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Governments working to increase BC food exports to support communities at home

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B.C.’s food producers and processors are getting help from the governments of Canada and British Columbia to help find new customers in other parts of Canada and around the world.

The $5 million BC Agrifood and Seafood Export Program will help farmers, and agri-food and seafood processors, cooperatives and associations identify, assess, target, and develop market opportunities to increase their sales outside of B.C. The five-year program will support the development of marketing skills and plans, the creation of market research and export-focused promotional materials, and participation in export-focused market development activities including reaching new customers through international trade shows.

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The Program is now open for applications and will run for the duration of the five-year Canadian Agricultural Partnership. The Partnership is a federal-provincial-territorial $3 billion investment that includes $2 billion in cost-shared strategic initiatives delivered by the provinces and territories, and $1 billion for federal programs and services, through March 2023.

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Helping BC vegetable seed farmers harvest new opportunities The people involved in the first stage of growing fresh and healthy British Columbia (B.C.) vegetables are getting some help to increase the amount of local food grown in our communities.

B.C. seed farmers will be able to expand their businesses through a comprehensive project that includes help in growing, processing, managing and marketing their products.

The not-for-profit organization, FarmFolk CityFolk, is leading a project to increase both the production capacity and customer base of seed farmers by: developing a mobile seed processing unit to help small and mid-scale seed farmers efficiently and affordably process seed; expanding seed production skills training in the Lower Mainland, Okanagan, Kootenays and North through focussed in-person training and webinars; helping new entrants and small seed businesses with “Seed Enterprise Budgets” to plan and prepare for expenses, revenues and inventory management; and supporting “Seedy Saturday” events in more communities, and developing shared resources that can be used across B.C. B.C. is home to fifteen seed companies (including co-operatives) that sell B.C. grown seeds, as well as many community seed initiatives including over 50 “Seedy Saturdays” and 20 seed libraries. B.C. post-secondary education institutions are also active in seed trials and seed processing.

“Our Government is proud to support this project, which will help agricultural producers process more seeds. Providing B.C. vegetable seed producers the tools they need to increase their production capacity and customer base will create new opportunities for them and contribute to growing the economy, while supporting well-paying middle class jobs for Canadians,” said Lawrence MacAulay, Federal Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food.

“Seeds may be small, but nothing is more important to agriculture

than the life they contain. Seeds are the beginning of so much of our food supply and are absolutely critical to our personal health and the food security of our province. That’s why I am so proud to announce new funding to help diversify and increase seed production and processing in the province, supporting 15 seed businesses and 50 Seedy Saturdays, as well as the creation of resources and tools that promote seed growing, exchanges and 20 seed libraries throughout B.C.,” added Lana Popham, B.C. Minister of Agriculture “The mobile seed unit is a unique shared infrastructure project which arose from seed grower feedback that without proper equipment it was hard to scale up production.

The mobile unit will provide seed growers with several seed cleaning tools to help them scale up production and processing capacity. If proven effective, the unit can act as a model for permanent seed cleaning facilities at strategic sites across B.C. Further, the unit will be an effective outreach tool at agricultural events and conferences around B.C., “ chimed in Chris Thoreau, BC Seed Security Program Coordinator, FarmFolk CityFolk “As a small-scale seed producer also growing fresh market crops, having access to a mobile seed processing unit will help increase our production capacity. Many of the equipment needed to clean seeds efficiently are too expensive or hard to secure at our scale. The mobile seed processing unit will allow us to grow larger quantities of seed crops without having to upgrade our current processing set up. Seed production is an emerging sector in B.C. and we still have so much to learn in order to develop the right techniques and processes adapted to our regions and scales. For that reason, I am looking forward to the educational opportunity offer through this program,” said Mel Sylvestre, UBC Farm Seed Hub coordinator and BC Eco Seed Co-op member in conclusion.

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Preparing for fall tree planting

Feed Pea & Faba Bean Feed Benchmark Pricing Week of September 28 - October 2, 2018 Central Alberta

Central Southern Saskatchewan Manitoba

(Red Deer & Area) Saskatoon & Area

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Feed Pea Benchmark

Cdn$/MT $274.33

Cdn$/MT $275.51

Cdn$/MT $268.89

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$273.80

$279.78

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

$237.00 $250.00 $250.00 $290.00 $252.00 $290.00 $302.00 $501.00 $1,050.00

$219.00 $238.00 $238.00 $290.00 $222.00 $250.00 $303.00 $475.00 $1,050.00

$235.00 $255.00 $255.00 $290.00 $200.00 $225.00 $308.00 $428.00 $1,050.00

All prices are in Canadian dollars per metric tonne Market Comments - Feed wheat, barley, and corn prices were generally lower in Saskatchewan but remained unchanged in Manitoba and Alberta. Corn DDGS pricing remained steady while soybean meal values ended this period $20-30 lower than 2 weeks ago. Feed pea values climbed slightly, trading for $245/T in Saskatchewan, $250/T in Alberta, and $260/T in Manitoba. * Models have been updated to reflect the latest nutrient compositions of feed ingredients, which is done periodically.

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

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

Whether spring or fall, preparation and planning are key components of the tree planting process.

“Even though most farmers and landowners plant their trees for shelterbelts or around their yards in the spring, fall tree planting is much more common for city landscape and home yard projects,” says Toso Bozic, bioenergy and agroforestry specialist with Alberta Agriculture and Forestry. “That being said, there are very few differences between spring and fall planting.”

In the fall, there is more moisture in the soil due to summer and fall rain and higher humidity.

“This gives the root system a better chance to get established so it can be ready to get growing earlier in spring. In early spring, the soil is often dry and there is little humidity in the air.”

Bozic says there are several steps to consider prior to planting trees in the fall.

“When it comes to picking a tree species, many rural owners are very familiar with shelterbelt tree species selection. However, they may be less familiar with tree or shrub species that are not designed for shelterbelts, and with species generally grown in urban areas. Tree species diversity is crucial for the health and well-being of your yard or shelterbelt.”

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A variety of trees and shrubs species can be found in urban areas including ones that, in theory, should not be grown here at all due to Alberta’s harsh climate conditions.

“However, they are doing just fine in our cities and towns, and provide great beauty and diversity alongside our native tree and shrubs species. A quick look around cities and towns may give you some ideas for what to plant - be creative and experiment!”

In the spring most people plant small trees, while in fall choosing larger trees and shrubs is a common practice, says Bozic. “At season end, there are many trees and shrubs on sale at local tree nurseries or various retail stores. They come in containers or basket and burlap.

“If you buy trees in the typical black container stock that comes in various sizes, always inspect them prior to buying. Check for any broken branches, weak branch crotches, signs of insect or disease, irregular shapes and, most importantly, for a bound root system. If you see the roots already coming out of the container, most likely the root system is bound which can create future problems. If you see the roots are excessively bound or the tree is damaged – simply don’t buy it.”

Balled and burlap trees are usually larger caliper (diameter) trees that are dug up, balled in a wire basket and wrapped in juta burlap.

Bozic recommends doing an inspection of the overall health of the tree prior to buying it.

As for selecting a planting site, there are many things to pay attention to, such as soil, moisture, slope, exposure, and physical barriers like a house, fence, or power line. Bozic says that to avoid potential future problems that trees can cause to yard, home and buildings, make sure to see mature trees of that species before choosing the planting site.

“Planting trees in fall requires some planning and diligent work ahead of time. It’s hard work, but very rewarding in the long term. Always have fun.”

Contact: Toso Bozic 780-415-2681

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Producer Deliveries - Week 8, September 17 - September 23, 2018 Man Sask Alta B.C. Total Wheat 56.9 146.0 111.7 1.2 315.8 Amber Durum 45.3 2.6 47.9 Oat 14.9 17.8 2.4 2.0 37.1 Barley 0.3 40.9 18.4 0.6 60.2 Rye 1.4 0.1 0.1 1.6 Flaxseed 0.6 2.1 0.1 2.8 Canola 61.7 137.4 13.0 0.8 212.9 Peas 1.3 22.6 35.7 2.6 62.2 Corn 4.3 4.3 Beans 4.5 0.1 4.6 Lentils 0.2 26.8 1.4 28.4 Total 146.1 439.0 185.5 7.2 777.8 SHIPMENTS

Primary Elevator Shipments - Week 8 - September 17 - September 23, 2018 Man Sask Alta B.C. Total Wheat 106.3 250.3 152.5 3.3 512.4 Amber Durum 28.0 11.7 39.7 Oat 38.7 32.2 2.7 2.3 75.9 Barley 1.2 50.6 1.4 0.3 53.5 Rye 0.9 0.2 1.1 Flaxseed 0.8 0.9 0.2 1.9 Canola 71.2 178.4 7.8 0.1 257.5 Peas 0.6 43.2 48.0 3.1 94.9 Corn 3.2 2.5 7.4 13.1 Beans 2.5 2.5 Lentils 0.2 35.7 2.4 0.1 38.4 Total 225.6 622.0 234.1 9.2 1,090.9

Crop Y-T-D Producer Deliveries to Primary Elevators to September 23, 2018 Man Sask Alta B.C. Total Wheat 1,014.6 1,469.2 858.9 13.3 3,356.0 Amber Durum 492.4 80.0 572.4 Oat 190.0 159.0 19.5 7.5 376.0 Barley 11.8 328.1 69.3 1.6 410.8 Rye 17.9 4.5 0.6 23.0 Flaxseed 4.8 16.1 1.4 22.3 Canola 454.0 929.6 140.4 2.3 1,526.3 Peas 16.3 366.4 344.7 19.6 747.0 Corn 18.3 10.3 10.3 38.9 Beans 34.0 0.2 0.7 34.9 Lentils 0.5 248.2 10.2 258.9 Total 1,762.2 4,024.0 1,536.0 44.3 7,366.5 Crop Year-to-Date Primary Elevator Shipments to September 23, 2018 Man Sask Alta B.C. Total Wheat 924.9 1,495.3 820.5 13.5 3,253.9 Amber Durum 0.1 364.5 91.7 456.3 Oat 159.2 157.8 18.2 8.8 344.0 Barley 9.3 265.3 43.7 1.5 319.8 Rye 17.7 6.8 0.1 24.6 Flaxseed 5.9 18.8 2.7 27.4 Canola 383.9 780.3 169.3 3.5 1,337.0 Peas 14.6 276.3 307.8 18.5 617.2 Corn 21.3 21.4 57.5 100.2 Beans 11.2 0.1 0.4 11.7 Lentils 0.5 262.0 18.1 0.1 280.7 Total 1,548.6 3,648.6 1,530.0 45.9 6,772.8

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New initiative to support BC’s agriculture sector impacted by wildfires

Agriculture Minister, Lawrence MacAulay and British Columbia’s Minister of Agriculture, Lana Popham today announced the 2018 CanadaBritish Columbia Wildfires Recovery Initiative to help British Columbia’s agriculture sector recover from the impact of wildfires.

This initiative will provide up to $5 million to assist British Columbia’s farmers and ranchers with the extraordinary costs incurred as a result of the 2018 wildfires.

Assistance will include: Costs related to ensuring animal health and safety Feed, shelter and transportation costs for livestock Costs to re-establish perennial crop and pasture production damaged by fire “Our Government is committed to supporting British Columbia’s producers as they work tirelessly to rebuild and return to production following the wildfires. We are offering assistance to help cover some of the extraordinary costs associated with their recovery efforts, and are working closely with the province to ensure producers have the financial resources to get back to business as quickly as possible,” noted Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food “B.C. ranchers and farmers suffered losses in

this summer’s wildfires that could threaten their operations’ viability, but we’re not going to let that happen. The support we’re providing will help them recover and recuperate from those expenses and help them get back into production so that the can do what they love and that’s producing food for British Columbians,” said Lana Popham, Provincial Minister of Agriculture.

Quick facts AgriRecovery is a disaster relief framework that is part of a suite of federal-provincial-territorial (FPT) Business Risk Management (BRM) programs under the Canadian Agricultural Partnership. It is intended to work together with the core BRM programs to help agricultural producers recover from natural disasters.

In addition to AgriRecovery, under the Canadian Agricultural Partnership, producers have access to assistance through existing Business Risk Management (BRM) programs, which include AgriInsurance, AgriStability and AgriInvest.

The 2018 Initiative will provide the same coverage as the governments’ 2017 AgriRecovery initiative.

This year’s fires consumed 1,300,000 hectares of land, surpassing last year’s record. However fewer producers were impacted due to the locations of the fires in the province.

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Net Price (After Basis) $6.90 $6.94 $6.98 $6.99 $7.03 $7.08 $7.02 $7.06 $7.11 $7.15 $6.75 $6.77

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Canada is a trading nation and the Government of Canada is hard at work with provinces, territories and industry to increase market access opportunities around the globe. Free trade agreements like the Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) help to grow the economy, create wellpaying jobs, and contribute to Canada reaching the $75 billion target in agriculture, agri-food and seafood exports annually by 2025.

As part of the Government’s efforts to foster growth and ensure farmers and food processors are better equipped to compete and succeed in international markets, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Lawrence MacAulay, will travel to Spain, Belgium and Italy from October 8 to 11, 2018.

CETA, which came into force just over a year ago, enables Canada to seize opportunities to diversify trade and paves the way for Canadians to gain more access to the second-largest market globally. Minister MacAulay will meet with industry and his European counterparts to advance market access opportunities for Canadian agricultural products in the European Union (EU), the world’s largest import market for agriculture and agri-food, giving our farmers, processors and exporters access to more than half a billion consumers.

“Free trade agreements like CETA encourage investment, open new markets and help our hard-working farmers and food processors compete around the world. I’m looking forward to traveling to the European Union to meet with industry and governments to advance market access opportunities for Canadian agriculture,” said The Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food “Canada recently celebrated CETA’s one-year anniversary, the landmark agreement with Europe that is ushering in scores of new opportunities for exporters, especially our small and medium-sized businesses. Now is the time to turn that access into new customers, clients and the good jobs that come with it,” added The Honourable Jim Carr, Minister of International Trade Diversification Quick facts The Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) entered into force on September 21, 2017.

Under CETA, 94 percent of agricultural tariffs are duty-free and almost 96 percent of tariffs for fish and seafood products are duty-free, giving Canadian exporters an advantage over competitors in countries that do not have a free trade agreement with the EU. Canada exported C$3.4 billion of agri-food and seafood products to the EU in 2017.

In 2017, the top five agri-food exports to the EU were soybeans, canola seeds, durum wheat, non-durum wheat and corn.

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bicide activity, so will drought, hail, and frost. After any of these events, it takes time for a plant to regain photosynthetic activity. Spraying a crop under these poor conditions is not effective and is mostly a waste of money. Still, a lot of fields were still sprayed this fall when they shouldn’t have been. Swathing under these conditions would provide a quicker crop dry down and protects the crop from lodging risk due to snow fall.”

All chemical reactions work faster the warmer it is. “Most plants shut down at 5 C, and crops like corn and soybean are especially sensitive to cool temperatures,” explains Book.

“It takes an extended warming trend to get them back to normal photosynthetic activity. Most of the crops and weeds that grow in Alberta are temperate adapted species. They grow best in the temperature range of 15 to 25 C.” Brook adds that another reason to be certain of using the right tool for the right conditions is the threat of herbicide resistance. “Overusing one herbicide or tool will shorten the life and range of effectiveness of that herbicide. Overuse of glyphosate in other parts of the world has resulted in massive weed problems, and we see the tip of the iceberg here in Alberta with kochia. Proper stewardship of our herbicide tool will keep it available to producers into the future.”

“Farming on the prairies deals with unpredictable and extreme changes in weather,” says Brook.

“Whether you use a pre-harvest herbicide spray to control weeds or to speed up crop maturity and drydown, you have to apply the herbicide tool when it can be successful.

Not all tools are useful all the time.

This fall is a case where swathing may be the most effective tool to even out crop maturity and speed harvest.”

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The use of pre-harvest herbicides is very common. Harry Brook, crop specialist at the Alberta Ag-Info Centre, explains why conditions have to be right for these applications to be effective.

“Why and when are you applying pre-harvest herbicides,” asks Brook. “Is it to control late flushing, perennial weeds? Is it to quicken the dry down of your crop and even out maturity? A lot of fields I have seen this fall seemed to have been sprayed while conditions were less than ideal.”

Herbicides only work on plants and weeds that are actively growing. Explains Brook, “That means temperatures should be in the double digits, and sunny conditions help. How can a plant actually take up a chemical and translocate it to where it will activate if it is dormant? Many fields in Central Alberta were sprayed when temperatures were cool and there was no sun. It is very doubtful it will have any effect on the weeds or the crops.”

The glyphosate label contains the warning that “wet, cool or cloudy weather conditions between the time of application and anticipated harvest may slow down the activity of the product, thereby delaying crop dry down and harvest date.”

The primary registration for preharvest glyphosate is for fall weed control of perennial weeds. “The secondary result can be a quicker dry down and evening out crop maturity, but it is very weather and temperature dependent. If conditions aren’t good, you may have wasted your time and money, and the crop will not respond,” says Brook.

Brook says to think of herbicide application from the plant perspective. “Anything that might impair the plant photosynthesizing and respiring will also reduce the effectiveness of an herbicide. Not only will cold temperatures reduce her-

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GRAIN FUTURE REPORT Grain Future Prices - as of October 5, 2018 Last 461.00s 501.3s 506.30s 511.30s Last 495-4s 521-0s 540-2s 550-2s Last 518-6s 524-2s 546-6s 558-2s Last 679-6s 591-2s 603-4s 611-2s Last 368-2s 380-0s 387-0s Last 287-0s 279-0s 273-2s Last 869-0s 882-4s 894-2s Last 29.08s 29.41s 29.64s Last 315.6s 319.6s

Change + 0.60 + 2.30 + 1.60 + 1.50 Change - 4-0 + 3-0 + 3-4 + 2-6 Change - 3-6 + 2-0 + 1-4 + 1-0 Change + 0-6 + 1-4 + 0-6 + 0-6 Change + 0-6 + 0-6 + 0-4 Change - 1-0 - 1-2 - 3-6 Change + 9-6 + 9-4 + 8-2 Change - 0.20 - 0.20 - 0.21 Change + 7.2 + 7.4

Open 0.00 499.00 503.30 507.60 Open 0-0 518-0 536-6 547-6 Open 0-0 522-0 545-2 558-4 Open 0-0 589-4 602-6 614-2 Open 367-4 379-0 386-0 373-0 287-4 280-0 0-0 Open 860-0 873-4 886-4 Open 29.14 29.58 29.82 Open 308.4 312.5

High 461.00 501.60 506.50 511.60 High 495-4 524-4 543-0 553-4 High 518-6 528-4 551-0 562-6 High 679-6 595-0 607-0 614-2 High 369-4 381-0 388-0 High 294-4 285-2 279-6 High 870-2 883-4 895-4 High 29.14 29.67 29.89 High 315.6 319.9

Low 461.00 496.70 501.90 506.50 Low 495-4 517-2 536-2 546-4 Low 518-6 520-2 543-4 555-0 Low 679-6 588-2 601-0 609-2 Low 363-0 374-6 382-0 Low 286-2 278-0 273-2 Low 851-4 865-4 878-2 Low 29.06 29.29 29.52 Low 306.5 310.2

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Prev. Stl. 460.40 499.00 504.70 509.80 Prev. Stl. 499-4 518-0 536-6 547-4 Prev. Stl. 522-4 522-2 545-2 557-2 Prev. Stl. 679-0 589-6 602-6 610-4 Prev. Stl. 367-4 379-2 386-4 Prev. Stl. 288-0 280-2 277-0 Prev. Stl. 859-2 873-0 886-0 Prev. Stl. 29.28 29.61 29.85 Prev. Stl. 308.4 312.2

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Daily Grain & Feed Grain Report Daily Grain Prices - October 5, 2018

Weekly Feed Grain Report - October 5, 2018

Alberta Canola Producers Commission (http://dashboard.albertacanola.com/reports/weekly-grains) CANOLA - #1 Peace Region Northern Alberta Southern Alberta Spot $10.52 ( + $0.05 ) $10.75 ( + $0.05 ) $10.92 ( + $0.05 ) November 2018 $10.57 ( + $0.06 ) $10.79 ( + $0.05 ) $10.97 ( + $0.05 ) December 2018 $10.67 ( + $0.03 ) $10.89 ( + $0.04 ) $11.06 ( + $0.04 ) January 2019 $10.65 ( + $0.04 ) $10.85 ( + $0.03 ) $11.09 ( + $0.04 ) February 2019 $10.73 ( + $0.03 ) $10.93 ( + $0.03 ) $11.19 ( + $0.03 ) March 2019 $10.78 ( + $0.04 ) $10.99 ( + $0.04 ) $11.24 ( + $0.03 ) April 2019 $10.83 ( + $0.03 ) $11.02 ( + $0.03 ) $11.28 ( + $0.03 ) WHEAT - #1 CPSR - 11.5% Peace Region Northern Alberta Southern Alberta Spot $6.00 ( - $0.02 ) $6.09 ( - $0.00 ) $6.14 ( + $0.00 ) November 2018 $6.04 ( - $0.02 ) $6.13 ( - $0.01 ) $6.19 ( - $0.00 ) December 2018 $6.15 ( - $0.01 ) $6.23 ( - $0.01 ) $6.29 ( - $0.00 ) January 2019 $6.20 ( - $0.02 ) $6.30 ( - $0.01 ) $6.36 ( - $0.01 ) February 2019 $6.22 ( - $0.02 ) $6.31 ( - $0.02 ) $6.37 ( - $0.01 ) March 2019 $6.33 ( - $0.01 ) $6.40 ( - $0.01 ) $6.45 ( - $0.01 ) April 2019 $6.35 ( - $0.01 ) $6.42 ( - $0.02 ) $6.48 ( - $0.01 ) WHEAT - #1 CWAD - 13.0% Peace Region Northern Alberta Southern Alberta Spot not available not available $5.90 ( + $0.00 ) November 2018 not available not available $6.04 ( + $0.00 ) December 2018 not available not available $5.92 ( + $0.00 ) January 2019 not available not available $5.96 ( + $0.00 ) February 2019 not available not available $5.96 ( + $0.00 ) March 2019 not available not available $5.97 ( + $0.00 ) WHEAT - #1 CWRS - 13.5% Peace Region Northern Alberta Southern Alberta Spot $6.88 ( + $0.02 ) $7.02 ( + $0.02 ) $7.21 ( + $0.03 ) November 2018 $6.92 ( + $0.02 ) $7.06 ( + $0.03 ) $7.24 ( + $0.02 ) December 2018 $6.95 ( + $0.02 ) $7.09 ( + $0.02 ) $7.29 ( + $0.03 ) January 2019 $6.98 ( + $0.02 ) $7.13 ( + $0.02 ) $7.33 ( + $0.02 ) February 2019 $7.03 ( + $0.01 ) $7.17 ( + $0.01 ) $7.38 ( + $0.02 ) March 2019 $7.11 ( + $0.02 ) $7.24 ( + $0.02 ) $7.44 ( + $0.02 ) YELLOW PEAS - #2 Peace Region Northern Alberta Southern Alberta Spot $6.42 ( + $0.03 ) $6.63 ( + $0.03 ) $6.53 ( + $0.03 ) December 2018 not available $6.49 ( + $0.08 ) $6.39 ( + $0.06 ) January 2019 not available $6.56 ( + $0.08 ) $6.51 ( + $0.06 ) February 2019 not available $6.56 ( + $0.08 ) $6.51 ( + $0.06 ) March 2019 not available $6.57 ( + $0.08 ) $6.55 ( + $0.05 ) April 2019 not available $6.61 ( + $0.07 ) $6.59 ( + $0.06 )

Statistics & Data Development Branch, Alberta Agriculture and Forestry FEED GRAIN BIDS (Different Delivery Points) Week of Oct 01/18 Previous Week Wheat Lethbridge $238.00 - $252.00 $238.00 - $254.00 Red Deer $235.00 - $250.00 $230.00 - $253.00 Edmonton $227.00 - $250.00 $243.00 - $252.00 Oats

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Could it be true? The experts are always in the stands!

I had the pleasure this spring of going to Vienna Austria to do some teaching and horsing around. I also travelled around a bit to see the country. One of the stops I very much wanted to make was the Spanish Riding School of Vienna.

The school has been in existence for 430 years. It is, of course, steeped in tradition. The Lipizzan stallions are bred and used for the school in Austria. Individuals, if I remember correctly, are able to apply to the school between ages of 18 and 23 to become riders. It is expected that if chosen you would make your life career to stay a rider until retirement. Up until recently it was men only but now it is open to females, currently it has two female riders and more women applications than men.

The Lipizzans have a breeding facility in one part of the country, the school in Vienna in the city and summer pastures for the horses in the Alps. I went to each location and tried to take in as much of the culture and traditions as possible.

All the stallions they use must meet certain standards of trainability and conformation. The riders must be of certain size and shape as well. The one stallion that I visited was retired and will be 40 years old this year.

Many of the buildings in the area are over 1000 years old. Canada isn’t that old! The stallions that do not meet the standards are trained and sold. The areas where the horses live are beautiful. All the mares and foals are handled often and at a young age. Unfortunately, I’ve forgotten how many years the riders

train before being allowed to be in the show but it was many years with a very set training system and program. The riders go through rigorous training, grooming and cleaning their own horses and the stalls.

They have saddles that have been used for years and fitted to each individual horse. When the horses are brought home from the mountains in the fall they are led from the summer pastures through the countryside and towns back to their winter home. All the towns along the way have festivals and parties in celebration of the Lipizzans coming home.

Individuals from all over the world travel specifically to Vienna, many just to tour the Spanish Riding School and see the horses. I had wanted for many years to enjoy whatever there was to see and

learn at the school as well. I purchased the best tickets available so I was right at ground level with the horses and riders. The riders came in to the arena and gave an amazing show that I’m sure they did for thousands of people every year to the same music. I watched each rider and horse intently, trying to learn whatever I could as well as enjoy all their dedication to the craft. There were so many things to appreciate - the exact spacing of the horses, carrying collection for 20 minutes, the straightness of their lines, the timing required. Just seeing all the stallions was amazing.

Unfortunately, it was difficult to really concentrate and enjoy all of the beauty as there was so much talk around me about the horses and riders, “that guy doesn’t smile so he must hate his job”, “I saw that horse move his tail”, “that horse doesn’t look happy”, “ that rider needs to lose some weight”, “that horse missed the lead”. On and on went the comments. I just thought how sad people feel the need to go to some function and try to find what they assume is a flaw in the riders or horses. I never heard one positive comment, which is so unfortunate. It’s been my experience that the people who “can do” what is happening in the ring know how much work goes into what they’ve accomplished and don’t have negative things to say or such judgment.

I think we can do better, look for the positive, even if we do attend some not so great show. Or, maybe all the experts are in the stands. I don’t think so. This is not one isolated incident I’ve heard the same type of comments at shows, competitions, clinics and so on, in Canada and other places, we really can do better. Negative Nancy’s are not fun to be around. Blowing out someone else’s candle doesn’t make ours glow any better.

Enjoy the show, Glenn Stewart

The Northern Horizon, October 12, 2018

Happy Halloweenie- how to keep pets safe during Hallows’ Eve By. Dr. Katrina Barth, DVM Halloween is upon us and kids all over the peace region (as well as their sweet-toothed parents) begin to become excited about the many candy bonbons and chocolate treats up for grabs. If you were as lucky as me as a child, with this early winter snow, one can plan their trickor-treating costume with the presumption that it will have to fit over a full head-to-toe snowsuit.

Whatever plans you may make this Halloween, it will often include your fur babies too, Boo the dog or Casper the cat— the below tips can make Halloween a safe festivity for the whole family.

Your pet may have samhainophobia, or the fear of Halloween, from all the spooky happenings this day brings. Halloween attire on a pet may frighten and stress them out. Be cognizant of how your pet may not enjoy what social media portrays; cute dressed up animals in all sorts of fun outfits may be left best viewing from your Iphone screen! When buying costumes for patient dog pals, who will proudly trot around with head-to-toe outfits, make sure it fits right and it is not too snug or loose. Tight costumes on pets can cause swelling or discomforting skin irritation and perhaps a sole head-piece or half a costume may suit Boo better. Also, dogs with nervous or hyper tendencies may bolt out open doors or become irritated from doorbells/noise. This type of stress may be alleviated by crating your pet for the festivities or talking to your veterinarian about a sedative. With these types of stressors, your pet’s gastrointestinal tract can become upset and stress-related diarrhea may occur. If you know your pet may be prone to this or sensitive to your Halloween plans, your veterinarian will

be happy to assist you.

For trick-or-treating with Boo, consider reflective leashes or light-up collars. Dogs in other trick-or-treating families or even kids with fun costumes on can trigger a fear or territorial response in your pet, which could result in a dog bite! Jack-o-lanterns with candles or candy morsels left out on the street may also not be so good for our curious furry trick-or-treaters. Even Halloween décor can be a choking hazard or even contain toxic materials; one can never be too cautious. Cut all loose strings and keep cobwebs away from tempted cats as a string consumed by them creates a very bad foreign body requiring veterinary attention.

As much as the Dawson Creek Veterinary clinic would love to see your furry friends strutting their cute costumes on Halloween, please keep your pets out of human goodies to help prevent pet poisonings! Usually, we do not have to worry about cats, but even they can become candy cougars and require a trip to the clinic. Dogs are the usual culprit and with every seasonal festivity bringing with it tasty treats for them to inadvertently eat, it is good to know what the effects may be and to teach children not to share their candy with pets.

Mostly gastrointestinal signs, such as vomiting or diarrhea, may result from pets eating things they shouldn’t, but sometimes worse clinical signs may result. For example, chocolate toxicity causes illness dependent on the amount and type of chocolate consumed. The level of ingredients known as ‘methylxanthines’ vary in concentration in different types of chocolate, with caffeine one of these ingredients. As a rule of thumb, the darker and less sweet chocolate

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are more poisonous as they contain more methylxanthines. Dogs consuming large amounts of chocolate or even small amounts of dark baking chocolate have the risk of intense central nervous system stimulation with racing heart rates and tremors/seizures. If your dog has helped himself to Halloween chocolate bars, give your veterinarian a call to discuss the possibility of a toxicity occurring.

Furthermore, candy can contains xylitol, an alternative sweeter or sugar substitute commonly used in baking that is safe for humans, but a very toxic ingredient for dogs. One piece of sugar-free chewing gum can be fatal for a small furry friend. Xylitol is absorbed quickly into pet’s bloodstreams and causes a huge hypoglycemic (low blood sugar) event that the body is unable to handle as it causes a major increase in insulin release. If a toxicity is not addressed, liver failure may even result. Low blood sugar can precipitate seizures, weakness, or lethargy and become lifethreatening so seek a veterinarian immediately post-ingestion.

Overall, try to prevent these poisonings from occurring by keeping candy treat bags away from pets and perhaps have a few Halloween dog cookies made specifically for pets to spoil them with that instead! Enjoy the fall and we hope you have a fun-filled Halloween that is safe for your pets too by keeping these tips in mind.

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Braydon Gough, Deadwood, AB ................................780-274-0099 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 Northway Cattle Co. Peter Stahl, Cleardale, AB .........................................780-835-8291 Penson Angus Darren Penson, Sexsmith, AB .....................................780-814-4993 Rafter SJ Ranch Jack & Shannon Trask, Montney, BC .........................250-263-4904 Ring Creek Farms Pat & Len Friedel, Fairview, AB .................................780-835-4338 Rio Grande Angus Clint & Anna Collins, Rio Grande, AB.......................780-814-1455 Roy Angus Chris & Jen Roy, Fairview, AB ...................................780-835-0463 Schulz Angus Joe & Courtney Schulz, Spirit River, AB....................780-351-2608 Silver Willow Ranch Kevin & Barbara Quist, Sexsmith, AB .......................780-876-4649 Smoky River Red Angus Maynard & Curtis Boese, Sexsmith, AB ..................... 780-568-4340

BLONDE d’AQUITAINE

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

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

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

Fallen Timber Farms

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

Halfway River Simmentals

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

Milne’s Gelbvieh

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

HEREFORDS

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

Hodges Simmentals

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

JayDawn Farms

5-Star Herefords

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

Cody & Ashley Pugh, Cecil Lake, BC ....................... (250)794-8606

KIN-KIN Cattle Co.

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

KRS Simmentals

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

KSL Simmentals

Benwyn Herefords

Briar Ridge Stock Farm

Chad, Leah, Gene & Addison Haddow,

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

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

Chittick Family Hereford Ranch

Montagneuse Simmentals

Eureka Hereford Farms

Moonlite Farm

Friesen Hereford Farms

Moose Creek Simmentals

Gold Stock Hereford Farms

O Double E Simmentals

Gurtler Farms

Peace Country Simmentals

Raymond & Mona Chittick, Whitecourt, AB .............. 780-778-0150 Tom Basnett, Eureka River, AB ................................... 780-834-8170 Chad & Anna Friesen, Grande Prairie, AB .................. 780-832-4068 Charlie & Steven White, Beaverlodge, AB .................. 780-354-3190

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

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

Rachido Ranch

Brian & Dana Smith, Pouce Coupe, BC ...................... 250-719-5548

Rosefield Simmentals

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

SIBL Simmentals

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

Tri-K Simmentals

Hilltop Honey Ranch

JoNomn Hereford Ranch

Reber’s Polled Herefords

Spring Mountain Stock Farm

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

LIMOUSIN

Blueberry Valley Farms Limousin

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

Dry Creek Ranch

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

True North Ranch

Hansen’s Limousin

Come to

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

Briar Ridge Stock Farm

Kiskatinaw Gelbvieh

Little Creek Farms

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

Albrecht Farms

GRA-TAN Farm

David & Janice Adams, High Prairie, AB ................... 780-524-5382

Fouillard Limousin

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

SIMMENTALS

AdamsGreen Gelbvieh

Excel Ranches

Dusty Acre Blondes

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

Dan & Pam Fouillard, Thorsby, AB ............................. 780-789-4055 Scott & Lesley Hansen, Evansburg, AB ..................... 780-727-4557

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

Willow Creek Simmentals

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

Willowdale Simmentals

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

Wolfe Farms

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

SPECKLE PARK A.K. STOCK FARMS

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

Desert Acres

Tracey Foster-Duriez, Fort St. John, BC .................... (250)264-8676

Rimrock Ranch

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

Dawson Co-op Home & Agro Centre for your Grain Harvest Supplies We carry guards, sections as well as a good selection of auger hoppers and spouts.

Don’t forget to repair or replace your livestock waterer before old man winter arrives.

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Located cated at the corn corner of HWY 49 and Parkhill Drive • 250.782.3371

55319

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Try this mushroom fall classic

Ingredients 3 Tbsp unsalted butter cut into 3 pieces 1/2 cup yellow onions finely diced 8 oz fresh mushrooms (button or mixture of button, cremini oyster etc), cleaned and sliced (1 standard “tray”) 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves or 1/4 tsp. dried thyme leaves 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 3 cups chicken broth 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream if using a lighter cream, mix with a couple teaspoons of cornstarch before adding to soup Instructions In a large saucepan, melt 1 Tbsp. of the butter over medium-high heat. Add the onions and cook, stirring, until soft, about 3 minutes.

Add the mushrooms, thyme, salt, and pepper and the second 1 Tbsp. of butter. Cook, stirring regularly, until the mushrooms start to brown, about 5 minutes. Add the last 1 Tbsp. of butter and stir to melt. Add the flour and cook, stirring constantly for about 30 seconds to a minute.

Add the stock and stir while returning the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes. *At this point, if you like a thicker soup, you can remove a few of the mushrooms with a bit of soup to puree and return to the pot or simply pulse a few seconds with an immersion blender. Neither is necessary if you’d rather leave it with all whole mushroom pieces.

Add the cream and cook for a further minute or two to heat. Taste and adjust seasoning, as necessary.

Enjoy!

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SOLAR WATER BUGGY

Your Portable Waterer Solution $7,750

Price includes 24V pump, 100’ of hose, 325W solar panel, initial placing and setup

Stress-Free Access plus Fresh Water equals Pounds

Contact Henry (780) 834-7512 • Free Delivery Within 300 km of Cleardale

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Slay this autumn beef stew Ingredients 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt 1 teaspoon cracked black pepper 2 pounds boneless beef chuck, trimmed of excess fat and cut into 1 1/2-inch chunks 2 strips bacon, cut crosswise into 1/4-inch strips Canola oil 2 medium onions, cut into 1/2-inch wedges 4 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed 2 tablespoons tomato paste 5 cups reuduced-sodium chicken broth 2 cups less-sodium beef broth 1 1/2 cups dry red wine 3 bay leaves 1 tablespoon snipped fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika

1 pound potatoes, cut into 2-inch chunks 1 pound butternut squash; peeled, seeded and cut into 1 1/2-inch chunks 4 carrots, cut into 1-inch chunks 2 stalks celery, sliced into 1/2-inch thick 1/4 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley Directions In a large plastic bag, combine flour, salt and pepper.

Add beef; shake to coat evenly.

In a Dutch oven or large heavy pot, cook and stir bacon over medium-high heat until crisp.

Transfer to paper towels with a slotted spoon. Add enough oil to bacon drippings to equal 2 tablespoons. Add half the beef to pot, shaking off any excess flour. Cook, stirring occasionally, until browned. Remove beef

with a slotted spoon. Repeat with remaining beef.

If pot is dry, add 1 tablespoon of oil. Add onions; cook and stir for about 4 minutes or until starting to brown. Stir in garlic; cook for 1 minute.

Stir in tomato paste. Return beef, bacon and any remaining flour to pot. Stir to combine.

Add chicken and beef broth, wine, bay leaves, thyme and paprika. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, for 1 1/2 hours or until meat is tender, stirring occasionally.

Add potatoes, squash, carrots and celery. Return to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, for 15 minutes. Remove lid and simmer about 15 minutes more or until vegetables are tender and liquid is desired consistency. Remove bay leaves. Stir in parsley.

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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

Dan: (250) 630-2146

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

Free delivery & financing available - Commercial cattlemen invited!!

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

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

Saturday, Nov. 3, at the farm, Cleardale, AB Approximately 135 head Cows, bred heifers, heifer calves, and fall calving cows with calves at side

Lloyd & Donna 1-800-667-2251

32nd (and final!!!)

No Fools Bull Sale Saturday, y, April p 27,, 2019

www.clearriverredangus.com

(The Profitable Kind)

Visitors Welcome

48543

Cattle Company

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

Box 159, Cleardale, AB T0H 3Y0 Pete (cell): 780-835-8291 www.northwaycattle.ca

ASPEN HILL & HEART VALLEY Two Names. One Program.

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

www.aspenhillenterprises.com

ANGUS

Gumbo Gulch PUREBRED BLACK ANGUS

Purebred Angus Genetics

56276

North Point Angus

COMPLETE FEMALE DISPERSAL SALE

Red & Black Angus Yearlings & 2-Yr-Olds

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Cell: (250) 261-3955

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Jack & Shannon Trask

56299

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PEACE COUNTRY ANGUS CLUB President:

JOHN MAYER

780.354.2726 Sec/Treas:

CINDY BJORKLUND

780.835.3530

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So, this is your wine-marinated pot roast. Tasty. ingredients 1 3 - 3 1/2 - pound boneless beef chuck arm pot roast, beef chuck shoulder pot roast or beef chuck seven-bone pot roast 1 750 - milliliter bottle fruity red wine (such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Red Zinfandel or Merlot) 1/2 teaspoon kosher, sea salt or regular salt 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 2 tablespoons olive oil or vegetable oil 1 10 1/2 - ounce can condensed beef broth 1/4 cup no salt added tomato paste 1 tablespoon Dijon-style mustard 1 tablespoon herbes de Provence, fines herbes or Italian seasoning, crushed 3 cloves garlic, chopped 2 bay leaves 1 large onion, cut into thin wedges 4 medium carrots, peeled, cut in half lengthwise, and halved crosswise or 2 cups packaged peeled fresh baby carrots 4 medium parsnips, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces or 4 medium potatoes, peeled and cut lengthwise into sixths 2 cups whole fresh cremini mushrooms 2 stalks celery, bias-sliced into 1-inch pieces Hot cooked noodles (optional) 2 tablespoons snipped Italian (flat-leaf) parsley Baguette-style French bread, cut into 1-1/2inch slices (optional) directions

Trim fat from meat. Place meat in a resealable plastic bag set in a shallow dish. Pour wine over meat; seal bag. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 8 hours and up to 24 hours, turning bag occasionally.

Drain meat, reserving wine. Pat meat dry with paper towels. Sprinkle meat with salt and black pepper. In a 4- to 6-quart Dutch oven, over medium heat brown meat on all sides in hot oil.

In a medium saucepan, bring reserved wine to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, for 15 to 20 minutes or until wine is reduced by half, about 1-1/2 cups. Stir in beef broth, tomato paste, mustard, herbes de Provence, garlic and bay leaves. Return to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered for 5 minutes more. Pour wine mixture over meat in Dutch oven; add onion.

Bake, covered, in a 325 degree F oven for 2-1/2 hours. Add carrots, parsnips, mushrooms and celery. Bake, covered, about 1 hour more or until meat is very tender. Transfer meat and vegetables to a large serving platter, reserving juices in Dutch oven. Cover meat and vegetables with foil to keep warm.

For wine sauce, skim off any fat from juices.

Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, for 10 to 15 minutes or until juices are slightly thickened. Season to taste.

Slice meat or use a fork to break meat apart into pieces. Serve wine sauce with meat, vegetables and noodles. Sprinkle meat and vegetables with parsley. If you like, serve with French bread.

Makes 8 servings.

COMPLETE RED ANGUS COW HERD DISPERSAL SALE SATURDAY, NOV 3R D ON THE FARM • CLEARDALE, AB LUNCH AT 11:30 A.M. • SALE AT 1:00 P.M. (AB TIME)

Commercial Cattlemen Welcome - Everyone Can Bid, Everyone Can Buy

135+ HEAD FOR SALE

Lloyd or Donna Ross 1-800-667-2251

March – April Calving Cows Bred Heifers 2018 Heifer Calves Fall Calving Cows with 2018 Calves at Side

Cells 780-835-8355 or 780-835-1596 Email clearrivergroup@gmail.com or go to www.clearriverredangus.com

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Stroke this off your list - the Chorizo-and-Manchego crostini INGREDIENTS Apricot jam Crostini Manchego cheese Chorizo Fresh parsley, chopped.

DIRECTIONS Spread apricot jam on crostini.

Top with Manchego cheese and sliced chorizo. Sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley.

Try these madballs!

9905 – 132 Ave., Grande Prairie, AB (across from Keddie’s)

780.532.6827

INGREDIENTS 2 lbs. frozen homestyle meatballs 18 oz. bottle Stubbs original BBQ sauce 14 oz. can whole berry cranberry sauce 1 tablespoon maple syrup 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground clove 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice 1/4 cup fresh orange juice garnish: fresh parsley and orange zest (optional)

www.quapp.ca Mon – Fri: 8:00am to 5:00pm Sat: 9:00am to 2:00pm Closed Sundays & Holidays

Feature Units

Lamar Heavy Duty Trailers Dump Trailers feature 7 Gauge Floors

INSTRUCTIONS

Willowdale Simmentals

Chet & Jamie Jans

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

Box 223 Groundbirch, BC V0C 1T0

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• Gooseneck & Highboys • Dump Trailers

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• Utilities, • Horse • Livestock Quads & Sleds • Cargo • Car Hauler

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

info@fallentimberfarms.com www.fallentimberfarms.com

55095

NOW IN STOCK

Add frozen meatballs to the crockpot.

In a small bowl, add BBQ sauce, cranberry sauce, maple syrup, cinnamon, clove, allspice and orange juice. Using a whisk, stir everything together.

Pour sauce over the meatballs.

Using a wooden spoon, gently toss the meatballs to cover them in the sauce.

Cook on LOW for 2 hours. {optional} Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and orange zest.

Serve!

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

www.willowdaleca�le.com

LE E SIMMEN TA L

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

REGISTERED SIMMENTALS BOX 655, BEAVERLODGE, AB TOH 0C0

KEITH HODGES 780-831-7999 keith@arlshop.com

KEIRAN HODGES 780-933-5637

hodgey_177@hotmail.com

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PEACE COUNTRY SIMMENTAL BREEDERS Your best option to maximize profit

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

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120 Fancy Bred Heifers Consigned to VJV Auction Market

Tuesday, November 6, 2018 (in conjunction with their regular sale)

21ST ANNUAL

PEACE COUNTRY BEEF CONGRESS AT THE LAKOTA AGRIPLEX DAWSON CREEK, BC

JANUARY 11 & 12, 2019

ENTRY DEADLINE

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2018 ENTRY FORM Entry fees are non-refundable.

Entry fees subject to GST (#885492520)

100 Red & BF Red Angus Simmental Cross 20 Black & BF Black Angus Simmental Cross all bred to Soderglen Heifer Bulls

Family/Farm Name: Mailing Address: Town:

Prov:

Phone:

Postal Code: Email:

Entry will not be considered valid unless entry fees, PCBPS membership fees and GST are paid.

MEMBERSHIP IN THE PCBPS IS MANDATORY IN ORDER TO EXHIBIT LIVESTOCK No. of Pens Or Animals Jackpot Class (Jacket Size

)

Single Open Heifer Youth / 4-H Steer Youth / 4-H Heifer Pen of 3 Steers Pen of 3 Purebred Heifers Pen of 3 Commercial Sr. Heifers (born Jan - Mar) Pen of 3 Commercial Jr. Heifers (born Apr - June) Pen of 3 Purebred Bulls

Exposed to bulls from July 12 to September 1 Full Health Vaccinated with Express 5, Covexin Plus and Solmectin Pour-On September 22/18

Pen of Purebred 2-Year-Old Bulls Cattlemen’s Choice

300/Head 75/Heifer $ 20/Steer $ 20/Heifer $ 125/Pen $ 125/Pen $ 125/Pen $ 125/Pen $ 125/Pen $ 125/Pen $ 125/Pen $ $

Total Number of Animals P.C. Beef Promotional Society Membership Number of Feet Needed for Animals and Displays

20/Year

$

feet @ $5/Foot Total Fees: GST Total: Grand Total:

A cleaning deposit of $100 per contributor, on a separate cheque, dated January 12, 2019 is required and will be returned if your exhibit space is clean by 8:00 p.m. on January 12, 2019.

I hereby declare all entries are made in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Peace country Beef Congress.

Vold Jones Vold Auction Market, Dawson Creek, BC (250) 782-3766 • vjvdawsoncreek@outlook.com Peter (250) 260-0758 • Yancy (403) 485-0887 R0011613574

Signature:

Entries can be mailed to:

PEACE COUNTRY BEEF CONGRESS #20, 1405 – 102nd Avenue, Dawson Creek, BC V1G 2E1 Entries can be emailed to pcbeefcongress@gmail.com or entered online at pcbeefcongress.ca

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You have to wake up to these apple bacon Belgian waffles Ingredients 1 cup white whole-wheat flour 1 cup all-purpose flour ¼ cup light brown sugar, firmly packed 1 tablespoon baking powder ¼ teaspoon salt ½ cup vegetable oil 2 cups buttermilk 2 eggs, lightly beaten 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract ⅓ cup apple, finely chopped ⅓ cup cooked bacon, finely crumbled Instructions In a gether sugar, salt.

In a

large bowl, whisk toboth flours, brown baking powder and medium bowl, whisk

together oil, buttermilk, eggs and vanilla extract. Create a well in the center of the flour mixture and pour in liquid mixture. Stir just until moistened, being careful not to over-mix. The batter will be slightly lumpy. Lightly stir in apple and bacon.

Using a preheated Belgian waffle maker and following manufacturer’s directions, add batter to grid. Close and bake appropriate time until waffles are completely done and browned.

Remove from grid and enjoy immediately with desired toppings.

Tips & Notes Top the waffles with your favorite maple syrup, chopped red and green apples, and crumbled bacon.

Lazy S Charolais

“since 1986”

for Sale at the farm SAlerS BullS yearling and two year olds

semen tested and guaranteed

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

Werner & Debbie Grundke Alberta Beach, Alberta

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

VISITORS ALWAYS WELCOME

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

Dean & Marsha Anderson – Fort St John, BC

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

VOSS FAMILY SALERS

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Your Peace Country Connec�on for Quality Salers Ca�le LONG YEARLING BULLS FOR SALE ON THE FARM CALVING EASE AND PERFORMANCE MATURE GRASS�FED HIGH VOLUME BULLS PROVEN WITH MANY YEARS OF BREEDING FOR EASY FLESHING AND MARBLING

Randy & Lesli Voss

Box 473, Hythe, AB T0H 2C0

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

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)

ADAMSGREEN GELBVIEH

● WELL-BALANCED ● LONG-BODIED ● WELL-FLESHED ● FEED EFFICIENT ● HIGH RATE OF GAIN DAVID & JANICE ADAMS HIGH PRAIRIE, AB 55141

46843

BENWYN HEREFORDS

Shadow Creek Red Polls

Herefords Charolais Simmentals

VISITORS WELCOME LIKE US ON

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

Dusty Acre Blondes & Painted K Farms

Looking to add a li�le gold in your herd try a Blonde d’Aquai�ne 780.524.5382 ADMSGRN@TELUS.NET

- Located ten minutes north of Dawson Creek.

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

988778

ROY & ERIKA SCHWEITZER

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SAlerS HeiferS

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

PEACE COUNTRY CATTLE PRODUCERS

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

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NORTHWAY Cattle Co.

Internet Bred Heifer Sale 1:00 P.M. • Tuesday, December 4, 2018

• 125 Red Sim/Angus • 125 Black Angus X

Bred to Angus Bulls ( 45 Days ) Calving Starts March 10 Bred to Angus Bulls ( 21 Days ) Calving Starts April 12

We are selling our top end heifers from our commercial herd. Here’s a rare chance to buy some PERFORMANCE GENETICS, deep in MATERNAL TRAITS as we are focusing on building a herd of premium purebred Black Angus cattle to sell as seedstock.

FREE DELIVERY to central points in BC, AB, SASK on 1 or 2 lots. Bigger groups can be delivered to farm.

FREE FEEDING on farm until end of Jan/19 LOW ON FEED? We can feed and calve them out for you at a predetermined cost to be delivered with calf at side (call to discuss this option ).

For more information or to arrange a visit to view, Call Pete at (780) 835-8291, or visit our website at

www.northwaycattle.ca

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Farro Tabbouleh salad

21st ANNUAL PEACE COUNTRY BEEF CONGRESS January 11th & 12th, 2019 Lakota AgriPlex, Dawson Creek, BC

Ingredients

WE ARE NOW ACCEPTING CATTLE ENTRIES FOR THE 2019 PEACE COUNTRY BEEF CONGRESS R0011616492

HERE IS YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO SHOWCASE YOUR BULL OR HEIFER PROGRAM TO THE PEACE COUNTRY To register, or for more information about the 2019 Peace Country Beef Congress Contact Liz Gustafson at (780) 264-2656 Email: pcbeefcongress@gmail.com Website: pcbeefcongress.ca

Avoid the disappointment BOOK YOUR BANQUET TICKETS TODAY!!!

oil

7 cups cooked farro, cooled 2 cups tomato, chopped 2 cups cucumber, seeded and diced 1 ⅓ cups green onion, finely chopped ⅓ cup fresh mint, loosely packed and finely chopped ⅓ cup Italian parsley, loosely packed and finely chopped ½ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice Zest of one large lemon 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive

1 teaspoon salt ¾ teaspoon ground black pepper Instructions

In a large bowl, lightly toss cooked farro, tomato, cucumber, green onion, mint and parsley.

In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice and zest, oil, salt and pepper. Pour over farro mixture and toss lightly.

Serve immediately or chill first.

Refrigerate leftovers in a tightly covered container.

21st ANNUAL PEACE COUNTRY BEEF CONGRESS January 11th & 12th, 2019 Lakota AgriPlex, Dawson Creek, BC

CALLING ALL PEACE COUNTRY 4-H MEMBERS

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Time to register for the 4-H programs & events at the 2019 Peace Country Beef Congress To register, or for more information about the 2019 Peace Country Beef Congress Contact Liz Gustafson at (780) 264-2656 Email: pcbeefcongress@gmail.com Website: pcbeefcongress.ca

GRANDE PRAIRIE FEEDERS ASSOCIATION

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While most trees and shrubs in Alberta are well adapted to winter conditions, a sudden heavy snowfall when trees have not completed - or are just starting - their growing season can be devastating.

“Alberta frequently experiences heavy snowfalls - especially in early fall or late spring - and that can greatly affect trees and shrubs,” says Toso Bozic, agroforestry and bioenergy specialist with Alberta Agriculture and Forestry. “Most spruces, pines, and fir have flexible branches and shed snow relatively easily, but coniferous trees often have their tops broken by heavy snow.”

Trees with a narrow vertical crown, like Swedish poplar, junipers, many shrubs, and trees with narrow upright branching, are highly susceptible to damage from wet snow.

“You can very gently remove snow from them with a broom or a small pole,” says Bozic. “Don’t shake the tree or shrub as branches can easily break. If snow or ice is frozen to a branch, don’t do anything until it thaws or melts off. Don’t use any salt deicing spray as salt is one of the most common killers of trees and shrubs in Alberta shelterbelts and in residential areas. Also, don’t use heat of any kind to melt ice or snow. If there is no significant damage and the tree is still holding, let the snow melt naturally – leave the

tree alone.”

If trees and shrubs are damaged, pruning is the only option. Bozic says that there are several considerations to keep in mind when pruning: Safety - inspect your tree for any power line contact. Look around trees and carefully inspect them from a safe distance. Stay away from the trees and call the power company to deal with them.

If you have heavy broken branches or large trees, call a certified arborist to deal with them. Broken and/or hanging heavy branches can fall in a slight wind or cold and you can be easily injured.

Do not try to use a ladder to remove snow or broken branches.

Conditions may be very slippery and you can be easily injured.

Do a proper pruning that includes three-way cuts of larger branches to remove the heavy weight of the branch. Do the undercut first, then remove the heavy weight as the second cut. The third, final cut should not damage the tree branch collar.

“Overall, our trees and shrubs are adapted to winter conditions, and in the few instances where we get heavy wet snow or ice, you may not need to do anything expect monitor the situation,” adds Bozic. “Always keep safety in mind. Enjoy the trees in our winter wonderland.”

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Learn how to: Read Feed Tests Formulate Feed Rations Make Your Winter Feeding Decisions: optimize feed & smart supplementation options $15/Member $20/Non-Member

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Cattle Market Report VJV LIVESTOCK MARKETING GROUP

CATTLE MARKET REPORT FOR OCT 12, 2018 Auction Auct cti Date te BBid Range

DAWSON CREEK

BEAVERLODGE

WESTLOCK

PONOKA

RIMBEY

Peter Raffan - Mgr 250-782-3766 vjvdawsoncreek@outlook.com

Peter Raffan - Mgr 780-354-2423 vjvbeaverlodge@gpnet.ca

Gary Jarvis - Mgr 780-349-3153 office@vjvauction.com

Craig Jacklin - Mgr 403-783-5561 office@vjvauction.com

Dean Edge 403-704-0280 office@vjvauction.com

Oct 2 - 1550 Hd Low

Highh

Se Sept 25 - 1842 Hdd OOct 4 - 649 Hd Low

High

n/a

n/a

Low

High

Low

High

Se Sept 27 - 1151 Hd Low

High

Oct 3 - 3277 Hd Low

High

Sept Se 26 - 1916 Hdd Oct O 2 - 1469 Hd High

Average

Low

High

$255.00 $267.00 $230.00 $278.00 $228.00 $278.00 $235.00 $287.00 $245.00 $277.00 $230.00 $266.00

401 - 500 $230.00 $240.00 $230.00 $242.00 $219.00 $228.00 $225.00 $236.00 $208.00 $257.00 $227.00 $258.00 $225.00 $268.00 $220.00 $248.00 $225.00 $240.00 501 - 600 $214.00 $225.00 $217.00 $230.00 $209.00 $219.50 $209.00 $219.50 $202.00 $225.00 $205.00 $233.00 $205.00 $235.00 $210.00 $241.00 $210.00 $233.00 601 - 700 $205.00 $215.00 $212.00 $222.00 $200.00 $211.00 $205.00 $216.50 $195.00 $216.00 $190.00 $218.00 $200.00 $233.50 $205.00 $235.00 $205.00 $220.50 701 - 800 $200.00 $212.00 $200.00 $212.00 $200.00 $209.00 $208.00 $218.00 $185.00 $216.00 $187.00 $215.00 $190.00 $221.00 $200.00 $229.00 $190.00 $220.00 801 - 900 $180.00 $192.75 $185.00 $200.50 $185.00 $194.00 $180.00 $190.50 $183.00 $200.00 $176.00 $203.00 $181.75 $207.50 $190.00 $213.50 $185.00 $203.50 900 - 1000 $175.00 $185.50 $175.00 $191.00 1000+

n/a

n/a

Bid Range

Low

High

$170.00 $183.00 Low

High

301 - 400 $215.00 $230.00 $218.00 $230.00 FEEDER HEIFERS

High

OOct 4 - 1799 Hd

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

$160.00 $191.00 $170.00 $198.00 $178.00 $194.50 $170.00 $187.50 $178.00 $192.50

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

$119.00 $185.00 $140.00 $186.00 $170.00 $189.00 $160.00 $179.50 $170.00 $180.50

Low

High

Low

High

n/a

n/a

Low

High

Low

High

Low

High

High

Average

High

Average

$220.00 $237.50 $190.00 $243.00 $215.00 $240.00 $215.00 $243.00 $205.00 $232.00 $215.00 $228.00

401 - 500 $195.00 $210.00 $195.00 $209.00 $195.00 $206.00 $200.00 $215.00 $172.00 $221.00 $170.00 $227.00 $195.00 $222.00 $195.00 $225.00 $195.00 $215.00 501 - 600 $180.00 $191.00 $184.00 $196.50 $175.00 $186.75 $175.00 $187.50 $172.00 $195.00 $168.00 $195.00 $190.00 $208.50 $190.00 $210.00 $190.00 $202.50 601 - 700 $175.00 $186.00 $182.00 $197.50 $173.00 $185.50 $172.00 $186.25 $170.00 $198.00 $170.00 $194.00 $185.00 $204.25 $185.00 $203.00 $185.00 $199.00 701 - 800 $175.00 $188.00 $180.00 $193.50 $170.00 $187.25 $170.00 $185.00 $168.00 $195.00 $167.00 $197.00 $178.00 $198.75 $180.00 $199.00 $178.00 $193.00 801 - 900 $170.00 $185.50 $170.00 $186.75

n/a

n/a

900 - 1000 $170.00 $181.00 $168.00 $181.75

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

$150.00 $178.00 $162.00 $180.00 $170.00 $183.50 $165.00 $185.00 $170.00 $183.00

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

$110.00 $166.00 $114.00 $169.00 $145.00 $167.50 $160.00 $175.75 $145.00 $162.00

1000+

n/a

n/a

D1 - D2 Cows $70.00

SLAUGHTER CATTLE

120.00

Bologna Bulls 88.00

$70.00

Heiferettes n/a

n/a

Bologna Bulls

100.25 87.00

99.00

D1 - D2 Cows D3 - D4 Cows Heiferettes n/a

n/a

Bologna Bulls 80.00

90.00

Feeder Bulls

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

Older Bred Cows n/a

n/a

Good Bred Hfrs n/a

n/a

Cow/Calf Prs (Y) n/a

n/a

Cow/Calf Prs (O) n/a

n/a

n/a

Good Bred Cows n/a

n/a

n/a

Good Bred Cows n/a

n/a

Older Bred Cows Older Bred Cows n/a

n/a

Good Bred Hfrs n/a

n/a

Cow/Calf Prs (Y) n/a

n/a

Cow/Calf Prs (O) n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

Good Bred Hfrs n/a

n/a

Cow/Calf Prs (Y) n/a

n/a

Cow/Calf Prs (O) n/a

n/a

$81.50

D3 - D4 Cows

$60.00 $70.00 $60.00

Feeder Bulls

n/a

D1 - D2 Cows

$72.00 $84.00 $70.00

Feeder Bulls

Good Bred Cows

REPLACEMENT CATTLE

$82.50

D3 - D4 Cows

$70.00 $60.00

Heiferettes 115.00

D1 - D2 Cows

$82.00 $70.00

D3 - D4 Cows $60.00

$150.00 $167.50

$165.00 $174.00 $162.00 $180.00 $171.00 $197.00 $170.00 $188.75 $175.00 $193.50 $170.00 $185.00

$70.00

Heiferettes 110.00

123.50

Bologna Bulls 90.00

99.50

Feeder Bulls n/a

n/a

Good Bred Cows n/a

n/a

D1 - D2 Cows $78.00

$92.00

D3 - D4 Cows $65.00

$75.00

Heiferettes 105.00

125.00

Bologna Bulls 70.00

117.00

Feeder Bulls

$80.00

$95.00

D3 - D4 Cows $67.00

$78.00

Heiferettes 105.00

129.00

Bologna Bulls 72.00

111.00

Feeder Bulls

D1 - D2 Cows $72.00

$92.00

D3 - D4 Cows $60.00

$78.00

Heiferettes 110.00

133.00

D1 - D2 Cows $80.00

$92.00

D3 - D4 Cows $65.00

$80.00

Heiferettes 110.00

133.00

Good Bred Cows n/a

n/a

Older Bred Cows

n/a

1,200

90.00

Feeder Bulls

116.00

Feeder Bulls

1,450

Good Bred Cows n/a

n/a

Older Bred Cows n/a

n/a

Good Bred Cows n/a

n/a

Older Bred Cows n/a

n/a

Good Bred Cows n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

$1,700

112.00

Feeder Bulls

n/a

Cow/Calf Prs (Y) n/a

n/a

Cow/Calf Prs (O) n/a

n/a

n/a

Cow/Calf Prs (Y) n/a

n/a

Cow/Calf Prs (O) n/a

n/a

n/a

Cow/Calf Prs (Y) n/a

n/a

Cow/Calf Prs (O) n/a

n/a

Good Bred Cows n/a

n/a

Older Bred Cows Older Bred Cows

n/a

n/a

110.00 133.00

90.00

110.00

Good Bred Hfrs

Cow/Calf Prs (O)

Heiferettes

90.00

Good Bred Hfrs

n/a

$60.00 $78.00

Bologna Bulls

Good Bred Hfrs

n/a

D3 - D4 Cows

Bologna Bulls

Good Bred Hfrs

Cow/Calf Prs (Y)

$72.00 $92.00

Bologna Bulls

Good Bred Hfrs n/a

D1 - D2 Cows

$97.00 $150.00 $115.00 $152.00 $120.00 $145.00 $120.00 $142.00 $120.00 $145.00

Older Bred Cows n/a

D1 - D2 Cows

n/a

Cow/Calf Prs (Y) n/a

n/a

Cow/Calf Prs (O) n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

Good Bred Hfrs n/a

n/a

Cow/Calf Prs (Y) n/a

n/a

Cow/Calf Prs (O) n/a

n/a

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301 - 400 $260.00 $270.00 $250.00 $265.00

Low

SSept 27 - 672 Hdd

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SHEEP, GOAT AND HOG PRODUCERS!!

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VJV LIVESTOCK MARKETING GROUP PRESENTS

FALL HORSE SALE

VJV WESTLOCK HAS AN EXCLUSIVE MARKET ON TOP QUALITY EWE LAMBS, GOATS AND HOGS!

VJV AUCTION MARKET BEAVERLODGE, AB Tack at 9:30 • Horses at noon

Over 100 head on offer

Featuring 30 Open & Bred Welsh Ponies From Owen Bexson

The demand for lamb, goat and pork is growing and the market is growing right along with it. VJV’s reputation throughout Western and Central Canada, along with its network of market facilities, uniquely positions them to put your livestock together with the feedlots, abattoirs and packing companies calling for lamb, goat and pork while assuring you of receiving top market value.

If you have lambs, goats or hogs for sale, call us for an updated market report and to arrange delivery.

VJV Westlock holds sheep, goat & hog sales on the 3rd Tuesday of each month!!

Free feed and water upon delivery. Be sure your sheep are ear tagged before marketing.

VJV WESTLOCK AUCTION

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PHONE TOLL FREE 1-877-349-3153

Trent Ewasiw, Sheep & Goat Rep • 1-780-349-0239 Cory Polak, Sheep & Goat Rep • 1-780-712-5749

(EMAIL) OFFICE@VJVAUCTION.COM • (WEBSITE) WWW.VJVAUCTION.COM/WESTLOCK

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Starting in August,

VJV Beaverlodge will be assembling sheep and goats on the Monday before each sale! Call Jason at 587-343-2162 today!!

Contact us today for pre-listing or up-to-date market information.

VJV LIVESTOCK MARKETING GROUP www.vjvauction.com • Canadian Satellite Web Site: www.cslauction.com Dawson Creek Peter Raffan 250.782.3766

Cattle Sales

Calf/Yearling/Cattle Sales

Tues, Oct 16 – 9:00 a.m.

Fri, Oct 19 – 9:00 a.m.

Tues, Oct 23 – 9:00 a.m.

Fri, Oct 26 – 9:00 a.m.

Dawson Creek

Special Sales

Bred Cow & Heifer Sale

Sat, Nov 17 - 9:00 a.m.

Fri, Dec 7 – 9:00 a.m.

Horse Sale

Saturday, Dec 1 Tack @ 9:30 a.m.

Horses @ Noon

Beaverlodge Peter Raffan 780.354.2423 Thurs, Oct 18 – 9:00 a.m.

Thurs, Oct 25 – 9:00 a.m.

Thurs, Nov 1 – 9:00 a.m.

Thurs, Nov 8 – 9:00 a.m.

Thurs, Nov 15 – 9:00 a.m.

Westlock Gary Jarvis 780.349.3153

Ponoka Craig Jacklin 403.783.1453

Thurs, Oct 18 – 9:00 a.m.

Thurs, Oct 25 – 9:00 a.m.

Thurs, Nov 1 – 9:00 a.m.

Thurs, Nov 8 – 9:00 a.m.

Thurs, Nov 15 – 9:00 a.m.

Wed, Oct 17 – 9:00 a.m.

Wed, Oct 24– 9:00 a.m.

Wed, Oct 31 – 9:00 a.m.

Wed, Nov 7– 9:00 a.m.

Wed, Nov 14 – 9:00 a.m.

Beaverlodge

Westlock

P.R. Hereford Club Production Sale Heifer Calves, Bred Heifers Young Cows, Bull Calf Prospects Thurs, Dec 6 - 1:00 p.m.

Sheep Assembly Day To VJV Westlock Mon, Oct 15 - 9am to 11am Mon, Nov 5 - 9am to 11am Call 587-343-2162

Complete Herd Dispersal West Prairie Ranch

300 Bred Cows Simm X & Angus X Bred to Simmental hybrid bulls and Angus bulls to calve mid-March 2019 Mon, Oct 22 – 9:00 a.m.

HORSE SALES (Saturdays)

Sat, Oct 20 – 10:00 a.m.

Rimbey Dean Edge 403.704.0280 Tues, Oct 16 – 9:00 a.m.

Tues, Oct 23 – 9:00 a.m.

Tues, Oct 30 – 9:00 a.m.

Tues, Nov 6– 9:00 a.m.

Tues, Nov 13 – 9:00 a.m.

Ponoka

Rimbey

Special Limousin Calf Sale

Bred Cow Sales

With regular sale Wed, Nov 7

Atlasta Angus Bull & Heifer Sale

On the farm Sat, Dec 8 – 1:00 p.m.

Fri, Oct 19 – 9:00 a.m.

Fri, Nov 16 – 9:00 a.m.

Fri, Nov 23 – 9:00 a.m.

Fri, Nov 30 – 9:00 a.m.

Fri, Dec 7 – 9:00 a.m.

Fri, Dec 14 – 9:00 a.m.

SHEEP/GOAT SALES (Tues)

Oct 16 & Nov 6 – 11a.m.

Contact our reps for current market trends, prices, booking of cattle into the auction mart or satellite sale Owner – Henry Thalen 403.783.0090 henry@morsan.com • CEO – Yancy Crosier 403.485.0887 yancy.crosier@gmail.com

Ponoka: 4410 – Highway 2A, Ponoka, AB (Ph) 403.783.5561, (Fax) 403.783.4120, (Website) www.vjvauction.com (Email) office@vjvauction.com Dawson Creek: 301 – 116th Avenue, Dawson Creek, B.C. (Ph) 250.782.3766, (Fax) 250.782.6622 (Email) vjvdawsoncreek@outlook.com Beaverlodge: Box 606, Beaverlodge, AB (Ph) 780.354.2423, (Fax) 780-354-2420, (Email) vjvbeaverlodge@gpnet.ca Westlock: 9004 – 110A Street, Westlock, AB (Ph) 780.349.3153 (Fax) 780.349.5466 (Email) office@vjvauction.com • Rimbey: 4831 – 47th Street, Rimbey, AB (Ph) 403.843.2439 (Fax) 403.843.3485 (Email) office@vjvauction.com

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Field Representatives: Mike Brennan (Ponoka, Rimbey, Bashaw) 403.783.1074 • Ralph Calder (Grimshaw & Northern Alberta) 780.618.7655 • Neil Campbell (Rycroft) 780.814.4113 Tom De Groot (BC Dairy) 604.819.2879 • Trevor Duke (Castor, Coronation, Stettler, Hanna) 403.740.5753 • Trent Ewasiw (Rochester, Dapp) 780.349.0239 • Darryl Friesen (Rimbey) 780.318.1630 Mark Gillett (Fairview) 780.834.7063 • D. Trapper Green (Northern Alberta & BC) 780.837.0171 • Tom Hofstra (AB Dairy) 780.499.7531 • Craig Jacklin (Ponoka, Feeder Finance) 403-783-1453 Ron Kramer (Fort St. John) 250.793.2713 • Barry Neumeirer (Rimbey) 403.350.8222 • Art Patterson (Dawson Creek) 250.784.4307 • Cory Polak (Peers, Edson) 780.712.5749 • Peter Raffan (Dawson Creek) 250.260.0758 Wade Schaupmeyer (Mayerthorpe) 780.305.4104 • Dan Schleppe (Dawson Creek West) 250.219.5698 • Bob Scott (Lac La Biche) 780.689.9203 • Travis Sekura (Drayton Valley) 780.621.6841 Stan Skeels (Rimbey) 403.704.0288 • Hank Stach (Lamont) 780.977.3733 • Nansen Vold (Ponoka) 403.783.0349 • Ged Willis (Beaverlodge & Surrounding Area) 780.814.4751 • Herb Wylhuizen (Rimbey) 403.844.0294

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Cattle Market Report N/CENTRAL THORSBY STOCKYARDS LIVESTOCK EXCHANGE

INNISFAIL AUCTION MARKET

Office 780-348-5893

Office 780-336-2209

Office 403-227-3166

Sept. 24 - 1410 Hd Low High $225.00 $280.00 $215.00 $262.00 $210.00 $231.00 $195.00 $223.00 $195.00 $217.50 $176.00 $211.00 $165.00 $194.50 $163.00 $182.50

Oct. 2 - 2872 Hd Low High $225.00 $280.00 $210.00 $260.00 $200.00 $230.00 $200.00 $220.00 $190.00 $218.00 $185.00 $208.00 $175.00 $197.00 n/a n/a

Oct. 2 - 2071 Hd Low High $238.00 $305.00 $226.00 $273.00 $222.00 $234.00 $219.00 $230.00 $198.00 $229.00 $195.00 $214.00 $186.00 $196.00 n/a n/a

Oct. 3 - 3172 Hd Low High $210.00 $302.00 $210.00 $268.00 $200.00 $233.00 $190.00 $222.00 $190.00 $221.00 $180.00 $212.00 $180.00 $194.00 $160.00 $188.00

Low $200.00 $200.00 $185.00 $172.00 $175.00 $160.00 $155.00 $145.00

Low $210.00 $190.00 $185.00 $175.00 $170.00 $170.00 $165.00 n/a

Low $232.00 $198.00 $194.00 $185.00 $178.00 $175.00 $165.00 n/a

Low $200.00 $190.00 $190.00 $170.00 $180.00 $160.00 $130.00 $120.00

Office 780-789-3915

FEEDER STEERS

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

FEEDER HEIFERS

VIKING AUCTION MARKET

Oct. 1 - 3290 Hd Low High $230.00 $294.00 $210.00 $257.00 $210.00 $233.00 $205.00 $224.00 $195.00 $221.50 $185.00 $213.75 $170.00 $196.00 $160.00 $184.00

Bid angeR Low 301 - 400 $200.00 401 - 500 $195.00 501 - 600 $185.00 601 - 700 $180.00 701 - 800 $170.00 801 - 900 $170.00 900 - 1000 $165.00 1000+ $150.00

High $265.00 $232.00 $204.00 $197.00 $197.00 $189.00 $184.00 $176.00

D1 - D2 Cows SLAUGHTER CATTLE

$78.00

D4 Cows

$65.00

$92.00 $77.00

Slaughter Bulls

D1 - D2 Cows $80.00

Feeder Cows

$85.00

$98.00

Cow/Calf Prs (Y) n/a

n/a

Cow/Calf Prs (O) n/a

n/a

$95.00

D4 Cows

$65.00

$79.00

Slaughter Bulls

$90.00 $116.50 $85.00

REPLACEMENT CATTLE

High $270.00 $235.00 $208.00 $200.50 $193.75 $185.00 $184.00 $174.00

$117.00

Feeder Cows

$85.00

$100.00

Cow/Calf Prs (Y) n/a

n/a

High $250.00 $226.00 $205.00 $200.00 $195.00 $190.00 $182.00 n/a

D1 - D2 Cows $75.00

$88.00

D3 Cows

$70.00

$82.00

Feeder Bulls

Feeder Bulls

$150.00 $175.00 $100.00

Slaughter Bulls

$90.00

$120.00

High $261.00 $242.00 $212.00 $203.00 $197.00 $184.00 $183.00 $176.00

$95.00

Office 403-556-3655

Office 250-573-3939

Sept. 26 - 1576 Hd Low High $210.00 $293.00 $210.00 $264.00 $200.00 $233.00 $190.00 $222.00 $190.00 $221.00 $180.00 $212.00 $180.00 $200.00 $160.00 $188.00

Oct. 2 - 877 Hd Low High $230.00 $280.00 $225.00 $255.00 $215.00 $235.00 $210.00 $220.00 $205.00 $220.00 $200.00 $215.00 $180.00 $200.00 $170.00 $192.00

Oct. 3 - 7083 Hd Low High $270.00 $249.89 $259.50 $230.16 $228.50 $219.15 $217.00 $209.80 $208.00 $202.83 $191.50 $188.00 $179.00 $172.00 n/a n/a

Low $200.00 $190.00 $190.00 $170.00 $180.00 $160.00 $130.00 $120.00

Low $210.00 $200.00 $190.00 $185.00 $180.00 $175.00 $170.00 $160.00

Low $243.00 $228.00 $201.00 $191.75 $182.50 $178.00 $174.00 n/a

High $245.00 $231.00 $224.00 $203.00 $195.00 $189.00 $183.00 $176.00

Feeder Bulls

$155.00 $100.00 $155.00

Bulls

$114.00

$95.00

Bulls

$114.00

High $240.00 $230.00 $205.00 $197.00 $194.00 $192.00 $188.00 $180.00

Feeder Bulls n/a

n/a

High $223.60 $209.23 $193.85 $185.71 $179.60 $172.00 $158.95 n/a

Butcher Bulls $90.00

$98.75

Bologna Bulls

$100.00

$112.00

Slaughter Bulls $80.00

$112.00

B/Cows & Hfrs

n/a

n/a

Cow/Calf Prs n/a

n/a

Cow/Calf Prs (O) n/a

High $269.00 $238.00 $214.00 $201.00 $198.00 $190.00 $185.00 n/a

B.C. OLDS LIVESTOCK AUCTION MARKET PRODUCERS CO-OP

n/a

Heiferettes

$120.00

$150.00

Slaughter Cows $78.00

$94.00

Cow/Calf Pairs n/a

n/a

Feeder Cows

$90.00

$110.00

Butcher Cows $65.00

$96.00

Bred Cows n/a

n/a

Feeder Cows

$90.00

$110.00

Butcher Cows $65.00

$94.00

Bred Cows n/a

n/a

Heiferettes

n/a

n/a

Feeder Cows n/a

n/a

Butcher Cows

$73.00

$83.75

Cow/Calf Prs n/a

n/a

Older Cows $62.00

$74.00

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Avoid harvest-related fatigue

Many times, fatigue creeps up on a person which makes it difficult to recognize. In addition to feeling sleepy and tired, some common symptoms of fatigue include: Headaches, dizziness, blurry vision.

Slow reflexes and reactions, poor concentration.

Feeling irritable, moody and short tempered.

Aching, weak muscles.

“We often see safety as being all about equipment and guards,” says Lubeck, “but the most important safety tool a person can have is their attitude and subsequent decisions.

It could mean taking a 20 minute snooze when you are exhausted, or having another person lined up to spell you off.”

Lubeck offers the following sug-

gestions to ward off fatigue: Get adequate sleep. Park your worries at the bedroom door and get a good night’s rest on a regular basis.

Eat nourishing food to keep your mind and body sharp.

Stay hydrated with plenty of water.

Incorporate some healthy activity in your day’s work. Many times fall work equals long hours, operating the same equipment. If you find yourself in the cab of a tractor for hours on end, be sure to stop periodically and go for a walk to stretch out your muscles.

Plan for physical and mental demands. It may mean adding workers to your team to alleviate the demands of harvest work. Keep a promise to yourself that you will take a well-deserved break after a set amount of time and not make critical decisions while you are weary.

“Although the human factor is a significant cause of farm-related hazards, your safety is about the choices you make,” adds Lubeck.

“It just takes a moment to make a decision that could literally be the difference between life and death.”

For more information on farm safety best practices, visit the Alberta Farm Safety Program webpage.

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With harvest in full swing this time of year, farmers need to be aware of the risks associated with worker fatigue.

“Too many farmers push themselves, especially during the really busy times,” says Kenda Lubeck, farm safety awareness coordinator for Alberta Agriculture and Forestry.

“Too often, it’s a case of, ‘I’m going to finish that field tonight no matter what.’ Health and safety is a worker’s most valuable asset – nothing should come before.”

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review

October 12, 2018

Statistics & Data Development Branch Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development

Beaver Hill Auction Service - Tofield - October 1, 2018

Sheep - 1,986 Hd Sheep - Wool 0 - 54 lbs 55 - 69 lbs 70 - 85 lbs 86 - 105 lbs 106 & Over lbs Ewes Rams Bred Ewes (Hd) Sheep - Hair 0 - 54 lbs 55 - 69 lbs 70 - 85 lbs 86 - 105 lbs 106 & Over lbs Ewes Rams Ewe/Lamb Fmly

Goats - 368 Hd

$/CWT $185.00 $200.00 $190.00 $190.00 $190.00 $85.00 $85.00 $190.00

to to to to to to to to

$225.00 $229.00 $215.00 $210.00 $207.00 $147.00 $146.00 $210.00

$155.00 $171.00 $171.00 $180.00 $180.00 $85.00 $80.00 n/a

to to to to to to to to

$190.00 $220.00 $210.00 $200.00 $196.00 $137.00 $141.00 n/a

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

$/CWT $140.00 to $175.00 $175.00 to $215.00 $175.00 to $210.00 $175.00 to $220.00 $175.00 to $227.50 $175.00 to $210.00 $175.00 to $215.00

$90.00 $170.00 n/a n/a

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

Sept 29/18 (prel) 432,787 256,518 176,269 60,048 Oct 06/18 (prel) 2,503,000

Vold Jones Vold (Westlock) - October 2, 2018

Sept 22/18 (prel) 428,891 255,871 173,020 58,409 Sept 29/18 (est) 2,568,000

Sept 30/17 444,030 269,224 174,806 62,055 Oct 07/17 2,519,000

to to to to

$180.00 $190.00 n/a n/a

Sheep - 779 Head

Goats - 151 Head

Sheep - Wool 0 - 69 lbs 70 - 85 lbs 86 - 105 lbs 106 + lbs Ewes Rams Bred Ewes Ewe/Lamb Fmly Sheep - Hair 0 - 69 lbs 70 - 85 lbs 86 - 105 lbs 106 + lbs Ewes Rams Bred Ewes Ewe/Lamb Fmly

Goats Light Feeder Kids 0 - 49lbs 50 - 100lbs Whether Kids 50 - 100 lbs

$/CWT

Nanny/Kid Units Nannys Billys Bred Nannys

Oct 05/18 1.532 N/A

Sept 28/18 1.463 1.777

Oct 05/18 64.27 1.582

Sept 28/18 62.98 1.567

$2.25 $2.01 $2.07 $1.91 $1.23 $1.65 n/a n/a

$1.67 $1.70 $1.85 $1.50 $0.85 $1.27 n/a n/a

to to to to to to to to

$1.75 $1.93 $1.88 $1.80 $1.30 $1.32 n/a n/a

$1.07 $1.20

to to

$2.00 $2.20

$1.17

to

$2.05

n/a $0.70 $0.70 $1.27

to to to to

n/a $1.82 $1.58 $1.33

$5.00 $20.00 $45.00 $75.00

to to to to

$10.00 $28.00 $75.00 $80.00

Hogs - 51 Head 30 - 40 lbs 41 - 80 lbs 81 - 150 lbs 151 + Over lbs

CAN/US $ CLOSE Oct 05/18

MONTH Oct-18 Dec-18 Feb-19 Apr-09 May-19 Jun-19

MONTH Oct-18 Nov-18 Dec-18 Jan-19 Mar-19 Jun-19

LEAN 68.20 57.55 66.65 71.15 76.05 81.95

CHANGE + 6.03 - 0.38 + 0.80 + 1.13 + 0.92 + 1.78

FUTURES 0.7730 0.7735 0.7739 0.7744 0.7751 0.7762

CHANGE - 0.0012 - 0.0012 - 0.0012 - 0.0012 - 0.0013 - 0.0013

Sept 22/18 208.00 Sept 21/18 16.5 8.6 Sept 28/18 79.16

Sept 30/17 210.00 Sept 29/17 14.8 9.4 Oct 06/17 72.05

HOG INDICATORS Oct 06/17 1.203 1.559

WEEK END AV DRSD WT US-LBS FD: HOG RATIO US CORN ALTA BARLEY US CARCASS CUTOUT US $/CWT

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

to to to to to to to to

HOG FUTURES - US $/CWT

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

$/CWT $1.72 $1.87 $1.84 $1.55 $0.70 $0.94 n/a n/a

Oct 06/17 53.74 1.286

Sept 29/18 208.00 Sept 28/18 18.6 9.8 Oct 05/18 N/A

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DAVE ROSS EQUIP. LTD Ph: 780-864-3731,

Spirit River

Qualify for the Oct Special no $10,000 deposit & the balance b Air Drills 1 only

Morris

Fax: 864-3468,

Toll Free 1-800-661-7401 www.rossequip.ca

Web site:

Ross Equip. Ltd Since 1943

Oct 06 - 2018

Call for Sale Price, as we are compelled by the Manufacture to advertize only MSRP retail prices Premium 1 owner Used 11

No DEF

$239,999

1

6

$471,999

Ends 10.30.18

Ends 10.30.18

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

SOLD 2016 375 Versatile 375hp P/S 16x4 TA19

2018 DT610-36” Versatile 610 hp, P/S 16x4 QSX11.9 710/70R38 4 E/H 58gpm, 55h #235350 Del/Cab 110gpm, 6 E/ hyd d/lock, #472600 19hrs $363,500 Inventory DEMO $239,999 $708,900 Inventory DEMO $471,999

1997 9400 John Deere 425hp 12spd

premium 3495hr one owner always shedded 710/70R38 wts 4 hyd mech good $119,200 Lease to own rv 12-S/A L/pmt OAC Lease to own rv 6 A / L/pmt OAC

2

$264,999

$ 11,600 $ 22,600

P/S + PTO

4

Lease to own 75rv 14-S/A L/pmt OAC $ 17,800 Lease to own 75rv 7 A / L/pmt OAC of $ 35,500

Ends 10.30.18

Lease to own 152rv 14S/A L/pmt OAC Lease to own 152rv 7 Ann/L/pmt OAC

8

$391,999

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

12

110gpm 6 E/ hyd, A/S/R, 900/60R42 #392560 23hrs

$ 20,700 $669,000 Inventory DEMO $391,999 $ 40,500 Lease to own 150rv 14S/A L/pmt OAC $ 29,600 Lease to own 150rv 7 Ann/L/pmt OAC $ 51,500

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

7

110gpm 6 E/ hyd d/lock, A/S/R, camera #470560

ONLY $225,000

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

$ 21,600 $ 42,600

Call for demo price

$688,900

Lease to own 152rv 14S/A L/pmt OAC Lease to own 152rv 7 Ann/L/pmt OAC

9

14

$365,999

120’ SX280 2016 Versatile Sprayer, 1200 gal

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

Lease to own 35rv 6 A / L/pmt OAC

10

110gpm 6 E/ hyd d/lock, A/S/R, 800/70R38 camera #405500

Call for demo price $609,900

Lease to own 113rv 14-S/A L/pmt OAC of $ 25,900

$ 28,700 $ 55,500

Lease to own 113rv 7 A / L/pmt OAC of $ 49,500

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

13

$255,900

Ends 10.30.18

2,000 b/h 12-S/A Lease pay OAC of $ 44,000

3

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

72’ Heavy Harrow msrp $69,100 1-O/H $60,900 Lease to own 10-S/A L/pmt OAC of

$ 7,000 $ 13,700

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

8

2019 Net increase is $11,642

1300 bu 50”w/tire

Lease to own 12-S/A L/pm Lease to own 7-A / L/pmt

4

3.SO

2019 N increa is $7,1 $ 9,685

7

1000+ bu. GC9250 UF c/w 17” Auger, 1000 pt

Retail $70,960

$9,520 520 Scale sys

Lease to own 12-S/A L/pm Lease to own 7-A / L/pmt

SOLD

premium 2805hr one owner always shedded 710/70R38 wts 4 hyd $135,200

Retail $169,140

3

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

$85,999

2000 bu.GC2020 36”Tr w/Tarp, 24” Auger, Sca

Lease to own 7-A / L/pmt

20’ V-Wing Ditcher 102,200 $92,000

Ends 10.30.18

2003 2425 Versatile 425hp 12spd, N14

1

Lease to own 14-S/A L/pm

9

#366200 with only $25,900 down Add RAVEN HAWKEYE FOR $45,000

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

$ 18,200 $ 35,900

Lease to own 7-A / L/pmt

2019 incre is $18

Ends 10.30.18

$503,900 27hr DEMO for Only $365,999

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

Lease to own 12-S/A L/pm

$25,100

72’ O/H with Auto Lock

$ 31,300 $ 62,500

5

2014 2375 Versatile 375hp 12spd QSX11.9 710/70R38 wts w/16’Dozer, 592hr $209,400

14-S/A Lease pay OAC of

Retail $217,150

ALL you need is the

2018 DT570 Versatile 570 hp, P/S Del/Cab

#216500 3,024 hrs

with a $30,000 deposit.

1 semi-annual lease payment OAC and your next payment isn’t due

TILL Mar 1/2019

80gpm 6 E/ hyd d/lock, 850/60R38 Trelleborg

CSA DF22 1000 bu/hr Drier 2019 DF22 Model $ 300,000 Until Oct 30 / 2018 buy for $ 285,000

LEASE to Own any Equip. on this page

$ 18,200 $ 35,500

2010 535 Versatile 535hp,P/S 16x4 Del/Cab

2000 bu.GC2020 36”Tr w/Tarp, 24” Auger, Sc

1000 PTO

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

Lease to own 35rv 6 A / L/pmt OAC

2019 N increas is $22,7

Ends 10.30.18

Inventory DEMO$264,999 2018 610 Versatile 610hp,P/S 16x4 Del/Cab

L

$ 36,400 L

2

13

$449,500

PTO 620/70R42, 4 hyd, Del/cab, Air Ride Cab #200374 lites, A/S/R radar 1778hr $209,400

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

$ 31,300 $ 62,500

2017 375 Versatile 375hp P/S 16x4 TA19 710/70R38 PTO 4 E/H 58gpm #265300 17hrs

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

SOLD

Lease to Own 67rv 12-Semi-annual Lease payments OAC of only $ 18,500

2018 315 FWD 310 hp16 spd P/Shift def Del/Cab,3 pt, 6 E/ hyd 72gal, PTO,710R42 Duals #248430

$358,000 37hr DEMO $ 255,900

Lease to own 75rv 14-S/A L/pmt OAC

$ 18,800

With the 11% p THES

8-11 hp/ ft @ 5”cut 7-10mph msrp $118,000 32’ Vers Vertical Tillage #86103 DEMO $ 85,999

32’V-Wing Ditcher 176,280 $152,000

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

10-S/A Lease payments OAC of

$ 15,300

Prices are ONLY

2018 Invento

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ow with ONLY

by Nov 30 - 2018

www.rosschrysler.ca

Oct 06, 2018

ROSS CHRYSLER

for Matt, Al, or Larry

Since 1948

OCT 6 - 2018

All Programs deducted

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

2017’s 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 $ 31,200

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

New 2014 100’ Rogator DEMO 100hr

racks UF Grain Cart cale, auto greaser Only $183,900

mt OAC of $ 17,900 OAC

of $ 30,800

msrp $516,350 ONLY

$376,000

only $25,900 down OAC .

12

Ends 10.30.18 29 mpg

$41,999

Ends 10.30.18

$386,000

33 mpg

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

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

$ 51,000

11

of $ 24,600

$75,999

Ends 10.30.18

$149,000

$ 28,300

10

$41,900

Ends 10.30.18

$260-84 mbw

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

i430459po

MSRP $40,640

$290-84 mbw

$265-84 mbw

$38,100

$43,500

18 Jeep Trailhawk 4x4 2.4L 9s, nav, leather i291381

$23,999

Ends 07.30.18

$299-84 mbw

MSRP $ 86,842

$78,200

$495-84 mbw

2018’s

W

E

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

S

S e xs m i t h

G r an d e P r ai ri e

$13,040 disc.

26 mpg

MSRP $59,742

$46,700

$44,999

Ends 10.30.18

Big Horn pkg

$315-84 mbw

17 1500 SLT 5.7L 8s CC 4X4 SB b/u/cam i693537po

$39,999

Ends 10.30.18

$7,030 disc.

MSRP $29,942

$25,999

$165-84 mbw

17 Patriot Sport 4x4 2.4L 6s, air, Sirius/R i792280po

2018 is $7,400 more

$36,999

Ends 10.30.18

$65,999

Ends 10.30.18 17 D2500 SLT dsl C/C 4x4 SB b/u/c

$435-84 mbw i312681po

$41,900

$275-84 mbw

$12,040 disc.

MSRP $50,842

$38,800

$265-84 mbw

17 G/Caravan GT 3.6L,6spd leather dvd i891477po

2018 is $7,000 more

MSRP $ 75,742

$68,100

MSRP $48,931

17 Chry Pacifica TL 3.6L 9spd leather p/s i538459po

$5,921 36 mpg disc.

$13,501 32 mpg disc.

$39,999

R y c ro ft

34 mpg

2018

MSRP $53,500

N S p i ri t R i v er

$67,999

Ends 10.30.18

MSRP $ 77,542

$70,100

$440-84 mbw

17 D2500 SLT C/C4x4 LB b/u/c T/tow i931701po R/A Susp, dsl

DSL

MSRP $ 84,855

MSRP $ 77,955

$485-84 mbw

$455-84 mbw

MSRP

18 D2500 SLT+ C/C4x4 dsl LB b/u/c T/tow i150710

$77,955

$71,900

$73,500

$499-84 mbw 18 D3500 SLT dsl C/C b/u/c, bkts 4x4 LB i591693

v6 Eco dsl

MSRP $ 69,955

MSRP $ 66,755

Pi RP $64,755

$391-84 mbw

$350-84 mbw

$360-84 mbw

$56,200

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

$51,600

$53,800

18 1500 SLT v6 Eco dsl 8s CC 4X4SB leather i996588 18 1500 Sport 8s CC 4X4 SB b/u/camera i548586

v6 Eco dsl

2019’s

of $ 15,800

OLD 1 left

Net ase 156

2016 New 35’ M155 MD Swather 148hp C /linkHID, 600/65R28, 16.5x16.1, DKD, 6 B/PUR, Trans stab/whl 10’ hyd roller msrp $238,250 1 only cnt $189,000

MSRP $ 66,755

$60,900

19 1500 Sport Rebel C/C4x4 SB hemi 8spd i484604

MSRP $ 66,855

Pi RP $68,840

$350-84 mbw

0%-36 mbw

$60,900

$53,800

18 1500 SLT v6 Ecodsl 8s CC 4X4SB leather i278577

19 1500 Sport C/C4x4 SB hemi 8spd i484604

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Versatile 450 (2013) 2,000 hrs Versatile 485 (2007) 3,800 hrs Versatile 310 (2015) 1,570 hrs Versatile 875 (1984) 3,800 hrs Challenger MT865 (2003) 6,645 hrs Case IH Steiger 485 QuadTrac (2008) 3,365 hrs Case IH STX450 (2005) 7,576 hrs Case IH Puma 130 (2012) 3,000 hrs Fendt 933V (2012) 4,200 hrs John Deere 9510R (2013) 710 hrs John Deere 8760 (1991) 7,303 hrs John Deere 9420 (2002) 5,279 hrs John Deere 8320 (2003) 4,950 hrs

SWATHERS & WINDROWERS (3) Challenger SP115B 30’ Windrower (2007 - 2008) Premier 4952C 30’ Swather (2007) Premier 2930 30’ Swather (1997) Westward 9352 25’ Windrower (2001)

COMBINES (3) Lexion 780 (2013) 1,167 to 1,295 engine hours (3) Lexion 760 (2011 - 2012) 1,134 to 1,504 engine hours (2) Lexion 670 (2011 - 2017) 350 to 1,988 engine hours (4) Lexion 590R (2006 - 2008) 2,420 to 3,828 engine hours Lexion 570R (2005) 2,184 engine hours Lexion 460 (2000) 3,139 engine hours Case 2188 (1995) 3,617 engine hours NH CR9090 (2012) 1,943 engine hours NH CX8090 (2009) 2,045 engine hours (2) NH CX8080 (2008 - 2009) 2,290 to 2,524 engine hours COMBINE HEADERS & ADAPTERS Claas Vario 1230 40’ Header (2015) Claas Vario 1200 40’ Header (2014) Lexion F535 35’ Flexheader (2007) Lexion F535 36’ Flexheader (2006) Claas MaxFlex 1050 35’ Header (2012) Lexion M1050 35’ Maxflo Header (2011) Case IH 2142 30’ Header (2012) Case IH 1042 30’ Header (2003) (3) Honey Bee SP36 36’ Header (2001 - 2006) John Deere 930D 30’ Draper Header (2006) John Deere 635D (2010) MacDon FD70 40’ Flex Header (2011)

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Testing winter feed Testing feed allows producers to develop a strategy that ensures all cattle in the herd are fed to meet their production goals while avoiding extra costs. Andrea Hanson, livestock extension specialist with Alberta Agriculture and Forestry (AF), outlines the importance of testing at the beginning of the feed season.

“Using higher quality feed early in the season could mean it is not available later in the season when the cows really need it,” explains Hanson. “It could get costly for the operation, either by increasing feed costs or reducing cow fertility.”

“Livestock feed supplies are going to be tight in some areas of Alberta, while in other areas, quality may be an issue,” says Hanson. “As such, testing feed stuffs is important to know what nutrients are available. When feed costs are the largest variable expense of overwintering a beef cow, overfeeding is wasting dollars. Conversely, if the animal’s nutrient requirements aren’t being met, it can negatively affect their immediate wellbeing and future reproductive efficiency.”

The formulation of a ration depends on the nutrient composition of the forage. The only way to accurately determine the forage’s nutrient composition is by sampling and testing the feed.

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“Using last year’s feed tests or using a provincial average for a feed’s nutritional content, is not realistic or useful,” explains Hanson. “While physical attributes are part of feed quality, they don’t tell the whole story. A bright green colour does help indicate the feed was put up with little or no rain - and that the mould level is little to none - but it does not tell much more than that. Protein and energy content of the same hay field can vary greatly depending on when it was cut. Brome cut very early in the year could reach 18 per cent protein while that same forage may only be 5 to 6 per cent protein if cut late.”

AF’s beef and forage specialist Barry Yaremcio says that the protein requirements of a cow change depending on where she is in her pregnancy. “A minimum of seven per cent protein is needed in the second trimester while in the third trimester, nine per cent protein is needed. She requires 11 per cent protein when lactating.”

Hanson adds that the most important information in a feed test includes protein, energy, and fibre.

“A basic forage analysis will list the moisture content of the feed stuff, energy as total digestible nutrients (TDN), net energy (NE) and/or digestible energy (DE), crude protein values as well as calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, and potassium. A basic analysis should cost less than $50, which is much less than the cost of a round bale of feed, let alone the possible savings from using fewer bales of hay mixed with lower quality forages. The more advanced analytical packages will provide more details about the feed depending on what is requested. If an early frost or crop stress has been experienced in the area and there are concerns, a nitrate test may be very beneficial as would a toxin test.”

Getting a representative sample of the feed to test is important in feeling confident with the analysis.

Says Hanson, “If sampling bales, samples need to be taken from a number of bales - at least 15-20 from different areas in the field and then mixed into one sample. Using a commercial forage sampler makes the process much easier, and often local agriculture service boards or forage associations have equipment available for loan.”

“Use plastic bags to ship the feed so that an accurate moisture level can be determined,” adds Hanson.

“If sampling from a silage pit, rub the loose material off the face before taking the sample from packed material from the freshest part of the silage face, and from several locations in a ‘W’ or ‘M’ pattern. Mix the samples and pack tightly into a plastic bag with as little air as possible. If the samples aren’t going to the lab right away, freeze to prevent any change to the silage characteristics. Finally, if you want a sample of the swath grazing feed, take a tub and scissors out to the field and pull various samples from the swath from locations all over the field. As the samples are pulled, cut the feed into two inch lengths and mix in the tub. From the total sample, stuff a large zip-lock bag with a representative sample of the feed for analysis.”

For more information about testing winter feed, contact the Alberta Ag-Info Centre at 310-FARM (3276).

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The Clarence Nelson Family Clarence Nelson’s parents, Arnold an Selma, with two sons Walter and Harold moved from North Dakota to SK in 1910 to joined Arnold Nelson’s brothers helping build the railway. In 1911 they bought a house in Edmonton where Clarence was born two years later.

Arnold worked in Bassano, Brooks Hardisty, and throughout Saskatchewan on the CNR. WWI breaks out and work contracts are cancelled. Clarence took schooling in Albury, going to Olds Ag School from 1929 to 1931, finishing at Camrose Lutheran College in 1933.

He helped out on the family farm until 1939, becoming a grain buyer in 1940. During WW2, build of the Alaska Highway started, so Clarence and Arnold bought two trucks and hauled freight until May 1945.

In the same year, Clarence and Arnold started a garage business in Bawlf. In July 1951 Clarence married Yvonne Fjeseth; a Bawlf teacher. In 1963 he decided to farm and bought a half section of land from Martin Pol, another half section in 1967. By 1969 the land was all cleared and ready for production.

Clarence and Yvonne had two children, Barry and Cheryl. The coffee was always on at the Nelson home.

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Wheat markets carving out new bottoms this period, increased production and exports from Black Sea region countries have been a key driver of price pressure seen in global markets, and for the first time since 2012, a decline in former Soviet Union wheat exports is still in the cards this season.

In the coming weeks, markets will continue watching weekly U.S. wheat export numbers, looking for a positive response to a slow start to the marketing year, Egyptian tender results, as well as Russian government announcements about their export program, all to see to what extent year-on-year production declines are able to change the global trade flow and price environment of wheat markets.

Smaller world wheat production should give the market another lift after aggressive Russian competition in offshore export markets wane.

Bear case for wheat While declining, current estimates project global wheat ending stocks still coming in at the second highest on record in the 2018-2019 mar-

keting season. Similarly, Black Sea exports are also projected to hit their second largest figure on record this season.

Therefore, while a tightening of the global wheat balance sheet is still in the cards this season, year-on-year production declines may not be sufficient to shake off the supply side price pressures that have weighed on world wheat markets in recent years.

Bottom line It is difficult to predict when and where the wheat market bottoms, but PFCanada suspects it may have occurred here in September. Smaller European Union and Australian wheat crops should give the market another lift when former Soviet Union aggression in the offshore export market wanes going into the fall and winter months.

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Wheat markets, which have fallen steadily from their summer peak in early August, appear to be stabilizing with a bounce off the lows posted in mid-September. For example, Minneapolis spring wheat futures have gained 22 cents a bushel since bottoming on Sept. 13.

Market support stems from a number of issues, including adverse weather in Australia.

Recent cold temperatures and a continuation of dry conditions this month will curb production potential from the world’s fourth-largest wheat exporting nation.

Weather issues Spring wheat harvesting in Russia continues to be delayed by snow and cold weather. Meanwhile, limited rain and warm temperatures will deplete soil moisture for winter grain planting in much of Europe.

Here at home, Statistics Canada’s updated crop production estimates released on Sept. 19, forecasts a Canadian all wheat crop of 31 million tonnes, up two million from their previous forecast at the end of August. The new number comes in closer to trade ideas, and may grow towards 32 million tonnes when StatsCan’s final production estimates of the year come out in December.

However, steady bouts of rain and even snow over the past week - all month really - has stalled the Prairie harvest and likely damaged some of what crop is still in the field. Quality concerns about remaining wheat to be harvested in Canada and Russia have emerged as snow and wet conditions hinder field operations.

Bull case for wheat In 2018-2019, world wheat stocks are still expected to decline from the all-time record high of last year, the first pullback since 2011. During

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4-H registration opens Registration is now open for 4-H members and clubs and will remain open until the end of November.

Leaders can register existing clubs and all their members and volunteer leaders online. Those looking to join a club, or who need help registering their club, or who want more information, can call 780-422-4H4H (4444) to speak with a 4-H specialist.

“Building communities since 1917, 4-H Alberta has mentored rural Alberta youth in leadership, communication, entrepreneurship, community spirit and skill development, and equipped them with confidence, life-applicable skills while providing a network of friends that spans the entire country,” says Cameron Horner, 4-H communica-

tions and marketing specialist with Alberta Agriculture and Forestry.

Currently, there are approximately 350 4-H clubs in Alberta with over 5,500 members and 2,000 volunteer leaders.

“With projects ranging from beef to photography, woodworking to horticulture, 4-H continues to provide members with life-long learning opportunities. That, along with inspirational regional and provincial programs, awards and scholarships, and travel opportunities and you can see why 4-H is the largest youth organization in the province.”

For more information, go to the 4-H Alberta website, or call 780422-4H4H (4444).

Elm pruning ban in AB is over The annual elm pruning ban in Alberta is over until March 31, 2019.

“With the annual ban now lifted, it’s time to start taking the dead wood out of your elm trees,” says Janet Feddes-Calpas, executive director, Society to Prevent Dutch Elm Disease (STOPDED). “To help eliminate elm bark beetle habitat, elm sanitation is essential to an integrated Dutch elm disease (DED) prevention program to keep Alberta DED free.”

The only time it is legal to prune elms in Alberta is between October 1 and March 31. “This is when the elm bark beetles, responsible for spreading the deadly DED fungus, are not active,” says Feddes-Calpas.

“Elm bark beetles feed on healthy elms and breed and overwinter in dead and dying elm trees. If elm trees are pruned between April 1 and September 30, beetles will be drawn to the scent of the fresh pruning cuts, potentially infecting an otherwise healthy elm.”

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Having your tree pruned properly is important, says FeddesCalpas. “STOPDED recommends that all trees be pruned by a professional arborist such as an ISA Cer-

tified Arborist. They will determine what type of pruning is necessary to maintain or improve the health, appearance and safety of your trees.

Improper pruning, topping or removing an excessive amount of live wood is not recommended, as these types of pruning will weaken the tree’s structure and shorten its lifespan. It’s essential that all pruned elm wood be properly disposed of by burning, burying or chipping by March 31. And, it’s illegal to store elm firewood since it could be harboring elm bark beetles.”

While Alberta is still free of DED, its borders are being pressed from two sides, Saskatchewan and Montana, both of which are battling the disease. “Once an elm is infected with DED there is no cure and it must be removed and destroyed immediately,” says Feddes-Calpas.

“We must stay vigilant to keep our elms healthy. DED can be prevented.”

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Senior Canucks start with exhibition game in Chetwynd Saturday

“Everyone’s looking forward to kicking it off,” says head coach Chris Stevens. “It’s looking promising, we’ve had a lot of bodies out this year so far, and hopefully that trend continues towards the season.”

So far, things are looking good in training camp.

“It’s kind of piecing together the puzzle in this first month of October, before we get going in November,” he shares.

“We’re looking for what will fit our team and how we can come together quickly as a team. We do have some new faces that have arrived in town, so guys I’m not used to seeing, not knowing what they’re capable of, it’ll be a feeling out process in how they play and how they fit our team to ul-

timately give us the best chance of winning.”

Right now, they’re looking at about 25, 26 players — in a senior league where everyone has jobs, you need the extra bodies — with over 10 returners from last season.

Competing for both the NPHL title against local teams and hopefully the Coy Cup in Fort St. John, Stevens says the team has learned from last year, the first year they competed for the Coy Cup in recent memory, and also their first Coy Cup win.

“We’ve kind of front loaded our schedule to give us the best chance,” he says. “It was more difficult then, not knowing what was going on and having the playdowns, we kind of shot ourselves in the foot with our scheduling.

Around the league, we had to play a ton of games around January and kind of burnt ourselves out before playoffs.”

in BC is an exciting one, too.

“This year, it’s a bit of a different story with Fort St. John hosting, we know what they’re going to bring and their team. so I think every game against them is going to be that potential for that rivalry we had and it should be exciting.”

This year, the Senior C’s start the latest they ever have for the NPHL season, opening their season at home Thursday, November 8 versus Grande Prairie. They play 20 games this season — 10 at home and 10 on the road.

But first up is a series of exhibition games against their northern rivals. The first goes in Chetwynd at 8 pm this Saturday, and then one more the following Saturday at 7:30 pm at North Peace Arena in FSJ. reporter@dcdn.ca

Of course, the chance to play against their league rivals for the title of the best Senior AA team

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With nearly two weeks of training camp under their belts, the Senior Canucks are going to get some playing time under their belts as they take on the Fort St. John Flyers in an exhibition contest at the Chetwynd Rec Centre Saturday.

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Collie Corner

By Carol Nelson Taking it to the flight zone Livestock have an area around them that is unique to each individual animal or group of animals.

This area is called the flight zone. If the dog stays out of this flight zone the stock feels safe and stays quiet.

If the dog gets into this area the stock start to feel threatened and their first reaction is flight.

A common practice for young dogs starting to work livestock is that in their youthful exuberance they get in too close and tight to the stock which causes the stock to split and scatter. This then leads to the pup going into “chase mode” on high and singling one animal off to chase until his lungs tell him to return to the handler. This is usually not good for fences or stock!!!

To prevent this happening the stock need to be put in a contained area approximately 50-80 feet in diameter. A round or octagon shape that has no square corners is best as the stock cannot jam up into a corner making it impossible for a

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pup to get them out and moving.

Once the stock is contained then it is time to teach the pup to stay out of the flight zone of the stock while working. The pup needs to learn to go around the stock and fetch it to the handler as well as circle and change directions without getting too close or tight. Some dogs may feel this zone naturally while others need to be taught how to stay out of it. One pup is not better than the other but just different. It is up to the handler to help each individual pup work the stock in a calm and mannerly fashion. To work quietly the dog must learn how to work and stay out of the livestock’s flight zone unless they are pushing them forward. However, moving them forward is a different situation and comes further down the road in the pups training. The first thing the pup must learn is to stay out of the flight zone.

THE BIG BEND A history of the families that opened up the Blueberry Mountain area

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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Blueberry Mountain Community hall

The Blueberry Mountain Community hall was built in 1938.

From that time until 1949 it was run by shareholders who received shares by donating labour of cash.

In 1948 or 49. Ken Mitchell sawed the Hall in half; ad moved it to a new location. Shortly after the moved, the operation of the hall was taken over by the Blueberry Mountain Rec Association.

In the fall of 1949, Jack Bird’s store burned down, and the hall served as the store until he could rebuild.

In 1962 the club became a registered society – the Blueberry Mountain Goodwill Society.

In 1977 Bill Fald from Fourth Creek was hired to frame an 18ft addition to the south side of the hall.

In 1980, as part of Alberta 75th, a homecoming was held with more than 400 people in attendance. It was probably the largest crowd the hall ever held.

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AJHL • NWJHL ALBERTA JUNIOR HOCKEY LEAGUE SEASON 2018 - 2019 DATE

TIME

AWAY

HOME

AJHL SHOWCASE TOURNAMENT Max McLean Arena / Encana Arena, Camrose, AB Thurs, Oct 11 7:30 pm Grande Prairie Storm Fri, Oct 12 7:30 pm Grande Prairie Storm Fri, Oct 12 7:30 pm Whitecourt Wolverines Sat, Oct 13 7:00 pm Whitecourt Wolverines Sat, Oct 13 7:00 pm Grande Prairie Storm Sun, Oct 14 2:00 pm Whitecourt Wolverines Fri, Oct 19 7:30 pm Calgary Canucks Sat, Oct 20 7:30 pm Drumheller Dragons Sat, Oct 20 7:30 pm Calgary Canucks Sun, Oct 21 2:30 pm Drumheller Dragons Tues, Oct 23 7:30 pm Grande Prairie Storm Tues, Oct 23 7:30 pm Spruce Grove Saints Wed, Oct 24 7:30 pm Grande Prairie Storm Fri, Oct 26 7:30 pm Whitecourt Wolverines Sat, Oct 27 7:30 pm Whitecourt Wolverines Sat, Oct 27 7:30 pm Sherwood Park Crusaders Sun, Oct 28 2:00 pm Sherwood Park Crusaders Fri, Nov 2 7:30 pm Spruce Grove Saints Fri, Nov 2 7:30 pm Sherwood Park Crusaders Sat, Nov 3 7:30 pm Spruce Grove Saints Thurs, Nov 8 7:30 pm Okotoks Oilers Fri, Nov 9 7:30 pm Canmore Eagles Fri, Nov 9 7:30 pm Okotoks Oilers Sat, Nov 10 7:30 pm Canmore Eagles

Calgary Mustangs Brooks Bandits Olds Grizzlys Brooks Bandits Calgary Canucks Drumheller Dragons Grande Prairie Storm Grande Prairie Storm Whitecourt Wolverines Whitecourt Wolverines Lloydminster Bobcats Whitecourt Wolverines Bonnyville Pontiacs Bonnyville Pontiacs Lloydminster Bobcats Grande Prairie Storm Grande Prairie Storm Grande Prairie Storm Whitecourt Wolverines Whitecourt Wolverines Grande Prairie Storm Grande Prairie Storm Whitecourt Wolverines Whitecourt Wolverines

STANDINGS (AS OF OCTOBER 7, 2018) AJHL NORTH Spruce Grove Saints Bonnyville Pontiacs Sherwood Park Crusaders Whitecourt Wolverines Grande Prairie Storm Fort McMurray Oil Barons Lloydminster Bobcats Drayton Valley Thunder

PTS 16 14 14 12 11 9 7 4

GP 10 9 10 10 10 8 8 10

W 8 7 6 6 5 4 3 2

L 2 2 2 4 4 3 4 8

OTL 0 0 2 0 1 1 1 0

OTW 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1

SO 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-1 1-1 0-0

GF 38 34 43 35 40 27 20 26

GAJ 19 21 24 29 39 26 28 44

NORTH WEST JUNIOR HOCKEY LEAGUE SEASON 2018 - 2019 DATE

TIME

AWAY

HOME

Fri, Oct 12

8:00 pm

Fairview Flyers

Dawson Creek Junior Canucks

Fri, Oct 12

8:00 pm

North Peace Navigators

Sexsmith Vipers

Sat, Oct 13

8:00 pm

Dawson Creek Junior Canucks

North Peace Navigators

Sat, Oct 13

8:00 pm

Fairview Flyers

Cty of Grande Prairie JDA Kings

Wed, Oct 17

8:00 pm

Fort St. John Huskies

Sexsmith Vipers

Fri, Oct 19

8:00 pm

Dawson Creek Junior Canucks

Cty of Grande Prairie JDA Kings

Fri, Oct 19

8:00 pm

Fairview Flyers

North Peace Navigators

Sat, Oct 20

8:00 pm

Fort St. John Huskies

Dawson Creek Junior Canucks

Sat, Oct 20

8:00 pm

Fairview Flyers

Sexsmith Vipers

Sun, Oct 21

2:00 pm

Fort St. John Huskies

Cty of Grande Prairie JDA Kings

Wed, Oct 24

8:00 pm

Dawson Creek Junior Canucks

Fort St. John Huskies

Fri, Oct 26

8:00 pm

North Peace Navigators

Fairview Flyers

Fri, Oct 26

8:0o pm

Cty of Grande Prairie JDA Kings

Dawson Creek Junior Canucks

Sat, Oct 27

8:00 pm

Sexsmith Vipers

North Peace Navigators

Sat, Oct 27

8:00 pm

Fort St. John Huskies

Cty of Grande Prairie JDA Kings

Sun, Oct 28

2:00 pm

Fairview Flyers

Dawson Creek Junior Canucks

Fri, Nov 2

8:00 pm

Fort St. John Huskies

Dawson Creek Junior Canucks

Fri, Nov 2

8:00 pm

Cty of Grande Prairie JDA Kings

North Peace Navigators

Sat, Nov 3

8:00 pm

North Peace Navigators

Sexsmith Vipers

NORTHWEST JUNIOR HOCKEY LEAGUE SHOWCASE TOURNAMENT CROSSLINK COUNTY SPORTSPLEX, CLAIRMONT, AB Sat, Nov 10 1:00 pm Fairview Flyers Sat, Nov 10 4:00 pm Sexsmith Vipers Sat, Nov 10 8:00 pm Cty of Grande Prairie JDA Kings Sun, Nov 11 10:00 am Dawson Creek Junior Canucks Sun, Nov 11 1:00 pm Fort St. John Huskies Sun, Nov 11 4:00 pm North Peace Navigators

Dawson Creek Junior Canucks North Peace Navigators Fort St. John Huskies Sexsmith Vipers Fairview Flyers Cty of Grande Prairie JDA Kings

Fri, Nov 16 Sat, Nov 17 Sat, Nov 17 Sat, Nov 17 Sun, Nov 18

Fairview Flyers Fort St. John Huskies Dawson Creek Junior Canucks Sexsmith Vipers Fort St. John Huskies

8:00 pm 8:00 pm 8:00 pm 8:00 pm 1:00 pm

Cty of Grande Prairie JDA Kings North Peace Navigators Cty of Grande Prairie JDA Kings Fairview Flyers North Peace Navigators

AJHL SOUTH

PTS GP W

L

OTL

OTW SO

GF

GA

STANDINGS (AS OF OCTOBER 7, 2018)

Brooks Bandits

14

8

7

1

0

0

0-0

41

24

Team

PTS

GP

W

L

T

OTL

SO

Calgary Mustangs

13

9

6

2

1

0

1-1

33

24

Drumheller Dragons

12

9

6

3

0

0

1-0

43

34

North Peace Navigators

8

4

4

0

0

0

0-0

Canmore Eagles

11

8

5

2

1

0

1-0

40

32

Okotoks Oilers

7

8

3

4

1

1

0-0

33

34

Camrose Kodiaks

7

9

3

5

1

1

0-1

31

39

GF 27

GA 11

Dawson Creek Jr Canucks

6

5

3

2

0

0

0-0

20

18

Sexsmith Vipers

6

5

3

2

0

0

0-0

16

15

Fort St. John Huskies

6

4

2

2

0

0

1-0

15

16

Calgary Canucks

5

10

2

7

1

0

0-1

21

58

Grande Prairie JDA Kings

2

4

1

3

0

0

0-0

13

16

Olds Grizzlys

1

10

0

9

1

0

0-0

28

58

Fairview Flyers

1

4

0

3

0

1

0-1

7

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

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

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

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

Ag-Complex, 1014 - 4th Avenue Contact 780-354-8462 High Prairie 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

4932 - 51st Avenue Contact 780-523-4588

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

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

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

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

Legion Hall Contact 780-836-0650

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

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

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

Legion Hall Contact 780-836-0650

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

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

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

Legion Hall Contact 780-836-0650

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

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

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Rycroft 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Rycroft Ag Building Contact 780-765-2889 Valleyview 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Memorial Hall Contact 780-524-8967

Valleyview 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Memorial Hall Contact 780-524-8967

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

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

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

Legion Hall Contact 780-836-0650

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.

6

10300 - 8th Street Contact 250-219-4048 Enilda 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

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

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

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

10301 - 101st St. Contact 780-274-0536 Tangent 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Tangent Hall Contact Lynne 780-837-7179 or 780-359-2235 Berwyn 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

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

10300 - 8th Street Contact 250-219-4048 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 3:00 p.m.

Kinuso Ag Hall 1 Swan Ave Contact 780-775-3928

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Dawson Creek 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

10300 - 8th Street Contact 250-219-4048 Fort St. John 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

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

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

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

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Berwyn 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Legion Hall Contact 780-625-4430 Dawson Creek 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

10300 - 8th Street Contact 250-219-4048 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 250-219-4048 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 780-814-822

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Going all the way to Thunder Bay In 2005 Wayne Brand, a Marathon Ontario rider, crashed his motorcycle with his step daughter on the back. She suffered some pretty bad injuries and went through some surgeries, but for the most part, she’s doing well these days.

Wayne on the other hand struggles with partial paralysis, short term memory loss (although his long term memory is crystal clear) and was moved into long term care in the Marathon Hospital a number of years ago.

I was contacted in mid August by an organization called Wish of A Lifetime Canada. They have an American parent office in Colorado for their US wishes and a Canadian branch in Toronto for Canadian wishes.

They had been Google searching motorcycling to see if they could find a partner that could help make a Senior’s wish come true. (Wish of A Lifetime has a group of employees who support making wishes for Seniors com true.) Our seniors are more and more isolated, often times they have little or no family close by, and therefore very little socialization. The mission of Wish of A Lifetime is to enrich the lives of seniors by reconnecting them with others of like mind and their own passions, helping get them out of the house, out of the hospital and helping them regain that sense of purpose, of life force, helping to enjoy life again.

Shannon, the co-ordinator I was to end up working with explained Wayne Brand’s story to me and asked if I thought I could help them.

I said “No, I don’t think I can, I know I can.”

I asked Shannon to give me 4 hours, and after a number of phone calls, I had John and Jean Rose of the Marathon Legion (both avid riders) willing to help us in the task of hosting a poker run.

Turns out that Wayne is a member of their Legion. They also found a gent with a side car, and because of an engine failure, Excalibur Motorcycle Works Ltd. in Thunder Bay sent a complete stranger out on his Ural side car to ensure Wayne would go to his party in style!

I also had the help, guidance and support of

Ted, Jessica and the whole crew at Thunder Bay Harley-Davidson.

I went back to Shannon with what had been accomplished in the course of an afternoon and she was thrilled. Over the next few weeks, Jean and John Rose of the Marathon Legion worked their CANS off, getting the word out to the regional riders, all of the Legions on the route and getting a penny auction and BBQ set up for the day of the event, September 22nd, 2018.

I created posters, reached out to riders and Thunder Bay Harley-Davidson reached out and printed posters.

I flew into Thunder Bay on the 21st of September and friends from the Superior Riders, Dave and Violet Alderdice who live in Kakabeka Falls just outside of T-Bay, agreed to pick me up, put me up and put up with me for the next three days!

Anyway, on Friday I was apparently supposed to join the HOG chapter for lunch, but I misread the email and thought it was for dinner time, so we headed in to pick up the motorcycle I was to be riding and I found out I had let the HOG Chapter down.

The weather in Thunder Bay was turning cold and rain was forecast for the day of the event.

Sigh, Mother Nature has played havoc with a whole lot of fundraiser this season. I had gotten Dave to take me to Canadian Tire BEFORE I had picked up the Sport Glide (A FUN little bike) where I proceeded to buy $35 worth of Hot Shots for my feet, hands and core.

GOOD THING I DID. We got up bright and early on Saturday, and I headed into the dealership so I could get some interviews done. Dave and Vi would ride in on their Goldwing a little later.

I interviewed Jim, the gent who made sure that the Sport Glide I was going to be riding was good to go...he’s quite the character, I gotta tell you!

I also interviewed Katie and Ted for Facebook Live. In spite of the cold weather, and it was cold 4 degrees, we still had 10 bikes show. Ted the

owner decided that with all his obligations, he’d be better of driving the chase vehicle and he let me ride his Road Glide, a 2018 with 5,800 K on it...OH I WANT ONE....so bad....what a gorgeous machine.

Anyway, we headed out knowing that we were stopping every hour and we road literally, one hour at a time. When we got into Nipigon, our first stop, the smell of home made perogies fried onions was the smell that assailed us. I had to buy a dozen to take back to Dave and Vi’s to add to dinner on Sunday!

The Nipigon Legion pulled out all the stops!

Donuts, coffee and hugs, lots of hugs.

The pack headed out to the Marathon Hospital, there Jean and John had arranged for a side car to meet us there and we planned on bringing Wayne to the Marathon Legion in the side car.

Once at the Legion, there were BBQ’ed burgers and hot dogs, French fries and beverages. All free to the rider.

I interviewed John and Jean and some of the riders who participated and then I got to interview Wayne and Barb. His words say it best – “Listening to those bikes coming up and then the stop right in front of the hospital, my heart started pounding, I got weak in the knees, it’s been just a super day.”

I can’t thank Thunder Bay Harley-Davidson: Ted, Jessica, Jim, Katie and the gang, the great folks from the Marathon Legion: Jean and John for all their hard work to bring the other Legions on board and to set up the BBQ, the Penny Auction etc...

Because of their efforts and the support of the North western Ontario Motorcycle Community a local man won $600 on the poker run and just over $1000 went to Wish of A Lifetime Canada to help more Canadian Seniors get a wish...

WHAT AN HONOUR - thank you Wish of A Lifetime Canada for Reaching out to me!

Belt Drive Betty Editor & Rider

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Rising interest rates are disruptive. They can hit cash flow budgets and create the need to adjust the level and mix of short and long-term liabilities. Or they can shift the demand for farmland, which can impact farm asset values. The bottom line is that interest rates – and changes to those interest rates – make a difference to the balance sheet.

There have been four hikes in the Bank of Canada overnight rate since our 2017 assessment of farm assets and debt. That has raised the potential for disruption and a weakened sectoral balance sheet.

I believe, however, Canadian ag will finish 2018 financially strong and head into 2019 on a good note. I might be forced to change my mind, but the fact is that the starting point – the relatively low level at which the recent rate hikes kicked in – will influence the degree of its impact on overall farm financial health. And more good news: the strong net income that we’ve seen for a few years will also soothe the bite of rate hikes.

How a strong balance sheet can help #CdnAg weather any potential rate hikes.

Net worth in Canadian agriculture grows as farm income expands Net worth, or equity, in Canadian agriculture grew impressively, from CA$91.9 billion (B) at the end of 1987 to reach a record-high CA$535.3B in 2017 A strong balance sheet will allow Canadian agriculture to weather the four rate hikes. Even though financial markets are currently estimating an almost-certain probability of an increase in the overnight rate on October 23, with a 50% chance of another hike in January, I don’t think any serious threat posed by higher rates will materialize, and here’s why.

Agriculture’s balance sheet resilient to higher interest rates Current interest rates, while increasing, are still low enough to produce a relatively weak impact on ag’s overall financial health. The bank rate in Canada declined to an all-time average annual low of 0.6% in 2009 (Figure 2).

Since then, its maintained average of 1.07% has also contributed to the demand for land and other assets.

But what if the average bank rate in 2017 had been 2% instead? An increase of 50 basis points in 2018 would bring the year’s average rate to 2.5%. If we use the relationship illustrated in Figure 2 to calculate the hypothetical impact, that kind of shift in asset values and debt could erode the sector’s equity by as much as 7%.

Applying the same 50-basis-point increase to the actual 1.07% rate in 2018, which would bring the year’s average rate to 1.57%, means a possible 1.3% decline in equity. It’s “possible,” because stronger farm income reduces the impact of higher rates, and I’m assuming that 2017’s good net income won’t fall in 2018.

Managing financials in a rising interest rate environment, Financial and economic factors often move together. Knowing the basics leads to a better understanding of the outcomes for different scenarios: How do lower commodity prices weaken your working capital? Do you have room to extend loan amortization to balance the pressure from changes in cash flow? How do increasing borrowing costs affect your debt repayment capacity? Rising interest rates are a reminder, or possibly a push, to establish sound risk management.

For further advice, visit your accountant or an FCC Relationship Manager.

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dŚĞ WZZ dƌĂŝůƐ 'ƌĂŶƚ WƌŽŐƌĂŵ ŝƐ ĐƵƌƌĞŶƚůLJ ĂĐĐĞƉƟŶŐ ĂƉƉůŝĐĂƟŽŶƐ͘ dŚĞ ŐƌĂŶƚ ŝƐ ƚŽ ƉƌŽǀŝĚĞ ƐƵƉƉŽƌƚ ĂŶĚ ƐƵƉƉůĞŵĞŶƚĂů ĨƵŶĚŝŶŐ ƚŽ ŶŽŶͲƉƌŽĮƚ ŽƌŐĂŶŝnjĂƟŽŶƐ ĨŽƌ ƚŚĞ ĚĞǀĞůŽƉŵĞŶƚ͕ ŵĂŝŶƚĞŶĂŶĐĞ ĂŶĚ ŝŵƉƌŽǀĞŵĞŶƚ ŽĨ ƌĞĐƌĞĂƟŽŶĂů ƚƌĂŝůƐ ǁŝƚŚŝŶ ƚŚĞ ƌĞŐŝŽŶ ĨŽƌ ƉƵďůŝĐ ƵƐĞ͘ ŽŵƉůĞƚĞĚ ĂƉƉůŝĐĂƟŽŶƐ ĂƌĞ ƚŽ ďĞ ƌĞƚƵƌŶĞĚ ƚŽ ƚŚĞ ZĞŐŝŽŶĂů ŝƐƚƌŝĐƚ ďLJ EŽǀĞŵďĞƌ ϭϱƚŚ͕ ϮϬϭϴ͘

tĂƐƚĞ ZĞĚƵĐƟŽŶ tĞĞŬ ŝƐ KĐƚŽďĞƌ ϭϱƚŚ Ͳ ϮϭƐƚ ĂŶĚ ƚŚĞ WĞĂĐĞ ZŝǀĞƌ ZĞŐŝŽŶĂů ŝƐƚƌŝĐƚ ŝƐ ĞŶĐŽƵƌĂŐŝŶŐ ƌĞƐŝĚĞŶƚƐ ƚŽ ďĞ ĞdžƚƌĂ ĚŝůŝŐĞŶƚ ŝŶ ƌĞĚƵĐŝŶŐ ƚŚĞ ĂŵŽƵŶƚ ŽĨ ĐŽŶƚĂŵŝŶĂƟŽŶ ĂŶĚ ĐƌŽƐƐͲĐŽŶƚĂŵŝŶĂƟŽŶ ŝŶ ƚŚĞ ƌĞŐŝŽŶĂů ƌĞĐLJĐůŝŶŐ ƐƚƌĞĂŵ͘ >ĞĂƌŶ ĂďŽƵƚ ǁŚĂƚ LJŽƵ ĐĂŶ ƉƵƚ ŝŶ LJŽƵƌ ĐƵƌďƐŝĚĞ ƌĞĐLJĐůŝŶŐ͘ &ŝŶĚ ŽƵƚ ǁŚĂƚ ŝƐ ĂĐĐĞƉƚĞĚ Ăƚ ƌĞĐLJĐůŝŶŐ ƐƚĂƟŽŶƐ ĂŶĚ ĚĞƉŽƚƐ ŝŶ ƚŚĞ ƌĞŐŝŽŶ͘ 'Ž ƚŽ Ă dƌĂŶƐĨĞƌ ^ƚĂƟŽŶ ĚƵƌŝŶŐ tĂƐƚĞ ZĞĚƵĐƟŽŶ tĞĞŬ ƚŽ ƌĞĐĞŝǀĞ Ă ĨƌĞĞ ƌĞĐLJĐůĞĚ ďĂŐ ĂŶĚ ƚŽ ĞŶƚĞƌ LJŽƵƌ ŶĂŵĞ ŝŶƚŽ ƚŚĞ ǁĂƐƚĞ ƌĞĚƵĐƟŽŶ ǁĞĞŬ ĐŽŶƚĞƐƚƐ͘

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dŚĞ WZZ ZĞŐŝƐƚĞƌĞĚ EƵƌƐĞͬZĞŐŝƐƚĞƌĞĚ WƐLJĐŚŝĂƚƌŝĐ EƵƌƐĞ ^ĐŚŽůĂƌƐŚŝƉ WƌŽŐƌĂŵ ŝƐ ĐƵƌƌĞŶƚůLJ ĂĐĐĞƉƟŶŐ ĂƉƉůŝĐĂƟŽŶƐ͘ dŚĞ ZEͬ ZWE ƐĐŚŽůĂƌƐŚŝƉ ƉƌŽǀŝĚĞƐ ƵƉ ƚŽ Ɛŝdž ƐƚƵĚĞŶƚƐ ǁŝƚŚ Ă ΨϱϬϬϬ ƐĐŚŽůĂƌƐŚŝƉ ƚŽ ĂƐƐŝƐƚ ǁŝƚŚ ƚŚĞŝƌ ĮŶĂů LJĞĂƌ ŽĨ ƐƚƵĚLJ͘ ^ƚƵĚĞŶƚƐ ŵƵƐƚ ĞŶƚĞƌ ĂŶ ĂŐƌĞĞŵĞŶƚ ƚŽ ǁŽƌŬ ĨŽƌ ƚǁŽ LJĞĂƌƐ ǁŝƚŚ EŽƌƚŚĞƌŶ ,ĞĂůƚŚ ŝŶ ƚŚĞ WĞĂĐĞ ZŝǀĞƌ ZĞŐŝŽŶĂů ŝƐƚƌŝĐƚ͘ ŽŵƉůĞƚĞĚ ĂƉƉůŝĐĂƟŽŶƐ ĂƌĞ ƚŽ ďĞ ƌĞƚƵƌŶĞĚ ƚŽ ƚŚĞ ZĞŐŝŽŶĂů ŝƐƚƌŝĐƚ ďLJ KĐƚŽďĞƌ ϯϭƐƚ͕ ϮϬϭϴ͘

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if it’s not in the northern horizon is it really for sale?

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BULL SALE - Clear River Red Angus .......................19 BULL SALE - NorthWay Cattle..................................23 BULL SALE - Art Seidel .............................................19 BULL SALE - Harvey Wiebe ......................................21 Agriterra Equipment – AGCO ....................................31 Agriterra Equipment - Cub Cadet .............................46 Ben Baldwin................................................ Classifieds BASF - Clearfield Canola ............................................7 BASF – Invigor .........................................................3, 5 BC Recycle Newspaper Ad.........................................2 Belt Drive Betty - Busted Knuckle ............................57 BF Collision................................................................47 Butler Farm Equipment .............................................40 Clearfab Manufacturing ............................................17 CLHbid.com ...............................................................60 Countryside Motor Sports...........................................2 Cramer’s Breaking .......................................................2 Dave Ross Equipment .....................................1, 32, 33 Dawson Co-operative ...........................................8, 16 Dawson Creek Jr. Canucks .......................................49 Dawson Creek Vet Clinic ...........................................15 Douglas Lake Equipment ....................................36, 37 FarmLead.com ............................................................4 Flaman Sales .............................................................43 Foster’s Agri-World .............................................39, 64 Fresh Water Treatment Systems .................................9 Grande Prairie B.E.E.F. Co-operative .......................24 Grande Prairie Feeders Association .........................24 Grande Prairie Kubota...............................................41 Hearth & Home Furnishings ........................................1 Home Hardware (Fischer Lumber) ............................51 The Horse Ranch .......................................................14 Innisfail Auction Market ............................................25 Iron Horse Auctions ...................................................60 Keddie’s .......................................................................1 KS Farm ...................................................... Classifieds Kubota Country .........................................................38 Len’s Tree Service .......................................................2 Limoges Seed Farms ................................................11 Martin Deerline ..........................................................45 Mile Zero Denture Clinic............................................58 Milligan Creek Steel.....................................................2 Mulvahill Fencing........................................ Classifieds Northern Heating & Fireplace .....................................4 Northern Portables ....................................................29 Peace Country Beef & Forage Assn .............11, 17, 25 Peace Country Beef Congress .....................21, 24, 44 Peace River Regional District .............. 52, Classifieds Penergetic Canada ....................................................12 PrairieCoast equipment ................................34, 35, 47 Prestville Farms .........................................................11 Quapp Equipment Ltd. ..............................................20 Ritchie Bros Auctioneers ....................................62, 63 Ross Chrysler ............................................................59 Sexsmith Used Farm Parts .......................................42 Southwest Design & Construction..............................1 Stompin’ Scarecrow Event........................................53 Thorsby Stockyards Inc. ...........................................29 UFA Co-operative Ltd. ................................................9 Vertical Buildings Solutions ......................................30 VJV Livestock Marketing Group ...............................27 Henry Vos ...................................................................58 Weaver Auctions ...........................................48, 50, 61 Wembley Livestock Market.......................................28 Westcan Feed & Seeds ........................ 13, Classifieds Worsley Fabrication & Welding ...................................2 R0011496837

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2146 Wanted

WANTED: An Old Farm Windmill in Hopefully OK Operating Condition. Phone: 250-827-3843 WANTED: Opportunities to Salvage Weathered Windbreaks, Fences or Barns.

Phone Jeremy: 604-3764708 FOR SALE: John Deere “R”, Diesel, Running Condition.

John Deere “D”, Gas, Running Condition. 780-8649404

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Building Supplies

FOR SALE: Used Power Poles, FOB Inga Lake.

Phone: 250-793-2827

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

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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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2060 For Sale - Misc Burnhan Natural Gas Boiler for sale. Fresh take out. Asking $1250. OBO. (780)8354565 FOR SALE: 2 Pair Cross Country Skis, Poles, & Boots. 1 Man’s/1 Lady’s, $50./Set. 780-532-6270

2145 Wanted to Buy WANTED: Shed Antlers for Creative Art. Purchase by the Pound. Call Terry at 780766-2937/780-876-4455 WANTING TO BUY: Sure Way Root Rake. Please Call: 780-836-2580

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

6055 6070 6505 6515 6516 6525 6530 6560 6920 6935

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

2205 Farm Implements

FOR SALE: 4 Bottom Plow on Rubber Case M2100 in Farmington. Price Reduced.

Phone: 250-843-7115 FOR SALE: John Deere 30’ Straight Cut Header with Transport. Phone: 780-8365694 FOR SALE: New Holland Auto Wraparound Baler #847 in Farmington, BC. Price Reduced. Phone: 250843-7115

2207 Combines & Headers

Massey Ferguson 760 Gray Cab. Used sparingly. $6,000.

Clairmont area. Ph 780-5672374 or Cell 780-228-8354

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Haying Equipment

8480 Case Baler, Field Ready, New Belts. Phone: 780-624-8265 GT Grain Dryer. Propane.

570bu $1000. Call: 780-8376996 JD 567 Megawide Mega Tooth Round Baler. OBO. $20,000. Phone: 780-8346570 John Deere Model 200 Stacking unit. Complete with stacker, mover & feeder.

780-674-2440 or 780-3054106

Announcements

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

2211 Air Drills & Seeders

• THINK SAFETY • COME HOME TONIGHT R0011496609

DRIVE SAFE

2010 PH-800 Precision 50’ Air-Drill & Flexi-Coil 3450 Tow Between Cart. $58,000.

780-524-2630

2215 Heavy Equipment

1960 D7 Cat (Farm Use).

1952 Mercury F700 (Restoring). 1977 IHC 1800 Grain Truck. 780-624-8265 For Sale: 825 Bobcat 4-cylinder Perkins Diesel. 1400-lb lift phone $7000. 780-5242630

2088 Butcher Shop

TAKE YOUR TIME

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

Heavy Equipment 2215 Attachments for skid-

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

FOR SALE: 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

Mills/Equipment 2218 FOR SALE: Full Line of

Smaller Machinery. Phone: 780-305-4106

Misc Farm Equipment 2220 32’ JD Vibreshank. 14’ JD

Deep Tillage. 15’ Case Disc.

Case 6-Bottom Plow. Phone: 780-624-8265 35’ Landoll Disc in Excellent Condition. Asking $48,000.

Call: 780-832-5385 43’ Morris Concept 2000 Cultivator w/John BlueNH3 Kit, 3/4Openers@12” Spacing. Removable-Hitch Good Condition. $20,000. 780832-5385 Case IH 8010Combine 2004, 2337 hrs. Pickup Header/Grain Tank Extensions/Large Tires. Field Ready $75,000. 780-3234362/780-837-4362 For Sale: 1997 9600 John Deere Combine. 4 Wheel Drive. 30’ Straight Cut Header.780-836-3322 FOR SALE: Complete Line of Farm Equipment + 835 Versatile Tractor. Phone: 780-323-4364 FOR SALE: LD W5 RockO-Matic Rock Picker. 20ft wide. 780-356-3606 (Cell) 780-978-0514

KS Farm

Regenerative Agriculture, since 2008

• 100% Grassfed/Grass-finished Welsh Black Beef Wholes, Halves, Quarters, Eighths Custom Jerky, Sausage, Smokies • Pasture-raised Natural Lamb and Pork Wholes & Halves

SOMEONE’S LIFE DEPENDS ON IT

• No Chemicals, Hormones, Antibiotics ksfarm.org R0011496622

780-864-9218

“The best food we can grow....for our family and yours.”

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Tractors Misc Farm Equipment Livestock (Less than 100HP) 2220 3535 2232 FOR SALE: Rollover Guard For Sale: Ford 1310 Tractor, Red Rock Laying Hens for

2800 Hrs., S/L Loader.

Quick Attach Bucket, Grapple. $60,000.Phone: 780834-6570 930 Case Tractor Good Running Order with hand-clutch Good Rubber. $4000 OBO 780-766-2691 FOR SALE: 875 Versatile Series 3 Tractor w/ Atom Jet Hydraulics. 3788hrs. 780356-3606 (Cell) 780-9780514 WANTED: John Deere Tractor in the 44 or 50 Series.

Phone: 250-759-4956

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Misc Farm Equipment

Sale. Spring Hatched. Contact: 780-832-1783 Sheep & Goats

FOR SALE: 20 ft Flat Deck Trailer, Holds 5 Quads. $12,000. 780-524-2630

genburg Females, One Adult Saanan Female, 4 9-monthold Toggenburg Females.

780-617-3107 FOR SALE: One 2-yr-old Toggenburg Buck ($300.) and One 9-month-old Toggenburg Buck ($250.). 780617-3107 Poultry

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Horses & Tack 3520 Broodmares and Prospects,

Some APHA & AQHA, Some Grade. Exposed for 2019. Phone: 780-864-9218 ksfarm888@gmail.com 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 Flashy 2014 Grade Grullo Tobiano Gelding. Unstarted.

14.1hh. Impeccable Conformation and Movement. 780864-9218 ksfarm888@gmail.com FOR SALE: 8 yr old Tennessee Walker Gelding. Needs Good Home. Asking $2500.

Call: 780-359-2268 Team of Belgian Geldings for Sale. 9 & 12-yrs-old.

Well Broke/Easy to Catch/Trim Feet. 780-8359670 Wanted Draft Studs. Phone: 780-831-4077

Livestock 3535 Border Collie Puppies For

Sale. Parents are Working Dogs. Great with Kids. Contact: 780-832-1783 Family/Farm/Acreage Companions/Guardian Puppies. 6 mos. Raised with poultry, Ducks, Sheep, cattle, Horses.

Phone: 780-864-9218 ksfarm888@gmail.com For Sale: Two older broke gentle mares. Standard bred & quarter horse.

780-835-4796 Looking to put Bred Heifers and or Cows on shares for calving. Contact Gord 780831-6872 Orlop Bronze Turkeys for Sale. 1 Tom & 3 Hens. Contact: 780-832-1783

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Misc Farm Equipment

3538 FOR SALE: 3 Adult Tog-

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3535 Livestock

FOR SALE

M Mulvahill Fencing

250.784.7848

100 HOME-RAISED RED & BLACK AND ANGUS CROSS BRED HEIFERS You Pick—$2,000 Each

58773

Tractors 2230 2015 Kubota M1085 Tractor.

3-cyl Diesel, 687 hours, good condition. $3,900 OBO Phone: 780-685-2374 Cargo Trailers

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BUILT RIGHT SHEDS Custom Sheds of All Types.

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

For Sale: Red Sussex Cross Buff Orpington chickens, 5 months old, starting to lay.

780-835-4796 Two African geese for sale, 1-Yr-Old, $150. Two White Geese for sale, $85. Call 780-835-4796

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for David Brown Tractor in Farmington. Never Used.

Phone: 250-843-7115 FOR SALE: Used Bale Wagon, 30’, Holds 18 Bales, Tandem Rear Axle $7900.

780-518-6095 FOR SALE: Used Kirchner 10’ Blade, Hydraulic Angle, ALO Attach, Hoses & Couples. $3800. 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 FOR SALE: Versatile Tractor plus Additional Farm Equipment. Phone: 780-3234364 FOR SALE: Wheatheart Transfer Auger, 10 ft x 10 in.

780-356-3606 (Cell) 780978-0514 Kirby Chaff Spreader for Axial Flow Combine. $800.

Call Gilbert: 780-3234362/780-837-4362 Morris Wrangler 2 60’ Harrow Packer Bar. 5-Bar Harrow w/P30 Coils. 780-3563606 (Cell) 780-978-0514 New 3HP Edwards Bin Fan 230Volt Single-Phase Ducting/Transitions for 2 14FT Bins $1800. 250-467-2659.

Swath Roller 10 ft Blanchard. $500. Call Gilbert: 780-323-4362/780-837-4362 Versatile 750 Tractor Parts: Differential, Axles, Drive Shaft, Rims, Cab. Call Gilbert: 780-323-4362/780-8374362

if it’s not in the northern horizon is it really for sale?

October 12, 2018

Call Ben (780) 524-4100

With your help dignity is within reach for all.

Support Our Local Food Banks!

5520 Legal/Public Notices PEACE RIVER REGIONAL DISTRICT

Notice of Public Hearing

OCP & Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2328 & 2329, 2018

When:

Tuesday, October 23, 2018 | 7:00 pm

Where:

Doe River Community Hall, 3816 Rolla Road, Doe River B.C

Doe River Area

The Southeast ¼ of Section 28, Township 80, Range 14, W6M, PRD

The Peace River Regional District is hosting a meeting to discuss the proposed Zoning Amendment.

Proposal: To amend an approximate 5.1 ha (12.6 ac) portion of the subject property from “Agricultural-Rural” to “Residential” and to rezone from “A-2” (Large Agricultural Holdings Zone) to “RR-2” (Rural Residential 2 Zone) within the associated Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaw

For More Information:

Contact: Development Services Tel: 250-784-3200 Toll Free: 1-800-670-7773 Email: prrd.dc@prrd.bc.ca

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prrd.bc.ca

This notice is in general form only. Relevant background documents may be inspected from Monday through Friday, excluding holidays, between the hours of 8:30am – 4:30pm at the PRRD Dawson Creek office (1981 Alaska Avenue, Dawson Creek, BC) or 8:30am – Noon and 1:00pm – 4:30pm at the PRRD Fort St. John office (9505-100th Street, Fort St. John, BC). Written comments or concerns accepted.

Shawn Dahl, Acting Chief Administrative Officer

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6020 Farms for Sale

ACREAGE FOR SALE: Includes House & Garage. $195,000. or $1000./month Rent. Hines Creek Area.

780-494-2278 FOR SALE: Lot @ 5715 52 St., Grimshaw/AB. Garage, Carport, Services, Fenced.

780-332-4524 or 780-6188899

6945 Rooms

Rooms to Rent on Acreage..

Hines Creek Area. Includes All Utilities. $500./month.

780-494-2278

8130 Fencing

150-Yards of 5’ Used Wire Fencing.$75. 20-Yards of 5’ New Wire Fencing. $30.Phone: 780-532-6270

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3000 ACRES OF COMPLETE High End Cattle & Grain Operation for Sale in Saskatchewan. Manages 2k to 3k Cow/Calf Operation with Complete Solid Infrastructure. 2200 Acres Cultivated.

Contact Doug @ 306-7162671or saskfarms@shaw.ca

& Acreages 6040 Lots for Sale

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Buildings/ 9035 Steel Granaries

Reach the rural residents! The Northern Horizon is the Peace Regionʼs most read rural publication. Call (250) 782-4888 for more information.

Westeel Grain Bins for Sale.

(5) 3300bu/$3,000 and (1) 2000bu/$2,000 Each.

Call: 780-837-6996 Grain/Hopper Bins

CLASSIFIED ORDER FORM • WRITE YOUR OWN AD!!!

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(5)Westeel grain bins. Clairmont area.

(2)2400bu, (3)smaller. Taking offers.

Home 780-567-2374 or Cell 780-228-8354

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ATVs/Dirt Bikes

FOR SALE: Kimpex ATV Tracks, New. Asking $2,000.

Call: 780-359-2268

9145 Domestic Cars

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2001 Ford Windstar LX, Low Mileage, 1 Owner, Very Good Condition. $3500. Phone: 780-933-3452

CLASSIFIED RATES

FOR SALE: 2 1/2 in. Used Treated Posts. $1.00/each.

Phone: 780-532-6270

40 Round bales approx 750lb/each. Timothy/Brome/ Alfalfa/Clover. $30/each.

250-219-4149

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(780) 831-6872

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Feed & Seed

BUYING:

DAMAGED GRAIN

901 - 100th Avenue Dawson Creek, BC V1G 1W2

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Tel: (250) 782-4888 Fax: (250) 782-6300 Email: classifieds@dcdn.ca

Contact the Northern Horizon Classifieds Department today to place your ad

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• GREEN • WEEDY • SPRING THRASHED

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30 Round bales approx 750lb/each.

Horse hay. $30/each. 250-219-4149

FEED BARLEY

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250 Large Round Alfalfa Hay Bales for Sale, Approx.

1300 lbs Each. $55/per Bale.

250-759-4956

HEADING CLASSIFIED NUMBER

55341

9025 Hay/Bales For Sale

Postal Code

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

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Jersey Auction Fundraiser

All proceeds go directly to the Oncology unit of the Dawson Creek and District Hospital

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DC Canucks vs. Fort St John Huskies

Game starts at 8:00 pm at the Memorial Arena

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Farm energy and solar programs still accepting applications

Two programs designed to help Alberta farms, ranches, and agri-processors with energy efficiency and solar projects continue to accept applications.

The Farm Energy and Agri-Processing (FEAP) Program shares costs with the agriculture and agri-processing sector on energy efficiency investments. The program is designed to encourage energy management which will result in cost savings, energy conservation, and ultimately in reduced greenhouse gas emissions. These incentives are available for farms, ranches, and agri-

processors.

Find more information, terms and conditions, and application forms for the Farm Energy and Agri-Processing Program.

The On-Farm Solar Photovoltaics (OFSPV) Program provides funding for solar photovoltaics systems on an applicant’s property. Retroactive projects that have been completed after April 15, 2017 are also eligible.

Find more information, including eligibility requirements, and application forms for the OnFarm Solar Photovoltaics (OFSPV) Program.

Outreach officers are available to answer questions about these programs. For northern Alberta, contact Amber Kenyon at 780-307-7849.

For southern Alberta, contact Vern Steinborn at 403-894-0050. For further information, call the Alberta Ag-Info Centre at 310-FARM (3276).

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Is there an online store in your future?

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Ave. {Mac’s} Go south on hwy. 749 {Banana Belt Rd.} for 27.9 km to twp. rd. 720, west 2 km. • For more info contact Ranch Manager: Dave Daly at (780) 536-7431 • Tractors: D8H Caterpillar crawler tractor w/dozer • D2 Caterpillar crawler tractor w/dozer & canopy • MF 4880 tractor, 4wd w/duals • JD 7020 tractor, 4wd w/duals {not running} • JD 8630 tractor for parts {no engine} • Case DC4 tractor • Case DC4 tractor {for parts} • (2) 18.4-38 dual wheels • (2) 20.8-38 dual wheels Tillage & Seeding: JD 3710 plow, 9 bottom w/auto reset • JD 330 disc, 24ft.

• Flexi-coil 800 air seeder, 33ft. w/1330 (2) comp. tank • Spring tooth harrow packer bar, 60ft. • JD plow, 6 bottom • Melroe 903 plow, 7 bottom • Case vibra-shank w/diamond harrows, 24ft. • D/T cultivator w/mt. harrows, 14ft. Haying & Silage Equip: JD 568 mega wide plus round baler w/net wrap • JD 535 round baler • JD 946 MoCo discbine, 14ft. • JD 945 discbine {for parts} • NH 900 forage harvester w/metal alert • NH 880 forage harvester • Jiffy 600 dump wagon • Bale Pro 7000 plus processor • High Line 6800 bale processor {recent repairs} • Henke Kwik cutter 2309 silage wagon w/augers • Farm wagon w/auto steering Trucks & Trailers: 1990 Kenworth W900, t/a w/400 Cummins & 18 sp. trans. • Ford 9000, t/a w/15ft. gravel box • Merritt cattle trailer, t/a, double deck, 45ft. • Hi-boy trailer w/bale rack, t/a • Savanah gooseneck trailer, t/a, 24ft. • 2006 Titan gooseneck stock trailer w/tack room, 24ft. • Gooseneck stock trailer, 18ft. • Wylee gooseneck stock trailer, 24ft.

• 1999 Dodge ram 2500, 4x4, c/c, s/b • 1995 Ford F350, diesel, 4x4 w/11ft. deck, grill guard & winch {parts truck} • 1992 GMC 2500, 4x4 {parts} • Tri-axle equip. trailer {w/mobile home axles} • Livestock Equip: Morand crowding tub, alley & squeeze • Cattle squeeze w/palpation cage & auto catch gate • Cattle/calf shelter, 8ft. x 16ft. • Numerous amount {100 plus} free standing panels • Misc. other corral panels • No. of bale feeders • No. of silage bunk feeders • Calf sled • Harvest & Grain Handling Equip: Versatile 400 swather, 15ft. • P/U reel, 15ft. • Butler grain bin, 1750 + bushels • Westfield fert/grain tote tank • Westfield grain auger, 6in. x 26ft. w/recent powerease 420cc eng. Shop & Misc. Other Equip: JD HX10 brush mower, 10ft. • Flexi-coil post pounder • JD 750 grinder/mixer • Allied 895 FEL • 300 gal. fuel tank & stand • Gravel box, 14ft. • Culvert, 36in. x 23ft. • Steel Quonset style shop {to be assembled} approx. 30ft. x 50ft. x 18ft. high • Lincoln 200 AC/DC welder on trailer w/cabinets • Millar 300amp. welder • Oxy/accet. set • Magnaforce upright air compressor, 5hp. • Table saw • Craftsman router table • Anvil • No. of power tools • Recreation: Suzuki Vinson 500 4x4 quad • Chestnut aluminum boat, 14ft. w/15hp. eng. •

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When beekeeper Richard Ozero opened Good Morning Honey in 2010 near Stony Plain, Alta., he believed e-commerce needed to be part of the business from the start.

“We noticed many of our friends and customers turning to online consumerism,” Ozero explains. “A business today has to be where people are spending their money. For some, that’s in the grocery store. For others, that’s sitting at their laptop.”

While some farm products are perishable and may be difficult to ship, the long shelf life of Ozero’s honey, beeswax and pollen meant his products fit online selling perfectly. Although the online store has broadened their reach to the U.S., Asia and Europe, they continue to sell their products at farmers’ markets, local grocery stores and through the Beemaid co-operative brand.

Ozero hired an Edmonton digital developer to create their e-commerce website to ensure an easy-tonavigate and reliable platform for shoppers. He cautions that in his experience, setting up online infrastructure may not be cheap. Ongoing costs for marketing and keeping up with technology mean that selling online without a middle-man doesn’t necessarily save money. All the same, he’s in it for the long haul.

“This is the new reality,” Ozero says. “If you want to be part of this new agricultural commerce, you

have to have an online presence that allows people to buy products from you.”

One-stop shopping for farm products While some Canadian farmers choose to set up a website with an e-commerce component, others opt to sell online through a farmfocused grocery hub.

In 2013, Nathan Steele opened My Farmers’ Market in Winnipeg, Man., offering fresh food sourced from over 70 local producers and same-day delivery. His business differs from other farm-share companies in that Steele’s customers can tailor their online order to suit their needs, rather than receiving a mystery basket.

“My customers are the younger crowd who want to know the farmer or know where their food is coming from,” Steele explains. “It’s a winwin because we also offer our farm producers a logistically convenient model.”

Steele is proud of the journey his business has taken and how well he represents the farmers under his umbrella. All the same, he notes that the streets of online food marketing are not exactly paved with gold.

During five years in business, Steele has seen other grocery hubs enter the market, offering larger brands at lower prices. It’s a competitive market that demands a lot of work and rarely allows a day off.

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