) $6.31 ( + $0.33 ) August 2018 $5.81 ( + $0.29 ) $5.92 ( + $0.28 ) $6.00 ( + $0.27 ) September 2018 $5.88 ( + $0.29 ) $5.97 ( + $0.28 ) $6.03 ( + $0.27 ) October 2018 $5.89 ( + $0.28 ) $6.01 ( + $0.28 ) $6.10 ( + $0.27 ) November 2018 $5.93 ( + $0.29 ) $6.03 ( + $0.28 ) $6.09 ( + $0.27 ) WHEAT - #1 CWAD - 13.0% Peace Region Northern Alberta Southern Alberta Spot not available not available $7.07 ( + $0.05 ) June 2018 not available not available $6.98 ( + $0.04 ) July 2018 not available not available $6.98 ( + $0.04 ) August 2018 not available not available $6.85 ( + $0.05 ) September 2018 not available not available $6.85 ( + $0.05 ) October 2018 not available not available $6.77 ( + $0.05 ) WHEAT - #1 CWRS - 13.5% Peace Region Northern Alberta Southern Alberta Spot $7.21 ( + $0.21 ) $7.30 ( + $0.20 ) $7.25 ( + $0.21 ) June 2018 $7.17 ( + $0.20 ) $7.25 ( + $0.20 ) $7.21 ( + $0.21 ) July 2018 $7.21 ( + $0.20 ) $7.29 ( + $0.20 ) $7.24 ( + $0.20 ) August 2018 $6.89 ( + $0.20 ) $6.99 ( + $0.19 ) $7.00 ( + $0.20 ) September 2018 $6.90 ( + $0.20 ) $7.00 ( + $0.20 ) $7.00 ( + $0.20 ) October 2018 $6.96 ( + $0.20 ) $7.05 ( + $0.20 ) $7.06 ( + $0.19 ) YELLOW PEAS - #2 Peace Region Northern Alberta Southern Alberta Spot $6.91 ( + $0.01 ) $7.07 ( + $0.01 ) $6.89 ( $0.00 ) June 2018 not available not available $6.82 ( $0.00 ) July 2018 not available not available $6.82 ( $0.00 ) August 2018 not available $7.01 ( + $0.01 ) $6.91 ( $0.00 ) October 2018 not available not available $6.91 ( $0.00 ) December 2018 not available not available $6.93 ( $0.00 )

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Putting the Glide in your ride Put the Glide in your Ride is a catchy slogan for “Shocker Air Ride Hitches.” I happen to own one and my horses sure are happy about it.

The air ride system is designed to give the horses in the trailer and the humans in the pickup a smoother ride and they make an amazing difference.

I was on one of my many long trips with the horses in the trailer and I was thinking about all the stress they must go through being hauled. I would look in the rear view mirror when those frost heaves, bumps and potholes showed up and see how much it shook the trailer around. If you haven’t ridden in a trailer and hit a frost heave (within the speed limit, of course) you haven’t truly lived. It will give you some real perspective on what a horse goes through on their trips to wherever they are going.

There are a few things we can do to help with our horses safety and comfort on long or short trips in the trailer. The Shocker Hitch is one. It not only softens the ride for the horse, there is also a very noticeable difference in the cab. When I bought mine we started down the road and didn’t have time to set the air, so we made the adjustments at a gas station (which means add air with the air hose). Anyway, the difference was surprising. We were on the road for two hours when my traveling companion looked at me and we both realized we hadn’t felt the trailer since we had set the air.

There is a recommended tire pressure for your trailer and truck.

The more air the stiffer the ride, less air softens the ride but you still must stay within the suggested air pres-

sures. The manufacturers of horse trailers have different suspension systems they use and some have a better ride than others.

The bedding in a trailer is very important. I prefer shavings and lots of them. It can give the horses a much better cushion to stand on.

However, if you go very far, they will have the shaving brushed away where their feet hit the floor and will be standing pretty much on the floor. If you are a really nice person, you can unload a few times and fix the shavings for them. However, the most important part about shavings is that the horse can urinate without getting splashed. Lots of shaving will eliminate the splashing problem, plus you can clean up the mess and keep the trailer smelling better.

You might be shaking your head, but a horse will go in the long grass if given a choice rather than on any hard surface. In any pasture you will see long grass areas and short grass areas. The long grass is where they do their business the short grass is where they have been eating.

The noise in a trailer is something else to check out. There should not be rattling, whistling and banging.

More noise equals more stress and an uncomfortable trailer for the horse. Don’t buy a noisy trailer! If you happen to have one, it is often easy to fix much of the noises with a bit of ingenuity.

Another very important thing to look for is all the places a horse might catch a halter or bang a hip.

Trailers can be designed inside and out to have smooth finishes that make it almost impossible for horses to hurt themselves. Many times the cost of one vet bill will equal the

money you could have spent for a safer trailer.

Check the back door where your horse steps in the trailer. Is there a sharp edge that he could hit his leg on or is there a rubber guard? Are the hinges inside and out, sticking out and waiting for a hip, shoulder or eye socket to be gouged out or are they recessed and smooth?

I’m also a big fan of the angle haul trailers with dividers so that horses can see each other. Horses are herd animals and get comfort from being around other horses.

Another area to check trailers is under the floor mats. How is the floor holding out? Are the boards rotting? Even aluminum floors will rot through if urine is left on it.

Common theories are to make the panels solid so they won’t fight and can’t see each other. However, if the panel is low enough so they can’t kick under it or high enough so they are unable to bite over it, then this would be sufficient for me.

The more boxed in the horses feel the more stressed they will be.

The horses hopefully should be trailer-ready and trained so there isn’t any fighting. Sometimes a situation has occurred where I have hauled horses that aren’t as ready as they should be. I believe solid panels prolong the problem rather than help. I would like to get where I’m going with my horse learning something along the way. It’s like build-

ing a round pen that the horse can’t see out of so they will pay attention to the trainer and they can’t jump out. If that is needed, then you might think the trainer must not be very interesting and shouldn’t be putting that much pressure on the horse that it feels it needs to jump out. The trailer we use, the round pen and box stall we build all can be built and used for the horses’ comfort and development. We could build solid cages that prolong issues as well as develop new issues but, this is exactly what we should stay away from. So there are many little things we can do to make things safer, more comfortable and even help develop our horses with a bit of thought. You can check out shocker hitches at {shockerhitches.ca} Happy Hauling Glenn Stewart What is your dream with horse?

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The excitement of foaling out your mares can also bring heartbreak

By Dr. Mira Kelada Foaling out mares can be both exciting and also heartbreaking. Mares typically foal without human assistance, but when there is a problem, rapid intervention is required to ensure the health and safety of the mare and the foal. Foals are much less likely to survive birthing problems than other species such as calves and lambs, so knowing when to intervene is crucial.

The average gestation of a mare is 335 to 340 days, but they can foal anywhere from 320 to 365 days and have a normal full term foal. Be ready to expect a foal anytime during these possible dates. Mares prefer to foal at night and they seem to have some control over when they deliver their foal, thus it can be a challenge to witness the delivery.

Mares may foal out in a clean open field or in a stall. The advantage of an open pasture is that there is lots of room for the mare to foal and it is generally cleaner than a stall. If the mare is going to foal in a stall, make sure that the dimensions are a minimum of 14 x 14 feet so that the mare has plenty of room for delivery.

A mare’s udder will begin to fill with milk approximately 2-4 weeks prior to foaling. It is common to see some swelling (edema) along the midline of the mare in the month before foaling.

Approximately 4-6 days before foaling, the teats become engorged and swollen. A sign of possible impending foaling is ‘waxing’ of the teats, which typically happens 1-4 days prior to delivery. This waxy secretion is colostrum, which is the special ‘milk’ that a foal must drink after it is born. However, not every mare will wax her teats!

The mare may appear uncomfortable and

restless in the day or so prior to foaling. Monitor mares closely as they approach their foaling date to see subtle clues about impending labour.

Labour consists of three stages. The first stage lasts 1-2 hours and begins with contractions.

These contractions move the foal in to the birth canal. When the fetal membranes (‘water bag’ or allantois) become visible in the mare’s vulva and break, stage one ends. The second stage of labour is the delivery of the foal. Mares should deliver their foal within 20-30 minutes following delivery of the water bag. If a mare is actively pushing for at least 10-15 minutes after having delivered her water bag, and there is no sign of a foal and no evidence of any progression of the foaling, you should call your veterinarian immediately.

If there seems to be progression, then monitor.

You should see two front feet and a nose for a normal delivery. If you do not see any legs, or if you don’t see a nose coming with two legs, or if you see three legs protruding from the vulva, call your veterinarian immediately.

If you see a ‘red bag’ protruding from the vulva instead of the white coloured fetal membranes, this is an emergency situation. Call your veterinarian immediately for counsel, but you should be prepared to attempt to deliver the foal on your own. The velvety ‘red bag’ is the chorioallantoic membrane of the placenta and indicates premature separation of the placenta from the uterine wall. In these cases, the foal is not getting oxygen anymore and must be delivered promptly otherwise it will suffocate. If you are unsure if you are seeing a red bag, call your veterinarian immediately and send a photo to them! Mares are much more fragile than cows, so be cautious when

pulling and call your veterinarian if you are not sure how to proceed when assisting the mare to deliver.

If a foal is delivered normally, stage three then begins. This is the stage in which the placenta (afterbirth) is passed. The placenta should be passed within 1-3 hours after the foal is delivered.

If the placenta has not been passed within three hours, call your veterinarian. A retained placenta in horses is an emergency (unlike cows), and can cause serious problems including severe infection and laminitis.

Following a normal birth, monitor the mare and foal from a distance. Allow them to bond and be undisturbed. The foal should make attempts to stand within 30 minutes after birth and foals should nurse colostrum within 2-3 hours of birth.

If you do not observe the foal nursing, you may need to ensure that the foal drinks colostrum by bottle feeding it yourself. Colostrum is rich in antibodies and provides foals with immunity to prevent disease. Foals MUST drink colostrum in the first 12 hours of life (preferable within 2-6 hours of birth for optimal absorption). If foals do not drink colostrum during this time frame, they can be immune-compromised and can suffer severe health problems.

If you have any questions about foaling mares, or if you are unsure whether a mare needs assistance, err on the side of caution and call your veterinarian immediately.

Pic, a “Red Bag” delivery.

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

SALERS

Briar Ridge Stock Farm

Chad, Leah, Gene & Addison Haddow,

RED POLLS

Eldon & Marilyn Cassity

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

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

Eight Way Charolais

DynaRich Salers

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

JayDawn Farms

Grundke Family Salers

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

Lazy S Charolais

Voss Family Salers

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

Pro-Char Charolais

SHORTHORNS

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

Spruce View Charolais

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

Valanjou Charolais

Bar 4A Cattle Co.

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

Battle River Black Angus

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

Brandl Cattle Co. Classic Livestock Cinder Angus

Clear River Red Angus Dwajo Angus

Excel Ranches

Fineline Red Angus

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

Gomack Red Angus

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

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

Wrangler Charolais Farm

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

GELBVIEHS

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

Werner & Debbie Grundke, Alberta Beach, AB .......... 780-924-2464 Randy & Lesli Voss, Hythe, AB................................... 780-814-1534

Tamarack Shorthorns

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

SIMMENTALS Albrecht Farms

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

AdamsGreen Gelbvieh

Fallen Timber Farms

Kiskatinaw Gelbvieh

GRA-TAN Farm

Milne’s Gelbvieh

Halfway River Simmentals

David & Janice Adams, High Prairie, AB ................... 780-524-5382 Brian & Deanne Stratuliak, Rolla, B.C. ....................... 250-759-4143 Harold & Bev Milne, Fairview, AB ............................. 780-835-2645

HEREFORDS

Chet & Jamie Jans, Groundbirch, BC .......................... 250-780-2141 Grant & Tanya Chittick, Mayerthorpe, AB .................. 780-786-2181 Eckbert & Christa Weitzel Georg & Sarah Weitzel, Charlie Lake, BC .................. 250-263-8237

5-Star Herefords

Hodges Simmentals

Benwyn Herefords

JayDawn Farms

Briar Ridge Stock Farm

KIN-KIN Cattle Co.

Chad, Leah, Gene & Addison Haddow,

KRS Simmentals

Chittick Family Hereford Ranch

KSL Simmentals

Cody & Ashley Pugh, Cecil Lake, BC ....................... (250)794-8606 Bill & Doug Bentley, Progress, BC ............................. 250-843-7575

Randy & Chris Haddow, Dawson Creek, BC .............. 250-786-5048 Dawson Creek, BC....................................................... 250-784-3924 Raymond & Mona Chittick, Whitecourt, AB .............. 780-778-0150

Eureka Hereford Farms

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

Friesen Hereford Farms

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

Roy & Scot Hodges, Beaverlodge, AB ........................ 780-512-4669 Jason & Nicole McQuaig, Sexsmith, AB..................... 780-933-5530 Gary & Faye Chittick, Mayerthorpe, AB ..................... 780-786-4500 K. Reanne Sanford, Quesnel, BC................................. 250-991-9496

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

Montagneuse Simmentals

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

Moonlite Farm

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

Gold Stock Hereford Farms

Moose Creek Simmentals

Gurtler Farms

O Double E Simmentals

Hilltop Honey Ranch

Peace Country Simmentals

JoNomn Hereford Ranch

Rachido Ranch

Reber’s Polled Herefords

Rosefield Simmentals

Spring Mountain Stock Farm

SIBL Simmentals

LIMOUSIN

Tri-K Simmentals

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

Willow Creek Simmentals

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

Blueberry Valley Farms Limousin

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 James & Martha Wiebe, Prespatou, BC ....................... 250-630-2621 The Smith Families, Cherhill, AB................................ 780-785-2045 Keith & Kerriley Hodges, Beaverlodge, AB ................ 780-831-7999 Keiran & Taryn Hodges, Beaverlodge, AB .................. 780-933-5637 Mike & Mari Klassen & Family, Debolt, AB .............. 780-957-2814

BLONDE d’AQUITAINE

Dry Creek Ranch

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

Willowdale Simmentals

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

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

Wolfe Farms

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

A.K. STOCK FARMS

Dusty Acre Blondes Little Creek Farms

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

Excel Ranches

True North Ranch

Fouillard Limousin

Upper Cache & Kam Blondes

Hansen’s Limousin

Willow Springs Stock Farm

Hillview Farms

Cathy Srayko, Whitelaw, AB ....................................... 780-596-2425 Ros, Karl & Ann Musgrove, Fort St. John, BC............ 250-262-3278 Reed & Michelle Rigney, Westlock, AB ...................... 780-348-5308

Scott & Lesley Hansen, Evansburg, AB ..................... 780-727-4557 Raymond & Corine Verbeek, Sturgeon County, AB .... 780-939-2173

Dale & Judy Smith, Valleyview, AB ............................ 780-524-2790 Tony Wolfe, Valleyview, AB ........................................ 780-524-3939

SPECKLED PARK

Kyle Laloge, Worsley, AB..................................................... (780)219-3825 Allan Rowe, Worsley, AB ..................................................... (780)835-8097

Rimrock Ranch

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

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Smoky portobello ‘shroom cheeseburgers

Heat an outdoor grill to medium-high heat (375°F to 425°F). Whisk together the Dijon and mayonnaise in a small bowl and set aside.

Brush mushrooms on both sides with the oil, then season with salt and pepper. Place the mushrooms on the grill stem-side down, cover, and grill for 4 minutes. Flip the mushrooms, cover, and grill until mushrooms are tender, about 4 minutes more.

Divided the Gouda among the mushroom caps. Arrange the buns cut-side down on the grill. Cover and cook until the cheese is melted and the cut sides of the rolls are golden-brown, about 1 minute more.

Place the bottom halves of the buns cut-side up on plates and spread with half of the Dijonaise. Top each with a mushroom. Top with the peppadews and arugula. Spread the cut side of the bun tops with the remaining Dijonnaise, place on the arugula to close the burgers, and serve.

Recipe Notes No-grill option: You can also bake the mushrooms instead of grilling them: Heat the oven to 425°F. Place the oiled and seasoned mushrooms on a rimmed baking sheet stem-side down and roast until just tender, about 15 minutes. Flip them, fill the caps with the Gouda, and continue to bake until the cheese is melted, 2 to 3 minutes.

Toast the buns in the oven.

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STEVE, TAMMY & RYAN ALBRECHT

HOME 780.864.4259 STEVE 780.832.0883 RYAN 780.933.5448

BOX 158

SPIRIT, RIVER, AB

RAlbrecht@tervita.com

413407

Serves 4 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard 2 tablespoons mayonnaise 4 large portobello mushrooms, stemmed 2 tablespoons olive oil Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 4 ounces smoked Gouda cheese, grated (about 1 cup) 4 brioche hamburger buns, split 4 ounces peppadew peppers, thinly sliced (about 1/2 cup) 1 cup loosely packed arugula

REGISTERED SIMMENTALS BOX 655, BEAVERLODGE, AB TOH 0C0

KEITH HODGES 780-831-7999

KEIRAN HODGES 780-933-5637

keith@arlshop.com

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Willowdale Simmentals

55095

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

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

www.willowdaleca�le.com

Chet & Jamie Jans Box 223 Groundbirch, BC V0C 1T0

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

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

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

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

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Tomato chickpea salad Serves 4 For the salad: 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 (15-ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed Kosher salt 2 teaspoons ground cumin 2 pints cherry tomatoes, halved 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves For the vinaigrette: 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar 1 teaspoon minced shallot Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper For the salad: Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the beans and spread out into a single layer. Cook without stirring until lightly browned on the bottom, 3 to 4 minutes.

Stir, add a big pinch of salt, and spread the beans

out again. Cook for another 2 minutes, then stir and spread out again as needed, until golden-brown and blistered on all sides. From start to finish, this will take about 6 to 7 minutes total.

Remove from the heat, add the cumin, and toss to coat. While the chickpeas are cooking, make the vinaigrette.

For the vinaigrette: Whisk the oil, vinegar, shallot, a pinch of salt, and a few grinds of black pepper together in a large bowl.

Add the chickpeas, tomatoes, and parsley to the vinaigrette. Toss everything to combine. Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more salt and pepper as needed.

Recipe Notes Storage: Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Red hot ginger poached egg soup Serves 4 1 tablespoon toasted Asian sesame oil or vegetable oil 5 (1/4-inch-thick) slices fresh ginger 2 cloves garlic, very thinly sliced 6 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth 2 tablespoons tamari or soy sauce 12 ounces regular bok choy, Shanghai bok choy, or Napa cabbage 4 large eggs Thinly sliced scallions, shichimi togarashi, or furikake, for garnish (optional) Heat the oil in a Dutch oven or wide pot over medium-high heat until shimmering.

Add the ginger and garlic and cook, stirring constantly, until the garlic is just goldenbrown around the edges, about 1 minute.

Carefully add the broth and tamari or soy sauce (it may sputter) and bring to a boil. Meanwhile, trim the stem ends from the bok choy or cabbage. If using Napa cabbage or large bok choy, cut into 1 1/2inch pieces.

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Red & Black Angus Yearlings & 2-Yr-Olds

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

Dan: (250) 630-2146 R0011533060

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

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

Jim & Donna Rowe Worsley, AB

780-835-9588 jdrowe@xplornet.ca

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North Point Angus

Add the bok choy or cabbage to the boiling soup, stir to combine, and bring back to a boil. Lower the heat to maintain a simmer and crack the eggs into the soup, keeping the eggs as far apart from each other as possible. Simmer undisturbed until the whites are set but the yolks are still runny, 3 to 4 minutes. Serve immediately, topped with scallions, shichimi togarashi, or furikake if desired.

for Another Great No Fools Bull Sale!

Bulls averaged $3,500 Commercial heifers averaged $1,560

Lloyd & Donna 1-800-667-2251

www.clearriverredangus.com

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Welcoming serious enquiries on our cow herd

Ranch-Raised 2-Year Old Black Angus Bulls For Sale

by Private Treaty Freeman & Zoe Iwasiuk & Family High Prairie, AB

55094

THANKS BEEF PRODUCERS

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

PEACE COUNTRY ANGUS CLUB President:

JOHN MAYER

780.354.2726 Sec/Treas:

CINDY BJORKLUND

780.835.3530

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Spicy salmon black bean salad Flake the salmon into a medium bowl using a fork or your hands. Add the remaining ingredients and gently toss to combine. Serve on its own, alongside tortilla chips, over salad greens, on top of rice, or tucked inside a whole-wheat wrap.

Recipe Notes Storage: Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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

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

Jack & Shannon Trask

(250) ((2 25 263-4904 • sjtrask@pris.ca Box 127, Montney, BC, V0C 1Y0

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Serves 2 to 4; makes about 3 cups 4 ounces hot smoked salmon 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed 1/2 medium avocado, diced 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice (from 1/2 medium lime) 1 teaspoon olive oil 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt Pinch cayenne pepper (optional)

Gumbo Gulch PUREBRED BLACK ANGUS

Visitors Welcome

48543

Cattle Company

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

Fiesta! The slow cooker pork carnitas

No-broil option: If you don’t have a broiler or want to brown small amounts of carnitas, brown in a frying pan heated over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until browned all over.

Storage: Leftover carnitas can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Yearlings for Sale Off the Farm Trevor Binks and Melanie Klassen Registered & Commercial Angus Cattle 780-539-7128 | C: 780-518-0630 Grande Prairie, AB

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Recipe Notes Make ahead: Slow-cook the pork, remove from the cooking liquid to an airtight container, and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator, then proceed with broiling.

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

www.aspenhillenterprises.com

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Using tongs, transfer the pork to a rimmed baking sheet (lined with aluminum foil if broiling). Remove and discard the bone if needed and any large chunks of fat, then use 2 forks to shred the meat into large chunks. The pork can be served at this point or browned in the broiler.

Transfer the pork to a serving bowl. For carnitas tacos, serve in tortillas with accompaniments, like sour cream, cilantro, radishes, pineapple, chopped red onion, and lime wedges. If desired, skim the fat from the leftover juices and keep as a medium for moistening the carnitas when reheating.

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Place the garlic and chipotles around the pork.

Pour the diced tomatoes and their juices and the liquid around the pork. Cover and cook until the pork is fork tender or falling off the bone, about 8 hours on the LOW setting.

If broiling, arrange a rack about 6 inches from the broiler and heat the broiler to high. Broil the carnitas until a dark golden-brown crust forms on top, 4 to 5 minutes. Flip the carnitas and broil until the second side is golden-brown, about 4 minutes more. Meanwhile, warm the tortillas one at a time over a gas burner, or stack and wrap completely in aluminum foil and warm in the oven while the carnitas is browning.

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1 pork shoulder or pork butt (7 to 8 pounds with bone, 6 to 7 pounds if boneless) 2 tablespoons kosher salt 1 tablespoon ground cumin 1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper 1 tablespoon dried oregano 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional) 8 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed 4 individual chipotle chiles from a can of chipotles en adobo 1 (14- or 15-ounce) can diced tomatoes 2 to 3 cups liquid, such as orange juice, beer, low-sodium broth, or a combination Trim any excess surface fat from the pork and discard. Cut the pork into two pieces if needed to fit in a 6-quart or larger slow cooker. Sprinkle evenly with the salt, cumin, pepper, oregano, cinnamon, and cayenne if using. Place in the slow cooker.

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JOHN MAYER

780.354.2726 Sec/Treas:

CINDY BJORKLUND

780.835.3530

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BENWYN Sirloin steak sandwiches HEREFORDS Serves 4

VISITORS ALWAYS WELCOME

Bill Bentley - (250) 843-7575 Doug Bentley - (250) 843-7364 BENWYN FARM LTD. PROGRESS, BC V0C 2E0

20 miles West of Dawson Creek Hwy 97 South 3/4 mile North of Progress (Rd 255)

Quality Polled Herefords For Sale

Highway 2 from DC West on Road 204 4 kms South on Road 211 to top of hill

Brian & Dana Smith Box 431, Pouce Coupe, BC Tel: (250) 786-5232 Cell: (250) 719-5548

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For the pickled onions: 1 cup distilled white vinegar 1 cup water 1 tablespoon granulated sugar 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 medium red onion, halved and thinly sliced For the steak: Cooking spray 1 pound sirloin steak 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper For the sandwiches: 1/3 cup mayonnaise 1/4 cup whole-grain mustard 1 1/2 cups arugula 4 onion rolls, sliced in half lengthwise Make the pickled onions: Place the vinegar, water, sugar, and salt in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat.

Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally to dissolve the sugar. Place the onion in a heatproof bowl and pour the pickling liquid over it; set aside while you cook the steak.

Broil the steak: Arrange a rack about 4 inches from the broiler and heat the broiler to high. Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil. Coat a wire rack with cooking spray and fit over the baking sheet.

Pat the steak dry with a paper towel. Season both sides with the salt and pepper and place on the wire rack. Broil (the steak should be 1 to 2 inches from the broiler’s heating element) for 5 minutes. Flip the steak and continue broiling until well-browned and charred at the edges, 4 to 5 minutes more for medium-rare, or 6 to 7 minutes more for medium.

Let the steak rest for 10 minutes on the rack.

Assemble the sandwiches: Whisk the mayonnaise and mustard together in a small bowl. Drain the onions through a finemesh strainer and discard the liquid. Transfer the steak to a cutting board and thinly slice across the grain.

Spread a thick layer of Dijon mayonnaise on the cut sides of the rolls. Divide the steak and arugula between the rolls and close them to form sandwiches. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Recipe Notes Make ahead: The pickled onions can be made up to 1 week in advance and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator. The Dijon mayonnaise spread can be made up to 2 days in advance and stored in airtight container in the refrigerator.

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11 Spices – Mix With 2 Cups White Fl. 2/3 Ts Salt 1/2 Ts Thyme 1/2 Ts Basil 1/3 Ts Oregano 1 Ts Celery salt 1 Ts Black pepper 1 Ts Dried mustard 4 Ts Paprika 2 Ts Garlic salt 1 Ts Ground ginger 3 Ts White pepper

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How to cook fluffy, tasty quinoa What Is Quinoa?

Cultivated in the Andes for over 5,000 years, quinoa (pronounced KEEN-wah) has been called “the mother grain” and “the gold of the Incas.”

Technically, it’s not a grain but a seed, though it is used in virtually all the same ways as other whole grains. Over the last few years, the popularity of quinoa has grown steadily as people have discovered its pleasant nutty taste and superfood qualities. As a complete protein source also high in iron, magnesium, and fiber, quinoa is not only one of our healthiest pantry staples, but also one that’s incredibly easy and quick to cook.

What Can I Do with Quinoa?

Use quinoa just as you would any other grain, like rice or barley! It makes a fantastic side dish for almost any meal, especially if you cook it with broth instead of water and add a bay leaf to the pot. I like serving it as a bed for stews or baked fish. Quinoa can also be used in casseroles, breakfast porridges, and salads.

Take a look at the list of recipes below for some ideas! What are your favorite ways to use quinoa?

Basic Quinoa Facts How much cooked quinoa does 1 cup dry quinoa yield? 1 cup dry quinoa yields about 3 cups cooked quinoa.

How much liquid do I need to cook quinoa? To cook 1 cup quinoa, you need about 2 cups liquid.

How long does it take to cook quinoa? 1 cup quinoa will cook in about 20 minutes.

How do I make quinoa less bitter? Nearly, if not all, of the natural bitterness of quinoa’s outer coating can be removed by a vigorous rinsing in a mesh strainer.

How do I make better-tasting quinoa? Quinoa is really excellent when cooked in vegetable or chicken broth. Also, add about 1/4 teaspoon salt to each cup dried quinoa when cooking. Try adding other spices and aromatics during cooking as well, like a clove of smashed garlic, a sprig of fresh rosemary, or a dash of black pepper.

Can I use my rice cooker to make quinoa? Yes! Just use the 2:1 liquid-to-quinoa ratio and follow the instructions on your rice cooker.

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Kyle Laloge 780.219.3825 kylelaloge@gmail.com

ROY & ERIKA SCHWEITZER Ph: 780.356.3611 • Cell: 780.402.5617 • Email: schweitzerre@gpnet.ca

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Allan Rowe 780.835.8097 allangrowe@gmail.com

55081

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

Shadow Creek Red Polls

SAlerS BullS yearling and two year olds

semen tested and guaranteed

SAlerS HeiferS

Werner & Debbie Grundke Alberta Beach, Alberta

780-924-2464 or 780-982-2472 grundke@xplornet.com delivery available R0011498234

Randy & Lesli Voss

• 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

Box 473, Hythe, AB T0H 2C0

www.shadowcreek.farm • marshascows@hotmail.com

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

SALERS BULLS FOR SALE DynaRich Salers Eckville, AB

POLLED, RED OR BLACK Age Advantage & Yearling Bulls Richard Andersen (403) 746-2919

Herefords Charolais Simmentals

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Cattle Market Report

FEEDER HEIFERS

FEEDER STEERS

Auction Date Bid angeR 301 - 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

May 7 - 1269 Hd Low High $220.00 $240.00 $220.00 $255.00 $210.00 $235.50 $190.00 $224.00 $180.00 $207.00 $155.00 $188.00 $147.00 $171.00 $130.00 $151.00

Bid angeR Low 301 - 400 $210.00 401 - 500 $200.00 501 - 600 $185.00 601 - 700 $175.00 701 - 800 $164.00 801 - 900 $151.00 900 - 1000 $135.00 1000+ $130.00

High $230.00 $225.00 $206.00 $196.00 $184.50 $171.00 $182.00 $147.00

D1 - D2 Cows SLAUGHTER CATTLE

$88.00

May 14 - 2310 Hd Low High $200.00 $243.00 $200.00 $242.00 $200.00 $252.50 $185.00 $221.00 $165.00 $204.00 $155.00 $185.00 $150.00 $165.00 $125.00 $151.00

May 8 - 2439 Hd Low High $200.00 $250.00 $210.00 $245.00 $200.00 $240.00 $200.00 $235.00 $190.00 $215.00 $160.00 $185.00 $150.00 $170.00 n/a n/a

May 15- 1498 Hd Low High $200.00 $235.00 $200.00 $240.00 $190.00 $235.00 $185.00 $225.00 $185.00 $210.00 $160.00 $183.00 $150.00 $168.00 n/a n/a

May 8 - 3091 Hd Low High $236.00 $250.00 $235.00 $248.00 $220.00 $235.00 $210.00 $226.00 $192.00 $212.00 $172.00 $193.00 $163.00 $171.00 n/a n/a

May 15 - 1450 HdMay 2 - 2700 Hd Low High Low High $210.00 $238.00 $257.50 $251.86 $205.00 $235.00 $265.00 $235.30 $195.00 $228.00 $240.00 $223.56 $190.00 $217.00 $227.50 $211.42 $169.00 $186.00 $207.50 $199.06 $165.00 $177.00 $180.00 $173.12 $154.00 $175.00 $160.00 $157.98 n/a n/a n/a n/a

Kamloops May 15 High Average $237.00 $224.00 $234.00 $230.00 $235.00 $220.00 $215.50 $208.00 $205.50 $201.00 $184.50 $181.00 $180.00 $176.00 n/a n/a

Low $190.00 $195.00 $175.00 $160.00 $155.00 $150.00 $145.00 $115.00

Low $190.00 $200.00 $180.00 $170.00 $160.00 $150.00 $140.00 n/a

Low $180.00 $180.00 $180.00 $175.00 $160.00 $150.00 $140.00 n/a

Low $195.00 $190.00 $185.00 $173.00 $167.00 $162.00 $150.00 n/a

Low $180.00 $179.00 $177.00 $165.00 $160.00 $154.00 $147.00 n/a

High n/a $230.00 $206.00 $199.00 $186.00 $180.00 $169.00 n/a

D1 - D2 Cows

$104.00 $88.00

D4 Cows

$68.00 $87.00

Slaughter Bulls

Slaughter Cows $92.00

$68.00

n/a

$87.00

Slaughter Bulls $124.00

Slaughter Cows

$105.00 $90.00

Bred Cows

$102.00

D4 Cows

$71.00 $127.50 $80.00

REPLACEMENT CATTLE

High $214.00 $219.00 $205.00 $191.00 $184.00 $176.50 $158.00 $148.00

$105.00

D1 - D2 Cows $80.00

n/a

n/a

$102.00

D3 Cows

$75.00

$89.00

High $220.00 $215.00 $207.00 $195.00 $182.00 $169.00 $158.00 n/a

D1 - D2 Cows $84.00 $75.00

$85.00

Slaughter Bulls

$90.00

$90.00

$125.00

B/Cows & Hfrs $1,500

$2,200

Cow/Calf Prs $1,800

$2,000

Cow/Calf Prs

$2,500 $1,500

High $218.00 $214.00 $204.00 $194.00 $177.00 $175.00 $158.00 n/a

Feeder Bulls

$138.00 $110.00 $130.00

Slaughter Bulls

$105.00 $129.00

High $265.00 $237.00 $224.00 $199.00 $190.25 $177.50 $173.00 n/a

Average $209.43 $216.82 $205.99 $189.66 $175.54 $168.94 $168.13 n/a

Butcher Bulls $110.00

$124.00

Slaughter Bulls

Average n/a $209.00 $198.00 $189.16 $180.00 $170.00 $160.00 n/a

D1 - D2 Cows $84.00

$99.00

Butcher Bulls

$102.00 $129.00

$108.00

$123.50

$120.00

B/Cows & Hfrs $1,400

High $220.00 $215.00 $208.00 $202.00 $182.00 $180.00 $162.00 n/a

Feeder Bulls

$100.00 $125.00

D3 Cows

Slaughter Bulls

Bred Cows n/a

High $225.00 $230.00 $215.00 $205.00 $192.00 $180.00 $162.00 n/a

$2,400

Heiferettes $110.00

$130.00

Slaughter Cows $89.00

$114.00

Heiferettes $95.00

$125.00

Slaughter Cows $85.00

Butcher Cows $85.50

$99.00

Butcher Cows $85.50

$99.00

B/Cows & Hfrs

$105.00

n/a

n/a

Cow/Calf Prs (O)

Cow/Calf Prs (Y)

Cow/Calf Pairs

Cow/Calf Pairs

Cow/Calf Pairs

$1,400

$1,650

n/a

n/a

n/a

$2,000

$2,550

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n/a

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Early signs point to strong Prairie winter termine if winter wheat survived in some parts of Alberta, particularly northern regions where spring gets a later start. But she adds observations so far range from excellent to fair shape.

Southern Saskatchewan, however, was one of the driest areas last fall and its recovery remains behind.

Early signs, however, show 70 per cent viability in the soils that have been checked already, Paly says.

A winter wheat field south of Moose Jaw revealed promising results, Saskatchewan Agriculture crops specialist Cory Jacob says.

Seven or eight of the 10 plants dug up showed new growth.

“We were surprised to see the plant stand that we saw in Moose Jaw, as that area had record low rainfall,” Jacob says. “Overall, I think we will be surprised as to how well the winter wheat has survived the

non-ideal fall and winter.”

Be patient “Winter wheat is quite hardy and we say that it isn’t time to jump the gun yet about winter kill,” says Jacob.

Be patient, urges Paly, who encourages growers not to rush into terminating their winter wheat fields.

“Ideally you want to look at 20 plants per square foot, but a thin plant stand at 10 to 15 plants per square foot can still produce an adequate crop,” Paly says.

She recommends growers apply spring nitrogen as soon as they can to give their plants a kick-start.

“Early weed control is also important as thin stands will be less competitive with weeds,” adds Kirk.

The Western Winter Wheat Initiative offers advice on winter wheat assessment and several tips to keep in mind during assessment.

Bottom line Winter wheat recovery is good so far, but growers seeing poor results should exercise caution and take steps to ensure their crops have the best chance of survival. Look for 20 plants per square foot, but even 10 to 15 plants in the same area can produce an adequate crop.

Article by: Richard Kamchen

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Prairie winter wheat seems to have survived periods of extreme cold and low snowfall, preliminary findings indicate.

“Across the Prairies, the recovery has been anywhere from excellent to fair,” says Western Winter Wheat Initiative agronomist Janine Paly.

Autumn Manitoba, central to northern Alberta and northern Saskatchewan experienced similar conditions last fall, receiving beneficial moisture that helped winter wheat develop into its ideal growing stage, Paly says.

“I have also heard good things about survival from some farmers,” adds cereals specialist Anne Kirk of Manitoba Agriculture.

Her department’s first crop report of the year states winter cereals are in generally good condition.

Paly says it’s still too early to de-

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May 18, 2018

review

Statistics & Data Development Branch Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development

Beaver Hill Auction Service - Tofield - May 7, 2018

Sheep - 426 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 - 100 Hdd

$/CWT $250.00 $246.00 $245.00 $235.00 $229.00 $100.00 $90.00 $225.00

$300.00 $295.00 $290.00 $278.00 $240.00 $168.00 $162.00 $325.00

$240.00 $240.00 $240.00 $220.00 $210.00 $120.00 $115.00 $240.00

$280.00 $270.00 $275.00 $260.00 $230.00 $150.00 $175.00 $375.00

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)

May 12/18 (prel) N/A N/A N/A N/A May 19/18 (prel) 2,348,000

Sheep and Goats - 133 Head

$/CWT $245.00

$285.00

$285.00 $290.00

$360.00 $315.00

$300.00 $300.00

$365.00 $365.00

$290.00 $290.00

$350.00 $350.00

$125.00 $180.00 $170.00 $230.00

$180.00 $200.00 $230.00 $300.00

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

Olds Auction Mart - May 8, 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 $2.60 $2.60 $2.60 $2.50 $2.30 $2.10 $2.10

$2.70 $3.00 $3.00 $3.00 $2.70 $2.50 $2.20 $2.20

Ewes Bred Ewes/Head Rams

$0.85 n/a $0.80

$1.20 n/a $1.10

May 13/17 415,760 240,008 175,752 57,848 May 20/17 2,264,400

Weiner Pgs Small Feeders Large Feeders

MONTH 06/18 07/18 08/18 10/18 12/18 02/19

LEAN 74.70 77.25 76.63 62.83 58.30 63.05

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

May 18/18 1.496 N/A

May 11/18 1.440 N/A

May 18/18 65.05 1.589

May 11/18 62.62 1.526

$2.50 $2.50 $2.50 $2.75 $3.10 $3.10 $2.85 n/a

$1.65 $175.00 $2.2

$2.00 $250.00 $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 May 18/18 MONTH 06/18 07/18 08/18 09/18 10/18 12/18

CHANGE - 0.40 + 0.28 - 0.33 - 0.52 - 0.30 - 0.35

FUTURES 0.7769 0.7775 0.7780 0.7784 0.7789 0.7798

CHANGE - 0.0055 - 0.0056 - 0.0055 - 0.0055 + 0.0000 - 0.0054

HOG INDICATORS May 19/17 1.770 2.103

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

$/pound $2.25 $2.25 $2.25 $2.50 $3.00 $3.00 $2.75 n/a

Hog Division - None on Offer

HOG FUTURES - US $/CWT May 05/18 (prel) 407,698 237,734 169,964 58,449 May 12/18 (est) 2,313,000

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

May 19/17 71.35 1.853

WEEK END AV DRSD WT US-LBS

May 12/18 214.00

May 05/18 215.00

May 13/17 213.00

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

May 11/18 16.4 9.2 May 18/18 N/A

May 04/18 16.0 9.0 May 11/18 71.39

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A strengthening global economy and growing world population will support increased demand for red meats. Global beef exports are expected to increase 5% in 2018, while pork exports are forecast to increase 1%.

Canada is the world’s sixthlargest beef exporter representing nearly 5% of world beef exports and totaling 480,000 metric tons. Canada is the third-largest pork exporter behind the European Union and the United States, representing 16% of world pork exports and totaling 1,400,000 metric tons.

The Canadian and U.S. red meat sectors are highly integrated with roughly 60% of Canada’s red meat exports destined to the U.S. CPTPP provides an opportunity for Canada to diversify its export destinations towards high-value and fast-growing economies in Asia and South America.

CPTPP member countries currently account for around 20% of Canada’s total red meat exports.

Canada exported over $1.8 billion worth of bovine and swine products to CPTPP countries in 2017.

What will help grow our exports The timeline for the reduction in tariffs ranges between two and 15 years for beef and pork products.

Tariff reductions will include: Beef Japanese tariffs of 38.5% on fresh/ chilled and frozen beef, as well as tariffs of 50% on certain offal will be reduced to 9% within 15 years; tariffs of up to 50% on processed beef will be eliminated within 15 years.

Vietnamese tariffs of up to 31% on fresh/chilled and frozen beef will be eliminated within two years; tariffs of up to 34% on all other beef products will be eliminated within seven years.

Pork

Japanese over-gate price tariff of 4.3% on fresh/chilled/frozen pork cuts and pork offal will be eliminated within 10 years. The under-gate price tariff will be reduced within 10 years.

Japanese tariffs of up to 20% on pork products not currently subject to the gate price system will be eliminated within ten years.

Vietnamese tariffs of up to 27% for fresh/chilled and frozen pork will be eliminated within nine years; tariffs of up to 31% on all other pork products will be eliminated within nine years.

Opportunities lead to higher profitability The U.S. is currently exploring bilateral negotiations with Japan, the largest and highest valued market for red meat exports under CPTPP. Canada’s first-mover advantage allows for the establishment of improved relationships with buyers in export markets. Canada’s market share in the Japanese imports of pork increased from 17% in 2013 to 21% in 2017 reflecting the strong demand for Canada’s high-value products. At the same time, U.S exports of pork products to Japan have declined with the U.S. market share of Japanese pork imports declining from 41% to 33%.

Tariff reductions in some cases can make the price of further processed products less expensive relative to primary processed meat products. That can lead to changes in the composition of Canadian meat exports.

Larger export demand for Canadian meat can result in higher productivity investments and expansion. And stronger demand for Canadian livestock will lead to higher profitability across the entire supply chain.

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6th PEACE COUNTRY SHEEP CONFERENCE & ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF THE PEACE RIVER LAMB ASSOCIATION (2014)

Saturday, June 16th & Sunday, June 17th, 2018 Rycroft Ag Building, Rycroft, Alberta

Keynote Speaker

GORD SCHROEDER Basics of Lamb Production, Nutrition, Lambing Time Management, Sleep Behavior, Handling & Marketing

Gord has a passion for the sheep industry and believes there is a huge opportunity for grow and is working hard to see it reach its potential.

He has been heavily involved in the sheep industry for over 30 years, 28 years as a large flock lamb producers and 20 years working as the Executive Director for the Saskatchewan Sheep Development Board. He brings a wealth of experience from both the production and industry organizational operations side.

REGISTRATION – 9:00 a.m. • SPEAKER – 9:30 a.m.

ADMISSION: $60/person (includes lunch on Saturday and Sunday)

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To pre-register, or for more information, contact Sherry Mortland at 780-864-3057 or shmortland@abnorth.com This conference is sponsored by the Peace River Lamb Association (2014)

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JUNE 8, 2018 Deadline for Booking a display ad: 12:00 Noon on Wednesday, May 30, 2018 Deadline to book a classified ad: 10:00 a.m., Friday, June 1, 2018 (Ph) 250-782-4888 • (Fax) 250-782-6300 • (Email) horizon@dcdn.ca

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MARK YOUR CALENDAR TODAY! SHOW YOUR SUPPORT ATTEND THE

4-H ACHIEVEMENT DAY IN YOUR AREA

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 9

Saturday, June 2

Monday, June 11

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.

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.

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.

Monday, June 4

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.

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

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.

Saturday, June 23

Tuesday, June 5

Friday, July 6 & Saturday, July 7

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

Wednesday, June 6 Picnic Area, Lac Cardinal Provincial Park, Grimshaw, AB Peace River 4-H Multi-Club Show: 5:30 p.m.

Berwyn 4-H Multi Coveralls Achievement Day Pioneer Village Museum, Lac Cardinal/Grimshaw, AB Show: 11:00 a.m.

Supper: 6:00 p.m.

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)

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 Oops, did we make a mistake? Or worse, was your club left off the list?

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

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$241,900

6

LEASE to Own any Equip. on this page

Pay only the 1st lease payment in advance. OAC

Ends 05.31.18

$10,000 deposit

With a 8% price increase May 1/18

Prices are ONLY for Inventory on hand

1

LEASE to Own this 14-S/A Lease pay O

Pay, Finance, or lease the RV & The Equipment is Yours.

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

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

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

$363,500 #241301 2016 DEMO $241,900

#470680

Lease to own 75rv 14-S/A L/pmt OAC $ 16,500 Lease to own 75rv 7 A / L/pmt OAC of $ 32,500

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

2

7

$419,955

Old price

SOLD

No DEF

Lease to own 85rv 7 A / L/pmt OAC

$ 37,500

#406457 30 day Inventory DEMO$419,580

120’ SX280 2016 Versatile Sprayer, 1200 gal

own this SX280 DEMO for Only #366313

Rebate to June/30 G2020 $5,000

2

$365,900

Lease to own 113rv 7 A / L/pmt OAC of $ 49,000

2000 bu.GC2020 36”Tracks UF Grain Cart w/Tarp, 24” Auger, Scale, auto greaser Retail $217,180 Only $183,900

Bolt on“Level Ride“AIR Ride Cab

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

Lease to own 113rv 14-S/A L/pmt OAC of $ 24,900

2016 New 35’ M155 C /linkHID, 600/65R2 6 B/PUR, Trans stab msrp $238,250 1 on 72’ O/H with Auto Lock

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with only $24,800 down

$7,995

3

$ 14,400

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

Air ride, A/steer A/b Accu/b, Cum QSB 6.7 L 280 hp, 28% torque rise tier 4i no DEF,GPS, 5 Spd P/S = More hp to the Grd, = Full hp in Rev 120’ Falcon Alu Boom msrp $503,900 27hr 30 Day Inventory Spe, Till May 30/18 you can

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 87h #277402 Call for demo price $392,000 $ 19,500

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

$ 37,700

Ends 05.30.18

10

$365,900

Call for demo price $669,900

No DEF

Lease to own 85rv 14-S/A L/pmt OAC

13

2017 Mode

13

When the LAST lease payment is made

2016 375 Versatile 375hp P/S 16x4 TA19

CSA DF22 100

$ 17,900

Rebate to June/30 G2020 $5,000

3

PILLAR HEAVY Harrow 1 1200# wt on hitch in trans hyd spring adj down pres 72’ Heavy Harrow msrp $

Lease to own 10-S/A L/p

Lease to own 5-/A L/pmt

8

$85,999

Ends 05.30.18

Built For 2017 Versatile DT450-550 & Prior Track or Wheel Tractors, $ 7,995 2018 570 Versatile 570 hp, P/S 16x4 Del/Cab Free install at DRE or in 110gpm 6 E/ hyd d/lock, A/S/R, camera your Heated Shop 8-11 hp/ ft @ 5”cut 7-10mph msrp $118,000 #452530 Call for demo price $597,000 “Book a install Now” 32’ Vers Vertical Tillage #86103 DEMO $ 89,000 Lease to own 135rv 14-S/A L/pmt OAC $ 31,200 Lease to Own 12 – S/A Lease pmt OAC $ 8,500 12 $255,000 Lease to own 135rv 7 A / L/pmt OAC $ 61,500

4

1300 bu 50”w/tire $120,970 $94,200 Lease to own 12-S/A L/pmt OAC of

Rebate to June/30 G1317 $3,000

4

Ends 05.30.18

2018 610 Versatile 610hp,P/S 16x4 Del/Cab 110gpm 6 E/ hyd, A/S/R, 900/60R42 #390560

Del/Cab,3 pt, 6 E/ hyd 72gal, PTO,710R42 DUALS #251461

$341,000 37hr DEMO $ 255,000

620/70R42 PTO 4 E hyd, Del/cab, leather, HID Lease to own 75rv 14-S/A L/pmt OAC $ 18,800 $609,000 30 day Inventory DEMO$390,560 #200374 lites, A/S/R radar 1778hr $ 209,400 Lease to own 75rv 7 A / L/pmt OAC $ 36,900 Lease to own 35rv 12-S/A L/pmt OAC Lease to own 35rv 6 A / L/pmt OAC

$ 18,200 $ 35,500

$ 33,900 No DEF

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No DEF

11

Deluxe Air Ride Cab

Old price

5

Lease to own 35rv 12-S/A L/pmt OAC Lease to own 35rv 6 A / L/pmt OAC

$ 18,200 $ 35,900

2018 570 Versatile 570hp,P/S 16x4 Del/Cab

110gpm 6 E/ hyd d/lock, A/S/R, 800/70R38 camera #401510

Call for demo price $506,000

Lease to own 120rv 113rv 14-S/A L/pmt OAC Lease to own 120rv 113rv 7 A / L/pmt OAC

7

$ 27,700 28,200 $ 54,500 49,000

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

$9,520 520 Scale system add $ 8,500 Lease to own 12-S/A L/pmt OAC of

$ 5,700

Rebate to June/30 G9250 $2,500

32’V-Wing Ditcher

10-S/A Lease payments

Morris

Air Drills 2 onl

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 $ 331,320 1 only 2017 $ 239,000 Rebate to June 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

SOLD

2014 2375 Versatile 375hp 12spd QSX11.9 710/70R38 wts w/16’Dozer, 455hr $ 209,400

Lease to own 10-S/A L/p

Old Price

2018 315 FWD 310 hp16 spd P/Shift def

Lease to own 150rv 14S/A L/pmt OAC

20’ V-Wing Ditcher

9

$390,560

2012 375 Vers 375hp 12 s/P/S QSX11.9

$ 9,200

Lease to Own 67rv 6 annual Lease payments OAC of only

$ 36,400

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2017 DT550-36” Versatile 550 hp, P/S 16x4 DELUXE “AIR RIDE” CAB, 110gpm hyd, A/S/R #406458

Call for demo price $587,000

Lease to own 125rv 14S/A L/pmt OAC Lease to own 120rv 7 A / L/pmt OAC

$ 28,900 $ 55,500

www.rossequip. ca • DAVE ROSS EQU

The Northern Horizon, May 25, 2018

www.rossequip.ca

May 19, 2018

Spirit River, Ab

780-864-3731,

Toll Free 800-661-7401 New 2014 100’ Rogator DEMO 100hr msrp $516,350 ONLY

$376,000

00 bu/hr Drier only $25,900 down OAC el$ 280,000 12

$376,000

Ends 06.30.18

for Matt, Al, or Larry May 19 - 2018

All Programs deducted

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

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G r an d e P r ai ri e

$9,500 dis

25% dis

MSRP $42,920

MSRP $53,500

MSRP $ 69,950

0%- 72 mbw

$317-84 mbw

$391-84 mbw

$41,420

nly cnt $189,000

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

$44,000

34 mpg MSRP $29,920

$24,100

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

Lease own 114rv 7A/ L/ pmts OAC

36 mpg

$52,400

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

$9,220 dis

25% dis

MSRP $48,920

Pi RP $64,740

$270-84 mbw

$360-84 mbw

$48,600

$39,700

$170-84 mbw

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

$ 51,000

16 Chrysler 300s AWD 3.6L 8s sunroof i361490

$5,820 dis 32 mpg

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

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

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

$11,930 dis 34 mpg

$5,120 dis v6 Eco dsl

11 MSRP $44,430

MSRP $40,920

$280-84 mbw

$250-84 mbw

$32,500

16.5LX16.1, 12.5l-15 wing s, Auto lock, hyd tine adj ssure, 9/16 x 26”tines. $69,100 1-O/H $60,900

pmt OAC of $ 7,000

t OAC of

$ 13,700

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

36 mpg

$ 14,215 Lease to Own 7 annual L/pmt OAC $ 25,025 Lease to Own 13-S/A L/pmts OAC

SOLD

r 102,200 $92,000

s OAC of

ly

2001 FL60 Freightliner, 210hp cat, 5 spd Allison Auto, 8 + 15,000 axles, Air cond, 137000 KMS in 2005 New 14’ Pacific Mechanics Service Body in 2005 no rust, Air tank, & Compressor, 5000# PICKER 16’ reach Tico 350WT, crane Dead Legs, Trk $32,900 + $45,850 = $78,750 in 2005.

Only 167000 kms in 2017

$ 15,300 Premium unit 1 only $39,900

$485-84 mbw

$350-84 mbw

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

$11,740 dis

MSRP $ 75,740

MSRP $ 77,940

MSRP $52,140

$435-84 mbw

$455-84 mbw

$275-84 mbw

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

Diesel

18 D3500 LaramieC/C4x4 LB v713789

$499-84 mbw 17 1500 SXT 5.7L 6s CC 4X4SB T/tow P/mir i430459

$2,600 dis

19 1500 Sport C/C4x4 SB hemi 8spd i065622

0% 72mo

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

29 mpg

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

$3,730 dis

$12,640 dis

MSRP $ 57,440

$57,900c

0% 72mo

$46,700

$315-84 mbw

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

$2,730 dis

0%-72 mbw

$12,340 dis

MSRP $59,040

0%-72 mbw Big Horn pkg

$440-84 mbw

$225-84 mbw

26 mpg

$66,200c

MSRP $ 60,530

$28,500*

$260-84 mbw

$74,700c

Pi RP $68,840

$65,100

wsb $42,940

$12,830 dis

$38,900

$87,040

MSRP $ 77,540

17 D2500 SLT C/C4x4 LB b/u/c T/tow i931701

26 mpg

MSRP $50,740

$435-84 mbw

Clean 1-Owner

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

$12,340 dis

MSRP

$62,300

$12,440 dis f

$12,240 dis

$39,900

18 D2500 SLT+ C/C4x4 SB b/u/c T/tow i612704

$12,045 dis f 0% 72mo

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

26 mpg

$66,200

MSRP $ 75,445

$ 31,200

only $ 61,500

$13,640 dis f

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

$ 15,000

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

$12,240 dis f

$495-84 mbw

R/A Susp, dsl

$47,900

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

$72,400

R/A Susp, dsl

25% dis

$265-84 mbw

$71,600c

MSRP $ 86,840

Qualify for the June Rebate now with ONLY $10,000 deposit & the balance by Oct 1 /2018

6 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 $ 516,590 1 only 2017 $ 389,000

$13,040 dis v6 Eco dsl

MSRP $ 63,840

17 D2500 SLT dsl C/C 4x4 SB b/u/c T/tow i954685 R/A Susp, dsl

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

MSRP $ 84,640

$63,500

pmt OAC of $ 9,685

$53,700

MSRP $50,840

17 G/Caravan GT 3.6L,6spd leather dvd p/s i891477 R/A Susp, dsl

MSRP $ 71,640

$395-84 mbw

17 Journey G/T AWD 3.6L 6s dvd nav bkts i312373 R/A Susp, dsl

25% dis

SOLD

$35,800

$38,800

14

176,280 $152,000

$12,040 dis

2011 100’ RG994 Rogator Sprayer 3865hr SS tank, Viper Pro, Auto Steer, 300 GPS, Accu boom, Auto boom whls, Air ride Air Dryer,380/90R46 & 650/70R38 C/div $240,400 $ 209,000 3/17 $ 169,000

Since 1948

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

33 mpg

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

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

ROSS CHRYSLER

S e xs m i t h

32 mpg 0% 72mo

s DF22 Drier only OAC of $25,000

29

$45,200

Silver

$300-84 mbw

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

$12,535 dis

MSRP $ 69,140

MSRP $ 55,435

0%-72 mbw

$290-84 mbw

$65,400c

19 1500 Laramie C/C4x4 SB hemi 8 spd i593624

$43,600

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

UIPMENT LTD. • www.rosschrysler.ca

30 The Northern Horizon, May 25, 2018

QUALITY PRE-OWNED EQUIPMENT TRACTORS Versatile 450 (2013) 2,000 hrs Challenger MT865 (2003) Case IH Steiger 485 QuadTrac (2008) 3,365 hrs Case IH STX450 (2005) Case IH Puma 130 (2012) 3,000 hrs Fendt 933V (2012) 4,200 hrs

MacDon D60 35’ Header (2012) (2) MacDon D50 35’ Header (2010-2012) MacDon 973 30’ Draper Header (2005) MacDon 962 Header (2001) New Holland 94C 36’ Header (2008) Adapter – MacDon CA20 Adapter (2010) Adapter – MacDon 872 Adapter (2002)

COMBINES

SWATHERS & WINDROWERS

(3) Lexion 780 (2013) 1,167 to 1,295 eng hrs (5) Lexion 760TT (2011 - 2014) 1,395 to 2,122 eng hrs (4) Lexion 760 (2011-2012) 1,134 to 1,504 eng hrs (4) Lexion 670 (2011-2017) 350 to 1,988 eng hrs (2) Lexion 590R (2006-2008) 3,150 to 3,828 eng hrs (2) Lexion 570R (2005-2006) 2,184 to 2,494 eng hrs Lexion 560 (2005) 2,500 eng hrs Lexion 460 (2000) 3,139 eng hrs Case 2388 (1997) 2,900 eng hrs (2) Case 2188 (1995-1997) 3,583 to 3,617 eng hrs (2) New Holland CR9090 (2012) New Holland CX8090 (2009) 2,045 eng hrs (2) New Holland CX8080 (2008-2009) 2,000 to 2,290 eng hrs

MacDon M155 Swather (2012) MacDon 4952 Swather (2007) (3) Challenger SP115B 30’ Windrower (2007-2008) Westward 9352 25’ Windrower (2001) AIR DRILLS & SEEDERS Bourgault 5720 47’ Air Drill w/5440 (2003) Bourgault 3320 76’ Air Drill w/6550 (2012) Bourgault 3320 66’ Air Drill w/7700 (2017) Bourgault 3320 66’ Air Drill (2016) w/7700 (2015) Bourgault 3320 66’ Air Drill w/7700 (2015) Bourgault 3320 66’ Air Drill w/6550 (2012) Bourgault 3310 65’ Air Drill w/6700 (2011) Case 800 60’ Air Drill w/3430 (2008) Holland P2070 70’ Air Drill (2012) w/P4760 (2017) New Holland P2070 70’ Air Drill w/580 (2012) New Holland P2060 70’ Air Drill w/P1070 (2012) New Holland SD440 57’ Air Drill w/SC380 (2006) Bourgault 5710 65’ Air Drill (2008) Bourgault 5710 64’ Air Drill (2005) Bourgault 5710 59’ Air Drill (2002) (3) Bourgault 3320 76’ Air Drill (2012) Bourgault 3310 75’ Air Drill (2008) Horsch Anderson 60-15 Air Drill w/500bu TBH Tank (2005) Morris C2 80’ Air Drill (2012)

COMBINE HEADERS & ADAPTERS Claas Vario 1230 40’ Header (2015) (2) Claas Vario 1200 40’ Header (2011-2014) Lexion F535 35’ Flexheader (2010) Lexion F535 36’ Flexheader (2006) Claas MaxFlex 1050 35’ Header (2012) Lexion MaxFlo M1050 35’ Header (2011) Case IH 2142 30’ Header (2012) Case IH 1042 30’ Header (2003) (2) Honey Bee SP36 36’ Header (2005-2006) John Deere 930D 30’ Draper Header (2006) John Deere 635D (2010) MacDon FD70 40’ Flex Header (2011) (3) MacDon FD70 35’ Header (2012) MacDon FD70 35’ Header (2010) MacDon D65 30’ Draper Header (2014)

AIR TANKS/CARTS Bourgault 7950 Air Tank/Cart (2014) Bourgault 6700ST Air Tank/Cart (2013) Bourgault 5350 Air Tank/Cart (2003)

2012 CASE IH PUMA 130 TRACTOR

SPRAYERS Flexi-Coil 67XL 90’ Sprayer (2003) HARROWS/HEAVY HARROWS/CULTIVATORS (2) Bourgault 6000 90’ Harrow (2012-2013) Elmer’s Super 7 90’ Harrow (2014) Elmer’s Super 7 70’ Harrow (2014) MacFarlane 2080-16 80’ Harrow (2015) Ezee-On 3595 26’ Offset Disk (2003) Horsch Anderson RT35 35’ Disk (2016) Landoll 7450 49’ Disk (2012) Mandako Twister 40RB 40’ Disk (2012) Sunflower 1550 50’ Disk (2015) Versatile TD600 42’ Disk (2013) Gregoire-Besson SPSLZ9 10-Bottom Plow (2016) Gregoire-Besson SPERWZ7 8-Bottom Plow (2003) Kverneland PX-115 10-Bottom Plow (2003) Kverneland PX-115 10-Bottom Plow (1993) MISCELLANEOUS EQUIPMENT Auger – GrainMaxx 13 x 71 Grain Auger (2003) Auger – Sakundiak TL10-39 Grain Auger (2011) Auger – Westfield 13 x 91 Grain Auger (2007) Auger – Wheatheart 13 x 94 Grain Auger (2015) Auger – Wheatheart 10 x 41 Grain Auger (2016) Belt Conveyor – Batco 2495 95’ Belt Conveyer (2016) Cutter Mower – Thrifty MTC48B10 8’ Cutter Mower Discbine – John Deere 945 15’ Discbine (1997) Ditcher – Xtreme Wolverine Ditcher (2012) Grain Bagger – Mainero 2240 10’ Grain Bagger (2011) Grain Extractor – Loftness GBU Grain Extractor (2012) Grain Bag Loader – Loftness GBL-10 Grain Bag Loader (2014) Grain Cart – Elmer’s 1600 Grain Cart (2011) Grain Cart – Parker 938 Grain Cart (2009) Grain Cart – Unverferth 9250 Grain Cart (2008) Grain Cart – Unverferth 974 Grain Cart (2003) Grain Vac – REM Mfg 3700 Grain Vac (2014) Grain Vac – REM Mfg 3700 Grain Vac (2013) Header Transport – Trailtech Header Transport (2013)

2015 BOURGAULT 3320 66’ AIR DRILL W/7700

Fairview: 10925 - 90th Avenue (Industrial Park) 780-835-3887

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

Colter 780-835-0336 Jason 780-518-8876

Fort St. John:

Logan 250-261-1038

2011-2012 LEXION 760 COMBINES 4 to choose from

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

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KING OF THE HAY FIELDS

MATCH YOUR KUBOTA TRACTOR WITH A QUALITY KUBOTA/VERMEER ROUND BALER OR BALE PROCESSOR

CLINT’S FEATURE UNIT OF THE WEEK

QUALITY PRE-OWNED AG & CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT

JOHN’S FEATURE UNIT OF THE WEEK

AGRICULTURAL EQUIPMENT

2013 KUBOTA B3350 TRACTOR 1.5L, 4-cyl Diesel 33hp, 4x4 MFWD, 4WD HST Trans, Cab w/Heat & AC

22,900

$

Tractor - 2013 Kubota B3350HSDCC

$22,900

Tractor - 2013 Kubota B3350HSDCC

$22,900

Cul�vator – 2002 Sunflower 38’4” Flex

$31,000

Swath Inverter - 2012 New Holland 166

$7,200

CONSTRUCTION, UTV’s & MISCELLANEOUS Telehandler - 2010 Merlo 30.6

$85,000

UTV - 2014 Kubota RTV1140CPX Orange

$13,900

Mower - 2012 Kubota GF1800 4WD Frt Mt

$10,500

Mower - 2009 John Deere z850a Zero-Turn

$8,500

2014 KUBOTA RTV1140CPX

24.8hp Kubota diesel Selectable 2WD or 4WD Hydraulic cargo dump 89 Hours

$

13,900

KUBOTA COUNTRY 10104 – 100th Street, Fairview, Alberta • 780-835-5515 Mon. – Fri. 9am to 5pm • Sat. 8am to 12 Noon • Closed Sundays & Holidays

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Gen Mgr: Clint Ostrem Ot 780-834-7257 780 834 7257 • Sales: S l John Evans 780-835-0258 / Stacy Johnson 780-834-0334 • Parts: Jolene Coates 780-835-1483 • Svc Mgr: Colin Young

32 The Northern Horizon, May 25, 2018

SAVE BIG DURING THE

STACKABLE SAVINGS ON THE 5E SERIES!

GET $635 OFF!

with the purchase of two or more John Deere or Frontier implements

UP TO $4,125 OFF! Get $1,590 Off 5045E/ 5055E Models Get $4,125 Off 5065E/5075E Models

E130

•22HP •Twin Touch •42-in Deck •30 Second Quick Oil Change system •2 Year/120 hr warranty

Z335E

•20HP V-Twin Engine •42-in Accel Deep™ Mower deck •11 km/h mowing speed •2 Year/120 hr

ON SALE $2,777

ON SALE $3,468

Enjoy 12 Months No Payments or Interest

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2016 RSX BLOWOUT! 4 Machines left! •Power Steering •Winch •Fox Mono Tube Shocks

2 BLACK & OLIVE: $17,795 2 CAMO: $18,795 Ask about great financing options

Items may not be exactly as shown, accessories & attachments cost extra. Taxes, set-up, delivery, freight, and preparation charges not included. 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. Additional fees may apply. Programs and prices subject to change without notice. See dealer for full details. Items may not be exactly as shown, accessories & attachments cost extra. Taxes, set-up, delivery, freight, and preparation charges not included. 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. Additional fees may apply. Programs and prices subject to change without notice. See dealer for full details some restrictions apply. 0% APR purchase financing for 60 months on new John Deere 6 Series 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 $166.67 for 60 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 April 1 2018 until May 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. Financing on approved John Deere Financial credit only. See dealer for details.By selecting the purchase financing offer, consumers may be foregoing such discounts and incentives which may result in a higher effective interest rate. Offer valid March 1, 2018 until May 31, 2018. 1For purchases on your Multi-Use Account. Offer is interest free for the first 12 months. After the 12 month period, for eligible purchases of goods and services: 1) a minimum monthly payment of 2.5% of the original amount financed is required; and 2) finance charges will begin to accrue immediately on amount financed at 17.9% per annum. Minimum purchase and finance amount may be required. Monthly statement of account provided. Taxes, and, if applicable, set-up, delivery, freight and preparation charges will apply. Representative Amount Financed ("RAF"): $1,000, at 17.9% APR/AIR, monthly payment is $24.83 for 62 months, total obligation is $1,539.46, cost of borrowing is $563.46. Monthly payments and cost of borrowing will vary depending on amount borrowed and down payment. In the event you default on this or any Multi-Use Account transaction, interest on all outstanding balances (including all other Special Promotion Transactions) will begin to accrue immediately at 19.75% per annum from the date of default until paid in full, and you will be required to make monthly payments on this transaction equal to 2.5% of the original amounts financed plus interest. See dealer for details. Some restrictions apply.

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

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Low Rate Financing Available on Pre-Owned Sprayers!

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•100Ft Boom •Boom Leveling • SS Tank •Full Boom Breakaway •Hyd Tread Adjust •20 Inch Spacings

R4038

3 R4038’s in Stock!

$314,000 YET040470

Just Arrived in Grande Prairie, Great Condition! this machine won’t stick around for long, CALL TODAY!

4720 BLOWOUT

List Price $127,000

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Late spring doesn’t mean forgetting on the farm safety A late spring doesn’t mean forgetting about on-farm farm safety.

By Canadian Agricultural Safety Association It has been a long winter by all accounts.

Farmers across the Prairies are anxious to get the seed in the ground. According to the Canadian Agricultural Injury Reporting data, agriculturerelated fatalities happen most often from May to October. Of course, this makes sense, as this is when the majority of farming occurs; however, understanding factors that lead to these farm incidents is the first step in preventing injuries.

The greatest part of injury prevention is understanding that small changes and actions can influence major outcomes. For every incident that occurs, there may be as many as 10 to 20 contributing factors. Factors include things like lack of training, fatigue, frustration and poor maintenance. There are steps you can take to lessen the influence of these factors.

Planning, preparing and being active in planning tasks and jobs are measures anyone can take before starting or assigning a farming task.

Just like in other daily activities, be it washing the dog or making a meal, farm tasks go a lot more smoothly if planning and preparation take place.

Do you have the right tools for the job? Are you asking someone to help and are they trained on the task? Is the equipment or tools you are using in good condition? Do you have a plan if something goes wrong? Taking an active role, planning and preparing for a farm task gives you control of the situation.

you think that tasks are being performed safely, but is there room for improvement? Using a tool to do a hazard assessment and risk analysis will give you the opportunity to address these issues before they become deadly.

Physical factors impact how safely a task is performed. Tired? Hungry? Tired and hungry?

These factors can make you irritated and frustrated. Take the time to eat well. It’s tempting to eat high sugar and high calorie foods on the go, but this isn’t the optimal fuel for your body. Finding the time to eat a well-balanced meal will pay off. Not only will you get the nutrition you need, but this downtime also gives you the opportunity to slow down and review accomplishments and next steps. Caffeine cannot replace sleep.

Fatigued farming leads to bad choices that can lead to a fatal mistake. Follow good sleep hygiene practices There are plenty of resources online with tips on how to achieve a good night’s sleep.

Of course, if you still have concerns about nutrition or sleep, talk to your doctor.

Your safety, the safety of your family and the safety of your workers are — above all — the best investments you can make on your operation.

This spring, prepare your farm, your workers and yourself for the most successful season yet. Happy planting! For more information about farm safety, visit casa-acsa.ca.

Mental factors play a significant role in our lives. Stress, anxiety, depression and mental illness affect how we interact with the world and each other. Mental factors also affect personal safety. Farmers under mental stress are more likely to make critical mistakes like performing tasks incorrectly or forgetting important steps in jobs. (Like shutting off a machine before servicing.) All farmers need to recognize that mental stress can be deadly. Share the burden, talk to others, and take concrete steps to address the factors that you can control like reducing physical hazards on your farm.

Lastly, address the culture on your farm. Is it one of “get it done” at all costs or is it “get it done safely and efficiently”? Turn a critical eye on how the people on your operation operate. Maybe

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Talking about the Women Phantoms!

Marilyn Dolen The Phantoms Ladies Hockey team has a relatively short history. It was during the winter of 1979/80 that a handful of brace and determined women first hit the ice. They hit it hard. The first big hurdle was learning how all that hockey equipment went on. This was very important because of the rough body contact association with the sport.

The next year with eh a full team and brimming confidence, and with Pat Morrison and sidekick Robert Phoenix on the bench, the ladies entered an outdoor tournaments They experienced the glory of a few goals, a fight, and the agony of defeat. In 1982, Fourth Creek Construction donated uniforms and more equipment, and the ladies chose a name for themselves.

The Phantoms was picked, as the ladies never had a ghost of a chance of winning. The team battled against archrivals in Fairview and pesky peewee boys. They hit the road to Chetwynd Hudson Hope and Worsley by 1984By 1987 the attendance and uniform colours began to fade.

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They’ll drink to that — clean water boosts weight gain Giving cattle access to clean water can improve herd health and increase weight gain and backfat.

A 2005 study reported that calves whose dams drank from water troughs gained on average 0.09 pound per day more than those

with access to a dugout.

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were on average 18 pounds heavier at weaning time. A 2002 study found calves with dams drinking clean water gained nine per cent more weight than calves with dams with access to the drinking pond.

Contaminated water also reduces water consumption and weight gain. The 2005 study found that calves provided with water aerated and pumped to a trough in early summer tended to have greater gains (0.18 and 0.19 pound per day respectively) than ones drinking directly from a dugout. This appears to be related to improved water palatability, with aeration and pumping to a trough improving weight gain nine to 10 per cent over a 90day grazing period in most years.

The same study also found yearling steers had eight to nine per cent higher weight gain when they had access to water that had been coagulated or aerated. Steers gained three per cent more weight with access to untreated pumped dugout water versus direct dugout access.

In addition, a water system results in fewer disease problems, provides water source protection, reduces soil erosion, is safer, improves pasture usage, and enhances wildlife habitat.

A water systems calculator that estimates the potential economic benefits and costs of alternative watering systems can be found at the Beef Cattle Research Council website.

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

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Post Offices and first routes When the settlement began, Mr. and Mrs. Milldrum’s homestead was the centre of the community.

Anyone going to town brought the mail back to Mr. Milldrum and his family sorted it. In 1924 Milldrum was named postmaster of Blueberry Mountain PO and his daughter the assistant. Mail went in and out once a week. The first mail carrier was WH McCullough. The PO was moved to the store in 1946, to McClusky for a

year before going to Jack Bird.

Harry Hawrylenko hauled mail twice a week from 1949 to 1961.

Mrs. WL Scott has the PO at Whitburn from 1929 to 1967. In May 64 a route was established between Blueberry and Spirit River. Norm Fitzsimmons did the route three times a week.

Pic below-the Whitburn PO, while right, Milldrum the first Postmaster at Blueberry.

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Transport bill delays blasted Delays in passing Bill C-49, the Transportation Modernization Act, means farmers could see another crop year with no mechanisms in place to hold the railways accountable, say the Alberta Wheat Commission and Alberta Barley.

Political manoeuvring has stalled the legislation and there’s an increasing risk the bill won’t become law before the House of Commons takes its summer break on June 22.

“That means we’re running the risk of seeing another backlog before we can recover from the millions of tonnes still left in the system from this year’s delays,” said Alberta Wheat chair Kevin Bender.

The two commissions note it will take several months before some provisions in the bill can be enacted.

“We need to see Bill C-49 passed now,” said Alberta Barley chair Jason Lenz.

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Beaverlodge 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

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

Ag-Complex, 1014 - 4th Avenue Contact 780-354-8462

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Dawson Creek

9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. 10300 - 8th Street Contact 250-219-9009

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10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Enilda WI Hall Contact 780-523-2209

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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

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Beaverlodge 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Ag-Complex, 1014 - 4th Avenue Contact 780354-8462 Fort St. John 4:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Centennial Park (9505 - 100 Street) Contact 250-261-6151 High Prairie 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. 4932 - 51st Avenue Contact 780-523-4588

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Beaverlodge 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Ag-Complex, 1014 - 4th Avenue Contact 780354-8462 Fort St. John 4:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Centennial Park (9505 - 100 Street) Contact 250-261-6151

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Beaverlodge 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Ag-Complex, 1014 - 4th Avenue Contact 780354-8462 Fort St. John 4:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Centennial Park (9505 - 100 Street) Contact 250-261-6151

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Beaverlodge 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Ag-Complex, 1014 - 4th Avenue Contact 780-354-8462 Fort St. John 4:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Centennial Park (9505 - 100 Street) Contact 250-261-6151

Rycroft 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Rycroft Ag Building Contact 780-765-2889

Rycroft 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Rycroft Ag Building Contact 780-765-2889

Rycroft 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Rycroft Ag Building Contact 780-765-2889

Rycroft 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Rycroft Ag Building Contact 780-765-2889

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Chetwynd 3:00 p.m. to 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

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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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 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

Chetwynd 3:00 p.m. to 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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Chetwynd 3:00 p.m. to 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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Chetwynd 3:00 p.m. to 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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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 High Prairie 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. 4932 - 51st Avenue Contact 780-523-4588

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

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Central Peace 4-H District Achievement Day The Eaglesham Beef Club, East West Woking 4-H Club, & Savanna Multi Club invite you to attend our Livestock Achievement Day Show and Sale

June 6, 2018 ● MacLean Rec Centre ● Spirit River, Alberta Show Starts @ 10:30 am ● Sale Starts @ 7:30 pm A big thank-you to all of our buyers and sponsors, volunteers and countless efforts from everyone involved, which help make our Achievement Day a wonderful success every year. We hope to see you there!

If you require more information or have any questions, please contact the Club leaders: Jackie Lefley (East/West Woking) 780-864-4117, Shannon Purcha (Eaglesham) 780-359-2653, or Ken Dolen (Savanna) 780-351-2223

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BULL SALE - Smoky River Red Angus ......................... 23 4-H Achievement Day Calendar.................................... 26 Central Peace 4-H Achievement Day ........................... 45 Agriterra Equipment – AGCO ........................................ 27 Agriterra Equipment - Cub Cadet ................................. 38 Agrow Guard Distribution................................................ 5 Alberta North Auctions .................................................. 52 BC Recycle Newspaper Ad............................................. 2 Belt Drive Betty - Busted Knuckle ................................ 49 BF Collision.................................................................... 41 Butler Farm Equipment ................................................. 41 CanWest Trailers............................................................ 11 Cleardale Colony/Northern Portables .......................... 50 Countryside Motor Sports – Gravely .............................. 2 Cramer’s Breaking ........................................................... 9 Dave Ross Equipment ................................... 1, 28, 29, 39 Dawson Co-operative ............................................... 8, 16 Dawson Creek Medical Clinic ......................................... 6

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

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

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

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

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

Brett Young Canola. Call Ed 250-793-9746

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Straight Bred Rye Seed for Sale Off the Farm. Call Ron at 780-523-8509

WANTED: Opportunities to Salvage Weathered Windbreaks, Fences or Barns.

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Eastman Auctioneering ................................................. 52 Eight Way Charolais ........................................Classifieds FarmLead.com / Breakfast Brief..................................... 4 Flaman Sales ................................................................. 36 Fort St. John Seed Cleaning Co-op................................ 9 Foster’s Agri-World ................................................. 30, 56

Great West Equipment .................................................... 9 Hearth & Home Furnishings ............................................ 1 Home Hardware (Fischer Lumber) .................................. 2 The Horse Ranch ........................................................... 14 Keddie’s ........................................................................... 1

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

Kubota Country ............................................................. 31

Milligan Creek Steel....................................................... 17

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Leask Auctions .............................................................. 23 Len’s Tree Service ........................................................... 7 Mighty Peace Vintage Tractor Club ................................ 7 Mile Zero Denture Clinic.................................................. 5

North Peace Bracket Racing Assn ........................ 42, 43 Northern Heating & Fireplace ......................................... 4 Northline Equipment...................................................... 38 Peace Country Beef & Forage Assn ............................... 3 Peace River Lamb Association ..................................... 25 Penergetic Canada ........................................................ 12 Penson Angus .................................................Classifieds Jeff Person ..................................................................... 11 PrairieCoast equipment .................................... 32, 33, 38 Precision Ag (William Fehr) ............................................. 9 Recovery Upholstery .......................................Classifieds Rhythm Auctions ........................................................... 54 Ron Anderson ................................................................ 11 Schlachter Contracting ................................................... 9 Sekura Auction / Team Auctions................................... 51

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Shed or Tandem Cargo Trailer-Smaller Well Site Shack. Phone: 780-5326269

Dogs 3563 6 Month Old Blue Heeler

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

Floating Pump and Hose. $900. Phone: 780-494-2088 Evenings

Wanted to Buy 2145 WANTED: Shed Antlers for

Creative Art. Purchase by the Pound. Call Terry at 780766-2937/780-876-4455

Farm Implements 2205 7x36 Auger $1000., 7x41

Douglas Lake Equipment ........................................ 34, 35

Grande Prairie Kubota................................................... 37

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

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Doug Johnson Auction Service .................................... 53

Golden Acre Seeds.......................................................... 5

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Dawson Creek Vet Clinic ............................................... 15

Fresh Water Treatment Systems ..................................... 9

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

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Auger $1000., Grain Vac $2000. Jamie: 780-864-1227, Allan: 780-353-2196 Air-Seeder with Fertilizer on Bourgault 40’ Vibrashank with 8” Spacing-Quick Tach Harrows and Packers. 780834-6407 Co-op 558 18’ Swather $2500., New Holland ChainDrive r/Baler $2000. Jamie: 780-864-1227, Allan: 780353-2196 FOR SALE: Aeromaster PT-120 Compost Windrow Turner. Phone: 250-8437743 FOR SALE: Massey Ferguson 32 ft Field Disc. 42 ft Triaxel Grain Trailer Morris: 780-835-5694 Looking for Surrway Root Rake. Phone: 780-836-2580 Spray Coupe Sprayer $25,000, JD7720 Combine $8,000, JD7700 Combine $5,000, Allan 250-795-9667 Jamie 780-864-1227

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

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

780-831-0812 30ft. Morris Magnum 7.5 Spacing. 7130 Air Tank Gas Engine Fan Drive, Very Good. 780-831-0812 FOR SALE: 499 New Holland Haybine. 8480 Case Baler, New Belts. Phone: 780-624-8265

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

D8 14 A Cat, Comes with 14ft Blade. Fair Running Condition. $10,000. OBO. 250-843-7136 FOR SALE: Used Caterpillar and Cummins Engines and Parts, Most Models. Phone: 780-322-3822 FOR SALE: Used Detroit Diesel Engines and Parts, Most Models. Phone: 780322-3822 WANTED: Brush Rake for Cat D6C Phone: 250-4672401

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FOR SALE: Aeromaster PT-120 Compost Windrow Turner. Phone: 250-8437743

2220 Misc Farm Equipment

32’ JD Vibreshank. 14’ JD Deep Tillage. 15’ Case Disc.

Case 6-Bottom Plow. Phone: 780-624-8265 Disc 5.5ft 3pt-hitch,Model 5050 Buhler Fully serrated.

Very good used condition. $1950. 780-518-6095

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Misc Farm Equipment Tractors 2220 2230 FOR SALE: Massey Harris For sale: 12-wheel Sovema

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Tack 3520 Horses &BUILT RIGHT

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

8 Way Charolais

Houses for Sale 6030 Older House to be Moved in

FOR SALE: Calf Tipping Table. $500. Phone: 250780-2378

Spirit River Area. Open to Offers. 780-864-4400 or 780-518-9575

Farm Produce 9005 For Sale: Healthy Grass Fed

Livestock/farm guardian puppies. Various ages. Born and raised with 300 sheep, also cattle. ksfarm.org 780864-9218 ORPHAN LAMBS FOR SALE. PHONE ANDY: 250-467-3957

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.

FOR SALE 2 Long Yearling Registered Black Simmental Bulls.

Low birth weight, semen tested, guaranteed.

Call Gord in Sexsmith @ (780) 831-6872 6 Month Old Blue Heeler Border Collie Puppy. Eager to Please. $300. Phone: 250827-3417 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: 1 breeding pair of African Geese. Please phone evenings: 780-5235759 FOR SALE: 2-Yr-Old Blue Colour Speckled Park Bull, Papers, Proven Breeder, 80lb BW. 250-219-1394

REGISTERED RED ANGUS YEARLING & 2-YEAR-OLD-BULLS, SEMEN-TESTED, CALVING EASE & PERFORMANCE .

780-835-0463. ROY ANGUS

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Maremma/ Akbash & St. Bernard/ Pyreneese puppies, $580/each. Vet-checked, dewormed, & first-shots.

Available June 4th. $100 deposit required to reserve a puppy. Phone 250-843-0033

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

Hereford Bulls 2-yr old semen-tested ready to work.

Polled. 250-794-8606 or 250-264-8106

BULLS FOR SALE OFF THE FARM (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.

FOR SALE: 2 Long-Yearling Black Simmental Bulls.

Low Birth-Weight, Semen tested. GUARANTEED. Gord: 780-831-6872 (Sexsmith)

Grass-finished beef, ready for barbeque season. Freerange pork and chicken.

Pasture-raised lamb. ksfarm.org. 780-864-9218

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Beef On The Hoof. $1.00/lb Butchered. Phone: 780-8362125

Feed & Seed 9020 Alfalfa Seed for sale. Com-

mon#1, Tap Root, (Winter Hardy) 780-837-0521 Fall Rye Seed -85% -Germ.

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

Hay/Bales For Sale 9025 21 Big Round Grass Hay

Bales for Sale, Approx. 1300 lbs Each. $40/per Bale. 250759-4956 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

Tillage & Seeding 9030 26ft Frigstad 12 in 650 lb

Trips NH3 Kit Knock on Tips, Hitch, 4-Bar-Harrows.

780-831-0812 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 Massey Ferguson 16ft Deeptill Cultivator, Mounted Harrows. $1500. OBO. 250-8437136

Steel Buildings/ 9035 Granaries 2,000bu Grain Bin $1,500.,

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1975 Versatile 800 Tractor.

250HP, 8,640/hours, Good Condition. Good Tires. Asking $13,500. 780-835-3528 2470 Case 4WD, Engine Good, Power Shift Issues, 4 Like New 18-4X34 Duals.

Offers. 250-843-7136 930 Case Tractor. Asking $4,000. Asking: 780-9282395 or 780-841-1607.

Allis Chalmers 210 Landhandler, 128hp, 1000 PTO, 100 Ezee-On Loader, New Clutch. $12,000 OBO. 250843-7136 FOR SALE: JD 4640 Tractor. 3 Hydraulics, PTO, Diff Lock. 7700 hrs. Phone: 780834-6407 FOR SALE: John Deere 5020 Tractor w/Blade, Good Condition. $5000. Phone: 780-624-8265 FOR SALE: Kubota MX5100 Tractor. Call: 780836-5694

Tractor with Blade & New Tires. Phone: 780-524-2678.

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hay rake good shape just don’t use it $7400 OBO. 780552-6617 For Sale: 7-bottom plough Kverneland Model D2NR198. Phone: 780-5389240 For Sale: Flexi-coil model 75 packer draw bar. Complete with P20 packers. Phone: 780-538-9240 For Sale: Flexi-coil model 82-60ft harrow draw-bar complete with tine harrows.

Phone: 780-538-9240 For Sale: John Deere 20-ft Disc. Model 220. Phone: 780-538-9240 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: Used 10 ft.

Blade, Hydraulic Angle, Alo Attach, Hoses & Couples. $3800. (Cell)-780-518-6095 FOR SALE: Used Tractor Tires, 20.8-42, Matched Set of 8. Phone: 780-322-3822 FOR SALE: Used Tractor Tires, Most Sizes Available.

Phone: 780-322-3822 NEW 3pt-hitch fertilizer spreader. 15-bushel, hopperstyle with PTO shaft. $1100.

780-518-6095 New Holland ManureSpreader. Tandem Axle, 2 Beaters & Good Composite Floor. Field Ready. $10,000.

780-494-2460 Wanted: 70-ft Harrow-draw bar with tine-harrows. Phone 780-945-9330 Wanted: Good used Rock Rake or Rock Pickup for Bobcat. 250-784-5081 WANTED: Swathmaster Pick-up Header to Fit 1015 or 2015 Case IH Combine Header. 780-841-5932

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Aeration Fan $1,000. Jamie: 780-864-1227, Allan: 780353-2196

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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. Allan 250-7959667 Jamie 780-864-1227 1960ish Dodge dually pickup w/winch & gin poles. $500 OBO. 780-864-9404

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Fourth case of equine infectious anemia Another case of equine infectious anemia, the fourth this year, has been confirmed in Alberta by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency.

The horse in Clearwater County (west of Red Deer) had not been displaying any symptoms, but was sampled by a vet to comply with an organized club’s requirements.

The Office of the Chief Pro-

vincial Veterinarian has sent a letter to horse owners in the county, warning them to be on the lookout for signs of the federally reportable disease (which poses no threat to humans).

Info on EIA can be found at the CFIA website.

Two cases have been found in Sturgeon County and one in Strathcona County (both near Edmonton).

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More than 20 K raised during second annual Ride for Mom You can reach Krysta at: krysta@ It was a safe, well run event could not get connected to the inThe Second Annual Ride for Mom is in the history books with over $20,000 dollars being raised to help Edmonton Area Emergency Shelters. The Ride for Mom is partnered with the Alberta Council of Women’s Shelters & The Edmonton Domestic Violence Shelters Engage Every year over 10,000 Albertans access Emergency Shelters.

Women, children and seniors that experience abuse are too often turned away from shelters for a lack of space. When that happens, the case workers take that experience home with them and it destroys these helpers as they feel helpless. The Ride for Mom is all about changing the dialogue about domestic abuse and of course raising much needed funds and awareness.

It is important that these shelters get more funds, and I think it is essential that the Ride for Mom grows across the country until one day, shelters and this kind of awareness and financial support is no longer needed.

Krysta Shields, the ride’s founder, wants to urge people who would like to start a Ride for Mom in their area to reach out.

As was said earlier, the Ride for Mom is all about changing the dialogue around Domestic Abuse across Canada and your votes are needed.

Krysta Shields, the ride’s founder, wants to urge people who would like to start a Ride for Mom in their area to reach out.

As was said earlier, the Ride for Mom is all about changing the dialogue around Domestic Abuse across Canada and your votes are needed.

blackjacksroadhouse.com In the about line of your email put: -”We’d like to be a Ride For Mom Community!”

I spoke with a number of the Edmonton area riders about this event and what they thought of it.

Rob Truscott who is a member of the military and has attended a number of events summed up what everyone else had to say: “This is one of the better rides I have ever been on. Water at every stop, the Sheriffs and regional police departments blocking intersections to ensure everyone gets safely through.

What more can a person ask for?”

Well how about a blocked off street in Tofield and Sheriffs with a sense of humour?

In all this ride is comprised of three stops and at each stop you get a numbered ticket that gets you a chance on one of the big basket giveaways filled with prizes: 1) Reynolds Alberta Museum in Wetaskiwin.

2) Camrose Alberta, this year was at the House of Thunder.

3) The Tofield stop last year was at Town Hall and Library, this year at the Moonshine Cafe and the whole block was cordoned off for us!

Everything went smoothly as there were lots of signs guiding us all as to which way to go and in many cases there was also a Sheriff or a police officer to ask. The chase truck and trailer had to pick up one rider with a flat tire, but other than that, it was smooth riding. $20,000 was raised and ALL OF THAT money, thanks to the hard fundraising work by Krysta Shields, will go to the cause directly.

on the roadways thanks to Kevin O’Connor of the Wetaskiwin office of the Alberta Sheriffs who also happens to sit on the Ride for Mom Board. Because of his participation, his “brothers” stepped up to help this worthy cause and they do so with a great sense of humour and community.

Tyler Grant who does the inhouse photography and media collection and dissemination for Blackjacks Roadhouse and does a good job of keeping their social media rocking and he was busting his butt behind his camera.

Various groups have decided to make this event a mandatory event for their membership to attend, the Guardians of the Children are one such group and I interviewed Clint AKA Dragon about what this event means to their club and as suspected it’s message and cause dovetails with the help to children in distress that the Guardians offer.

The sponsors that came on board this year were incredible: ATB Financial, Klondike Insurance Agencies, Pratts Food Service, Harley-Davidson of Edmonton, CTV, Heritage Harley-Davidson, Reynolds-Alberta Museum, Town of Tofield, Airways Country Inn, Peace Hills Insurance, Battle River Landscape Supply and Design, Wetaskiwin Coop, Alberta Sheriffs,Victim Services Camrose, Alberta Cycle, House of Thunder Camrose, Moonshine Cafe Tofield.

I was so honoured to again support this event.

On a personal note....

I got pretty emotional when we

ternet to do the interviews for Live TV. We did, sort of finally get me connected but on the phone and the stream went live after we were done - I have discovered how stressful a live event can be when you are at an event and on really tight time frames and no crew to help you when things don’t go right.

I am afraid my stress cracks were showing a tad as I almost had to pack up and go do interviews for regular TV and forget about the live event totally.

Manon, a Blackjack’s Roadhouse employee (who is also my friend) who was doing everything she could to help me get connected and kept reassuring me it would be OK and thanks to her help, it was.

Manon, you are an angel.

While the Live TV did not go exactly as planned, it did finally get done and that set the rest of the day up to be a great one.

The rider was AMAZING. I got some great ride footage, some incredible interviews and am looking forward to editing the video for “Ride Like a Local” Season 6 on EastLink TV & on YouTube!

Next year’s Ride for Mom team will be starting planning for 2019 soon!

Visit rideformom.ca to volunteer or perhaps start your own Ride for Mom in your community.

If you are blessed to be riding today, please remember to ride like everyone around you is blind and cannot see you!

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Collie Corner

By Carol Nelson

Voice conditioning; personality goes a long way 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 han-

dlers 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 per-

son 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.

The dogs that listen to a quiet handler have been conditioned to listen for that quietness while the dogs that don’t listen until they are screeched at are conditioned to tune everything out and only respond to loudness when the volume is at max.

Carol Nelson 250-772-5315

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’

= $3,500 = $3,800 = $4,200 = $3,750 = $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’

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Unreserved Equipment Auction for Gus & Barb Arseneault 11 am - Thursday June 7, 2018 – High Prairie AB

Tractors & Attachments: 2002 JD 7510 MFWD Loader Tractor • JD 2750 2WD Loader Tractor • 1953 Ford Jubilee 2WD Vintage Tractor • Q/A JD Bale Forks Construction / Industrial Equipment: 1991 Cat IT18B Wheel Loader • 1968 JD 440-B Line Skidder • Back Hoe Attachment • Custom Built Single Log Grapple • Toyota Hard Surface Forklift • Yale 7.5 Ton Shop Hoist • 10 ft Angle Blade • Pallet Forks • 2 bale, 4 spike bale sprear Haying Equipment: 2005 JD 946 Hydro Swing Discbine • JD 535 Round Baler • NH 258 & 260 Rollo Bar Side Delivery Rakes • NH 851 Round Baler Tillage & Seeding Equipment: Coop Implements 22 ft Deep Tillage Cultivator • IHC 470 15 ft Field Disc • JD 100 10 ft Deep Tillage Cultivator • JD 9350 24 ft Double Disc Drill • JD 3100 5 Bottom Plow • UFA 16 ft Slide in Drill Fill • JD 4 Bottom 3PH Plow • 514 Massey Harris 5 Bottom Plow Heavy Trucks: 1987 Chev 7000 S/A Basket Truck • 1986 Peterbilt 359 T/A Highway Tractor • 1982 Chev C65 S/A Flat Deck Truck • IHC 1310 T/A Water Truck • 1953 Dodge 1 Ton Cab & Chassis • Older IH S/A Potato Truck Vehicles: 1991 Toyota Supra Turbo 2 Door Sports Car Trailers: 2007 Reinke 53 ft Tri/A Aluminum Drop Deck Trailer • 1998 Parkland 32 ft T/A Drop Deck Tilt Hoist Trailer • 42 ft T/A Van Trailer Recreational: 2008 Yamaha FX Nytro M-TX 1100 Snowmobile • 1985 Honda Big Red Trike ATV • 1985 Honda Big Red Trike ATV • 1985 Honda 250 SX Trike ATV • 1977 Yamaha 175 Dirt Bike • Honda Trike parts Bins, Buildings & Material: Westeel 5 Ring 14 ft Flat Bottom Grain Bin • Westeel 5 Ring 14 ft Flat Bottom Grain Bin Shop & Tools: Lincoln 200 Welder • Millermatic 251 Mig Welder • Set of 5 2-Way Radios • Karcher Pressure Washer • King Industrial 22” Floor Model Drill Press • Welding Table on Castors • 80 Gallon Horizontal • Cutting Torch • Onan 3 KVA Gen Set • Powerfist 50 Tonne Press • 20 Tonne Porta-Power Other: (2) 1200 Gal Poly Water Tanks • (3) 500 Gal Fuel Tanks • Large Qty of Shop Tools and much more!

12 PM

JD 7510 MFWD Loader Tractor

1986 Peterbilt 359 T/A Tractor

JD 946 Hydro Swing Discbine

1987 Chev S/A Basket Truck

JD 535 Round Baler

1991 Toyota Supra Turbo 2 Door

Directions: From High Prairie AB go west on Hwy 2A for 38 km, turn south and follow RR210 for 3 km. Watch for sharp curves, farm is on the right hand side.

Unreserved Farm Dispersal for Helen Bergen & the Estate of Abe Bergen 10 am - Saturday June 9, 2018 – La Crete AB

Tractors & Attachments: Case 1370 2WD Tractor • Case 930 2WD Tractor • 18.4-34 Clamp-on Duals Harvest: 1985 IHC 1480 Combine • Buhler Farm King 1060 Swing Out Auger • Versatile 4400 20 ft Swather • Westfield 741 Grain Auger Tillage & Seeding: JD 24 ft DT Cultivator • 12 ft Offset Disk • Flexicoil 60 ft Spring Tooth Harrows • JD 220 20 ft Field Disk • Morris 240 24 ft Vibrashank • Older One Bottom Breaking Plow • Melroe 28 ft Hoe Drill Heavy Trucks: 1978 Chev C65 S/A Grain Truck Vehicles: 2000 Ford F150 4X4 Crewcab • 2003 Ford F250 XLT 4X4 Super Duty Pickup • 2007 Dodge Nitro SUV • 2007 GMC 3500 4X4 Crew Cab Trailers: 16 ft T/A Deck Trailer 3 PT, Lawn & Garden: Swisher 60” Zero Turn Mower • White LT 185 Lawn Tractor • Black Poly Coffin Snowmobile Sled • PT 30 Gal Sprayer • Push Mower Recreational: 1995 Westwind Travel Trailer • 1996 Honda 400 Quad • 1992 Sun Chaser 22LT Travel Trailer • Fibreglass 18 ft Boat Bins & Buildings: (2) 2004 Twister 14 ft (5) Ring Bin Hopper Bottom • Old Airport Terminal Building Other: Large Windmill • 8 ft Auction Topper • 99 Gallon Slip Tank • 350 Gallon Poly Water Tank Classics, Collectables & Antiques (Non Internet): Assortment of Antiques 3 PT, Lawn & Garden (Non Internet): Hay Rake • 2 Bottom Plow • Quad Ramps • Garden Trailer • Lawn & Garden Seeders • JD Lawn Sweeper • Honda Pressure Washer • Poulan Pro 30” Snowblower • Honda Garden Tiller Shop & Tools (Non Internet): Scythe • Leg Vice • Drill Press • Swede Saw • ITC 3/4 Inch Socket Set • Battery Charger • Acetylene kit • Assortment Of Chains • 7” Angle Grinder • Assortment of Hand Tools • Floor Jack • Metal Band Saw • Bumper Jack • Bolt Bin • 8 Ft Work Bench • Homak 39” Tool Box • Large Wrenches • Husqvarna Chain Saw • Saw Horses • Calf Sled • Ladders • Router Bits • Belt Sander • Bosch Table Saw • Router & Table • 12” Miter Saw • Unused Mastercraft Air Compressor • 6 Inch Vice • Bench Drill Press • 60 Gallon Air Compressor • Shop Vac • Traps • 500 & 300 Gallon Fuel Tanks • 300 Gallon Water Tank • Post Hole Digger • Paint Sprayer Other (Non Internet): Milk Strainer • Trampoline • Meat Hooks • Feed Cooker • Meat Grinder • Commercial Grill and much more!

12 PM

1985 IHC 1480 Combine

1978 Chev C65 S/A Grain Truck

1996 Honda 400 Foreman Quad

2007 GMC 3500 4X4 Crew Cab

2007 Dodge Nitro SUV

(2) 2004 Hopper Bottom Bins

Directions: From La Crete: 1.6 km south on RR 153 to TWP 1060, go west for 1.6 km, then south for 6.2 km crossing the West La Crete Road

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1997 JD 9100 4WD Tractor

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Komatsu D60-E6 Crawler

2007 Dodge 3500 4X4

Unreserved Farm and Antique Equipment Auction for Ivan Sadlier

Unreserved Real Estate & Farm Equipment Auction for David & Doreen Batchelor

10 AM Sat, Jun 16 Bay Tree, AB

11 AM Sat, Jun 23 Keg River, AB

Kubota KH-35 Mini Hoe

HiQual Cattle Handling Eqp

2008 John Deere 7230 MFWD Loader Tractor

New Holland 995 Combine

Vintage JD Model A Tractor

80± Acres with Home & Shop + 2 Grazing Leases Open House / Preview June 1 from 4 PM - 7 PM June 2 from 10 AM - 1 PM 780-388-3759 for more info

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2015 Norwood Sawmill

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Auction Action Alberta Government Vehicle Surplus And Guest Consignors 16001 – 90th Street, McRae Industrial Park Grande Prairie, Alberta

Saturday, June 9, 2018 • 11:00 a.m.

Viewings will be Thursday, June 7th and Friday, June 8th from 5:00p.m. to 8:00pm.

CARS 2017 Hyundai Sonata, Black, #5NPE24AF0HH516528, 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer, M. Blue, #JA32U2FU3HU603143, 2015 Nissan Altima, White, #1N4AL3AP0FN320672, 2012 Hyundai Accent, Silver, #KMHCT5AE7CU027779, 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt, Silver, 1G1AM15B567846626, 2006 Chevrolet Impala, Black, #2G1WB58N769143729, 2006 Mazda 3S, Black, #JM1BK123261528979, 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, Silver, #3VWRT71K86M711939, 2005 Audi A4, Black, #WAUDF78E45A558098, 2005 Dodge Neon SX2.0, Red, #1B3ES56C15D154037, 2005 Dodge Neon (Canada), Red, #1B3ES46C55D212905, 2005 Dodge Neon (Canada), Black, #1B3ES46CX5D132998, 2005 Mercedes Benz E-320 CDI, D. Grey, #WDBUF26J85A617593, 2005 Nissan Altima S/SI, Gold, #1N4AL11E25C176300, 2005 Pontiac Vibe, M. Blue, #5Y2SM638X5Z463610, 2005 Pontiac Sunfire, Blue, #3G2JB12F95S133754, 2004 BMW X3, Black #WBXPA73424WB22550, 2004 Cadillac CTS, Black, #1G6DM577240116623, 2004 Pontiac Sunfire (Canada), M. Blue, #1G2JB52F447322297, 2004 Volkswagen Jetta, Silver, 3VWSK69M54M144493, 2003 Pontiac Grand Am, M. Green, 1G2NE52F03C270794, 2003 Pontiac Grand Am, Black, #1G2NW12E03C234133, 2003 Toyota Echo, Silver, #JTDBT123135047798, 2002 Saturn SC1, Silver, #1G8ZN12872Z301312, 2000 Infiniti I30, Grey, #JNKCA31A4YT107290, 1998 Honda Accord, Black, #1HGCG3152WA800520, 1980 Plymouth Volare, Black, #HL41CAF214765

SUV’S 2013 Nissan Rogue, Black, JN8AS5MV0DW145435, 2011 Dodge Journey, Silver, #3D4PH6FG5BT503420, 2011 Dodge Journey, White, #3D4PH6FG8BT527498, 2011 Hyundai Santa Fee, Silver, #5XYZGDAG7BG043544, 2010 Hyundai Tuscon, White, #KM8JTCAC5AU053403, 2009 Buick Enclave. Cream, #5GAEV23DX9J191565, 2009 Dodge Caliber (Canada), M. Blue, #1B3HB48A29D164312, 2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer, D. Grey, #1GNDT13S482108379, 2008 Land River Range River Sport, Black, #SALSK25428A167873, 2007 Cadillac Escalade, Black, #1GYFK66847R261703, 2006 Ford Fusion, L. Grey, #3FAFP07116R222551, 2006 Ford Fusion, Turquoise, #3FAFP07Z76R204920, 2006 Hyundai Tuscon, Black, #KM8JM72D16U343334, 2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser, Red, #3C4FY48B13T547088, 2003 Honda CRV, M. Brown, #JHLRD78803C801323, 2003 Honda Pilot, L. Blue, #2HKYF185X3H000764, 2002 Buick Rendezvous, D. Brown, #3G5DB03E12S550359, 2001 Ford Excursion, D. Blue, #1FMNU41S41EC18296, 2001 GMC Yukon, D. Grey, #1GKEK13T21J124153, 1999 GMC Envoy, L. Grey, #1GKDT13W4X2952436

Acreage Sale

TRUCKS 2013 Chevrolet Silverado, Black, #1GCRKPEA2DZ206630, 2012 GMC Sierra, M. Grey, #3GTP2WE28CG106945, 2011 Ford F150, Black, #1FTFW1R62BFB31131, 2010 GMC 1500, White, #1GTSKUEA1AZ156718, 2009 GMC Sierra, Black, #3GTEK13M19G131662, 2008 Chevrolet Silverado, Black, #2GCEK13M381266228, 2007 Chevrolet Silverado, Black, #2GCEK13Y971703926, 2007 Ford F150, White, #1FTPW14V17FB10930, 2005 Chevrolet Colorado, M. Blue, #1GCDT136358148831, 2005 Dodge Ram, Red, #3D7LS38C75G730438, 2005 Dodge Ram, Silver, #1D7HU18D95S351625, 2005 Ford Lgt Convthlf, Black, #1FTRW14W15KE02809, 2005 GMC Sierra, Black, #2GTEK63N051270058, 2004 Dodge Ram, Blue, #3D7KU28C84G133653, 2003 Dodge Ram, M. Grey, #1D7HU18D23J664339, 2003 Dodge Ram, White, #1D7HU18D43S299091, 2003 Ford Ranger, M. Blue, #1FTYR44U53PA01525, 2003 Ford F150, White, #2FTRX18L13CA74239, 2002 Dodge Ram, Black, #1B7HU18N42J117770, 2002 Ford Lgt Convtnlf, White(Painted Black), #1FTRW08L12KE30678, 2002 GMC Sierra, White, #1GTEK14V62E121049, 2001 Ford F150, Turquoise, #1FTRW08L91KB42793, 2001 Ford F250, Red, #1FTNX21F21EB41334, 2001 GMC Sierra, Black, #1GTEK19T61Z115959, 2000 Ford F150, Red, #2FTZF1725YCA77468, 2000 Ford F150, Black, #2FTRX18W5YCA08892, 2000 GMC Sierra, D. Grey, #1GTEK19T2YZ165915, 1999 GMC Sierra, White, #2GTEC19T6X1525529, 1998 GMC Sierra, White, #1GTEK19R8WE501690, 1997 Ford F150, Maroon (Painted Black), #1FTDF1720VKD14045

FOR

RON & LYNN LONGTIN 4615 – 50TH AVENUE, BERWYN, ALBERTA Saturday, June 9, 2018 – 10:00 a.m.

For more information, call (780) 618-7647 Auctioneer’s Note: RL’s Woodworking is retiring.

Plan to attend this sale with a large selection of carpenter tools and related items.

VEHICLES, SLED: 1981 Ford F150 Truck, c/w Flatdeck • 1968 Cougar • 1998 Arctic Cat Thunder Cat (Needs Engine) FORKLIFT, TRAILER, TANKS: Case 585 Series C Forklift • 18’ Car Hauler • (2) 500Gal Fuel Tanks, c/w Stands ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES: Case IH Sign • 1917 International Titan Tractor • Massey Harris Cart (Steerable) • Hand Drill & Planes • Collectible IH Parts Books – (L & R Line) CARPENTRY TOOLS: DeWalt Compound Mitre Saw • Can Wood PRO Band Saw • Rigid Lathe • Delta 10” Table Saw • DeWalt Radial Arm Cut-Off Saw • General Table Saw • Rigid 13” Planer, c/w Stand • General 1.5HP Dust Collector • Delta Sander • Mastercraft Oscillating Sander • King Canada Drill Press • Mastercraft 8” Bench Sander • Mastercraft 8” Drill Press • Skil Bench Grinder • Craftsman Scroll Saw • General 24” Drum Sander • Black & Decker 1-3/4HP Router • Porter Cable 7-1/4” Circular Saw • DeWalt DW682 Plate Jointer • DeWalt Hand Saw • Freud 2-1/4HP Router, c/w Table • Laser Level Kit (Model 40) SHOP TOOLS & MISCELLANEOUS: Lincoln MIG Welder • Lincoln AC225 Electric Welder • Acetylene Torch, Hoses & Cart • Campbell Hausfield Air Compressor • King Canada 5HP Air Compressor • Ryobi 18V Cut-Off Saw • Garden Dump Trailer • (2) DeWalt Drills • Good Selection of Rechargeable Tools • Belt Sanders • Large Assortment of Wood Clamps • Planes, Drills • Router Bits (3 Sets) • Sign Stencils • Hand Tools • Bolts, Lights, Nails, Screws • Door Handles & Accessories • Miscellaneous Handmade Handicraft Items • Air Staples • More Miscellaneous Items Too Numerous to Mention HOUSEHOLD ITEMS: Maytag Refrigerator • LG Stove • LG Microwave • Bosch Dishwasher • Filing Cabinet • 72” Desk (4 Drawers & Filing Compartment) • Electrohome Window Air Conditioner • Amcor Stand Alone Air Conditioner

VANS 2009 Ford Windstar, M. Blue, #2FMZA574X3BA11936, 2006 Dodge Caravan, D. Green, #1D4GP25E66B564732, 2005 Ford Freestar, D. Grey, #2FMZA552X5BA64480, 2005 Ford Freestar, Red, #2FMZA57225BA36394, 2005 Pontiac Montana, Red, #1GMDU23L85D196675, 2003 Pontiac Montana, M. Blue, #1GMDX03E83D183452

MOTORCYCLE 2007 Kawasaki ZX1000D, M. Blue, #JKAZXCD137A022032

AUCTIONEERS NOTE: THERE MAY BE A QUANTITY OF ADDITIONAL VEHICLES AND MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS BROUGHT IN ON, OR PRIOR TO, SALE DAY WHICH WERE NOT ABLE TO BE LISTED AT THIS TIME. PLEASE CHECK OUR WEBSITE AT WWW.ABNORTHAUCTIONS.COM FOR PICTURES AND AUCTION UPDATES.

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Licence #212664 Items are sold as is, where is.

SALE SUBJECT TO ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS

LIST SUBJECT TO ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS • NO BUYERS FEE • LUNCH AVAILABLE R0011566593

For more information, please call Alberta North Auctions Dave Neale: 780-518-6196 TERMS: Payment in full on day of

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UNRESERVED FARM AUCTION

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THURSDAY, JUNE 14, 2018 – 4:00 PM

LOCATED: From Hay Lakes, go 4.2 km west on Hwy 21, then 5.5 km south on Rge Rd 222 or take Hwy 616 (west of Armena or east of Hwy 2A) to Rge Rd 222, then go 1 km north. Gate Sign – 48248 Rge Rd 222 FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: Neil Berkholtz at 780-878-4335 or 780-878-3202 Berkholtzs have a very clean, well maintained line of cattle & grain equipment. Major pieces have been shedded.

Note the 4:00 p.m. start time.

Pete Suchy – Holden, AB – June 2 – 11am • Daardi & Nadine Almberg – Hardisty, AB – June 5 – 10am Estate of Murray Griffiths – Ponoka, AB – June 7 – 4pm • Neil & Crystal Berkholtz – Hay Lakes, AB – June 14 – 4pm Estate of Bo Arvidsson – Camrose, AB – July 10 – 11am

TRACTORS & DOZER • John Deere 8560 4WD, 18.4R38 duals, showing 4996 hrs, 24 spd, 1000 PTO, 3 hyd plus return, 300+/- hrs on eng rebuild, SN RW8560H001220 • 2014 John Deere 6140D MFWD w/ JD H310 loader, 7’ bucket & grapple, showing 1622 hrs, 18.4x38 rears, 9 spd, LH reverser, joystick, 3pt hitch, 3 hyd, 540/1000 PTO, rear whl weights, SN 1P06140DVEM051109 • John Deere 4240 2WD, 18.4x38 sgls, showing 10,046 hrs, quad trans, 2 hyd, 540/1000 PTO, new AC pump, SN 026366RW • John Deere 4020 2WD, newer 18.4x34 sgls, cab, stand trans, 2 hyd, 540/1000 PTO, SN SNT223R093835R • 10’ Degelman 10HD mechanical angle dozer blade • John Deere 2750 2WD w/ JD 146 loader, 6’ bucket & grapple, diesel, open station, 3pt hitch, 18.4x30 sgls, (not running – eng problems), SN L02750T507916 COMBINE, HEADER & SWATHER • 1998 John Deere 9610 w/ JD 914 header, 2442 sep / 3476 eng hrs, 30.5Lx32 fronts, hopper topper, chaff spreader, Norac header height, SN 9610X677676 • JD 224 straight cut header, 24’,

batt reel • 21’ Prairie Star 4930 w/ Macdon 960 header, 1996, showing 3305 hrs, 2 spd-Turbo, PU reel, triple delivery, 21.5Lx16.1 fronts, SN 103498

transport • 27’ CCIL DT cult, 3 bar harrows • 55’ Inland diamond harrows & • Fifteen 24’ free standing corral drawbar panels • 30’ Riteway 901 hyd fold packer, • Five 20’ silage bunks; 24’ calf 1-3/4” packers shelter (pipe & tin); Lewis cattle • 16’ Lode-King seed / fert tote w/ 2 oiler/mineral tub (2 yrs old); hyd augers two HD sgl bale feeders; cattle TRUCKS & STOCK TRAILER • Westfield J208-51 8”x51’ PTO squeeze; five poly troughs; qty • 1976 IH Loadstar 1800 TA grain auger posts; qty gates & panels; qty truck w/ 20’ steel box & hoist, gas, corral slabs & CATTLE EQUIP HAYING 5&4 trans, roll tarp, 10.00x20 tires, • John Deere 567 rd baler, 2003, spring susp, aux hyd MISCELLANEOUS • 1976 Ford 750 Tag axle grain Silage Special, Mega-wide PU, • Lincoln SA 200 welder new driveline in 2016, newer tires, truck w/ 19’ steel box & hoist, gas, • JD AR tractor (parts) 5&2 trans, roll tarp, 9.00x20 tires, 15,848 bales, SN E00567X194769 • John Deere 945 MoCo discbine, • Stainless steel hopper (100 bu+/-) spring susp, aux hyd • 4 wheel bin mover (hm built) • 1967 Chev 50 SA w/ 11’x17-1/2’ 2000, Impeller, new driveline & • 400 gal alum water tank on skid; bale deck (holds 8 bales), gas, bearings, SN E00945T145546 • Bale King Vortex 880 bale 500 gal water tank on trailer; 1250 4&2 trans • 20’ Trail Rite 5th wheel TA stock processor, LH discharge, SN gal poly water tank • 20+/- sec of diamond harrows; 9840588 trailer, 1994, rubber mats 4” auger w/ elec motor; 10 bale • NH 1033 PT bale wagon, SN 7194 SEEDING / FIELD EQUIPMENT • NH 273 square baler, ¼ turn chute stooker & bale fork; NH 1033 bale • 35’ Flexicoil 820 cult w/ sgl shoot • NH 358 mixermill, bale feed, SN wagon parts air package, broadcast kit, 4 bar 545991 • 12’ garden cult; 10’-1T hyd dump harrows, knock-on shovels, SN • Tonutti V10 12 wheel rake trailer; vet supplies C820-B00-S071712 • 10 wheel 3pt hitch rake; Vicon 6 AUCTIONEER’S NOTES • Flexicoil 1720 TBH air tank, wheel rake; JD 7’ sickle mower 3 rollers, newer manifold, SN • Tuff cattle handling system – new • All goods are sold on an “as-is”, “where is” basis and any description, verbal or in advertising, of goods is set G1720-A0-S072086 in 2015 (squeeze & palp cage w/ out or offered as a guide only. The Auctioneer accepts • Spray Coupe 215 SP sprayer, 560 neck extender, 2 sec alley, 3 way no responsibility for errors in description, it being the orig hrs, 3 wheel, 56’, 200 gal, splitter w/ catwalk, crowding tub responsibility of prospective buyers to inspect the goods before the sale and satisfy themselves as to foam marker w/ catwalk, portable chute) condition, age, authenticity, make or model.

• 21’ John Deere 220 disc, sgl wing, • HiQual maternity pen • All hours and kilometres are unverified. smooth blades • Seven 24’ free standing • If paying by cheque and unknown to Auction Company, • 32’ IH 5000 Vibra Chisel, 3 bar windbreaks w/ loader bar we require a letter of reference from your bank.

• 52’ portable windbreak on • See complete terms and conditions on our website. harrows

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Neil and Crystal Berkholtz – Hay Lakes, AB

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Beef Watch: Canadian cattle herd remains steady, demand keeps prices firm

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Unreserved Farm Auction For Laverne And Tina Neudorf Saturday, June 9, 2018 10:00 am Sharp

From Fort St John follow Highway signs to Prespatou BC, go approx.

92 km till you go past Prespatou Store.

Go approx 2 miles north pass the store. Turn right and watch for signs.

Site Location is: 22126 Prespatou Road.

Contact the sellers about info on the listings 250-630-2485

Farm Equipment • 1256 IHC Tractor • 756 IHC Tractor with 2350 IHC Loader • MF Drill and Coil Packers • 5 Wheel Vicon Rake • 125 BU Hopper Wagon • Homebuilt Wagon • 12’ John Deere Disc • 12’ CCIL Deeptill Cultivator • Post Pounder • Bale Fork • 8” Grain Grinder • Stock Racks • 20’ Harrows • Piler Blade • Farm Wagon • 500 gal Fuel Tank • 300 gal Fuel Tank • Red Grain Truck with 8’ X 12’ Steel Box and Hoist • Loadstar 1700 International Truck ATV’S • 2000 Honda 450 Quad (like new Tires, approx.

3600 km) • Trailer for a Quad. Wood Working Tools • 10” Dewalt Radial Arm Saw • 10” Table Saw • 10” Mitre Saw and Stand • 4” Jointer Planer • Wood Lathe • General Drill Press • Various Attachments • Hand Tools • Nails and Screws • Various Sizes of Misc. Tin. Shop Tools and Misc. • Electric Welder • Air Compressor • 3 Piece Tool Box • Wrenches • Sockets • Pliers • Screwdrivers • 6” Record Vise • Bolts • Pipe Fittings • Chains • Boomers • Heavy Duty Anvil • 535 Johnsenrad Chainsaw • 181 Husqvarna Chainsaw • Fuel Tank Stand for a 500 gal Fuel Tank • Quantity of Various Sizes of Pipes. Lawn, Garden and Yard Equipment • 8 hp Troy Rotor Tiller • Craftsman Ride-on Lawn Mower • Craftsman Snow Blower (approx. 2 years old) • String Push Lawn Mower • Push Lawn Mower • Plate Compactor • Wheel Barrow • Cement Mixer • Fire Wood. Antiques and Collectables • Wool Carders x2 • Cast Iron Food Cooker Bowl • Steel Wheels • Stock Pots x3 • Cream Separators x3 • Lanterns x3 • Syrup Pails • Gas Irons • Waffle Iron • Kids Wooden Rocker • Shelf • Drying Rack • Wooden Chairs x4 • Shelf and Magazine Rack • Wooden Wicker Basket • Coffee Table • Sad Irons • Milk Pails x6 • Kids Shelf • Blue Mountain Pottery.

Household and Misc. • Buffet and Hutch • Loveseat • 9 Drawer Dresser with Mirror • Dishes • Ornaments • Pots and Pans • Deep Freezes x2 • Electric Organ and Bench • 3 pc Coffee and End Tables • Desk • China Cabinet • Dog Ornament. Home-built Items • Kids Chairs x4 • Kids Dresser • Bar Stools x2

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The Canadian cattle herd continued to be steady, but reduced feeder exports in 2017 was supportive to domestic beef production. Strong demand, especially from the global market, kept beef and cattle prices firm despite increased production.

While the cattle market continued to be strong at the beginning of 2018, larger on-feed inventories and increasing feed prices could add some caution to the market going forward.

Cattle inventories Canadian beef cow inventories stable January 1, 2018 total cattle inventories were up by 0.9 per cent at 11.6 million head but remained 22.1 per cent below the peak levels reported in January 2005. Since 2011, and the start of the consolidation phase, inventories are down 4.4 per cent.

Beef cow numbers were up 0.8 per cent to 3.7 million head. This is the second consecutive year of larger beef cow inventories, but the increases over the two years were minor as inventories have only increased by 34,500 head, just under one per cent. Prior to the last two years, Canadian cow numbers had declined for 11 consecutive years.

Beef cow numbers peaked at 5.25 million head in 2005, fell 30 per cent to a low of 3.68 million in 2016, and are currently at a similar level to where they were in 1991-92. Since 2011, and the start of the consolidation phase beef cow inventories are down 8.3 per cent.

Beef cow numbers were up in all provinces except Alberta. Alberta cow numbers were down 1.3 per cent, or 20,000 head. This was like-

ly related to dry conditions in the south, and could have also been impacted due to the culling as a result of the TB case. The biggest growth was seen in Manitoba and the Atlantic provinces with cow numbers up 5.6 per cent and 5.8 per cent, respectively. Cow numbers were up 2.1 per cent in B.C., 1.6 per cent in Saskatchewan and 0.6 per cent in Ontario.

The number of beef heifers held for breeding was down 0.3 per cent to 561,600 head. Breeding heifers were down 0.7 per cent in Western Canada but were up 2.7 per cent in Eastern Canada. Dry conditions in the west may have had an impact on heifer retention in the region.

The number of steers rose 2.1 per cent to 1.2 million head and feeder heifer inventories were up 1.1 per cent to 740,000 head. The larger feeder cattle inventories were expected given a stable cow herd, reduced feeder cattle exports, and an increase in feeder cattle imports in 2017. Calf numbers were up by 0.1 per cent to 3.8 million head.

Although feeder and calf supplies increased, this was offset by an increase in cattle-on-feed numbers, and overall, the supply of beef feeder cattle and calves outside of feedlots is down 0.1 per cent from last year, and remains eight per cent smaller than the 10-year average.

U.S. herd expansion slows U.S. total cattle inventories on January 1, 2018, were reported at 94.4 million head, 0.74 per cent higher than a year ago. Compared to the two to three per cent increase in the last two years, the smaller growth this year shows that the rate of herd expansion in the U.S. has slowed and may be nearing its peak.

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