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Breakfast Brief FARMLEAD’S OUTLOOK FOR 2019 GRAIN MARKETS, PRICES (January 7, 2019) Grain markets are mixed as we start the first full week of the 2019 calendar year of trading with a U.S. government shutdown and trade war discussions ongoing.

In a shortened trading week, last week, grain markets were able to rebound after a poor showing over the Christmas-holiday week to end the 2018 calendar year. If you haven’t yet read our 2018 recap of grain prices, check it out!

Wheat prices are facing some headwinds as the Argentine harvest wraps up, with 91% of the crop now harvested. It’s estimated that about 14 MMT of the forecasting 18.7 MMT Argentine wheat harvest will be exported, with the Rosario Board of Trade suggesting that already 6 MMT of these exports have been contracted. There were some rains over the holidays that likely had a negative impact on quality so I’m a bit cautious of the competition for higher protein, something I maintain a bullish stance on for wheat prices in 2019.

Grain Markets Amidst a Trade War As discussed in that recap of 2018 grain prices, no single factor had a bigger impact on grain markets this past year than the trade war between the U.S. and China. Looking forward, there are less than 60 days left in the truce between Beijing and D.C. for implementing more import tariffs. U.S. President Trump continues to tweet out optimism for a deal being found but the deal likely has to include concessions from China on things like trade imbalances and intellectual property abuse. Will they do it though? As long as there is the distance on the table between the two sides, it’s likely that grain markets will assume that a deal to end the trade war won’t get done. And if that’s the case, then projections for U.S. soybean exports likely have to fall from current levels.

Through mid-December (or Week 15 of the 2018/19 crop year), U.S. soybean exports (not sales, but actual shipments) are tracking 40% behind last year’s pace. However, as you can tell from the table below, the decline is completely attributed to China not being a buyer this year.

Since China doesn’t buy a lot of soybeans from America in the first half of the calendar year (instead buying from South America), even if the trade war ends, it’s unlikely that the pace of U.S. soybean exports will accelerate to significantly to meet the full-year target from the USDA. In fact, there has been some buzz that China has been buying boats of soybeans from Brazil for May-June delivery as a hedge against trade talks falling apart in Beijing this week.

Staying in China, African swine fever continues to spread and there are concerns that Beijing is not in front of the situation (or, at least not sharing information) after a dead pig washed up on a beach in Taiwain. In the past 5 months, about 100 cases of the disease across 23 Chinese provinces have been confirmed. While there is concern of the disease spreading across the country’s most popular meat, the industry is about 700 million animals strong and it has a long ways to go before likely putting too much of a dent in demand.

Grain Markets Waiting for Data As a part of the U.S. government shutdown, the USDA has decided that they won’t release their monthly reports that were slated for publication on Friday, January 11th, 2019. This includes the ultra-important January WASDE, quarterly grain stocks, and winter wheat seeding reports. Once the government is again funded, the USDA will give an update timeline as to when grain markets can expect fresh data. Much like soybeans, I’m expecting the USDA to update their forecast for corn exports, albeit to the upside (versus to the downside for soybean exports). Through Week 15 of the 2018/19 U.S. corn crop year, exports are tracking 76% higher year-over-year! Considering that American corn is the cheapest in the world, this is a positive, slightly-bullish table. But the market is also thinking about more corn acres planted in 2019. Currently, we’re expecting the area planted with U.S. corn in 2019 will jump up above 93.5 million acres.

On that note, Informa is estimating 2019 U.S. winter wheat seeded area at 31.513 million acres. This would be a 3.1% decline from 2018’s 32.535 million acres. Also coming from Informa was estimates for soybean production in South America. For Brazil, the firm is estimating 122 MMT (matching the USDA’s estimate), while calling for 56.5 MMT of production in Argentina (1 MMT more than the USDA). Of note for Brazil is some dryness carrying over from December into January, especially southern Brazil. Those beans that were planted super early (and, thus, expected to be harvested early) likely will see below-average yields in the combine. Thus, the question is where or not Brazil can top 120 MMT in production. My gut today says they won’t, but the market is pricing this possibility in as well.

Watching Cycles of Grain Markets One of the things we should definitely be aware of for 2019 grain markets are the usually cyclical patterns. For example, in 5 of the last 6 years, the highs in corn prices have been found between mid-May and mid-July. The exact moment that high occurs is certainly a condition of Mother Nature’s provision of good or bad growing conditions. If we take the calendar year a bit further, we know that the best corn prices aren’t usually seen during harvest time. More specifically, September and October aren’t usually the best times to be contracting, but rather that’s when you should be trying to deliver on contracts made during the previous months. This isn’t just specific to corn prices. It’s a very similar situation for canola prices and wheat prices, or others that have a futures board where outside speculators have an influence.

Ultimately, if you see the market starting to push higher in early-to-mid-May, then you should be selling into that strength!

Can Monetary Policy Influence Grain Markets?

One of the biggest factors often overlooked in grain markets is the macroeconomic influence of monetary policy. This is the strategy implemented by a central bank – namely the U.S. Federal Reserve – to help maintain stability in markets by “influencing the amount of money and credit in the U.S. economy”. For 2018, this monetary policy in the U.S. and Canada was marked by several interest rate increases.

Going forward into 2019, most economists agreed that the Federal Reserve’s – or “the Fed” as they’re commonly known – must avoid a recession by keeping inflation in check while allowing for modest growth. That being said, there are a lot of factors suggesting the U.S. economy is tracking well to start 2019, bond yields and stock markets are suggesting a higher risk of continued to depressed growth. This is especially true as other international economies have slowed.

On this note, the Wall Street Journal recently reported the at a major economic conference held in Atlanta, “a widely held view was that a deceleration in growth is inevitable thanks to rising global threats, Washington’s instability, and a fading boost from the tax cuts.” If you start to see economic growth slowing, then it’s very likely that the likes of the Fed and the Bank of Canada won’t continue their trend of increasing interest rates. That being said, if they do ignore some of the bond and stock market indicators, and interest rates continue to rise, the impact on farmers is notable. More specifically, it might be worth looking at changing some of your variable rate financial products to a fixed rate.

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Feed Pea & Faba Bean Feed Benchmark Pricing Week of January 4 - January 8, 2019 Central Alberta

Central Southern Saskatchewan Manitoba

(Red Deer & Area) Saskatoon & Area

Feed Pea Benchmark Faba Bean Feed Benchmark Competing Feed Ingredients Feed Barley Wheat - Red (12% CP) Wheat - Soft White (10.5% CP) Wheat DDGS Corn Corn DDGS (RO) Canola Meal Soybean Meal (46%) Canola Oil

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Cdn$/MT $300.74

$321.00

$305.50

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$245.00 $245.00 $245.00 $285.00 $260.00 $325.00 $349.00 $515.00 $12,00.00

$225.00 $233.00 $233.00 $300.00 $230.00 $275.00 $352.00 $485.00 $1,200.00

$235.00 $240.00 $238.00 $290.00 $208.00 $270.00 $349.00 $456.00 $1,200.00

All prices are in Canadian dollars per metric tonne Market Comments - Major feed grain values have firmed a little across the prairies while the proteins – DDGS, soybean meal, and canola meal have all moved upwards in part due to weakening of the Canadian dollar. Peas have remained at strengthened values – $270-275 – across the prairies as these prices have been supported by elevator bids. In Manitoba, bids have touched as high as $292.* 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 growerfinisher swine in Western Canada. A feeding value is then derived for feed peas/faba beans based on their nutritional characteristics and the prices of the competing feed ingredients. The least cost feed formulation was developed in consultation with the Prairie Swine Centre. In addition to the feed ingredients shown above, the feed formulation also includes canola oil, synthetic lysine, synthetic methionine, synthetic threonine, synthetic tryptophan, mono-dicalcium phosphate, limestone, salt, vitamins and minerals.

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Things to think about this month

Register for relevant winter workshops Consider specific training courses for both yourself AND staff (e.g.

First Aid, Advertising, Electronic bookkeeping, Record keeping, etc.) – Book it Are all of your licenses or certificates up to date?

Review your insurance coverage. Do you have sufficient for your activities? Are all the things that happen on your farm covered?

Has anything changed?

Review your project to-do / wish list from the end of last season – What are some of the things that you identified?

Start thinking about and planning your field layouts for the coming season. Does your current set

up work for any new crops? Do you have sufficient space for everything you have planned (headlands, activities, parking, etc.)?

Consider field orientation, irrigation systems, shelterbelts and traffic movement (foot, equipment, vehicles, etc.).

Have you ordered the plant material that you will need for the next season? Planning and ordering in advance can save a lot of headaches in the spring.

Are you ordering transplants?

Growing your own? Cleaning up the greenhouse might also be in order.

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Net Price (After Basis) $6.95 $7.04 $7.06 $7.08 $7.10 $7.12 $7.12 $6.42 $6.62

Futures Mar-19 Mar-19 Mar-19 May-19 May-19 Jul-19 Jul-19 Sep-19 Sep-19

Net Price (After Basis) $6.96 $7.05 $7.08 $7.08 $7.11 $7.11 $7.12 $6.42 $6.62

Futures

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WHEAT - CWRS #2 - 12.5 Cash Bid

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Futures Mar-19 Mar-19 Mar-19 May-19 May-19 Jul-19 Jul-19

Net Price (After Basis) $6.54 $6.64 $6.66 $6.67 $6.70 $6.70 $6.71

Futures Mar-19 Mar-19 Mar-19 May-19 May-19 Jul-19 Jul-19

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Futures Net Price (After Basis) Mar-19 $5.70 Mar-19 $5.80 No Cash Bids

CANOLA Futures Mar-19 Mar-19 Mar-19 May-19 May-19 Jul-19 Jul-19 Nov-19 Nov-19

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BARLEY (AS OF JULY 30, 2018 @ 11:00 A.M.) No Cash Bids

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New web portal to help Canadians adapt to climate change Climate information—including timely, accurate and trusted weather information—is critical for decisions related to agricultural production. Farmers and ranchers now have access to more decisionmaking tools through a new web portal launched by the Government of Canada in October 2018. These resources will help farmers take full advantage of opportunities and

reduce risks.

Aimed at helping Canadians understand and adapt to climate change, the Canadian Centre for Climate Services offers one-stop access to a variety of climate data, information and tools. Features include a climate library, a climate science hub, a data download section and a new climate services

support desk to help users with their climate data questions. The centre also offers training and support for individuals who want to address local climate-related risks.

“The climate services website and support desk are good complements to Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)’s agroclimate website pages, like Drought Watch,” explains Patrick Cherneski, manager of AAFC’s National Agroclimate Information Service.

“For more than 20 years, AAFC has been providing farmers and decision-makers with agroclimate

data, information and tools. Agroclimate conditions maps, drought assessments, soil-moisture monitoring, impact reporting, risk management, and climate change scenarios all help in making agricultural decisions,” said Cherneski.

“The new portal is more broad. It’s an all-government approach that houses a wider variety of sources and sectors, for all Canadians,” he added.

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Producer Deliveries - Week 22, December 17 - December 30, 2018 Man Sask Alta B.C. Total Wheat 141.8 358.1 246.8 2.4 749.1 Amber Durum 84.6 7.0 91.6 Oat 10.7 28.4 5.5 3.1 47.7 Barley 1.7 85.6 34.2 2.2 123.7 Rye 0.6 1.0 0.1 1.7 Flaxseed 1.3 6.6 0.5 8.4 Canola 37.3 162.7 104.2 2.9 307.1 Peas 2.3 35.2 40.4 3.4 81.3 Corn 4.3 4.3 Beans 1.0 1.0 Lentils 0.1 69.8 4.0 73.9 Total 201.1 832.0 442.7 14.0 1,489.8 SHIPMENTS

Primary Elevator Shipments - Week 22 - December 17 - December 30, 2018 Man Sask Alta B.C. Total Wheat 181.8 433.1 202.2 1.6 818.7 Amber Durum 95.4 29.0 124.4 Oat 12.6 33.7 4.9 2.0 53.2 Barley 1.1 97.6 33.3 2.9 134.9 Rye 3.6 0.6 0.2 4.4 Flaxseed 1.7 5.8 0.2 7.7 Canola 51.9 232.3 100.2 0.4 384.8 Peas 1.4 70.1 64.9 3.5 139.9 Corn 4.8 0.1 17.9 22.8 Beans 1.0 1.0 Lentils 0.4 81.8 4.0 86.2 Total 260.3 1,050.5 456.8 10.4 1,778.0

Crop Y-T-D Producer Deliveries to Primary Elevators to December 30, 2018 Man Sask Alta B.C. Total Wheat 2,247.7 4,203.0 2,806.2 52.3 9,309.2 Amber Durum 1,419.1 133.7 1,552.8 Oat 307.1 498.0 67.1 18.2 890.4 Barley 27.4 980.3 307.9 11.5 1,327.1 Rye 32.5 10.4 1.4 44.3 Flaxseed 17.3 104.4 11.8 133.5 Canola 868.1 3,142.8 1,403.5 67.4 5,481.8 Peas 31.2 740.3 721.5 32.7 1,525.7 Corn 62.2 10.7 10.3 83.2 Beans 55.2 1.1 1.1 57.4 Lentils 4.1 718.6 54.8 777.5 Total 3,652.8 11,828.7 5,519.3 182.1 21,182.9 Crop Year-to-Date Primary Elevator Shipments to December 30, 2018 Man Sask Alta B.C. Total Wheat 2,166.3 4,156.4 2,580.5 51.7 8,954.9 Amber Durum 0.1 1,430.4 171.7 1,602.2 Oat 305.2 507.2 57.5 19.0 888.9 Barley 27.1 937.8 292.1 11.9 1,268.9 Rye 41.9 11.7 0.8 54.4 Flaxseed 18.5 108.7 9.8 137.0 Canola 858.4 2,896.6 1,241.8 57.3 5,054.1 Peas 30.9 688.7 690.7 34.4 1,444.7 Corn 62.5 22.4 174.2 259.1 Beans 28.5 0.7 0.8 30.0 Lentils 3.9 660.0 55.7 0.1 719.7 Total 3,543.3 11,420.6 5,275.6 174.4 20,413.9

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GRAIN FUTURE REPORT Grain Future Prices - as of January 11, 2019 Last 461.00s 479.40s 484.10 492.90 Last 545-0s 521-2 527-0 531-4 Last 501-2s 505-6 517-0 526-4 Last 681-4s 568-6 573-2 579-6 Last 377-6 386-0 393-6 Last 293-6 286-6 285-0 Last 900-2 910-4 923-6 Last 28.16 28.36 28.64 Last 310.9 314.8

Change + 0.60 - 4.40 + 3.60 + 3.90 Change - 6-4 + 7-4 + 7-2 + 7-2 Change - 6-6 + 7-0 + 7-0 + 7-0 Change - 6-4 + 4-6 + 3-6 + 3-4 Change + 1-4 + 1-4 + 1-4 Change + 5-0 + 2-6 + 0-4 Change + 4-6 + 3-6 + 3-4 Change + 0.22 + 0.17 + 0.16 Change - 1.7 - 2.0

Open 0.00 0.00 480.50 489.10 Open 0-0 513-6 519-4 524-0 Open 0-0 497-4 509-0 518-4 Open 0-0 563-2 570-0 577-0 Open 377-0 385-2 392-6 373-0 289-0 285-0 285-0 Open 897-2 907-0 920-2 Open 28.10 28.22 28.53 Open 311.7 316.2

High 461.00 479.40 484.90 493.60 High 545-0 523-6 529-0 533-4 High 501-2 508-6 519-4 529-0 High 681-4 573-2 578-6 585-0 High 379-2 387-6 395-2 High 294-0 287-6 285-0 High 901-2 912-2 925-6 High 28.16 28.44 28.71 High 311.7 318.0

Low 461.00 479.40 480.50 489.10 Low 545-0 512-6 519-0 523-6 Low 501-2 497-4 508-4 518-4 Low 681-4 563-2 569-0 577-0 Low 376-6 385-0 392-6 Low 287-6 283-4 285-0 Low 897-2 906-6 920-2 Low 28.10 28.20 28.50 Low 310.5 314.3

Volume 0 0 5,143 2,298 Volume 0 51,407 14,587 7,738 Volume 0 18,222 6,117 2,359 Volume 0 2,198 1,468 528 Volume 80,682 19,985 15,188 Volume 481 115 7 Volume 259 68,989 33,406 Volume 363 37,301 14,707 Volume 42 36,500

Prev. Stl. 460.40 483.80 480.50 489.00 Prev. Stl. 551-4 513-6 519-6 524-2 Prev. Stl. 508-0 498-6 510-0 519-4 Prev. Stl. 688-0 564-0 569-4 576-2 Prev. Stl. 376-2 384-4 392-2 Prev. Stl. 288-6 284-0 284-4 Prev. Stl. 895-4 906-6 920-2 Prev. Stl. 27.94 28.19 28.48 Prev. Stl. 312.6 316.8

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Daily Grain & Feed Grain Report Daily Grain Prices - January 11, 2019

Weekly Feed Grain Report - January 11, 2019

Alberta Canola Producers Commission (http://dashboard.albertacanola.com/reports/weekly-grains) CANOLA - #1 Peace Region Northern Alberta Southern Alberta Spot $10.46 ( + $0.07 ) $10.68 ( + $0.08 ) $10.64 ( + $0.10 ) February 2019 $10.48 ( + $0.07 ) $10.68 ( + $0.09 ) $10.67 ( + $0.10 ) March 2019 $10.50 ( + $0.06 ) $10.69 ( + $0.09 ) $10.70 ( + $0.10 ) April 2019 $10.73 ( + $0.07 ) $10.90 ( + $0.10 ) $10.89 ( + $0.10 ) May 2019 $10.74 ( + $0.07 ) $10.92 ( + $0.10 ) $10.93 ( + $0.11 ) June 2019 $10.89 ( + $0.07 ) $11.06 ( + $0.11 ) $11.06 ( + $0.11 ) July 2019 $10.91 ( + $0.07 ) $11.08 ( + $0.12 ) $11.10 ( + $0.12 ) WHEAT - #1 CPSR - 11.5% Peace Region Northern Alberta Southern Alberta Spot $6.41 ( + $0.06 ) $6.54 ( + $0.06 ) $6.62 ( + $0.06 ) February 2019 $6.47 ( + $0.06 ) $6.58 ( + $0.07 ) $6.64 ( + $0.07 ) March 2019 $6.61 ( + $0.07 ) $6.69 ( + $0.07 ) $6.73 ( + $0.06 ) April 2019 $6.62 ( + $0.06 ) $6.72 ( + $0.06 ) $6.79 ( + $0.07 ) May 2019 $6.71 ( + $0.07 ) $6.80 ( + $0.07 ) $6.86 ( + $0.07 ) June 2019 $6.62 ( + $0.06 ) $6.70 ( + $0.07 ) $6.76 ( + $0.07 ) July 2019 $6.59 ( + $0.06 ) $6.66 ( + $0.06 ) $6.71 ( + $0.06 ) WHEAT - #1 CWAD - 13.0% Peace Region Northern Alberta Southern Alberta Spot not available not available $6.18 ( + $0.01 ) February 2019 not available not available $6.22 ( + $0.02 ) March 2019 not available not available $6.24 ( + $0.03 ) April 2019 not available not available $6.42 ( + $0.05 ) May 2019 not available not available $6.50 ( + $0.06 ) June 2019 not available not available $6.40 ( + $0.04 ) WHEAT - #1 CWRS - 13.5% Peace Region Northern Alberta Southern Alberta Spot $6.95 ( + $0.04 ) $7.13 ( + $0.05 ) $7.23 ( + $0.06 ) February 2019 $7.06 ( + $0.05 ) $7.18 ( + $0.05 ) $7.26 ( + $0.06 ) March 2019 $7.15 ( + $0.04 ) $7.26 ( + $0.04 ) $7.32 ( + $0.05 ) April 2019 $7.20 ( + $0.03 ) $7.33 ( + $0.03 ) $7.40 ( + $0.04 ) May 2019 $7.25 ( + $0.03 ) $7.38 ( + $0.03 ) $7.44 ( + $0.04 ) June 2019 $7.23 ( + $0.03 ) $7.35 ( + $0.04 ) $7.42 ( + $0.05 ) YELLOW PEAS - #2 Peace Region Northern Alberta Southern Alberta Spot $7.12 ( $0.00 ) $7.28 ( $0.00 ) $7.21 ( $0.00 ) February 2019 not available $7.28 ( $0.00 ) $7.22 ( $0.00 ) March 2019 not available $7.35 ( $0.00 ) $7.28 ( $0.00 ) April 2019 not available $7.36 ( $0.00 ) $7.23 ( $0.00 ) May 2019 not available $7.29 ( $0.00 ) $7.14 ( $0.00 ) June 2019 not available $7.28 ( $0.00 ) $7.03 ( $0.00 )

Statistics & Data Development Branch, Alberta Agriculture and Forestry FEED GRAIN BIDS (Different Delivery Points) Week of Jan. 07/19 Previous Week Wheat Lethbridge $242.00 - $258.00 $240.00 - $255.00 Red Deer $234.00 - $245.00 $234.00 - $245.00 Edmonton $228.00 - $247.00 $230.00 - $245.00 Oats

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$257.00 - $265.00 $242.51 - $247.00 $242.51 - $246.00 $245.00 - $247.00 $200.00 - $238.00 $225.00 - $250.00 $204.39 - $220.00

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The supple & rounded horse - part two

By Glenn Stewart Last month I spoke of what I think supple and rounded is: a horse that is mentally, emotionally and physically balanced. Suppleness comes before roundness in the order of preparation. The suppleness is soft, bendable and maneuverable. The roundness is a way a horse carries itself, a shape and muscling developed over time.

Everything we do from day one and everyday on the ground or on their back should be working towards becoming more supple and round, and that there is a multitude of exercises or things to do and look for to help a horse become this way.

I’ve have been very fortunate to have ridden and worked with many horses across Canada, United States, Mexico and Brazil. At a quick count, 25 different horse breeds that I can remember. On one occasion I rode 30 stallions the day I arrived at a very fancy breeding and training facility. They kept bringing them, and I kept riding them. I was like a little kid in a candy store. The horses ranged in price from $30,000 to $120,000.

They were all rode in English tack and most with a double bridle, two bits and four reins. The horses were all led in to me one at a time, because the horses were doing most of the leading.

When I got on to ride the head trainer kept saying, “More contact, more contact!” Now I’m not little, and the horse had two bits in his mouth and as far as I was concerned, I already had way too much contact. It felt like I had both feet in the radiator trying to pull the steering wheel off. The horses had been rode a long time in a way that was trying to pull them into a

frame, super athletic horses with no mental or emotional preparation for the physical look they were aiming for.

I tried to sit on one of the stallions with a loose rein and give him a rub. That ended in the horse being so completely lost about the unusual occurrence of a loose rein and a rub that it spun around every which way, tangled its feet and fell over with me on it. It happened in seconds and I found out real quick that I had 30 stallions that needed a lot of help. (I might mention, it was over 40 degrees Celsius and 100 percent humidity. The only English words the locals knew was ‘more contact’ and ‘tranquil’ but neither word seemed to match in any way was going on or needed. The goal of the training facility was trying to develop round and supple horses, but two very big ingredients were being missed. It was a very big adventure.

Supple and round starts on the ground, some very easy things to look for is how soft, bendable and maneuverable your horse is. When a person leads their horse, the horse should stay with them not ahead or behind, at a walk, trot or canter on a loose line connected to the handler not the rope, in case one day I have this horse at Liberty with no rope at all. In the meantime I have a snap or clip on the end of my lead line that clips to the halter. When I ask my horse to do something such as lead, circle, side pass, change direction at any gait, my goal would be to have them do the maneuver with the clip hanging straight down and a ‘belly’ or float in the rope. In other words there is no tension on the lead.

For example, when I circle a horse the clip hangs straight down

and the horse is bent towards me.

Also I would like the horse to circle while I stand still and it travels around me at a walk, trot or canter whatever gait I’ve asked for. If the head is high and away from me, the rope is tight, the clip is pulled parallel to the ground, then it is easy to see there is tension on the rope and in the horse. He is learning to be tight, braced and is not learning how to carry himself and hold a circle. He is not soft and relaxed, would be developing the wrong kind of muscling and a long way from supple and round. A horse that carries himself moves dramatically different and much more beautifully than one that is carried by us and our equipment. Many horses on the ground and in the saddle are asked to change direction and do it with a stiff and braced neck. For example, when the lead line or rein is picked up to ask for a change of direction the feet turn but the head and neck stay stiff and braced. The horse has changed direction but did it without being soft and supple.

One of the sayings I like to keep in my mind and use is softness before, during, and after the maneuver. Which then I guess we could say the horse must have been supple for that maneuver. The lead line or rein is connected to the head, which is attached to the neck of the horse so if there is suppleness the head and neck should yield softly bending in the direction of change and then the feet will follow if asked. When leading a horse, again, the lead line should be loose - clip hanging down and the horse matching my pace, fast or slow at either of my shoulders or behind, wherever I have chosen him to be.

A horse that comes with you or does these exercises in this manner is in a much better mental and

emotional state to be supple. The opposite of this picture is the handler hanging on tightly to the clip and the horse dragging the handler along for the ride or the horse dragging along behind or out to the side going wherever it wants.

When I’m out enjoying all the many horses, I keep in mind the exercises and time spent needs to done in a way that is developing understanding and confidence. I have to notice where the clip is; if the head and neck is bent softly in the direction asked, is the horse carrying itself or is it me and my equipment. For me, supple and round starts on the ground and carries into the riding, not one or the other.

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Straight from the horse’s mouth – equine dentistry Written by Dr. Zoe Ross Most horse owners are aware that horses need regular dental care. Horses have hypsodont teeth which means they continue to erupt throughout the horse’s life. Horses are herbivores and the chewing of grass and hay wear the teeth at the sites where the teeth contact each other. The upper arcade (teeth in the top jaw) sit slightly wider than the lower arcade (teeth in the lower jaw) which means as the teeth wear down, sharp points can form on the outsides of the upper teeth and insides of the lower teeth. These sharp points can irritate the gums and tongue of the animal and this can be quite painful. Sharp points can result in problems with eating as well as performance problems. A procedure called “floating” can be performed where these sharp points are removed to improve the comfort of our equine companions and athletes. There are many other serious problems that can occur in horse’s mouths including but not limited to abnormal eruption of teeth, retained caps (baby teeth), abscessed or broken teeth. Horses can also have soft tissue problems in their mouths such as abscesses where foxtails have become lodged in their gums or perhaps a stick has become wedged between their teeth. How often a horse needs dental care will depend on their age, underlying pathology, feed type and what level of performance is required of them. Young horses may require more frequent dental care as they lose their baby teeth and their adult teeth erupt and come into wear.

Equine dentistry can be performed by a doctor of veterinary medicine or by “lay” dentists.

It is my opinion that a veterinarian who has an interest in equine dentistry, participates in continuing education on equine dentistry and who has experience in this area, is the most qualified person to be providing this care. There are several reasons for this. The first reason is that veterinarians have had a minimum of 6 years of university and have had very thorough training in all areas of animal health including anatomy, physiology, radiology, surgery, anesthesiology and pharmacology. With this training we understand the body as a whole and how each part of it affects other parts of it. Most mixed animal or equine practitioners offering performance floating are very well

versed in disease conditions that may affect the mouth and often do extra certification training in equine dentistry. Definitely take the time to discuss this with your veterinarian and ask them what training they have received and if they have an interest in the area of equine dentistry. In contrast there is a very wide variety of training programs for equine dentists ranging from programs that are just a few weeks to much more intensive programs. Some of these programs are excellent and others are very basic. If you are using an equine dentist, please take the time to look into the training they have taken.

The second reason is that veterinary medicine is a regulated profession.

This means that we have to have a license to practice, we have a requirement to participate in continuing education and we are monitored by our regulatory bodies. If veterinarians fail to provide appropriate medical care to a patient there can be a disciplinary hearing and action taken against them.

Find out if your equine dentist has to participate in continuing education or if there is a regulatory body that can take away their license to practice if they malpractice.

The third reason is that veterinarians also have pharmaceutical and anesthesia training and can legally administer sedation or anesthesia to patients.

Depending upon the extent of the abnormalities in your horse’s mouth, dentistry can be an uncomfortable procedure. Sedation combined with pain management, can help make treatment less stressful and less painful for the horse. It can also allow for a safer and a more thorough oral examination and treatment to be performed in those animals that aren’t overly cooperative. In cases where there is gingival inflammation, fractured teeth or tooth abscesses, veterinarians also often administer local nerve blocks and other forms of pain control as needed. Veterinarians use a variety of information when deciding on appropriate sedation or anesthesia for our patients and consider other disease processes, the age of the animal, the temperament of the animal and the degree of dental pathology. Most procedures are complication free done with sedation, sedation is metabolized quickly with each routine dental lasting less than an hour. Combinations of different sedatives or anesthetics can be used to provide a balanced and safe level of pain management and relaxation for the patient.

Veterinarians can also take and interpret dental radiographs to evaluate for underlying pathology or abnormalities in a horse’s mouth. Sometimes there may be un- erupted teeth, abscesses around the roots, sinus abnormalities or boney malformations present which contribute to dental problems.

There are some excellent equine dentists who have taken extensive training, work closely with veterinarians when sedation, radiographs or advanced procedures are necessary and have lots of experience. However there are some who call themselves “equine dentists” who have none of the above and with inappropriate use of power tools, Committed to friendly, quality care these individuals can cause extensive damage to horse’s mouths which can cause them to be in extreme pain. In many cases this damage can be irreversible. A horses teeth are slowly continuDental disease is a source of pain and infection—it can affect the systemic health of your ously growing throughout their life and taking too horse, especially if undetected or left untreated. Routine examination much enamel by floating and exposing the sensiby an experienced veterinarian will help detect dental disease and tive nervous tissue within the tooth can be a comother health problems early—before they threaten the well-being of mon complication that occurs with overzealous floating. your horse. These examinations make it much easier to diagnose and Ultimately dental care can have a big influence treat oral diseases early, preventing more severe and costly problems. on the health and performance of our horses. It later. In-clinic promotions available! is worthwhile for horse owners to make sure that the person that is providing dental care and health Small Animal: 250-782-5616 Large Animal: 250-782-1080 care is qualified and accountable.

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Lakeroad Black Angus Jim & Donna Rowe, Worsley, AB 780-685-2141 M.C. Quantock Mac & Pat Creech, Lloydminster, AB 800-561-2855 Mountain Side Angus John & Judy Mayer, Beaverlodge, AB 780-831-8497

CHAROLAIS Bar B Charolais Cody & Ashley Pugh, Cecil Lake, BC 250-794-8606 46843

Herefords Charolais Simmentals

You just read one.

VISITORS WELCOME LIKE US ON

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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

Ads work.

Purebred Angus Genetics

Eldon & Marilyn Cassity Wembley, AB 780-766-2887 Eight Way Charolais Drschiwiski Family, Groundbirch, BC 250-329-4816 JayDawn Farms Jason & Nicole McQuaig, Sexsmith, AB 780-933-5530

SMOKY RIVER RED ANGUS

(The Profitable Kind)

56276

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

BULLS FOR SALE OFF THE FARM & AT OUR ANNUAL SPRING AUCTION

Red Angus Bulls and Heifers for Sale off the Farm Maynard Boese (780) 568-4340

Selling Registered Black Angus 2 Year Old Bulls & Bred Commercial Heifers

Lazy S Charolais

Curtis Boese (780) 876-4526

BLONDE D’AQUITAINE

Owner: Kelly Ollenberger 1-250-262-1432 Ranch Manager: James Neudorf 1-250-261-5832

Dusty Acre Blondes & Painted K Farms

Looking to add a li�le gold in your herd try a Blonde d’Aquai�ne - 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

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

Jack & Shannon Trask

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

Box 127, Montney, BC, V0C 1Y0

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

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

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

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

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

Little Creek Farms David & Janet Kamelchuk, Athabasca, AB 780-675-1227 True North Ranch Cathy Srayko, Fairview, AB 780-596-2425 Upper Cache & Kam Blondes Ross, Karl & Ann Musgrove, Fort St. John, BC 260-262-3278 Willow Springs Stock Farm Reed & Michelle Rigney, Westlock, AB 780-348-5308

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

Pro-Char Charolais David & Kristina Prokuda, Glenevis, AB 780-932-1654 Spruce View Charolais Andrew & Effie Lakusta, Andrew, AB 780-719-0264 Valanjou Charolais Phillipe & Rae Lusson, Clyde, AB 780-348-5683 Wrangler Charolais Farm Wade & Sherry Meakin, Westlock, AB 780-349-1650

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Text “tipsnow” to 274637 (CRIMES)* * Text STOP to 274637 to cancel. Text HELP to 274637 for help. Message and data rates may apply

1-800-222-TIPS 1-800-222-8477 Submit a Tip Online: crimestoppersnebc.ca

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Red & Black Angus Yearlings & 2-Yr-Olds

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AdamsGreen Gelbvieh David & Janice Adams, High Prairie, AB 780-524-5382 Kiskatinaw Gelbvieh Brian & Deanne Stratuliak, Rolla, BC 250-759-4143 M.C. Quantock Mac & Pat Creech, Lloydminster, AB 800-561-2855

RED POLLS Shadow Creek Red Polls

• 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

MILNE’S RANCH

SALERS

Selling 1 and 2 Year Old Red & Black Gelbvieh Bulls Box 1573 Fairview, AB

VOSS FAMILY SALERS

www.milneranch.com

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HEREFORDS 5-Star Herefords Cody & Ashley Pugh, Cecil Lake, BC 250-794-8606 Briar Ridge Stock Farm Randy & Chris Haddow, Dawson Creek, BC 250-786-5048 Chad, Leah, Gene & Addison Haddow, Dawson Creek, BC 250-784-3924

BENWYN HEREFORDS VISITORS ALWAYS WELCOME

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

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

Chittick Family Hereford Ranch Raymond & Mona Chittick, Whitecourt, AB 780-778-0150 Eureka Hereford Farms Tom Basnett, Eureka River, AB 780-834-8170 Friesen Hereford Farms Chad & Anna Friesen, Grande Prairie, AB 780-832-4068 Gold Stock Hereford Farms Charlie & Steven White, Beaverlodge, AB 780-354-3190 Gurtler Farms Garry Gurtler, North Star, AB 780-836-2125

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 Excel Ranches Ron & Barb Miller, Cody & Amy Miller, Westlock, AB 780-349-0644 Fouillard Limousin Dan & Pam Fouillard, Thorsby, AB 780-789-4055 Hansen’s Limousin Scott & Lesley Hansen, Evansburg, AB 780-727-4557 Hillview Farms Raymond & Corine Verbeek, Sturgeon County, AB 780-939-2173 Lakeroad Limousin Jim, Donna & Jackie Rowe, Worsley, AB 780-835-9588 Pinnacle View Limousin Rob & Cheryl Swan, Quesnel, BC Erin & Eric Kishkan, Quesnel, BC 250-747-2618 Math solves problems Fig.16

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Harold 780.835.0365 Bev 780.834.7704

DynaRich Salers Richard & Dianne Andersen, Eckville, AB 403-746-2919

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

SHORTHORNS Alvin Johnson Box 27 Brownvale, AB T0H 0L0 Phone/Fax: (780) 618-9044

Yearling & 2 year old Bulls for Sale

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GELBVIEHS

Hilltop Honey Ranch Brian & Dana Smith, Pouce Coupe, BC 250-719-5548 JoNomn Hereford Ranch Norm & Joanne Parrent, Clyde, AB 780-348-5835 M.C. Quantock Mac & Pat Creech, Lloydminster, AB 800-561-2855 Reber’s Polled Herefords Serena & Kasey Reber, Woking, AB 780-518-2643

SIMMENTALS Albrecht Farms Steve, Tammy & Ryan Albrecht, Spirit River, AB 780-864-4259 Briar Ridge Stock Farm Randy & Chris Haddow, Dawson Creek, BC 250-786-5048 Chad, Leah, Gene & Addison Haddow, Dawson Creek, BC 250-784-3924

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SIBL Simmentals The Smith Families, Cherhill, AB 780-785-2045

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

Registered Purebred & Fleckvieh Simmentals REGISTERED SIMMENTALS BOX 655, BEAVERLODGE, AB TOH 0C0

info@fallentimberfarms.com www.fallentimberfarms.com

Moose Creek Simmentals Don, Joyce & Shon Smith, Gordondale, AB 780-353-2284

E SIMMEN UBLE TA O D L

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

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

KEIRAN HODGES 780-933-5637

hodgey_177@hotmail.com 55075

Willow Creek Simmentals Mike & Mari Klassen & Family, Debolt, AB 780-957-2814

Willowdale Simmentals

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

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

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GRA-TAN Farm Grant & Tanya Chittick, Mayerthorpe, AB 780-786-2181 Halfway River Simmentals Eckbert & Christa Weitzel Georg & Sarah Weitzel, Charlie Lake, BC 250-263-8237 Hodges Simmentals Roy & Scot Hodges, Beaverlodge, AB 780-512-4669 JayDawn Farms Jason & Nicole McQuaig, Sexsmith, AB 780-933-5530 KIN-KIN Cattle Co. Gary & Faye Chittick, Mayerthorpe, AB 780-786-4500 KRS Simmentals K. Reanne Sanford, Quesnel, BC 250-991-9496 KSL Simmentals Keagan Scorgie, Beaverlodge, AB 780-518-6572 Brad Smith, Beaverlodge, AB 780-202-0254 M.C. Quantock Mac & Pat Creech, Lloydminster, AB 800-561-2855 Montagneuse Simmentals Joseph & Herman Giesbrecht, Fairview, AB 780-835-8359

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

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

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

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

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

www.willowdaleca�le.com

SPECKLE PARK 46841

Rachido Ranch Randy & Donna Chittick, Mayerthorpe, AB 780-786-4373

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

Rosefield Simmentals James & Martha Wiebe, Prespatou, BC 250-630-2621

Rotary Auction

March 9–17 2019

Bidding Starts March 9 To Donate items or Services:

contact info@dcrotary.ca or 250-719-1674

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Cody & Rodi Murray Beaverlodge, AB

(780) 831-5781 cdymurray@yahoo.ca

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ROCK RANCH M I R R EST. 2000

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

SPECKLE PARK CATTLE 250-719-9575

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AUCTION FACILITIES LIVESTOCK EXCHANGES BC Livestock Producers Co-operative Kevin Johnson, Kamloops, BC 250-573-3939 Innisfail Auction Market Danny, Mark & Duane Daines, Innisfail, AB 403-227-3166

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REGISTERED PUREBRED SPECKLE PARK CATTLE

North Central Livestock Exchange Garth Rogers, Clyde, AB 780-348-5893 Olds Auction Market Olds, AB 403-556-3655 Thorsby Stockyards Inc. Chance Martin, Thorsby, AB 780-789-3915 Viking Livestock Market Cliff Grinde, Viking, AB 780-336-2209 VJV Livestock Marketing Group Peter Raffan, Dawson Creek, BC 250-782-3766 Peter Raffan, Beaverlodge, AB 780-354-2423 Travis Sekura, Westlock, AB 780-349-3153 Craig Jacklin, Ponoka, AB 403-783-5561 Dean Edge, Rimbey, AB 403-704-0280 Wembley Livestock Exchange Glen Mayer, Wembley, AB 780-897-9570

FEEDER ASSOCIATIONS Grande Prairie Feeders Association Admin – Dawn Hollins, Grande Prairie, AB 780-834-7399 North Peace Feeder Association Admin – Donna Haakenson, Berwyn, AB 780-338-3071 Prairie River Feeders Co-op Admin – Tammy Roberts, High Prairie, AB 780-523-4487 Barrhead Feeder Association Admin – Ann Gerhardt, Barrhead, AB 780-674-2456 Fort Feeders Co-op Association Admin – Cathy Axley, Two Hills, AB 780-290-0293 Westlock Feeders Association Admin – Megan Keith, Westlock, AB 780-348-5850

EXHIBITION ARENAS Beaverlodge, Beaverlodge Arena 780-354-8785 Dawson Creek, Lakota Agriplex 250-782-1445

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22 The Northern Horizon, January 18, 2019 Although a lot of action at the Peace Country Beef Congress goes on inside the ring, there is also lots going on around the ring. Here are a few shots of people who, even though they were not participating in the ring, had their eyes on the prizes being awarded.

Our cows can’t read...

...but they bought our ranch

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The list of real cow outfits in the bull business gets real real short... short real fast. 1000 mother cows, 450 sale shor bulls, bulls, 8 breed b lines... 12,400 bulls sold in 50 consistent consecutive consec con secuti uti bull sales...our cows bought the ranch.

Solid, Soli olid, d, methodical and tenacious, we’ve used “old school” sound breeding principles and the “eye school sch ool”” genetics, g of a cowman” to develop eight different bull lines. cow cow Today Toda odayy when you are bull shopping, you are flooded with many meaningless... you can’t decide what with numbers, num num is most mos important. We give you the simple important “real “rea real world” data that makes us both money.

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

not give trouble. Our bulls can all be left with us till spring, you don’t want new bulls around till you need them, so let us look after them.

Our bulls are all delivered absolutely free in Western Canada and cost shared in the East. Our bulls can be purchased sight unseen, in fact about half always are.

We help select your bulls and they’re guaranteed to be what you want... “true satisfaction on arrival”.

Our customers trust and confidence in us make it all possible. Our bulls are affordable and most all sell to solid commercial cattlemen.

Our bulls are guaranteed like no others... you’ll have a bull to breed your cows no matter what... hard to get better than that! As sale time approaches, you can view all our bulls on video on our website or we’ll send you your very own DVD and Bull Book and you can show the neighbors. In fact, it’s probably easier and simpler to buy our bulls than buying bulls locally. You get great service, the best guarantee, lots of selection and your calves will be sired by nationally known bulls. It all helps you to get them sold! Our customers like the fact that all our cattle are managed and fed just like most all commercial cattle.

This year call me for your bulls. *free DVD *Free Bull Book * Free Delivery “Great Bulls” Call Today.

Mac & Pat

Cows like this... bought the ranch SATURDAY JAN. 26, 2019 12 noon MST

Big gutted, Big Girthed, Wide body do-it-yourself females

M.C. Quantock Livestock Corp

Call Mac... 1-800-561-BULL (2855) email: mcquantock@hotmail.com Box 10888, Lloydminster, AB. T9V 3B1 R0011649139

CALL/EMAIL FOR YOUR FREE Bull Book AND DVD

www.canadasbulls.com

DON’T MISS THE TRAIN!

FEBRUARY 1 Deadline for Booking a display ad: 12:00 Noon on Wednesday, January 23 Deadline to book a classified ad: 10:00 a.m., Friday, January 25 (Ph) 250-782-4888 • (Fax) 250-782-6300 • (Email) horizon@dcdn.ca

Dan Przybylski Sales Mgr. 250-784-4319 horizon@dcdn.ca

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

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Mixed red meat outlook for 2019

Canadian beef and hog producers benefited from a robust demand for red meats in 2018 in terms of trade, yet prices were quite variable as result of growing supply and trade tensions. Industry experts say the continuation of strong demand – both domestically and abroad – means 2019 might bring profitability.

Canadian beef producers should benefit from

M.C. Quantock Bull Sale The "go to" place for everything.

Hundreds of pictures, updates, videos, testimonials and finally our 75 page, 4 color Bull Book online in late December.

two year old

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12 noon MST

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All cattle in heated facility!

Free Beef Lunch 11 a.m.

two year old

1-800-561-BULL (2855)

Sight Unseen Purchase Plan Buying your bulls is easy... and it’s as close as your phone...

I have spent 35 years working with cattlemen across Canada and together we have developed the most successful Sight Unseen Purchase Plan in the country, so Mac Creech, D.V.M. successful in fact that it can sell nearly half our bulls some years. I have done it with sincerity and integrity and the utmost respect for the customers needs and budget. We start by discussing your cows, your breeding program, and what you need to get done. When we are comfortable with each other we can work together to get you the right cattle at the right price. While a few people sell a few bulls on the internet, I much prefer to visit with our customers, get to know them, and help them select the right bulls. Our comprehensive catalogue and DVD will give you an accurate impression of the bulls. After the sale I’ll personally deliver your bulls, in most cases. You must be completely satisfied on arrival or you are under no obligation to take them.

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Call/email ... for the Bull Book a 75 page, 4 color "wishlist" of the best bulls available... complete with DVD

Saturday, Jan. 26, 2019

12,400 BULLS... 50 SALES. Call Mac Today

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Dehorned Hereford Bulls two year old

H-2 Bulls two year old

Super Guppie Bulls two year old

Charolais Bulls

Absolutely FREE Delivery

TENTATIVE DELIVERY ROUTES

Call me anytime to get started.

1-800-561-2855 Thanks Mac

YOU PAY FOR THEM ONLY WHEN YOU ARE SATISFIED ON DELIVERY

We will safely deliver each and every bull to your nearest central location in Western Canada.

You have my word — we'll work with you to get them within 30 - 50 miles of your ranch.

Ontario, Quebec or the Maritimes — we'll cost-share delivery. Talk to Mac for details.

Routes may change depending on bull distribution. Routes indicated are usually run twice a year — February and April. Some bulls may be interlined with other carriers where necessary.

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continued strong domestic and foreign demand into 2019.

In the event of a global economic downturn and continued trade disputes involving the United States, however, the positive outlook could be dampened.

Porcine profitability Tyler Fulton, director of risk management with Hams Marketing Services in Winnipeg, says Canadian hog farmers are generally well positioned to have a profitable year, though trade questions create uncertainty.

Optimistically, Fulton says, trade issues between the United States, Mexico and China could be resolved. The subsequent opening of Chinese markets to North American pork would allow Canadian producers to fill the supply gap created by African swine fever, a serious porcine disease currently menacing China’s hog sector.

J.P. Gervais, vice-president and chief agricultural economist for Farm Credit Canada, says the true impact of African swine fever remains elusive.

If China loses even one per cent of its herd, Gervais says, the country will need to import 33 per cent more pork to match the shortfall. This would work in Canada’s favour, though a slowing of China’s economy – or the global economy in general – could reduce its purchasing power.

Conversely, the growth in hog exports to other Asian markets under Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership, and an expectation for the Canadian dollar to average US$0.75, are good news.

As with the hog sector, Brian Perillat, manager and senior analyst with Canfax, says beef producers, and specifically beef producers in Western Canada, are positioned to make good profits in the coming year. This is particularly true given strong, ongoing demand in domestic as well as export markets.

Because recent years have seen good prices and relative market stability, though, Perillat says Canada and the United States are entering 2019 with substantial supplies of beef cattle.

This makes international trade critical.

Record volumes of beef, however, are already being exported – and that’s just within Canada’s usual export markets. Trade deals like the CPTPP have yet to come into effect.

“We haven’t really seen the impact. There’s opportunity to grow,” Perillat says.

Strong ongoing domestic and international demand for Canadian beef products is good news for the country’s cattle producers for the year ahead. Meanwhile, ongoing global trade issues could give Canadian hog producers the opportunity to fill demand gaps in 2019.

Matt McIntosh

Plan to attend the 34th annual

PEACE COUNTRY CLASSIC AGRI-SHOW March 7th to 9th, 2018 Evergreen Park, Grande Prairie, AB The Peace Country’s largest agricultural show!

Displaying the latest innovations in the barn and in the �ield

www.evergreenpark.ca/agri-show

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January 11, 2019

review

Statistics & Data Development Branch Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development

Beaver Hill Auction Service - Tofield - December 17, 2018

Sheep - 1,344 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 - 413 Hd

$/CWT $135.00 $160.00 $145.00 $136.00 $123.00 $105.00 $105.00 $200.00

to to to to to to to to

$110.00 $150.00 $140.00 $130.00 $120.00 $105.00 $111.00 n/a

to $140.00 to $174.00 to $174.00 to $150.00 to $140.00 to $130.00 to $130.00 to n/a

$170.00 $180.00 $185.00 $170.00 $149.00 $129.00 $115.00 $270.00

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 $175.00 to $200.00 $200.00 to $245.00 $210.00 to $235.00 $200.00 to $245.00 $200.00 to $250.00 $200.00 to $245.00 $200.00 to $240.00

$95.00 $180.00 n/a n/a

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

Jan 05/19 (prel) 303,609 162,632 140,977 48,504 Jan 12/19 (prel) 2,565,000

Vold Jones Vold (Westlock) - December 4, 2018

Dec 29/18 (prel) 213,366 107,356 106,010 36,149 Jan 05/19 (est) 2,262,000

Jan 06/18 314,478 163,049 151,429 53,970 Jan 13/18 2,440,200

to to to to

$131.00 $190.00 n/a n/a

Sheep - 153 Head

Goats - 14 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

Jan 11/19 1.283 N/A

Jan 04/19 1.255 1.727

Jan 11/19 50.73 1.281

Jan 04/19 49.26 1.269

$1.75 $1.72 $1.64 $1.53 $1.04 $1.20 $200.00 n/a

n/a n/a n/a $1.20 $0.81 n/a n/a

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n/a n/a n/a $1.30 $1.08 $1.11 n/a n/a

$1.30

to to

$2.20 $1.42

$1.30

to

$1.42

n/a $0.98 $1.00 $160.00

to to to to

n/a $1.50 $1.20 $185.00

$18.00

to

$20.00

41 - 80 lbs

$30.00

to

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81 - 150 lbs

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151 + Over lbs

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$85.00

Hogs - 53 Head 30 - 40 lbs

CAN/US $ CLOSE Dec 14/18

MONTH Feb-19 Apr-19 May-19 Jun-19 Jul-19 Aug-19

MONTH Jan-19 Feb-19 Mar-19 Apr-19 May-19 Jun-19

LEAN 62.65 67.35 72.88 79.90 81.08 80.83

CHANGE + 0.70 + 0.60 - 0.58 - 1.63 - 1.35 - 1.50

FUTURES 0.7536 0.7542 0.7547 0.7552 0.7557 0.7562

CHANGE + 0.0069 + 0.0069 + 0.0069 + 0.0069 n/a + 0.0070

Dec 29/18 214.00 Dec 28/18 12.7 n/a Jan 04/19 68.42

Jan 06/18 214.00 Jan 05/18 18.9 10.3 Jan 12/18 78.16

HOG INDICATORS Jan 12/18 1.497 1.790

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 $1.38 $1.48 $1.70 $1.62 $0.80 $0.80 $160.00 n/a

Jan 12/18 69.42 1.660

Jan 05/19 213.00 Jan 04/19 12.9 8.1 Jan 11/19 N/A

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

780.532.0366 • 888.868.2658 www.verticalbuildings.com

55395

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SUPER WEDNESDAY

Bull Sale 90+

Angus Bulls on Offer Reds, Blacks & Crossbreds

Big Selection of Consistent Calving Ease Bulls • Free Delivery

JAC 175F BW 91 ADJ WW 698 ADJ YW 1163

JAC 25F BW 101 ADJ WW 758 ADJ YW 1291

JAC 133F BW 75 ADJ WW 704 ADJ YW 1045

JAC 38F BW 76 ADJ WW 609 ADJ YW 1040

First set of BRASS sons to sell this year. Moderate made, deep-sided and Maternal driven

The THOR sons have been greatly appreciated for their consistent low birth weight with added style and shape

A powerful son of the AI sire FEDERALIST with added style and muscle

Calving ease son of the ANARCHY bull to get them heifers, calved with ease

MARCH 13, 2019 • 2:00 P.M. ON SITE • J LAZY A RANCH • CTY OF G.P. • RR80 EMERSON TRAIL (HWY 672)

ALSO ON OFFER: 1 Twelve-Year-Old Sorrel Ranch Gelding (ranched and rode at the J Lazy A for the past 11 years) Please contact to be on the mailing list or to talk about your bull needs Catalogue will be at

JLazyA.com

Fineline Red Angus

Nick & Lorraine Van Gaalen 780.831.8421 vgaalen@gpwins.ca

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J Lazy A Ranch

Jarin & Amber Carter 780.518.9652 jarincarter@gmail.com

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Cattle Market Report VJV LIVESTOCK MARKETING GROUP

CATTLE MARKET REPORT FOR JAN. 18, 2019

BEAVERLODGE

WESTLOCK

PONOKA

RIMBEY

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

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

Travis Sekura - Mgr. 780-349-3153 office@vjvauction.com

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

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

Dec. 18 - 1091 Hd

Dec .11 - 2230 Hd

Dec. 13 - 387 Hd

Dec. 6 - 896 Hd

Jan. 9 - 1315 Hd

Dec. 19 - 1738 Hd

Jan. 8 - 344 Hd

Low

High

Average

Low

High

$224.00 $244.00 $231.00 $255.00 $210.00 $245.00 $225.00 $255.00

n/a

n/a

$210.00 $220.00 $220.00 $246.00 $201.00 $239.00 $205.00 $241.00 $225.00 $252.00

n/a

n/a

Bid Range

Low

High

Low

High

Low

High

Low

High

300 - 399

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

400 - 499 $218.00 $230.00 $225.00 $235.75

Jan. 10 - 1658 Hd Low

High

Dec. 20 - 1004 Hd Low

High

High

500 - 599 $205.00 $224.50 $208.00 $219.00 $200.00 $211.00 $195.00 $204.00 $211.00 $225.00 $209.00 $235.75 $200.00 $234.00 $210.00 $230.50 $190.00 $214.00 600 - 699 $188.00 $197.50 $191.00 $205.00 $185.00 $193.25 $175.00 $184.00 $190.00 $210.00 $195.00 $207.00 $190.00 $219.25 $187.00 $210.25 $185.00 $196.50 700 - 799 $170.00 $176.00 $178.00 $187.25 $175.00 $186.50 $167.00 $173.00 $190.00 $195.75 $185.00 $190.00 $185.00 $203.50 $165.00 $194.50 $183.50 $193.00 800 - 899

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

$186.00 $188.75 $185.00 $190.50 $175.00 $188.50

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

900 - 999

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

$154.00 $185.50 $177.00 $190.00

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

1000+

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

$172.00 $182.00 $178.00 $187.00

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

Bid Range

Low

High

Low

High

Low

High

Low

High

Low

High

High

Average

High

Average

300 - 399

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

$190.00 $220.00 $185.00 $215.00

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

400 - 499 $175.00 $186.00 $184.00 $194.00

Low

High

Low

High

$187.00 $205.00 $184.00 $21.50

$184.00 $194.00 $181.00 $202.00 $181.00 $205.00 $190.00 $222.00 $180.00 $211.00 $180.00 $195.00

500 - 599 $170.00 $177.75 $176.00 $188.75 $173.00 $181.00 $175.00 $192.00 $178.00 $196.00 $175.00 $192.00 $175.00 $204.00 $165.00 $180.00 $170.00 $180.00 600 - 699 $165.00 $177.00 $170.00 $189.25 $170.00 $180.00 $165.00 $174.00 $178.50 $189.50 $168.00 $182.00 $167.00 $185.00 $155.00 $180.25 $165.00 $180.00 700 - 799 $160.00 $168.50 $157.00 $165.00 $155.00 $163.00 $158.00 $168.00 $167.00 $180.00 $164.00 $180.00 $165.00 $182.25

n/a

n/a

$165.00 $170.00

800 - 899 $162.00 $172.00

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

$165.00 $170.50

900 - 999 $155.00 $168.00

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

1000+

n/a

n/a

D1 - D2 Cows $65.00

$73.00 $64.00

D3 - D4 Cows $55.00 SLAUGHTER CATTLE

75.00

86.00

130.00

Bologna Bulls 70.00

79.00

n/a

n/a

$136.00 $170.00 $160.00 $178.00 $165.00 $181.00

n/a

n/a

n/a

$152.00 $162.00 $157.00 $177.00 $160.00 $179.75 $145.00 $165.00

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

$112.00 $144.00 $145.00 $168.00

n/a

n/a

D1 - D2 Cows D3 - D4 Cows Heiferettes

70.00

80.00

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

$60.00

Heiferettes

115.00 130.00 115.00

Bologna Bulls

$67.00

D3 - D4 Cows

$50.00 $60.00 $50.00

Feeder Bulls

n/a

D1 - D2 Cows

$60.00 $67.00 $60.00

Feeder Bulls

Good Bred Cows

REPLACEMENT CATTLE

$62.00

Heiferettes

130.00 120.00

Bologna Bulls

$74.50

D3 - D4 Cows

$64.00 $50.00

Heiferettes 120.00

D1 - D2 Cows

$152.00 $164.00

135.00

Bologna Bulls 75.00

82.00

Feeder Bulls n/a

n/a

Good Bred Cows n/a

n/a

Older Bred Cows n/a

n/a

D1 - D2 Cows

D1 - D2 Cows

$78.00 $104.00 $72.00

D3 - D4 Cows $58.00

$83.00

Heiferettes 108.00

144.00

Bologna Bulls 95.00

108.00

Feeder Bulls

$91.50

D3 - D4 Cows $55.00

$80.00

Heiferettes 105.00

135.00

Bologna Bulls 94.00

109.50

Feeder Bulls

n/a

n/a

D1 - D2 Cows $78.00

$91.50

D3 - D4 Cows $70.00

$80.00

Heiferettes 100.00

135.00

$140.00 $163.50

D1 - D2 Cows $70.00

$87.75

D3 - D4 Cows $57.00

$70.00

Heiferettes 100.00

137.00

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

78.00

Feeder Bulls

104.50

Feeder Bulls

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

n/a

n/a

n/a

Cow/Calf Prs (O) n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

Cow/Calf Prs (O) 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

90.00

Feeder Bulls n/a

n/a

Good Bred Cows n/a

n/a

Older Bred Cows Older Bred Cows Good Bred Hfrs

Cow/Calf Prs (Y)

100.00 135.00

80.00

102.00

Good Bred Hfrs

Cow/Calf Prs (Y)

Heiferettes

80.00

Good Bred Hfrs n/a

$65.00 $75.00

Bologna Bulls

Good Bred Hfrs n/a

D3 - D4 Cows

Bologna Bulls

Good Bred Hfrs n/a

$75.00 $88.50

Bologna Bulls

$109.00 $135.00 $110.00 $145.00 $100.00 $138.00 $115.00 $140.00

Good Bred Cows

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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FEEDER HEIFERS

FEEDER STEERS

Auction Date

DAWSON CREEK

The Northern Horizon, January 18, 2019

SHEEP, GOAT AND HOG PRODUCERS!!

29

SUPER SATURDAY BRED COW & HEIFER SALE SAT, FEB. 16, 2019 • 11:00 a.m.

VJV, DAWSON CREEK, BC

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

Featuring

OVER 200 BRED COWS AND APPROX 100 BRED HEIFERS 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.

FROM LOCAL REPUTATION CATTLE PROGRAMS

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 at 11:00 a.m. on the third Tuesday of each month!

Our next auction dates are February 19th & March 19th Free feed and water upon delivery. Be sure your sheep are ear tagged before marketing.

VJV WESTLOCK AUCTION 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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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 301-116th Ave, Dawson Creek, BC Ph: (250) 782-3766 • Fax: (250) 782-6622

vjvdawsoncreek@outlook.com

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Can’t Get Your Sheep or Goats to Us Yourself?

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

Cattle Sales

Peter Raffan 250.782.3766

Beaverlodge Peter Raffan 780.354.2423

Westlock Travis Sekura 780.349.3153

Ponoka Craig Jacklin 403.783.1453

Rimbey Dean Edge 403.704.0280

Tues, Jan 22nd - 9:00 a.m.

Tues, Jan 29th - 9:00 a.m.

Tues, Feb 5th - 9:00 a.m.

Tues, Feb 12th - 9:00 p.m.

Tues, Feb 19th - 9:00 a.m.

Thurs, Jan 24th - 9:00 a.m.

Thurs, Feb 7th - 9:00 a.m.

Thurs, Feb 21st - 9:00 a.m.

Thurs, Mar 7th - 9:00 a.m.

Thurs, Mar 21st - 9:00 a.m.

Thurs, Jan 24th - 9:00 a.m.

Thurs, Jan 31st - 9:00 a.m.

Thurs, Feb 7th - 9:00 a.m.

Thurs, Feb 14th - 9:00 a.m.

Thurs, Feb 21st - 9:00 a.m.

Wed, Jan 23rd - 9:00 a.m.

Wed, Jan 30th - 9:00 a.m.

Wed, Feb 6th - 9:00 a.m.

Wed, Feb 13th - 9:00 a.m.

Wed, Feb 20th - 9:00 a.m.

Tues, Jan 22nd - 9:00 a.m.

Tues, Jan 29th - 9:00 a.m.

Tues, Feb 5th - 9:00 a.m.

Tues, Feb 12th - 9:00 a.m.

Tues, Feb 19th - 9:00 a.m.

Beaverlodge

Westlock

Ponoka

Rimbey

Bred Cow Sale

Maple Leaf Charolais Bull Sale

Dawson Creek

Special Sales

Bred Cow Sale

Saturday, Feb 16th Starts at 11:00 a.m.

Call Peter at 250-782-3766 to book your bull, cow or calf sale today

Horse Sale Saturday, Feb 23rd Tack at 9:30 a.m.

Horses at 12 Noon

Sat, Feb 9th – 11:00 a.m.

Sat, Mar 9th – 11:00 a.m.

Sheep Assembly Day To VJV Westlock

Sat, Mar 16th – 10:00 a.m.

Mon, Feb 18th – 9am to 11am Mon, Mar 18th – 9am to 11am Call 587-343-2162

Horse Sale

Sheep & Goat Sales

Tues, Feb 19th – 11:00 a.m.

Tues, Mar 19th – 11:00 a.m.

Fri, Feb 22nd – 1:00 p.m.

Diamond C Limousin Bull Sale Mon, Mar 11th – 1:30 p.m.

Bison Show & Sale

Sat, Mar 16th – 12 Noon

Bred Cow Sale

Fri, Jan 25th – 12 Noon Tues, Jan 29th – 12 Noon Tues, Feb 26th – 12 Noon Longhorn Sale

Tues, Mar 26th – 12 Noon Anchor D Simmental Bull Sale

Fri, Feb 8th – 1:00 p.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 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 • 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

30 The Northern Horizon, January 18, 2019

Cattle Market Report N/CENTRAL THORSBY STOCKYARDS LIVESTOCK EXCHANGE Office 780-789-3915

FEEDER HEIFERS

FEEDER STEERS

Auction Date Bid angeR 300 - 399 400 - 499 500 - 599 600 - 699 700 - 799 800 - 899 900 - 999 1000+ Bid 300 400 500 600 700 800 900

angeR - 399 - 499 - 599 - 699 - 799 - 899 - 999 1000+

Office 780-348-5893

Office 780-336-2209

Office 403-227-3166

B.C. OLDS LIVESTOCK AUCTION MARKET PRODUCERS CO-OP Office 403-556-3655

Office 250-573-3939

Dec. 17 - 1002 Hd Low High $180.00 $258.00 $200.00 $248.00 $180.00 $234.50 $180.00 $211.50 $170.00 $195.25 $175.00 $188.00 $170.00 $185.00 $155.00 $178.00

Jan. 8 - 5473 Hd Low High $210.00 $260.00 $200.00 $250.00 $190.00 $235.00 $180.00 $219.00 $180.00 $202.00 $175.00 $195.00 $170.00 $192.00 n/a n/a

Jan. 8 - 800 Hd Low High $220.00 $257.00 $215.00 $255.00 $198.00 $230.00 $186.00 $210.00 $185.00 $208.00 $182.00 $193.00 $170.00 $189.00 n/a n/a

Jan. 9 Low High $210.00 $270.00 $200.00 $249.00 $185.00 $227.00 $180.00 $208.00 $175.00 $199.00 $170.00 $195.00 $170.00 $187.00 $160.00 $185.00

Dec. 12 - 1937 Hd Low High $210.00 $270.00 $200.00 $249.00 $185.00 $227.00 $180.00 $208.00 $175.00 $197.00 $170.00 $193.00 $170.00 $181.00 $160.00 $185.00

Jan. 8 - 696 Hd Low High $200.00 $260.00 $200.00 $250.00 $200.00 $235.00 $190.00 $215.00 $175.00 $205.00 $160.00 $193.00 $150.00 $182.00 $145.00 $175.00

Dec. 19 - 400 Hd High Avg. $230.00 $223.60 $223.00 $212.00 $219.50 $206.00 $200.00 $195.00 $195.50 $189.44 $184.50 $179.00 n/a n/a n/a n/a

Low $175.00 $175.00 $170.00 $151.00 $165.00 $165.00 $160.00 $137.50

Low $180.00 $180.00 $160.00 $141.00 $155.00 $156.00 $155.00 $140.00

Low $190.00 $180.00 $170.00 $170.00 $165.00 $160.00 $150.00 n/a

Low $188.00 $186.00 $172.00 $168.00 $168.00 $166.00 $165.00 n/a

Low $170.00 $170.00 $155.00 $150.00 $145.00 $140.00 $130.00 $120.00

Low $170.00 $170.00 $155.00 $150.00 $145.00 $140.00 $130.00 $120.00

Low $180.00 $180.00 $170.00 $165.00 $160.00 $150.00 $145.00 $130.00

High $205.00 $200.00 $186.00 $180.00 $174.00 $172.00 $151.00 n/a

High $200.00 $207.00 $198.00 $184.50 $181.00 $180.00 $175.00 $168.00

$74.00

D4 Cows

$60.00

$90.00 $73.00

Slaughter Bulls

Good Bred Cows n/a

n/a

Good Bred Younger n/a

n/a

Good Bred Hfrs n/a

n/a

High $206.00 $201.00 $204.00 $181.00 $178.00 $175.50 $175.50 $170.00

D1 - D2 Cows $69.00

$81.00

D4 Cows

$55.00

$68.00

Slaughter Bulls

$80.00 $101.00 $70.00

REPLACEMENT CATTLE

INNISFAIL AUCTION MARKET

Jan. 7 - 670 Hd Low High $215.00 $255.00 $210.00 $251.00 $195.00 $228.50 $184.50 $209.00 $180.00 $200.25 $180.00 $191.00 $160.00 $188.00 $165.00 $180.50

D1 - D2 Cows SLAUGHTER CATTLE

VIKING AUCTION MARKET

$97.50

Feeder Cows

$70.00

$85.00

Good Bred Younger n/a

n/a

High $220.00 $215.00 $205.00 $199.00 $187.00 $185.00 $178.00 n/a

D1 - D2 Cows $70.00

$88.00

D3 Cows

$60.00

$78.00

Feeder Bulls $95.00 $95.00

Feeder Bulls

$125.00 $100.00

Slaughter Bulls

$114.00

High $213.00 $198.00 $192.00 $184.00 $181.00 $172.00 $177.00 $176.00

Feeder Bulls

$155.00 $100.00 $155.00

Bulls

$85.00

High $213.00 $198.00 $192.00 $184.00 $179.00 $172.00 $177.00 $176.00

$108.00

Bulls

$77.00

$96.00

Slaughter Bulls $80.00

B/Cows & Hfrs

$1,200

n/a

n/a

Feeder Bulls n/a

n/a

Avg $202.18 $194.00 $177.00 $170.00 $168.00 $164.00 $151.00 n/a

Butcher Bulls $82.00

$94.50

Bologna Bulls

$86.00

$60.00

Heiferettes

$1,800 $105.00

Cow/Calf Prs n/a

High $215.00 $212.00 $200.00 $188.00 $185.00 $182.00 $172.00 $167.00

$102.00

Older cows

$110.00

Good Bred Hfrs n/a

High $215.00 $210.00 $199.00 $186.00 $182.00 $180.00 $178.00 n/a

$155.00

Slaughter Cows $75.00

$98.00

Cow/Calf Pairs n/a

n/a

Feeder Cows

$90.00

$118.00

Butcher Cows $65.00

$92.00

Bred Cows n/a

n/a

Feeder Cows

$90.00

$110.00

Butcher Cows $60.00

$84.00

Bred Cows n/a

n/a

$69.00

Good 2nd Calvers n/a

n/a

Butcher Cows

$70.00

Bred Heifers $1,400

$2,100

Bred Cows $1,000

$2,000

$80.00

Bred Cows n/a

n/a

Bred Heifers n/a

n/a

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MARKET REPORT FOR JAN.1 8, 2019

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

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lies livinging in the area were asked to submit stories and students were also encouraged to research and write family histories. The Blueberry Mountain Goodwill Society helped sponsor the project along with grants from New Horizons and Alberta Culture. Wilma Bird was a main contact for story submissions and a large committee of volunteers did the typing and proofreading.

The book was produced in 1981.

The records were passed on to the Spirit River Settlement Museum and donated to the South Peace Regional Archives in 2012.

It consists of family histories, school and church histories, community services and activities histories and miscellaneous writings,

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news clippings and correspondence used for producing The Big Bend, a community history book covering the areas of Blueberry Creek, Blueberry Mountain, Fourth Creek, Ksituan, Silver Valley, and Whitburn.

The series consists of stories related to, schools, churches, families, community clubs and projects, industries and activites, including the Blueberry Mountain sawmill, Junior Forest Wardens, Savanna Rec-Plex, Moonshine Lake Park, Fourth Creek Ladies Club, Blueberry Mountain WMS Auxiliary Club, Blueberry Mountain Goodwill Society, Post Offices, and District Nursing.

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Trade deals aim to diversify Canada’s agricultural trade

“Free trade agreements such as CETA, CUSMA and the CPTPP encourage investment, open up massive new markets around the world and help our hard-working farmers and food processors compete globally,” said Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Lawrence MacAulay.

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The CPTPP is a major trading bloc, comprising 11 countries that represent close to 500 million people and a combined gross domestic product (GDP) of $13.5 trillion. Once the agreement has entered into force for all parties, producers of more than three-quarters of Canada’s agriculture and agri-food products will benefit from immediate duty-free access to all member

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AJHL • NWJHL ALBERTA JUNIOR HOCKEY LEAGUE SEASON 2018 - 2019 DATE Fri, Jan 18 Sat, Jan 19 Fri, Jan 25 Sat, Jan 26 Sat, Jan 26 Sun, Jan 27 Tues, Jan 29 Fri, Feb 1 Fri, Feb 1 Sat, Feb 2 Sat, Feb 2 Fri, Feb 8 Fri, Feb 8 Sat, Feb 9 Sun, Feb 10 Tues, Feb 12 Wed, Feb 13 Fri, Feb 15 Sat, Feb 16 Mon, Feb 18 Fri, Feb 22 Fri, Feb 22 Sat, Feb 23 Sat, Feb 23

TIME

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NORTH WEST JUNIOR HOCKEY LEAGUE SEASON 2018 - 2019 DATE

TIME

AWAY

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Fri, Jan 18 Sat, Jan 19

8:00 pm

Sexsmith Vipers

Fort St. John Huskies

8:00 pm

Fairview Flyers

North Peace Navigators

Sat, Jan 19

8:00 pm

Sexsmith Vipers

Dawson Creek Junior Canucks

Sun, Jan 20

2:00 pm

Fairview Flyers

Cty of Grande Prairie JDA Kings

Sun, Jan 20

3:30 pm

Dawson Creek Junior Canucks

North Peace Navigators

Fri, Jan 25

8:00 pm

North Peace Navigators

Cty of Grande Prairie JDA Kings

Fri, Jan 25

8:00 pm

Sexsmith Vipers

Fairview Flyers

Sat, Jan 26

8:00 pm

Sexsmith Vipers

North Peace Navigators

Sat, Jan 26

8:00 pm

Cty of Grande Prairie JDA Kings

Fairview Flyers

Sat, Jan 26

8:00 pm

Fort St. John Huskies

Dawson Creek Junior Canucks

Tues, Jan 29

8:30 pm

Fort St. John Huskies

Cty of Grande Prairie JDA Kings

Wed, Jan 30

8:00 pm

Fairview Flyers

Dawson Creek Junior Canucks

Fri, Feb 1

8:00 pm

Sexsmith Vipers

Dawson Creek Junior Canucks

Fri, Feb 1

8:00 pm

North Peace Navigators

Fort St. John Huskies

Sat, Feb 2

8:00 pm

North Peace Navigators

Cty of Grande Prairie JDA Kings

Sat, Feb 2

8:00 pm

Fort St. John Huskies

Fairview Flyers

Thurs, Feb 7

8:00 pm

North Peace Navigators

Fairview Flyers

Fri, Feb 8

8:00 pm

Cty of Grande Prairie JDA Kings

Sexsmith Vipers

Sat, Feb 9

8:00 pm

Sexsmith Vipers

North Peace Navigators

Sat, Feb 9

8:00 pm

Fairview Flyers

Fort St. John Huskies

Sat, Feb 9

8:00 pm

Dawson Creek Junior Canucks

Cty of Grande Prairie JDA Kings

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PTS GP W

L

OTL

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SO

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64

41

31

8

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2-0

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Bonnyville Pontiacs

62

42

30

10

2

2

1-1

167 105

Wed, Feb 13

8:00 pm

North Peace Navigators

Dawson Creek Junior Canucks

Spruce Grove Saints

52

41

25

14

2

2

1-1

137 99

Thurs, Feb 14

8:30 pm

Sexsmith Vipers

Cty of Grande Prairie JDA Kings

Fort McMurray Oil Barons

49

41

21

13

7

1

2-4

143 132

Grande Prairie Storm

42

42

20

20

2

3

2-0

133 153

Fri, Feb 15

8:00 pm

Cty of Grande Prairie JDA Kings

North Peace Navigators

Drayton Valley Thunder

41

43

18

20

5

2

1-2

105 131

Fri, Feb 15

8:00 pm

Fort St. John Huskies

Sexsmith Vipers

Whitecourt Wolverines

36

43

17

24

2

1

2-1

116 139

Sat, Feb 16

8:00 pm

Fairview Flyers

Fort St. John Huskies

Lloydminster Bobcats

17

42

8

33

1

1

1-1

96

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2:00 pm

Cty of Grande Prairie JDA Kings

Fort St. John Huskies

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AJHL SOUTH

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42

39

3

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3

0-0

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W

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OTL

SO

Okotoks Oilers

55

42

27

14

1

2

2-0

178 107

Dawson Creek Jr Canucks

38

29

19

10

0

0

0-0

Drumheller Dragons

52

42

25

15

2

3

3-0

150 129

Calgary Mustangs

50

42

22

14

6

0

1-2

162 139

Camrose Kodiaks

48

42

21

15

6

3

0-6

148 135

Canmore Eagles

47

41

22

16

3

0

1-0

171 149

Calgary Canucks

13

43

6

36

1

1

0-1

87

Olds Grizzlys

11

43

4

36

3

1

0-0

84

GF

GA

122 99

Fort St. John Huskies

35

27

17

9

0

1

1-0

110 92

North Peace Navigators

30

26

15

11

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Real Estate and Equipment Consignment auction at the Weaver Auction Site

Thursday, April 11th, 2019 — Rycroft, Alberta SELLING UNRESERVED

2012 APACHE AS720 H/C SPRAYER

1996 JOHN DEERE 8770 4WD TRACTOR

MORRIS MAXIM II AIR DRILL

2004 MORRIS MAXIM II AIR DRILL

4 PARCELS OF REAL ESTATE SE 27 TWP 79 R10 W6 (HOME 1/4) NE 27 TWP 79 R10 W6 SW 26 TWP 79 R10 W6 NE 9 TWP 79 R10 W6 EQUIPMENT TRUCKS, GRAVEL TRAILERS, PICKUPS, TRACTORS, SPRAYERS, COMBINES, HEADERS & SWATHER, SEEDING & TILLAGE, AUGERS & VACS, GRAIN BINS

2007 JOHN DEERE 9660WTS COMBINE

2002 PRAIRIE STAR 4950 SWATHER

MCFARLANE 60 FT. FLEX HARROWS

EZEE-ON 3500 FIELD CULTIVATOR

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Peace Country Hockey Schedule NORTH PEACE HOCKEY LEAGUE SEASON 2018 - 2019 DATE

TIME

AWAY

HOME

NORTHERN ALBERTA “AA” MIDGET HOCKEY LEAGUE SEASON 2018 - 2019 DATE

TIME

AWAY

HOME

Sat., Jan. 19

2:00 p.m.

Fort Saskatchewan Rangers

GPAC Storm

Fort McMurray Barons

Fri., Jan. 18

8:30 p.m.

Falher Pirates

Manning Comets

Sat., Jan. 19

8:30 a.m.

Sun., Jan. 20

12:15 p.m. NEBC Yukon Trackers

Peace River Royals

Sat., Jan. 19

8:30 p.m.

Dawson Creek Sr. Canucks

Falher Pirates

Sun., Jan. 20

1:00 p.m.

Fort Saskatchewan Rangers

Whitecourt TRAC Wolverines

Sun., Jan. 20

1:15 p.m.

Fort McMurray Barons

PAC Saints

Sat., Jan. 19

8:30 p.m.

Grimshaw Huskies

Fort St. John Sr. Flyers

Sat., Jan. 26

3:15 p.m.

NEBC Yukon Trackers

Whitecourt TRAC Wolverines

Sat., Jan. 26

6:00 p.m.

GPAC Storm

Sherwood Park Oilers

Sat., Jan. 19

8:30 p.m.

High Prairie Regals

Manning Comets

Sat., Jan. 26

6:30 p.m.

Peace River Royals

Fort McMurray Barons

Sun., Jan. 27

10:30 a.m. Peace River Royals

Fort McMurray Barons

Sun., Jan. 27

10:45 a.m. NEBC Yukon Trackers

Whitecourt TRAC Wolverines

Sun., Jan. 27

12:30 p.m. GPAC Storm

Beaumont Braves

Thurs., Jan. 24

8:30 p.m.

Grande Prairie Athletics

Dawson Creek Sr. Canucks

Thurs., Jan. 24

8:30 p.m.

Falher Pirates

High Prairie Regals

Thurs., Jan. 24

8:30 p.m.

Manning Comets

Grimshaw Huskies

Fri., Jan. 25

8:30 p.m.

Fort St. John Sr. Flyers

Manning Comets

Sat., Jan. 26

8:30 p.m.

Grande Prairie Athletics

High Prairie Regals

Sat., Jan. 26

8:30 p.m.

Grimshaw Huskies

Falher Pirates

Wed., Jan. 30

8:30 p.m.

Dawson Creek Sr. Canucks

Fort St. John Sr. Flyers

St. Albert Crusaders

STANDINGS (as of January 13, 2019) TEAM NEBC Yukon Trackers Peace River Royals Fort McMurray Barons GPAC P.D.D. Storm Whitecourt TRAC Wolverines

PTS 38 22 18 17 15

GP 22 21 21 20 22

W 18 10 7 7 6

L 2 9 10 10 13

T 2 2 4 3 3

GF 93 71 60 58 66

GA 39 73 69 75 83

DIFF +54 -2 -9 - 17 - 17

NORTHERN ALBERTA “AA” BANTAM HOCKEY LEAGUE SEASON 2018 - 2019

Thurs., Jan. 31

8:30 p.m.

High Prairie Regals

Falher Pirates

Thurs., Jan. 31

8:30 p.m.

Fort St. John Sr. Flyers

Grande Prairie Athletics

Fri., Feb. 1

8:30 p.m.

Manning Comets

Grimshaw Huskies

Sat., Feb. 2

8:30 p.m.

Falher Pirates

Dawson Creek Sr. Canucks

Sat., Feb. 2

8:30 p.m.

Manning Comets

High Prairie Regals

STANDINGS (as of January 13, 2019) EAST Falher Pirates Manning Comets Grimshaw Huskies High Prairie Regals

PTS 25 16 15 9

GP 18 18 18 18

W 12 8 6 3

L 5 10 9 12

OTL 0 0 3 2

SOL 1 0 0 1

GF 122 66 97 82

GA 82 107 127 149

DIFF Pirates + 40 - 41 - 30 - 67

WEST

PTS

GP

W

Dawson Creek Sr. Canucks Grande Prairie Athletics Fort St. John Sr. Flyers

24 23 14

14 16 14

12 10 7

L 2 3 7

OTL 0 3 0

SOL 0 0 0

GF 89 99 76

GA 44 57 65

DIFF Grande + 45 + 42 +11

DATE

TIME

Sat., Jan. 19 Sat., Jan. 19 Sat., Jan. 19 Sun., Jan. 20 Sun., Jan. 20 Sun., Jan. 20 Fri., Jan. 25 Sat., Jan. 26 Sat., Jan. 26 Sun., Jan. 27 Sun., Jan. 27 Sun., Jan. 27 Fri., Feb. 1 Sat., Feb. 2 Sat., Feb. 2 Sat., Feb. 2 Sun., Feb. 3 Sun., Feb. 3 Sun., Feb. 3

5:00 p.m. Dawson Creek Canucks 5:15 p.m. GPAC D.R.T. Storm 6:00 p.m. Fort McMurray Barons 9:00 a.m. GPAC D.R.T. Storm 9:45 a.m. Fort McMurray Barons 2:45 p.m. Fort St. John Flyers 6:45 p.m. GPAC H.O.H. Storm 4:30 p.m. Peace River Sabres 7:00 p.m. Sturgeon Sting 9:45 a.m. Peace River Sabres 10:00 a.m. Sturgeon Sting 10:30 a.m. Dawson Creek Canucks 7:45 p.m. Peace River Sabres 6:00 p.m. GPAC H.O.H. Storm 6:15 p.m. Fort McMurray Barons 6:15 p.m. Fort St. John Flyers 10:00 a.m. Fort McMurray Barons 10:30 a.m. GPAC H.O.H. Storm 12:00 Noon Fort St. John Flyers

AWAY

HOME Peace River Sabres Lakeland Panthers Strathcona Warriors Lloydminster Blazers Fort Saskatchewan Rangers GPAC H.O.H. Storm Dawson Creek Canucks Lloydminster Blazers GPAC D.R.T. Storm Wainwright Polar Kings GPAC H.O.H. Storm Fort St. John Flyers Dawson Creek Canucks Beaumont Braves GPAC D.R.T. Storm Sturgeon Sting GPAC D.R.T. Storm Strathcona Warriors Fort Saskatchewan Rangers

STANDINGS (as of January 13, 2019) TEAM Peace River Sabres Fort McMurray Barons GPAC D.R.T Storm GPAC H.O.H. Storm Dawson Creek Canucks

PTS 39 35 25 7 2

GP 21 23 22 18 21

W 19 17 12 3 1

L 1 5 9 14 20

T 1 1 1 1 0

GF 129 121 97 53 49

GA 57 63 67 92 168

DIFF + 72 + 58 + 30 - 39 - 119

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Equipment dispersal auction for Peter & Deleenia Brown

Thursday, April 18th, 2019 Farmington, British Columbia

2003 IHC EAGLE 9400I T/A TRUCK

2013 FARM KING SWING AUGER

BOURGAULT 5710 40 FT. AIR DRILL

TRACTORS & CRAWLER: 1981 VERSATILE 895 4WD TRACTOR, 1981 VERSATILE 875 TRACTOR, 1981 VERSATILE 835 TRACTOR, 1976 VERSATILE 700 TRACTOR, VOLVO T810 TRACTOR, JD 4020 TRACTOR, DAVID BROWN 1212 TRACTOR, CATERPILLAR 951 CRAWLER LOADER HARVEST: 2011 JD 9670 STS COMBINE, JOHN DEERE 925 S/C GRAIN HEADER, CASE 6000 SWATHER, 30 FT HEADER TRANSPORT TRUCKS & TRAILERS: 2008 IHC PROSTAR T/A TRUCK, 1989 VOLVO T/A GRAIN TRUCK, 2002 LODEKING PRESTIGE T/A GRAIN TRAILER, 1979 FRUEHAUF S/A VAN TRAILER, FORD 7000 S/A GRAIN TRUCK, 1999 FORD RANGER 4WD P/U VACS & AUGERS, SEEDING & TILLAGE, LAWN & RECREATION, SHOP TOOLS!

Real estate and equipment dispersal auction for

Dianne Day & the estate of Alec Day

Saturday, April 27th, 2019 — Gordondale, Alberta

2012 NH BR7090 ROUND BALER

SITREX MK14 V-HAY RAKE

KELLOBILT 325 OFFSET DISC

TRUCKS & TRAILERS: 2007 KENWORTH TRI-DRIVE TRUCK, 2007 LOAD KING TRIDEM GRAIN TRAILER, 1970 IHC T/A GRAIN TRUCK TRACTORS: 1995 JOHN DEERE 8570 4WD TRACTOR, 2000 NEW HOLLAND TS110 MFD TRACTOR HARVEST & HAY: 1991 JOHN DEERE 9600 COMBINE, 1996 JOHN DEERE 9600 COMBINE, JOHN DEERE 925R GRAIN HEADER, 2000 WESTWARD 9350 SWATHER, 2005 PRAIRIE STAR 4952I SWATHER, 2012 JOHN DEERE A400 HAYBINE, MORRIS HAY HIKER 1400 BALE TRANSPORT, 2012 NEW HOLLAND BR7090 ROUND BALER, REAL ESTATE, TILLAGE & SEEDING, LAWN & RECREATION, VAC & AUGERS, GRAIN BINS, LIVESTOCK & MISCELLANEOUS! Visit weaverauctions.com

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FEBRUARY 20 & 21 EVERGREEN PARK TARA CENTRE

GUEST SPEAKERS INCLUDE

MARKETING STRATEGIST JAY BAER ENTREPRENEUR GRAHAM SHERMAN OLYMPIAN JON MONTGOMERY AND ECONOMIST PIERRE CLEROUX

Beef Congress action

The tenth annual Growing the North Economic Development Conference is back February 20-21 with another impressive lineup of expert speakers in the areas of Agriculture, Marketing, Oil & Gas, Technology, and more. The conference will kick off on the evening of February 19th at Centre 2000 with a pre-registration networking event and auction.

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Plan to attend the 34th annual

PEACE COUNTRY CLASSIC AGRI-SHOW March 7th to 9th, 2018 Evergreen Park, Grande Prairie, AB The Peace Country’s largest agricultural show!

Displaying the latest innovations in the barn and in the �ield

www.evergreenpark.ca/agri-show

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Get on board for the ride of your life. Oh yes.

We offer four ways for you to become a member of our Association: Rider Membership Fees - NON VOTING - $25/ Year Rider Membership Fees - NON VOTING $50/Year Rider Membership Benefits Package: ● Access to the members only section of this website www.motorcycletourism.ca to partake in discussions on bettering motorcycle tourism offerings, customer service and other topics of interest. ● Access to the members only section of www.riderfriendly.com and all of the special offers, discounts and event information that is made available to our members through our partnership with Belt Drive Betty Media® and their Rider Friendly Business Association®. ● Preference when booking Wayside Fallen Riders Memorial Park for family and group services. ● Reduced rental rates for small events and ceremonies at Veterans Memorial Gardens Grande Prairie AB (Coming for 2021) ● Ability to participate in special surveys meant to help the hospitality and tourism industries learn how to improve tourism offerings for riders. ● Ability to participate our Bikes, Beverages & Beavers Adult Colouring Competitions for your chance at some wonderful ● Monthly MEMBERS ONLY draws for gift certificates, it might be for gas, food, a book, you just never know! (Skill testing question must be answered to win) ● Annual MEMBERS ONLY Draw for the Ultimate Motorcycle Vacation! (Skill testing question must be answered to win) ● Special offerings from our Industry Partners like Two for One Weekend Passes to the Airdrie Bikes & Bulls Rumble on the Runway, special patches from events like Run to the Hills Rally and more!

Industry/Association Memberships: (Non Voting) Industry/Association Memberships: (Non

Voting) This category is open to societies, corporations, unincorporated organizations, associations, riding clubs, motorcycle associations, non-governmental organizations, or government bodies who support the Objects of our Association.

The annual fee is based on your organization’s operating budget (Contra Memberships are welcomed): $0 to $10,000 $0/Year $10,000 to $49,999 $50/Year $50,000-$99,999 $125/Year $100,001 to $250,000 $225/Year $250,001 to $500,000 $325/Year $500,001 and over $425/Year Industry Membership Benefits Package: ● Unlimited Access to specific FREE training courses on Learn2.guru for your staff.

(Certificates of completion provided to those who successfully complete the workshops.) ● Access to special webinars on motorcycle tourism, customer service, marketing and branding and other topics of interest. ● Access to the members only section of this website www.motorcycletourism.ca to partake in discussions on bettering motorcycle tourism offerings, customer service and other topics of interest. ● Access to the members only section of www.riderfriendly.com and all of the special offers, discounts and event information that is made available to our members for free through our partnership with Belt Drive Betty Media® and their Rider Friendly Business Associa-

tion®. ● Reduced Membership Rates for the Rider Friendly Business Association®. ● Reduced advertising rates with the Busted Knuckle Chronicles ®and the BKC News Bytes® and the History Check App. ● Ability to partner on a wide variety of promotions and marketing opportunities.

Affiliate Membership (Voting) Membership Fee: $25/Year ONLY OPEN TO ALBERTA RESIDENTS: Affiliate Membership (Voting) Membership Fee: $25/Year ONLY OPEN TO ALBERTA RESIDENTS: This membership level is for members who are part of an industry membership (IE Associations, societies, non-governmental organizations etc) and entitles an employee of an industry partner the benefits of the Individual Membership and includes the right to vote at the AGM along with the perks and training involved with their industry membership.

Honourary Memberships (Non Voting) - No Membership fee Honourary Memberships (Non Voting) - No Membership fee.

Are voted on by the board once per year and are meant for celebrities, media personalities and others of note who have brought inordinate value to our community.

ALL members, regardless of voting class may nominate someone to become an honourary member.

Join the CMTA today! https://motorcycletourism.ca/join Renee Charbonneaucutive Director

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BULL SALE - J Lazy A Ranch .....................................27 BULL SALE - Lazy S Ranch ........................................21 BULL SALE - M.C. Quantock ................................22, 23 Agriterra Equipment - Cub Cadet ...............................38 Battle River Black Angus ..............................Classifieds Bayer Crop Science ..............................................3, 5, 7 BC Recycle Newspaper Ad...........................................2 BCYCNA - Get Results ..................................Classifieds Belt Drive Betty - Busted Knuckle ..............................43 BF Collision....................................................................4 Butler Farm Equipment ...............................................34 CLEARFAB Manufacturing ..........................................20 CLH Capital..................................................................47 Countryside Motor Sports.............................................2 Cramer’s Breaking .........................................................8 Dave Ross Equipment .......................................1, 24, 25 Dawson Co-operative ...........................................10, 16 D.C. Rotary Club Online Auction ................................19 Dawson Creek Vet Clinic .............................................15 FarmLead.com ..............................................................4 Flaman Sales ...............................................................39 Foster’s Agri-World ...............................................35, 48 Fresh Water Treatment Systems ...................................8 Growing the North Conference ...................................42 Hearth & Home Furnishings ..........................................1 Albert Holinaty ...............................................Classifieds Home Hardware (Fischer Lumber) ................................2 The Horse Ranch .........................................................14 Keddie’s .........................................................................1 Kubota Country ...........................................................37 Mile Zero Denture Clinic................................................8 Milligan Creek Steel.......................................................8 Mulvahill Fencing...........................................Classifieds Northern Heating & Fireplace .......................................6 Northern Portables ......................................................31 Peace Country Beef & Forage Assn ...........................11 Peace Country Classic Agri-Show .......................23, 42 Penergetic Canada ......................................................12 PrairieCoast equipment ..................................32, 33, 38 Prestville Farms .............................................................9 Rhythm Auctions .....................................47, Classifieds Ross Chrysler ..............................................................46 Saddle Hills Trailer Sales .............................................36 Sexsmith Used Farm Parts .........................................36 Southwest Design & Construction................................1 Thorsby Stockyards Inc. .............................................31 Vertical Buildings Solutions ........................................26 VJV Livestock Marketing Group ...........................28, 29 Weaver Auctions ...................................................40, 41 Webster Trailer Services .............................................36 Wembley Livestock Market.........................................30 Westcan Feed & Seeds ...........................13, Classifieds Worsley Fabrication & Welding .....................................9 R0011636643

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

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

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

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

5520 6005 6010 6020 6030 6035 6036 6040 6045

Certified Seed for Sale Cats 9031 3562 PEAS FOR SALE: CDC FOR SALE: 6 month Old Amarillo & CDC Raezer.

Call G. Hill @ 250-261-3041 or 250-789-3469.

Siamese Rag Doll Male Cat. $100. OBO. 780-835-4796

2146 In Search of an OVERLOCK Wanted

Sewing Machine in Good Working Condition.

Call/Text: 250-793-8441 WANTED: Opportunities to Salvage Weathered Windbreaks, Fences or Barns.

Phone Jeremy: 604-3764708

3563 Purebred Black Lab Puppies Dogs

for Sale. Born Oct. 22/18. $400.00 each. Phone: 250793-7753

1010

Announcements

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

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

2215 Heavy Equipment EQUIPMENT FOR SALE D6 CAT 76A with blade and winch. As is.

14,000

$

9,500

D8K CAT, 20’ wide with arms

$

D8K CAT with 16’ Vee Cutter

$

8,000

600lb sandblaster in 8’x14’ shack on t/a trailer 3,000 $

6041 2 Quarter Sections, 20 min Land for Sale

SE off Peace River. Bordered by Crown Land, Timber Potential, Some Clearing.

1 Quarter Section has 4 Utilities, 45x48 Pole Shed, Dugout. Viewing by Appointment. 780-322-2273 After 6:00 pm. Can Separate.

DRIVE SAFE TAKE YOUR TIME

$

200 Lincoln Welder, on trailer

$

350 Lincoln Welder with cables, diesel

$

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1010 Announcements GET RESULTS! Reach almost 2 million people in 97 papers for only $395/week for a 25-word text ad, or $995/week for a formatted display ad

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Meeting Place 1130 Have an Event or meeting

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2,000 3,500

Call Albert Phone (780) 524-2678 or Cell (780) 814-4233

Book by province or whole country and save over 85%!

SOMEONE’S LIFE DEPENDS ON IT

8,500

Columbia 16-wheel trailer, 10-1/2’ wide

you need to Advertise?

Call: 250-782-4888 to book your ad. (Ad charges may apply). Enter your events online: DawsonCreekMirror.ca

General Employment 1215 WANTED: Community Pasture Manager for 2019 Season at Cecil Lake, BC. Applicants accepted till Jan. 31.

For More info Contact 250262-6711 or 250-262-1664

SANDMAN INNS RURAL BC recruiting management couples, both full-time and part-time roles available. Ask us about our great employee perks and accommodation. Apply: sbraid@sandman.ca

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2210 Haying Equipment

FOR SALE: 2006 2650 Haybuster. $10,000. Phone: 780-524-2578 John Deere 535 Round Baler. Field Ready. Good Shape w/Good Belts. $5000. Call Matt: 780-507-0241

2215 Heavy Equipment

A-62 Ford wheel loader. $11,500 comes with bucket and bale fork. (250)827-3990 Attachments for skidsteers/tractors, loaders. Large selection of pallet forks, grapples, buckets, snow and dirt blades, tillers, mowers and snow blowers, etc. 780354-2161, (Cell)-780-5186095. Beaverlodge.

2220 Misc Farm Equipment

Case IH 2188Combine 1997, 3310 Threshing hrs., Pickup Header/Grain Tank Extensions/4x4 Wheel Assist Drive Kit Included. Field Ready. $29,000. 780-3234362/780-837-1778 Case IH 8010Combine 2004, 2337 Threshing-hrs. Pickup Header/Grain Tank Extensions/Large Tires. Field Ready $70,000. 780-3234362/780-837-1778 FOR SALE: 2620 Haybuster, Needs Work. $3,000.

Phone: 780-538-9268 FOR SALE: Used Bale Wagon, 30’, Holds 18 Bales, Tandem Rear Axle $7900.

780-518-6095 Kirby Chaff Spreader for Axial Flow Combine. $800.

Call Gilbert: 780-3234362/780-837-1778

CLASSIFIEDS WORK

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Sheep & Goats 3538 FOR SALE: Herd Reduc-

3535 Livestock PUREBRED REGISTERED

tion, Toggenburg Goats, 1-2 yrs old, Male & Female.

Phone: 780-617-3107 Poultry

BLACK ANGUS

HEIFERS FOR SALE

Tractors

56628

If you have any information about a crime call Crime Stoppers

Minneapolis Moline 760

5,700 5,700

$

Call Albert Phone (780) 524-2678 or Cell (780) 814-4233

3515 Feed & Grain

WANTED to Buy Feed barley & Green or heated Canola. Call Gord @ 780-8316872

3520 Horses & Tack

3535

Livestock

FOR SALE: 2 Purebred Black Angus Bulls. 3 yrs old in January 2019. Phone: 780-524-2578 Kangal/Akbash guard pups for sale. Excellent working parents. Andy: (250)4673957 Sheep & Goats

1&2 Year Old Toggenburg Goats. Offering Stud Service in Trade for Food & Shelter.

780-617-3107

3535 Livestock 6 Month Old Alpine Nubian Buck for Sale. $150. Phone: 780-835-4796

BUYING:

DAMAGED GRAIN

FOR SALE: 20 Angus 1st & 2nd Calvers. Bred Back Black Angus. Phone: 250772-5407

3538

FOR SALE: Kids Horse for Beginner Rider. All-Around Mare. Roped-Off. In-Foal.

Good with Kids. 780-8362580

(780) 836-6239

56625

with loader and bale forks

Versatile 750 Tractor Parts: Differential, Axles, Drive Shaft, Rims, Cab. Call Gilbert: 780-323-4362/780-8371778

5 Heifers – Calving April 16, 2019 3 Second Calvers – Calving April 1, 2019 6 Older Cows (6-9 yrs) – Calving April 2, 2019 Call Battle River Black Angus

$

4025 Health Services

56601

with loader, bale forks and bucket

1-800-222-TIPS

14 PUREBRED BLACK ANGUS COWS

6,700

Case 930

Misc Farm Equipment

FOR SALE

$

with loader and bale forks

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

250.784.7848

5520 Legal/Public Notices

Get up to $50,000 from the Government of Canada. Do you or someone you know have any of these Conditions? ADHD, Anxiety, Arthritis, Asthma, Cancer, COPD, Depression, Diabetes, Difficulty Walking, Fibromyalgia, Irritable Bowels, Overweight, Trouble Dressing...and Hundreds more. ALL Ages & Medical Conditions Qualify. CALL BRITISH COLUMBIA BENEFITS 1-(800)-2113550 For Your Free No Obligation Information Package TODAY.

5015 Business Opportunities

HEATED CANOLA

INVENTORS WANTED! Do you have a new product idea, but you’re not sure where to start?

• GREEN • WEEDY • SPRING THRASHED

CRIMINAL RECORD? Why suffer Employment/Licensing loss? Travel/Business opportunities? Be embarrassed? Think: Criminal Pardon. US Entry Waiver.

Record Purge. File Destruction. Free Consultation 1800-347-2540. accesslegalmjf.com Grazing/Pasture Lease

6533

WANTED: Summer Pasture for Heifers with Calves. Call Gord @ 780-831-6872

9025 Hay/Bales For Sale

30 Large Round Alfalfa Hay Bales for Sale, Approx.

1300 lbs Each. $55/per Bale.

250-759-4956

9030 Tillage & Seeding

9350 JD 30 foot Seed Drill for Parts plus 30 foot BackOn Carrier. Phone: 780-8370592

9160 Trucks & Vans

Looking To Buy A Tandem Truck. Phone: 250-759-4956 FOR SALE: 2005 Savanna Series 2500 White Van with Wheel Chair Lift, Back up Camera & DVD. $7,500.

780-538-9268

CALL DAVISON TODAY

1-800-218-2909

FOR SALE: Herd Reduction, Toggenburg Goats, 1-2 yrs old, Male & Female.

Phone: 780-617-3107

OR VISIT US AT Inventing.Davison.com/BC

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1.877.250.5252

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GET YOUR FREE INVENTOR’S GUIDE!

CATTLE DIRECTORY PRICING FOR 2019 CATTLE DIRECTORY LISTING

Insertion at any time in the year - $100.00 + $5.00 GST = $105.00

CATTLE CARDS One Year (25 issues)

$30.00 + $1.50 GST = $31.50 per issue

$750.00 + $37.50 GST = $787.50/year

9 Months (18 issues)

$35.00 + $1.75 GST = $36.75 per issue

$630.00 + $31.50 GST = $661.50

6 Months (12 issues)

$40.00 + $2.00 GST = $42.00 per issue

$480.00 + $24.00 GST = $504.00

3 Months (6 issues)

$45.00 + $2.25 GST = $47.25 per issue

$270.00 + $13.50 GST = $283.50

Dan Przybylski (Alberta) (250) 784 - 4319 / horizon@dcdn.ca

Janis Kmet (BC) (250) 219 - 0369 / jkmet@dcdn.ca

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One African Male Gander for Sale, 1-Yr-Old, $75. Two White Geese for sale, $35.780-835-4796

BATTLE RIVER BLACK ANGUS

TRACTORS FOR SALE

M Mulvahill Fencing

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Dave Swain (Bus) 780-957-3101 (Cell) 780-518-7771 or davycroc@telusplanet.net

5020 Business Services

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4 Open Heifers • 2 Bred Heifers DNA Tested • Vaccinated Pregnancy Tested $2,500 each o.b.o.

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

January 18, 2019

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WINTER PROGRAMS HAVE ARRIVED

HWY.

49, SPIRIT RIVER, AB

780.864.3731 www.rosschrysler.ca 800.661.7401

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ROSS CHRYSLER

SHOWROOM OPEN 6 DAYS A WEEK MONDAY—FRIDAY 8AM TO 6PM SATURDAY 9AM TO 4PM (CLOSED 12 TO 1PM)

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Congress signing off until 2020!

RHYTHM AUCTIONS

SPECIALIZING IN: REAL ESTATE • FARM • COMMERCIAL AL CHARITY • ESTATE • AUCTION SALES (250) 261.4198 • rhythmauctions@gmail.com

UNRESERVED CONSIGNMENT SALE Spring Consignment Sale, Prespatou, BC NOW ACCEPTING ITEMS for May 4, 2019 Auction

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See you next shear.

Now accepting consignments into the Prespatou auction yard next to the Co-op Card Lock. ½ km north past the Prespatou school; street address is 21793 Prespatou Road is the auction site location. Call Aron to consign @ 250-261-4198 or email to: rhythmauctions@gmail.com • Check us out at rhythmauctions.com

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SPRING SAVINGS SALE !!

LOW RATE FINANCING NOW AVAILABLE (CALL US TODAY)

PURSUING PERFECTION QUALITY PRE-OWNED AIR DRILLS, SEEDERS, AIR TANKS CARTS & CULTIVATORS CURRENTLY IN STOCK Bourgault 3320 76’ Air Drill w/6700 (2012) Bourgault 3320 76’ Air Drill w/6550 (2012) Bourgault 3320 66’ Air Drill w/7950 (2012) Bourgault 3320 66’ Air Drill w/6550 (2012) Bourgault 3320 76’ Air Drill (2012) Bourgault 3320 76’ Air Drill (2012) Bourgault 3320 76’ Air Drill (2012) Bourgault 3310 75’ Air Drill w/6700 (2011)

FAIRVIEW

10925—90th Avenue Industrial Park Office 780-835-3887 Colter 780-835-0336 Jason 780-518-8876

Bourgault 3310 75’ Air Drill w/6700 (2011) Bourgault 3310 65’ Air Drill w/6700 (2011) Bourgault 3310 65’ Air Drill w/6550 (2011) Bourgault 3310 75’ Air Drill (2008) Bourgault 5720 47’ Air Drill w/5440 (2003) Bourgault 5710 64’ Air Drill (2008) Bourgault 5710 64’ Air Drill (2005) Bourgault 5710 59’ Air Drill (2002)

FORT ST. JOHN, B.C.

Bourgault 6550 Air Tank/Cart (2011) Bourgault 6550 Air Tank/Cart (2007) Bourgault L5350 Air Tank/Cart (2003) Bourgault 6000 90’ Harrow (2013) Bourgault 8910 70’ Field Cultivator (2015)

6719 Elevator Road • Logan 250-261-1038

www.fostersagriworld.com

BEAVERLODGE

1100—11th Street West 888-354-3620 Office 780-354-3622 Sean 780-518-3829 Kenny 780-512-6682 Larry 780-518-3734

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