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Cattle and cold temperatures

Breakfast Brief WILL THE U.S.-CHINA TRADE WAR END THIS MONTH? (Feb 4, 2019) Grain markets this morning are mostly lower as the market digests no trade war talks this week, albeit is getting some fresh USDA data for the first time since mid-December!

The recent cold snap across the province has been a concern for humans and livestock. Barry Yaremcio, beef and forage specialist at the Alberta Ag-Info Centre, looks at ways to lessen the stress on cattle created by cold temperatures.

Yaremcio says to start by adjusting rations to meet requirements, as there is a limit to the amount of heat cattle can produce by digesting feed.

“You can’t just let them pick extra hay or pick straw off the bedding pack to make up the intake differential. Straw is a low protein, high fibre, low energy feed that takes a long time for the animals to digest. If they eat extra straw, the total protein content in the ration goes down, and bacteria can’t digest the fibre. In reality, their feed intake in reality may drop two, three or four pounds a day, and you’re just going backwards by letting them have the extra straw.”

“I am referring specifically to cattle, but these principles apply to other animals staying outside right now,” he says. “Cattle can stay warm down to -20 C without wind chill, and the heat from digestion when they consume their feed will keep them warm.”

It is a natural response for animals to eat more feed when it gets cold. Provide extra hay or silage but extra grain is needed as well.

Feed intake changes when the temperature drops below -20 C. “At -30 C, increase grain intake by an extra two lb. of grain per head per day over and above what was previously being fed at -20 C. If temperatures drop to -40 C, four lb. of extra grain per head per day needs to be added,” says Yaremcio.

Thin animals get colder faster than those that are in good shape, as they do not have the fat layer that provides insulation.

“That four lb. of additional grain during the cold weather might have to be stepped up to six or seven lb. to maintain their body weight or

This Friday, we’ll finally get a WASDE report from the USDA but we’re still waiting on some export sales and shipments from the past few weeks. That being said, the government could easily shut down again on February 15th once the three-week spending bill expires and we’re back to a figurative black screen of nothingness in terms of export activity. In the meantime, worth commenting on is the fact that soybean prices saw their best prices since June thanks to newly-announced sales to China (more on this later).

One thing that’s a little bullish in the canola camp is some recent estimates from Strategie Grains for European rapeseed production. The firm is currently pegging the 2019/20 EU rapeseed harvest at 22.2 MMT, basically flat from 2018/19. This, despite the seeded area is expected to drop 11.5% year-over-year to 15M acres. So, if production is flat, why is this bullish? Quite simply, if there are fewer acres planted, then it’s less area to make up for the poor conditions in other regions.

Switching back to some of macro factors, the Wall Street Journal is reporting that oil being transported via trains in the U.S. is starting to pick up again thanks to shipments from Canada. This is a result of delays in construction (let alone approval) for a few pipeline projects, namely TransMountain and Keystone XL. The most recently available data from the EIA for October 2018 suggests that an average of 718,000 barrels of crude was transported on U.S. railroads every day! This is up 88% year-over-year, albeit still below the peak of oil-by-rail in the U.S. of 1.1M barrels per day in October 2014.

The economics don’t support this process though. According to energy investment bank Tudor Pickering Hotl& Co, it costs, about $20 USD / barrel to send oil by railroad from Canada to the U.S. Gulf Coast, versus $12.50 via a pipeline. Often, this railroad price can be higher as many companies don’t like to sign long-term contracts with the likes of CP and CN, given the volatility of Canadian regulation and oil prices themselves.

Sidenote: CP Railway posted a record profit in 4Q2018. CN Rail also recently beat analyst expectations for the 4Q2018 with some surprising profits on more oil movement in the quarter. I shouldn’t bias you completely though as CN is also forecasting to move a record amount of grain for the 2018/19 crop year.

Moreover, the blame shouldn’t be laid on the railroads here for doing well and making money – they’re just playing the game in front of them (a game that doesn’t involve pipelines!).

Wheat Prices Grinding Higher Last Monday I talked about how wheat prices were finding more strength and that trend continued last week, as the complex continued to inch higher. SovEcon recently raised its estimate for the 2019/20 wheat harvest in Russia to 80 MMT. This is a stark contrast to the 67 MMT that was forecasted by the Russian Ministry of Agriculture just a few days ago! The research agency says that good weather this winter, accompanied by a lot of snow cover, has helped production potential. SovEcon also mentioned last week that available wheat stocks in Russia are now sitting at 21.7 MMT, down 27% year-over-year.

This is attributed to the smaller 2018/19 wheat harvest in Russia and the aggressive pace of wheat exports that I talked about last week. That being said, SovEcon is expecting the depletion of available wheat stocks to slow as they’re seeing this pace of wheat exports out of Russia slow as prices are starting to climb and become less attractive to international buyers.

On that note, Egypt’s most recent purchase of wheat did not include anything from Russia. The GASC instead bought 360,000 MT, split evenly between France and Romania-origin. The average delivered price paid was nearly $263 USD / MT, or $7.15 USD and $9.35 CAD per bushel if converting metric tonnes to bushels.

Coming back to the Black Sea, Ukraine has done a pretty healthy job of shipping grain from their record harvest this past year. Through Feb 1st, Ukraine has shipped out 23.7 MMT of all grains from their 70.1 MMT collected by their farmers. These shipments include 11.4 MMT of corn, 9.6 MMT of wheat, and 2.7 MMT of barley. Specific to wheat, we know that Ukraine is getting precariously close to the export cap set by the government earlier this crop season. The closer we get to that limit, there could be some more fireworks for wheat prices.

Finally, tomorrow morning at 8:30AM EST, we’ll get an inventory report from Statistics Canada for available grain supplies as of December 31st, 2018. The market’s average guesstimate heading into the report is for 23.4 MMT of wheat (-1% YoY) and 14.7 MMT of canola (+6% YoY).

Trade War Compromise Still Seems Unlikely Over the weekend, China’s two state grain buyers, Sinograin and COFCO, each announced that they had bought more than 1 MMT of American soybeans. They continue to use it as a sign of goodwill towards the ongoing trade war negotiations, which are supposed to continue in China in the next week or two.

Nothing is really going on this week as it relates to the trade war though as this week is Chinese New Year and not much business is being done. U.S. President Trump says that he’s optimistic on finding a deal before the tariff truce expires at the end of this month.

At this point though, I am less optimistic. I was wrong back in April thinking that President Trump would try and compromise with the Chinese to end the trade war. Thus, my thinking has evolved to that he’s very unlikely to cave in this round of negotiations. My gut says that these sort of soybean purchases

by China’s state grain-buying agencies will only support his domestic narrative that he’s trying to get a better deal for American farmers.

On the flipside, I think President Trump is telling his U.S. trade negotiators to tell their Chinese counterparts that they’re going to have to do a lot more than a few million tonnes of soybeans. Trump is focusing on closing the trade deficit and IP, and from the information I’m reading from a variety of sources, the Chinese still aren’t giving up enough.

Thus, I’m led to conclude that without significantly more concessions from China in the next 4 weeks, Trump will implement a 25% import tariff on the remaining $200 Billion of Chinese goods not yet taxed.

While my position could change before the end of February, this is what I’m seeing today in this whole trade war debacle.

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hopefully get them to gain a little bit,” explains Yaremcio. “it is difficult to do in cold weather but it is a possibility. Judge accordingly, and watch the manure. If the manure looks normal, you can see that your ration is providing an adequate amount of protein.”

He adds that providing shelter behind a wind fence and providing a lot of bedding helps reduce the amount of energy needed for an animal to keep warm. If possible, move the thinnest animals into a barn to protect them from the weather.

“A cow laying on snow could potentially lose 25 per cent of her body heat, especially if that snow is wet or dirty.”

The implications of not lessening the stress from cold temperatures could compromise the animals, says Yaremcio. “During cold weather, cows can lose anywhere between one to three pounds a day.

If the cow is losing weight in the last trimester of pregnancy, it is possible there will be more calving difficulties because the cow’s muscles are not as strong as they should be. Nutrient requirements for a lactating cow increase by 25 per cent compared to one in late pregnancy. That is when the large weight losses can occur.”

“Colostrum quantity – and possibly quality - will be compromised if the cow is losing weight prior to calving. The calf may not be as healthy, and get up rapidly after birth if the cow has lost weight in the cold weather. You could have a little more problems with disease.

A cow with very little fat reserve will not be able to produce as much milk as one that is in good condition. The growth rate of the calf is probably going to be reduced as well. Long term, if that cow stays skinny all the way through lactation, it can reduce reproductive efficiency by 20 to 30 per cent.”

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Primary Elevator Shipments - Week 26 - January 21 - January 27, 2019 Man Sask Alta B.C. Total Wheat 32.6 141.0 153.1 5.5 332.2 Amber Durum 52.5 0.3 52.8 Oat 11.4 22.9 5.7 0.6 40.6 Barley 0.3 106.8 32.1 0.8 140.0 Rye 0.5 0.5 Flaxseed 0.3 6.8 7.1 Canola 10.0 134.2 86.6 3.4 234.2 Peas 0.3 43.9 16.9 3.4 64.5 Corn 2.1 9.8 11.9 Beans 1.0 1.0 Lentils 0.2 30.3 3.1 33.6 Total 58.7 538.4 307.6 13.7 918.4

Crop Y-T-D Producer Deliveries to Primary Elevators to January 27, 2019 Man Sask Alta B.C. Total Wheat 2,452.9 4,945.0 3,414.5 65.5 10,877.9 Amber Durum 1,716.0 159.7 1,875.7 Oat 356.9 565.3 83.6 21.6 1,027.4 Barley 30.6 1,176.7 394.2 14.2 1,615.7 Rye 54.4 11.2 1.4 67.0 Flaxseed 23.0 130.5 13.8 167.3 Canola 937.5 3,604.3 1,645.6 76.8 6,264.2 Peas 37.8 900.5 852.3 35.5 1,826.1 Corn 73.7 10.7 10.3 94.7 Beans 56.4 1.2 1.1 58.7 Lentils 4.7 918.6 80.9 1,004.2 Total 4,027.9 13,980.0 6,657.4 213.6 24,878.9 Crop Year-to-Date Primary Elevator Shipments to January 27, 2019 Man Sask Alta B.C. Total Wheat 2,343.0 4,829.8 3,174.2 65.4 10,412.4 Amber Durum 0.1 1,683.8 179.4 1,863.3 Oat 343.4 569.0 72.3 22.0 1,006.7 Barley 30.6 1,136.5 354.3 14.2 1,535.6 Rye 67.2 15.2 0.8 83.2 Flaxseed 22.5 133.0 10.3 165.8 Canola 917.7 3,395.6 1,532.9 72.3 5,918.5 Peas 33.8 811.1 780.0 38.5 1,663.4 Corn 74.9 22.4 211.4 308.7 Beans 32.8 1.0 1.2 35.0 Lentils 4.4 835.2 62.7 0.2 902.5 Total 3,870.4 13,432.6 6,379.5 212.6 23,895.1

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In search of an accurate weather forecast Private firms also have the ability to deviate from the public forecast models, giving greater or lesser weight to specific parameters.

“It’s important to realize that each weather service isn’t reinventing the wheel,” says Bruce Burnett, director of weather and markets for Glacier FarmMedia.

For years, Burnett monitored global weather and markets for the Canadian Wheat Board. “There are a lot of forecasts, but not a lot of clarity of where the information is sourced.”

Andy Nadler of Peak HydroMet Solutions agrees that most people are unaware of how weather forecasts are formulated. “Many private forecasters provide forecasts for a smaller geographic area, but this granular forecast may or may not be more accurate,” says Nadler, who supplies weather and climate-related services to a number of agricultural companies.

Which forecast is best?

Nadler and Burnett also agree that forecasts overall are getting better, but neither can provide a definitive answer on which forecast is the most accurate.

“How do you measure accuracy?” Nadler asks, rhetorically.

He notes that forecasts tend to converge as the time draws closer. Forecasters might have widely varying predictions for Day 7 of a seven-day forecast, but they are likely to be in reasonable agreement by the time Day 7 is tomorrow.

“We claim 95 per cent accuracy for Day 1 of our forecast period,” notes meteorologist Terri Lang of Environment and Climate Change Canada. “However, people tend to remember the five per cent when we don’t get it right.”

For the first two days of an Environment Canada forecast, there’s some human element massaging the prediction that comes from the supercomputer modelling. Past two days, the model information without any adjustments forms the forecast.

Lang doesn’t believe there’s a great deal of latitude to improve computer modelling. At some point, extra data just becomes information overload, even for supercomputers. However, she is enthusiastic about the upgrades coming to weather radar stations across the country.

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Canada is a nation obsessed by weather, with farmers and ranchers perhaps the most obsessed of all. Many of us wouldn’t know how to start a conversation if it wasn’t for the weather.

You look at the weather app on your phone and see a prediction for 20 to 25 millimetres of rain on Thursday. Good, you think, the rain is timely and badly needed.

However, your spouse heard on the local radio station that Thursday has only a 60 per cent chance of showers. Meanwhile, your neighbour who subscribes to a farm weather forecast service says the outlook for Thursday calls for no precipitation at all.

Which forecast is most accurate? How are these forecasts even derived?

Big weather models drive forecasts Some weather services just regurgitate forecast information that mirrors the public system. They don’t necessarily employ any meteorologists.

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The Canadian system is part of Environment and Climate Change Canada. The U.S., European Union and Japan all have their own systems churning out world-wide forecasts. Each monitors what the other is doing and each model has its strengths and weaknesses.

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“Feed the hay on that ground in an effort to feed nutrients and have some animal impact by spreading manure, urine and whatever residue is left over from the hay itself to feed the biology in the soil,” Hart says.

He tries to be strategic with his bale grazing and use a different pasture every winter, so he can spread the benefit over time to as many pastures as possible.

“We set out enough hay for the cows for three to four days at a time, so they’ll concentrate manure in that location with the hope of stimulating enough biological activity in that ground,” Hart says. “The long-range goal is to build the soil up.”

He says it’s important to manage the space so manure spreads evenly. When producers feel they have the needed coverage, they can move the cattle on to the next plot.

Soil testing for nutrient accuracy Sean McGrath is the owner of Round Rock Ranching near Vermillion, Alta. He keeps a sharp eye on his pastures year-round and that includes soil testing.

McGrath says this allows them to identify pasture areas that may be overlooked.

“It lets us put the nutrients into places that they need to, such as the top of hills,” McGrath says.

He says he also likes to keep track of the amount of pasture litter on the ground, as it helps protect the soil.

Pasture litter is the plant material that dies and falls over at the end of the growing season and eventually decomposes into the soil.

McGrath recommends farmers map out a summer plan during the winter months to ensure the pastures remain healthy.

He says he’ll often determine what group of cows will be moved where, and when, and what fencing needs to be put in place.

Bottom line Help pastures reach their full nutritional potential by planning grazing ahead of time, soil test for areas that need extra nutrients and be strategic when planning bale grazing, utilizing the livestock to add nutrients to the soil.

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The Northern Horizon, February 15, 2019

Was your farm profitable last year? A good ROI? “You will have a better understanding of what your breakeven points are and when you can take a profit. This knowledge will direct your marketing plans, and your adoption of risk management tools to protect that profit. If you are currently operating as a corporation, the financial statements generated will include an accrued income statement.”

Items that will affect the calculations are year-end numbers for inventories of livestock, crops for sale, feed on hand, purchased supplies, accounts receivable, accounts payable and accrued interest.

Dyck says that now is the time to collect those numbers. “Most farmers will have these numbers available either from the year-end statement that they provide to their banker or accountant or from their annual AgriStability returns.”

The only number that may not be readily available is the accrued interest at year-end, so he says that number can be requested or calculated at this time. “Producers need to have the required numbers for the beginning of the year and end of the year for the accrual adjustments to be calculated properly for any given year. 2018 year-end numbers become 2019 beginning year numbers. Ask your accountant or business advisor to assist you in accruing your cash statement.”

Depreciation is the tricky one,

says Dyck. “Income tax returns may have capital cost allowance (CCA) numbers, but those can be quite different from the actual depreciation numbers that should be charged as a business expense. For the historical accrued net farm income numbers to be meaningful, depreciation amounts must reflect true depreciation of the assets used to generate an income. This may be close to 16 per cent for your equipment line and two to four per cent for your grain and machinery storage. If you are in an intensified livestock operation, depreciation on building and equipment could be higher.”

“The primary goal of any business is to generate a positive net income and to make a profit. Profit is not a dirty word. Once you make a profit, the issue is how to invest it and protect it from being taxed,” he adds.

To learn how to accrue income and expense statements go to The Income and Expense Statement.

For more information, visit the Farm Manager Homepage or call the Albert Ag-Info Centre at 310FARM (3276).

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Now is a good time to gather information to convert cash statements to accrual income and expenses statements. Dean Dyck, farm business management specialist at the Alberta Ag-Info Centre, looks at how to check for farm profitability.

“The majority of farms still report their incomes and expenses on a cash basis via their annual income tax returns with the goal of avoiding or postponing income tax,” explains Dyck. “Very few actually have an accurate accrual statement prepared to give them a true picture of profitability, and if their farm made a profit.”

Dyck adds that the goal, after all, is to make a profit. “Accruing your income and expense statement also gives you the information so that you can drill down and really know your cost of production. It allows you to reflect on those decisions you made during the last cropping season, and to see if they generated a profit.”

“With the right information you can convert those cash statements to accrual,” he says. “This will give you a true picture of income and expense for your farm and if you made a profit. This information is invaluable in developing your projected income statements and marketing plan for 2019. It will allow you to make better decisions into the future and fully understand your cost of production.”

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GRAIN FUTURE REPORT Grain Future Prices - as of February 8, 2019 Last 463.10s 480.60 489.00 496.90 Last 547-0s 515-6 518-2 521-4 Last 503-6s 493-4 500-6 508-4 Last 724-4s 565-4 566-6 572-6 Last 375-0 383-0 390-6 Last 285-0 287-4 286-0 Last 912-4 926-4 940-0 Last 30.60 30.91 31.20 Last 306.0 309.9

Change + 2.10 - 3.60 - 3.90 - 3.70 Change - 14-0 + 2-4 + 1-2 - 0-2 Change - 13-0 - 2-6 - 3-0 - 2-6 Change - 8-6 + 1-0 - 1-2 - 2-2 Change - 1-4 - 1-2 - 1-4 Change - 1-2 - 0-4 - 1-6 Change - 0-6 - 0-6 - 1-0 Change - 0.21 - 0.21 - 0.21 Change + 0.5 + 0.4

Open 0.00 484.00 492.50 499.00 Open 0-0 514-6 518-2 522-4 Open 0-0 496-4 504-0 512-4 Open 0-0 564-4 568-0 575-0 Open 376-4 384-2 392-0 373-0 287-2 288-4 288-6 Open 913-0 927-0 940-6 Open 30.84 31.16 31.44 Open 305.7 309.5

High 463.10 484.20 492.50 499.60 High 547-0 522-2 524-0 527-4 High 503-6 500-4 507-6 514-4 High 724-4 569-2 572-0 577-6 High 381-6 389-2 397-0 High 288-2 290-0 288-6 High 918-0 932-0 945-6 High 30.84 31.16 31.44 High 308.2 312.1

Low 463.10 479.50 487.40 495.40 Low 547-0 513-4 517-0 520-6 Low 503-6 492-4 500-0 507-6 Low 724-4 563-2 566-2 572-0 Low 374-0 381-6 389-6 Low 283-6 287-0 286-0 Low 908-0 922-2 935-6 Low 30.46 30.78 31.09 Low 305.2 309.0

Volume 0 13,111 15,708 2,717 Volume 0 88,911 46,047 27,371 Volume 0 33,780 22,798 12,782 Volume 0 3,435 3,349 1,057 Volume 2,59,880 1,28,086 55,707 Volume 411 305 5 Volume 81,940 41,163 34,622 Volume 52,410 22,648 14,938 Volume 52,122 28,523

Prev. Stl. 461.00 484.20 492.90 500.60 Prev. Stl. 561-0 513-2 517-0 521-6 Prev. Stl. 516-6 496-2 503-6 511-2 Prev. Stl. 733-2 564-4 568-0 575-0 Prev. Stl. 376-4 384-2 392-2 Prev. Stl. 286-2 288-0 287-6 Prev. Stl. 913-2 927-2 941-0 Prev. Stl. 30.81 31.12 31.43 Prev. Stl. 305.5 309.5

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Daily Grain & Feed Grain Report Daily Grain Prices - February 8, 2019

Weekly Feed Grain Report - February 8, 2019

Alberta Canola Producers Commission (http://dashboard.albertacanola.com/reports/weekly-grains) CANOLA - #1 Peace Region Northern Alberta Southern Alberta Spot $10.48 ( - $0.04 ) $10.70 ( - $0.04 ) $10.67 ( - $0.04 ) March 2019 $10.52 ( - $0.01 ) $10.75 ( - $0.01 ) $10.72 ( - $0.02 ) April 2019 $10.72 ( - $0.03 ) $10.93 ( - $0.03 ) $10.90 ( - $0.03 ) May 2019 $10.73 ( - $0.03 ) $10.94 ( - $0.03 ) $10.92 ( - $0.02 ) June 2019 $10.91 ( - $0.01 ) $11.10 ( - $0.02 ) $11.07 ( - $0.02 ) July 2019 $10.91 ( - $0.02 ) $11.12 ( - $0.02 ) $11.11 ( - $0.02 ) August 2019 $10.28 ( + $0.01 ) $10.49 ( + $0.01 ) $10.49 ( + $0.01 ) WHEAT - #1 CPSR - 11.5% Peace Region Northern Alberta Southern Alberta Spot $6.38 ( + $0.01 ) $6.49 ( + $0.01 ) $6.57 ( + $0.00 ) March 2019 $6.46 ( + $0.01 ) $6.53 ( + $0.00 ) $6.58 ( + $0.00 ) April 2019 $6.45 ( + $0.00 ) $6.55 ( - $0.00 ) $6.63 ( - $0.00 ) May 2019 $6.53 ( + $0.00 ) $6.62 ( + $0.00 ) $6.68 ( - $0.00 ) June 2019 $6.44 ( + $0.01 ) $6.52 ( - $0.00 ) $6.61 ( - $0.00 ) July 2019 $6.41 ( + $0.01 ) $6.47 ( + $0.00 ) $6.52 ( - $0.00 ) August 2019 not available $5.41 ( - $0.01 ) $5.55 ( - $0.01 ) WHEAT - #1 CWAD - 13.0% Peace Region Northern Alberta Southern Alberta Spot not available not available $6.53 ( - $0.00 ) March 2019 not available not available $6.55 ( - $0.01 ) April 2019 not available not available $6.69 ( - $0.01 ) May 2019 not available not available $6.75 ( - $0.01 ) June 2019 not available not available $6.66 ( - $0.01 ) July 2019 not available not available $6.79 ( - $0.00 ) WHEAT - #1 CWRS - 13.5% Peace Region Northern Alberta Southern Alberta Spot $7.03 ( + $0.03 ) $7.16 ( + $0.03 ) $7.25 ( + $0.04 ) March 2019 $7.09 ( + $0.02 ) $7.20 ( + $0.02 ) $7.27 ( + $0.02 ) April 2019 $7.12 ( + $0.01 ) $7.25 ( + $0.01 ) $7.32 ( + $0.00 ) May 2019 $7.17 ( - $0.00 ) $7.30 ( - $0.00 ) $7.36 ( - $0.00 ) June 2019 $7.14 ( - $0.01 ) $7.26 ( - $0.00 ) $7.32 ( - $0.02 ) July 2019 $7.20 ( + $0.00 ) $7.29 ( - $0.01 ) $7.35 ( - $0.01 ) YELLOW PEAS - #2 Peace Region Northern Alberta Southern Alberta Spot $7.15 ( $0.00 ) $7.32 ( $0.00 ) $7.27 ( $0.00 ) March 2019 not available $7.36 ( $0.00 ) $7.32 ( $0.00 ) April 2019 not available $7.42 ( $0.00 ) $7.37 ( $0.00 ) May 2019 not available $7.35 ( $0.00 ) $7.31 ( $0.00 ) June 2019 not available $7.25 ( $0.00 ) $7.01 ( $0.00 ) July 2019 not available $7.14 ( $0.00 ) $6.92 ( $0.00 ))

Statistics & Data Development Branch, Alberta Agriculture and Forestry FEED GRAIN BIDS (Different Delivery Points Week of Feb 04/19 Previous Week Wheat Lethbridge $247.00 - $260.00 $250.00 - $256.00 Red Deer $241.00 - $246.00 $240.00 - $245.00 Edmonton $232.00 - $248.00 $232.00 - $247.00 Oats

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Preparing your foal for life will only extend it It won’t be long before the foals start being born and some are already here. Many owners in some parts of the horse industry try to foal Jan.1st. Foals can get an injury and being able to catch, lead, load, pick up feet are all things they are capable of learning in the first 2 weeks after birth. Foals are untouched by human hands and are a clean slate with only what mother nature has given them. What will you create?

What can we do to prepare our foals for their lives? The best thing I know is to have our mares prepared - friendly, easy to handle and easy to catch. If our mares come to us for a rub and a scratch the foal very quickly recognizes what mom is telling them and half the job is done for us. It will be easy for the foals to get curious and actually come to you. Whatever part of their body they present you can use that and slowly begin to rub more and more of the foal. If for instance you had the mare haltered and gave her some oats and sat and watched her eat the foal would likely come up to you and start to smell and nibble you. From here you can start the process of getting your hands on every part of the foal. We need, of course, to be

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able to be touch all over their entire bodies as they enjoy the touch. If they don’t get scared it doesn’t take very long to get this accomplished.

I also like to rub them with a flag and wave it around as well as throwing ropes over and around their entire body. Teach them not to be scared of noise and movement.

Now just touching and rubbing these foals can make them disrespectful, so we also need to be able to move their feet. For that it’s best to get a halter on them. If you have done your homework well, (i.e. rubbing all of the horse) then it’s time to rub them with the halter. Then putting the halter on will be easy as well. However, the restriction of it will likely worry them so be in a small pen so you can let the rope slide through your hands without loosing them if they get scared. But, and this is a big but, make sure there is a little bit of tension on the rope that you will want your foal to feel and learn to come off that pressure. “Follow a feel”.

It doesn’t require much tension, help them find the answer, be patient and wait. The more pressure it takes the more likely the foal has gotten scared somewhere along the line. If they have confidence they learn very quickly without much fuss to follow the feel on the rope.

Another method I’ve used is to lead the mare in front of the foal. Have the foal follow their mom, making sure you put some feel on the rope of the foal then step the mare ahead. Progress slowly to where you can step the foal to the side then straight forward, each time the foal steps forward allow him to put slack in the rope. See if just by lifting the lead line draped over your finger the foal will follow. Now is a good time to ask them to back up as well with the lead and/or your hand over the bridge of their nose. It takes much less pressure than most will use to have them following. Next you can lead them over poles, tarps, through things on the ground. During this time stop periodically and rub a leg and gently ask them to take the weight off. Then try another leg until you’ve taught him to lift a hoof and balance on the other 3 legs.

You’re ready now for trailer loading. Back your trailer so the tires are in a dip or the back of your trailer into a small rise so the step up is less. Get momma again and lead her in the trailer and have junior on a line following. He can step in and out as many times as necessary to become comfortable loading and unloading.

Stepping in with one foot and then back out is all good training for unloading and loading so don’t be in a rush to get them in. A horse that loads scared is not what you want. Take the time to let them figure it out and be relaxed about it. If the mare isn’t good with trailering and is dancing around making all kinds of noise in the trailer then you’re better off leaving her outside close by so the foal isn’t worried about where mom is.

So to recap: Step 1 Have a mare that is prepared so she can do half the job.

Step 2 Get your hands on the foal all over the foal and prepare him for haltering.

Step 3 Rub it with the halter, put it on and off many times.

Step 4 Be ready - the feel of restriction can worry them. Let the rope slide with minimal tension.

Step 5 Teach them to put slack in the rope, how to relieve the tension, follow a feel -forward and backward.

Step 6 Rub them all over with a flag and ropes, get them confident with noise and movement.

Step 7Lead them over things, poles, tarps in a building, through a doorway.

Step 8 Teach them to pickup their feet and balance on the other 3 legs.

Step 9 Time for the trailer. Make the step up low to begin with.

If you accomplish these steps your foal is well prepared for life and also the chances of them getting injured will be much less because you will have taught them to think more, react less. Have fun playing with the young ones and remember you are the first one to touch a clean canvas that has no blemishes so create a painting you can be proud of. Have fun, Glenn Glenn Stewart is offering year round educational horsemanship programs at his facility, The Horse Ranch near Fort Saint John, BC and is available to travel for clinics, demonstrations, events and corporate leadership. Longterm study and professional programs are also available visit www.thehorseranch.com for more information or call 250-789-3072.

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Calving Season Tips & Tricks: Obstetrics and Prolapses

By Dr. Christa Harder Calving season is officially here for 2019 and with it comes the joy of new birth as well as the challenges of potentially difficult calvings and prolapses. In this article I’m going to go through a few tips for when intervention is required and what to do if you need to assist.

The majority of cows will deliver their calf on their own in a short period of time. However, when the first stage of labor has been going on for more than 6 hours, i.e. the cow is restless, showing maternal behavior or tail kinked sideways it could mean that she has a uterine torsion, or a breech calf (only the bum is presenting) in which case no feet will show from the vulva and you should call your vet.

Stage two labour is defined as the first appearance of the water bag, to when the calf is delivered. In a normal cow this usually occurs within 2 hours – if no progress has occurred in this time frame, she should be examined.

At this point ideally one puts the cow in a maternity pen or squeeze to work on safely. Be patient and careful when handling cattle during labour. Even the nicest cow on a normal day can turn aggressive when she is moved; hormones are sky rocketing and she is uncomfortable. Once the cow is restrained wash her vulva with soap and warm water then put on long obstetrical gloves.

Enter the vulva and advance to where you feel the calf. Normally, you will find 2 front legs and a head. You can put calving chains on both front legs and remember to place the first loop above the calf’s fetlock (ankle joint), then make a half hitch in the chain and place it below the fetlock. This will reduce the risk of fracturing the calf’s leg when you are pulling.

When deciding how hard to pull use the 275 lbs rule of thumb (when the cervix is completely dilated). 275lbs is roughly the pulling capacity of one large strong person, or two smaller people.

You should be able to pull the calf’s shoulders into the pelvis by hand. The knees should be visible, without slipping back in once you have let the tension go. If you achieve this you should be able to pull the calf by hand or with a calf jack. Being a smaller person myself, I find the use of calf jack incredibly helpful but use it carefully and with respect. When pulling the calf don’t rush, pull when the cow pushes. If the calf is coming normal presentation and you cannot engage it this far or the legs are crossed and the head will not engage into the pelvis a c-section will likely be required.

If the calf gets hip locked when it is three quarters of the way out try rotating the calf in order to

give you a bit more space between the calf’s pelvis and the cow’s pelvis. If the calf is quite dry or tight apply lubricant around the calf to allow it to slide easier. Tangled legs may also happen with twins or a weirdly positioned calf so try and identify if you have front or back legs and make sure they are from the same animal before you start pulling.

Once the calf if out; if it’s been a tough pull and is having difficulty breathing put it in calf recovery position (upright on its chest (sternal) with its

clinic for these cases. If the uterus can be replaced quickly and it is not damaged most cows will have a good prognosis.

Delivering calves can be a very rewarding experience and your intervention can often save lives.

Stock your calving supplies before the season starts, keep your barn/handling facility clean and be ready to assist. Have you vet’s phone number handy and keep your trailer ready/cleared out of the snow bank. We are very happy to assist you with your calving needs but can help out more producers/get to your calving sooner if you have the ability to haul into our clean/well lite and heated facility.

May new life be abundant and the joy of seeing a new calf try its legs out for the first time never cease to amaze you! Wishing you all the very best for a safe and prosperous calving season!

hind legs tucked up underneath it). You can stimulate it by tickling its nose with straw and vigorously rubbing it.

Check the cow does not have a twin inside (even if it has a large calf always check) – with clean gloves and also make sure the cow has colostrum in her udder.

With a difficult calving – calves often are a bit slower to get up and suck therefore tubing them with a some commercial colostrum or milking out the cow and tubing/bottle feeding for the first

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Occasionally a cow will prolapse their uterus post calving typically following a difficult calving though it can happen when they calve on a downward slope or if they are an overweight/unfit cow.

A uterine prolapse will only happen post calving in comparison to a vaginal prolapse that will most commonly happen before calving. The uterus appears as a large fleshy red mass with the buttons (or cotelydons) attached to the outside. It is very important not to move the cow very much after this happens since movement will often result in tearing of the tissue or the uterine artery. Call the vet out to your farm rather than hauling into the

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www.aspenhillenterprises.com

Brandl Cattle Co. Byron & Gwen Brandl, Jarvie, AB 780-954-2599 Cinder Angus Brad Yoder & Nicolle Hoskins, Barrhead, AB 780-674-5773 Classic Livestock Freeman & Zoe Iwasiuk, High Prairie, AB 780-507-5077

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

“Quality Black & Red Angus Seed Stock” Greg & Janis Clegg • Sturgeon County, AB Ph: 780.419.6338 • Cell: 780.910.8553 jgclegg@platinum.ca

Steve Aylward (C) 250.784-5136 • Email: gsaylward@gmail.com

Harvest Angus Tom & Carolyn de Waal, Prince George, BC 250-960-0022 Heart of the Valley Farms Brad & Aleta Chappell, Courtenay, BC 250-897-0619 J Lazy A Ranch Jarin & Amber Carter, Sexsmith, AB 780-518-9652 KJOS Black Angus Marty & Miriam Kjos, Fort St. John, BC 250-787-0970

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ASPEN HILL & HEART VALLEY

Dwajo Angus Dwayne, Joanne & Jesse Emery, Camp Creek, AB 780-674-4410 Excel Ranches Ron & Barb/Cody & Amy Miller, Westlock, AB 780-349-0644 Fineline Red Angus Nick & Lorraine van Gaalen, LaGlace, AB 780-568-3906 GRA-TAN Farn Grant & Tanya Chittick, Mayorthorpe, AB 780-786-2181

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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

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Dawson Co-op Home & Agro Centre

Come To Your Winter has arrived in the Peace country Your Dawson Co-op carries a full selection of stock tank deicers, heated pet bowls and mats.

We also carry snow blades and accessories to push old man winter off your road for safer winter driving.

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Al Richards keeps his feet moving to keep warm over the weekend, with some classic twang for Dawson Creek shoppers.

CLEARFAB Manufacturing Spring 2019 Cattle Pasture Combo Special

FREE bottle of Pounce on all orders placed before March 20th!"

See our complete line of livestock handling equipment at

www.clearfabmanufacturing.ca

Contact Henry

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Silver Willow Ranch Selling Yearling & 2-Year-Old Registered Black Angus Bulls Off the Ranch by Private Treaty

Red & Black Angus Yearlings & 2-Yr-Olds

RR 2 Sexsmith, AB T0H 3C0

SMOKY RIVER RED ANGUS (The Profitable Kind)

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

Maynard Boese (780) 568-4340

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

Lazy S Charolais

Red Angus Bulls and Heifers for Sale off the Farm

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Purebred Angus Genetics

Curtis Boese (780) 876-4526

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

Quality Registered Yearling & 2-yr-old Bulls for Sale on the Farm

Jack & Shannon Trask

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

Box 127, Montney, BC, V0C 1Y0

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Poplar Meadows Tanya, Monty, & Taylor Belsham, Houston, BC 250-845-8474

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

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

CHAROLAIS

Got a News Tip? Give the editor a CALL! 250-782-4888 ext 112 or editor@dcdn.ca

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Herefords Charolais Simmentals 46th All BREEDS SALE, Sat. March 30 1pm @ VJV Auction Mart, Dawson Creek LIKE US ON

Registered Black & Red Angus Joe & Courtney Schulz Box 43 Site 2 R R 1 | Spirit River AB 780 351 2608 | 780 864 6448 joeschulz@hotmail.ca

Silent K Stock Farms Delano & Megan Kjos, Tomslake, BC 403-827-1819

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

Dry Creek Ranch Seth Harmon, Cecil Lake, BC 250-781-3617 Eldon & Marilyn Cassity Wembley, AB 780-766-2887

Thursday, March 21 VJV Beaverlodge, AB

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

BLONDE D’AQUITAINE

Owner: Kelly Ollenberger 1-250-262-1432

Annual Bull Sale ROY & ERIKA SCHWEITZER

Spruce Lane Ranch Andrew & Vivian Miller, Bay Tree AB 780-864-5035

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

Nikki, Kristin, Whitney & Courtney Drschiwiski Box 18, Cecil Lake, BC V0C 1G0 Ph: 250-785-6362 Cell: 250-261-0826 (Nikki) Cell: 250-329-4816 (Courtney) eightway@pris.ca wanderlust_blues@yahoo.ca

JayDawn Farms Jason & Nicole McQuaig, Sexsmith, AB 780-933-5530 Johnson Charlolais Stephen & Herb Johnson, Barrhead, AB 780-305-9196

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

8 WAY CHAROLAIS

Kevin & Barbara Quist Phone: 780.876.4649 Email: kbqrr2@hotmail.com r0011655797

North Point Angus

Annual Bull Sale Sat, March 23, 2019 - 1:00 p.m.

VJV, Dawson Creek

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

Raising Quality Charolais Cattle to meet the needs of the Commercial Industry!

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Mountain Side Angus John & Judy Mayer, Beaverlodge, AB 780-831-8497

Pro-Char Charolais David & Kristina Prokuda, Glenevis, AB 780-932-1654 Spruce View Charolais Andrew & Effie Lakusta, Andrew, AB 780-719-0264 Triangle Stock Farm Vance & Michelle Kleppler, Stony Plain, AB 780-968-2354 Valanjou Charolais Phillipe & Rae Lusson, Clyde, AB 780-348-5683 Wrangler Charolais Farm Wade & Sherry Meakin, Westlock, AB 780-349-1650

GELBVIEHS AdamsGreen Gelbvieh David & Janice Adams, High Prairie, AB 780-524-5382 M.C. Quantock Mac & Pat Creech, Lloydminster, AB 800-561-2855

MILNE’S RANCH Selling 1 and 2 Year Old Red & Black Gelbvieh Bulls Harold 780.835.0365 Bev 780.834.7704

Box 1573 Fairview, AB

www.milneranch.com

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KSL 300E

KSL 20F

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

HEREFORDS

bull sale

RED POLLS

Briar Ridge Stock Farm Randy & Chris Haddow, Dawson Creek, BC 250-786-5048 Chad, Leah, Gene & Addison Haddow, Dawson Creek, BC 250-784-3924

March 1, 2019 • VJV Dawson Creek

Chet & Jamie Jans

Registered Simmental Breeders

Shadow Creek Red Polls

BENWYN HEREFORDS

Box 223 Groundbirch, BC V0C 1T0

Phone (250) 827-3293 or (250) 262-5638

Bill Bentley - (250) 843-7575 Doug Bentley - (250) 843-7364

www.shadowcreek.farm • marshascows@hotmail.com

SALERS

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 Gold Stock Hereford Farms Charlie & Steven White, Beaverlodge, AB 780-354-3190 M.C. Quantock Mac & Pat Creech, Lloydminster, AB 800-561-2855 Reber’s Polled Herefords Serena & Kasey Reber, Woking, AB 780-518-2643

P: 250-780-2141 E: info@fallentimberfarms.com www.fallentimberfarms.com

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

VOSS FAMILY SALERS

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Your Peace Country Connection for Quality Salers Cattle 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

KIN-KIN Cattle Co. Gary & Faye Chittick, Mayerthorpe, AB KSL Simmentals Keagan Scorgie, Beaverlodge, AB 780-518-6572 Brad Smith, Beaverlodge, AB 780-202-0254 Lakeroad Simmentals Sarah Hayward & Kolby Rowe, Fairview, AB 780-835-8841

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

Yearling and 2 yr. old Bulls for Sale by Private Treaty

Box 238, FAIRVIEW, ALBERTA TOH 1LO

Norbert & Janice Luken 780-835-3165 Email: njluken6@gmail.com

M.C. Quantock Mac & Pat Creech, Lloydminster, AB 800-561-2855

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

Alvin Johnson Box 27 Brownvale, AB T0H 0L0

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Grimm Ranches Miles Grimm & Laurie Schaub, Grimshaw, AB 780-971-2217 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

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

Dean & Marsha Anderson – Fort St John, BC

VISITORS ALWAYS WELCOME

BENWYN FARM LTD. PROGRESS, BC V0C 2E0

spring select

CONSIGNING TO TRANSCON PC SIMMENTAL BULL SALE 1pm - Sat, Feb. 23, 2019 - VJV Beaverlodge Elden, Einar and Ole Bakkehaug Box 156, Hythe, AB T0H 2C0

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

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2019 NORTHERN CLASSIC 20 16TH ANNUAL SIMMENTAL AND CHAROLAIS SALE

Friday, March 8, 2019 • 1:00 p.m.

EVERGREEN PARK, GRANDE PRAIRIE, AB OFFERING OVER 80 YEARLING SIMMENTAL AND CHAROLAIS BULLS Red & Red Baldy, Black & Black Baldy, Fullblood Simmentals & Charolais

PAYMENT PLAN ½ DUE

20 Red & Red Blaze Simmental Bulls

SALE DAY ½ DUE NOV. 1/19

20 Black & Black Blaze Simmental Bulls

View/Download Catalogue online at www.bouchardlivestock.com

5 Fullblood Simmental Bulls

FREE DELIVERY WITHIN THE PEACE REGION

BOUCHARDLIVESTOCK.COM 403.946.4999

EMAIL: INFO@BOUCHARDLIVESTOCK.COM

15 Charolais Bulls WATCH THE SALE ONLINE Mark Shologan (780) 699.5082

Our Guarantee of 100% Customer Satisfaction is

The JayDawn Advantage WEANING WEIGHTS Genetics to maximize performance & growth WEA MATERNAL TRAITS Genetics designed to enhance your future cowherd MA JAYDAWN FARMS

It’s Easy...

POUNDS PAY! COMMITTED TO OUR CUSTOMERS!

JASON & NIKKI AND JORDAN, KRISTOPHER, DARCIE MCQUAIG SEXSMITH, ALBERTA • (H) 780.568.2647 or (C) 780.933.5530 • jmcquaig@gpnet.ca

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CALVING EASE Genetics with calving ease built in CA

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

PEACE COUNTRY SIMMENTALS Box 154, Cecil Lake, BC V0C 1G0

SPECKLE PARK

46TH ANNUAL ALL BREEDS SALE, Sat., March 30, 1pm @VJV Auction Mart, Dawson Creek J&M Farms JERRY & GEM GIESBRECHT 250.262.7867

Rachido Ranch Randy & Donna Chittick, Mayerthorpe, AB 780-786-4373 Rosefield Simmentals James & Martha Wiebe, Prespatou, BC 250-630-2621

Visit Us:

Cody & Rodi Murray Beaverlodge, AB

DawsonCreekMirror.ca

(780) 831-5781 cdymurray@yahoo.ca

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

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JASON, CORINNA, WILLIAM AND MARIAH HARVEY

DAWSON CREEK, BC

250-719-9575

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

KEIRAN HODGES 780-933-5637

hodgey_177@hotmail.com

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REGISTERED SIMMENTALS BOX 655, BEAVERLODGE, AB TOH 0C0

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

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

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

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CONSIGNING TO PEACE COUNTRY SUPREME BULL SALE Saturday, March 9, 2019 VJV Beaverlodge

www.willowdaleca�le.com

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 North Central Livestock Exchange Garth Rogers, Clyde, AB 780-348-5893

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REGISTERED PUREBRED SPECKLE PARK CATTLE

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

Rotary Auction

March 9–17 2019

Register as a Bidder...

Over 800 Auction items!

Check out the catalogue!

Need help registering? Phone 250-719-1674

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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) Fineline Red Angus

Nick & Lorraine Van Gaalen 780.831.8421 vgaalen@gpwins.ca

Please contact to be on the mailing list or to talk about your bull needs • Catalogue now available at JlazyA.com

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Jarin & Amber Carter 780.518.9652 jarincarter@gmail.com

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Crop varieties factsheets now available Three crop varieties factsheets have been published to help producers make sound decisions when deciding which varieties to grow.

“The factsheet Varieties of cereal and oilseed crops for Alberta provides information on cereal and oilseed variety performance within Alberta and northeastern British Columbia,” says Alex Fedko, crop research technologist with Alberta Agriculture and Forestry. “Important agronomic characteristics and disease resistance information are provided for varieties of wheat, barley, oat, rye, triticale, flax and canola.”

Varieties of pulse crops for Alberta provides information on pulse variety performance within Alberta and northeastern British Columbia. Important agronomic

characteristics and disease resistance information are provided for varieties of field pea, chickpea, lentil, faba bean, dry bean and soybean.

“An important component of the annual feed supply for Alberta’s cattle producers comes in the form of silage, green feed and swath grazing,” says Fedko. “As evidenced in Silage varieties for Alberta, the selection of varieties that produce the highest forage yield and/or nutritional quality becomes increasingly important.”

View a listing of all the crops publications here. Hard copies of the factsheets are available to Alberta residents by using the online order form or by calling 780-4270391.

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46th Annual Dawson Creek All Breeds Bull Sale

Saturday, March 30, 2019 – VJV, Dawson Creek, BC Herefords Charolais Simmentals

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32 yearlings and 2 year olds Red and Black Simmentals, Charolais and Herefords Complete catalogue on line on VJV website and also on facebook. Like us on facebook, see videos of the bulls on facebook.

Briar Ridge Stock Farm, Box 6, Bay Tree, AB T0H 0A0

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Randy & Chris Haddow – 250.784.7012 brhr78@gmail.com Chad, Gene, Addison, Leah & Wyatt Haddow – 250.784.3924

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The Heart of Alberta’s Finest Feeder Cattle!

Phone: 403 227-3166 Toll Free: 1 800 710-3166 Fax: 403 227-2202

• A family owned and operated livestock market located in Central Alberta • • Large clean feed lot pens bedded with shavings and straw with water pens •

Cattle need to be in by 4:00 p.m. on Sunday.

Please call for date of first presort sale for 2019

WEDNESDAY REGULAR SALES @ 9:00 A.M.

Butcher cows and bulls start the day followed by feeders & yearlings and Bred Cows & Cow Calf Pairs

FEB 16 • 1:00PM • P & H RANCHING CO. & CIRCLE G SIMMENTALS & ANGUS BULL & RANCH HORSE SALE FEB 18 • 1:00PM • THE ULTRA CZECH-MATE BULL SALE FEB 22 • 1:00PM • 14TH ANNUAL HEJ CHAROLAIS BULL SALE

CALL TO BOOK YOUR CATTLE FOR TOP SERVICE Danny Daines (403) 391-0580 • Mark Daines (403) 350-0200 • Duane Daines (403) 358-4971 Office Manager - Sheena Jones • Email - iamarket@telus.net

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Cattle Market Report VJV LIVESTOCK MARKETING GROUP

DAWSON CREEK

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

Auction Auct ctii Date

Jan 29 - 795 Hd

JJan 22 - 634 Hd

JJan 24 - 791 Hd

Dec 13 - 387 Hd

JJan 31 - 1352 Hd

BBid Range

Low

Highh

Low

High

Low

High

Low

High

Low

300 - 399

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

$214.00 $248.00 $210.00 $266.00

400 - 499

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

$214.00 $248.00 $220.00 $254.00 $195.00 $224.00 $220.00 $246.00 $220.00 $246.00

$230.00 $240.00 $215.00 $225.00

High

JJan 24 - 2538 Hd Low

High

Feb 6 - 815 Hd

JJan 30 - 2675 Hd

JJan 30 - 942 Hd

Low

High

High

Average

Low

High

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

500 - 599 $210.00 $225.00 $215.00 $227.00 $205.00 $218.00 $200.00 $211.00 $200.00 $237.00 $210.00 $238.50 $190.00 $223.00 $205.00 $232.25 $200.00 $228.50 600 - 699 $195.00 $207.00 $205.00 $216.00 $201.00 $214.50 $185.00 $193.25 $196.00 $215.00 $195.00 $216.00 $185.00 $202.25 $200.00 $220.50 $190.00 $211.75 700 - 799 $176.00 $184.00 $187.00 $195.00 $180.00 $188.25 $175.00 $186.50 $183.00 $192.00 $183.00 $199.00 $180.00 $193.00 $185.00 $201.50 $185.00 $196.75 800 - 899 $170.00 $179.25 $160.00 $169.25 $170.00 $179.25

n/a

n/a

$175.00 $186.75 $169.00 $189.50 $177.00 $181.50 $175.00 $189.00 $182.00 $188.25

900 - 999

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

$173.00 $183.50 $176.00 $183.50 $170.25 $178.25 $170.00 $183.50

n/a

n/a

1000+

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

$160.00 $175.00 $140.00 $167.00

n/a

n/a

Bid Range

Low

High

Low

High

Low

High

Low

High

Average

High

Average

300 - 399

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

$190.00 $219.00 $188.00 $219.00

$200.00 $222.00

n/a

n/a

400 - 499

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

$197.00 $217.00 $190.00 $209.00 $185.00 $208.00 $195.00 $217.50 $190.00 $219.00

$185.00 $197.00 $180.00 $190.00

Low

High

Low

High

n/a

n/a

Low

High

n/a

n/a

$168.00 $178.50 High

500 - 599 $168.00 $180.50 $174.00 $182.00 $170.00 $180.00 $173.00 $181.00 $179.00 $199.00 $175.00 $196.00 $160.00 $184.00 $185.00 $200.00 $185.00 $206.00 600 - 699 $165.00 $179.00 $176.00 $192.00 $168.00 $179.00 $170.00 $180.00 $166.00 $186.00 $168.00 $186.00 $155.00 $174.25 $175.00 $189.00 $175.00 $183.50 700 - 799 $153.00 $162.00 $170.00 $186.00 $160.00 $168.50 $155.00 $163.00 $159.00 $173.00 $150.00 $176.00 $150.00 $172.25 $165.00 $183.00 $165.00 $179.50 800 - 899

n/a

n/a

900 - 999

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

$137.00 $155.00 $135.00 $172.00 $145.00 $159.25 $160.00 $183.00

1000+

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

$125.00 $146.00 $121.00 $162.00

D1 - D2 Cows $70.00

SLAUGHTER CATTLE

80.00

88.50

140.00

Bologna Bulls 85.00

92.50

D1 - D2 Cows D3 - D4 Cows Heiferettes

80.00

89.00

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

120.00 135.00 115.00

Bologna Bulls

$68.50

D3 - D4 Cows

$60.00 $70.00 $50.00

Feeder Bulls

n/a

D1 - D2 Cows

$70.00 $78.00 $60.00

Feeder Bulls

Good Bred Cows

REPLACEMENT CATTLE

$68.00

Heiferettes

130.00 120.00

Bologna Bulls

$78.00

D3 - D4 Cows

$70.00 $60.00

Heiferettes 115.00

D1 - D2 Cows

$78.50 $70.00

D3 - D4 Cows $60.00

$150.00 $159.00 $150.00 $160.25 $152.00 $164.00 $151.00 $168.00 $158.00 $173.25 $145.00 $159.75 $165.00 $172.25 $155.00 $167.00

130.00

Bologna Bulls 70.00

80.00

Feeder Bulls n/a

n/a

Good Bred Cows n/a

n/a

Older Bred Cows n/a

n/a

D1 - D2 Cows $74.00

$85.00

D3 - D4 Cows $64.00

$73.00

Heiferettes 99.00

144.00

Bologna Bulls 85.00

99.00

Feeder Bulls

D1 - D2 Cows $77.00

$89.00

D3 - D4 Cows $69.00

$75.00

Heiferettes 92.00

130.00

Bologna Bulls 82.00

104.50

Feeder Bulls

n/a

n/a

D1 - D2 Cows $80.00

$88.00

D3 - D4 Cows $72.00

$79.00

Heiferettes 100.00

138.00

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

n/a

$130.00 $155.50 $160.00 $179.00

D1 - D2 Cows $75.00

$87.00

D3 - D4 Cows $65.00

$74.00

Heiferettes 100.00

143.00

D1 - D2 Cows $74.00 $86.00

D3 - D4 Cows $64.00 $73.00

Heiferettes 100.00 143.00

Bologna Bulls

Bologna Bulls

Bologna Bulls

80.00

88.00

83.00

105.00

Feeder Bulls

99.00

Feeder Bulls

$93.00 $135.00 $88.00 $118.00 $100.00 $130.00 $95.00 $140.00

Good Bred Cows

n/a

Good Bred Cows n/a

n/a

Older Bred Cows n/a

n/a

Good Bred Cows n/a

n/a

98.00

Feeder Bulls n/a

n/a

Good Bred Cows 1,800

2,100

Older Bred Cows Older Bred Cows n/a

n/a

1,500

1,700

Good Bred Hfrs

Good Bred Hfrs

Good Bred Hfrs

Good Bred Hfrs

Good Bred Hfrs

Good Bred Hfrs

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

1,800

n/a

Cow/Calf Prs (Y) n/a

n/a

Cow/Calf Prs (O) n/a

n/a

n/a

Cow/Calf Prs (Y) n/a

n/a

Cow/Calf Prs (O) n/a

n/a

n/a

Cow/Calf Prs (Y) n/a

n/a

Cow/Calf Prs (O) n/a

n/a

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

2,000

Cow/Calf Prs (Y) n/a

n/a

Cow/Calf Prs (O) n/a

n/a

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SHEEP, GOAT AND HOG PRODUCERS!!

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2019 BULL SALES AT VOLD JONES & VOLD

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

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

VJV Westlock holds sheep, goat & hog sales 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.

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

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Westlock Travis Sekura 780.349.3153

Ponoka Craig Jacklin 403.783.1453

Rimbey Dean Edge 403.704.0280

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

Tues, Feb 26th - 9:00 a.m.

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

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

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

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

Thurs, Feb 28th - 9:00 a.m.

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

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

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

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

Thurs, Feb 28th - 9:00 a.m.

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

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

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

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

Wed, Feb 27th - 9:00 a.m.

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

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

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

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

Tues, Feb 26th - 9:00 a.m.

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

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

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

Beaverlodge

Westlock

Ponoka

Rimbey

Bred Cow Sale Sat, Mar 9th – 11:00 a.m.

Maple Leaf Charolais Bull Sale Fri, Feb 22nd – 1:00 p.m.

3-in-1 Cattle Sale Sat, Apr 13th – 11:00 a.m.

Bulls/Cows/Heifers

Limousin Influence Calf Sale Wed, Mar 13th In conjunction with Regular sale

Bred Cow Sale Tues., Feb. 26th – 12 Noon

Horse Sale Sat, Mar 16th – 10:00 a.m.

Rafter JL Charolais Timed Auction Thurs, Mar 21st – 9:00 a.m.

Lazy S Limousin & Charolais Bull Sale Sat., Mar. 23rd – 6:00 p.m.

Bison Show & Sale Sat, Mar 16th – 12 Noon

Longhorn Sale Tues., Mar. 26th – 12 Noon

Dawson Creek

Special Sales

Bred Cow Sale Tues, Feb 19th With regular sale

Spring Horse Sale Sat, April 27th Tack at 9:30 a.m.

Horses at Noon

Check out list of Bull Sales in ad Above

Check out list of Bull Sales in ad Above Sheep Assembly Day To VJV Westlock

Mon, Feb 18th - 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Mon, Mar 18th – 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Mon, Apr 15th – 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Call 587-343-2162

Sheep & Goat Sales Tues, Feb 19th – 11:00 a.m.

Tues, Mar 19th – 11:00 a.m.

Cutting Edge Bull Sale Thurs., Mar. 7th – 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 • Nansen Vold (Ponoka) 403.783.0349 • Ged Willis (Beaverlodge & Surrounding Area) 780.814.4751 • Herb Wylhuizen (Rimbey) 403.844.0294

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Cattle Market Report N/CENTRAL THORSBY STOCKYARDS LIVESTOCK EXCHANGE

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

Jan. 28 - 1235 Hd Low High $210.00 $267.50 $210.00 $261.00 $200.00 $236.00 $190.00 $213.50 $180.00 $202.50 $175.00 $188.00 $165.00 $183.00 n/a n/a Low $192.50 $190.00 $178.00 $165.00 $160.00 $155.00 $155.00 $140.00

INNISFAIL AUCTION MARKET

Office 780-348-5893

Office 780-336-2209

Office 403-227-3166

Jan. 21 - 2209 Hd Low High $225.00 $270.00 $215.00 $255.00 $205.00 $236.00 $185.00 $223.25 $180.00 $201.75 $175.00 $193.00 $166.00 $189.00 $151.00 $180.00

Feb. 5 - 303 Hd Low High $200.00 $240.00 $180.00 $225.00 $180.00 $225.00 $180.00 $210.00 $170.00 $195.00 $165.00 $182.00 $160.00 $180.00 n/a n/a

Feb. 5 - 450 Hd Low High $206.00 $258.00 $196.00 $255.00 $192.00 $230.00 $185.00 $210.00 $180.00 $192.00 $177.00 $185.00 $165.00 $180.00 n/a n/a

Feb. 6 - 989 Hd Low High $210.00 $252.00 $200.00 $251.00 $190.00 $233.00 $190.00 $224.00 $175.00 $206.00 $170.00 $194.00 $170.00 $184.00 $160.00 $186.00

Low $190.00 $185.00 $170.00 $160.00 $155.00 $155.00 $150.00 $130.00

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

Low $188.00 $186.00 $180.00 $172.00 $162.00 $160.00 $150.00 n/a

Low $170.00 $170.00 $160.00 $160.00 $155.00 $140.00 $130.00 $120.00

Office 780-789-3915

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

High $234.00 $220.00 $208.00 $190.00 $178.00 $177.00 $172.50 $170.00

D1 - D2 Cows SLAUGHTER CATTLE

$75.00

D4 Cows

$60.00

$90.00 $74.00

Slaughter Bulls

D1 - D2 Cows $78.00

Feeder Cows

$75.00

$90.00

Good Bred Younger n/a

n/a

Good Bred Hfrs n/a

n/a

$90.00

D4 Cows

$60.00

$77.00

Slaughter Bulls

$80.00 $112.50 $81.00

REPLACEMENT CATTLE

High $245.00 $218.00 $201.00 $194.50 $181.00 $177.00 $174.00 $164.00

$110.00

Feeder Cows

$75.00

$95.00

Good Bred Younger $1,500

$1,950

High $205.00 $205.00 $195.00 $180.00 $175.00 $168.00 $160.00 n/a

D1 - D2 Cows $70.00

$80.00

D3 Cows

$60.00

$72.00

High $218.00 $212.00 $192.00 $185.00 $176.00 $165.00 $161.00 n/a

Feeder Bulls $95.00 $85.00

Feeder Bulls

$135.00 $100.00

Slaughter Bulls

$110.00

High $227.00 $218.00 $214.00 $193.00 $177.00 $174.00 $181.00 $181.00

$80.00

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Office 250-573-3939

Jan. 23 - 1901 Hd Low High $210.00 $270.00 $200.00 $258.00 $190.00 $252.00 $190.00 $232.00 $175.00 $214.00 $170.00 $200.00 $170.00 $184.00 $160.00 $179.00

Feb. 5 - 130 Hd Low High $220.00 $260.00 $220.00 $255.00 $210.00 $235.00 $200.00 $220.00 $185.00 $206.00 $170.00 $192.00 $150.00 $186.00 $140.00 $175.00

Jan. 30 - 600 Hd High Avg $238.00 $233.45 $237.00 $233.18 $235.00 $218.64 $215.75 $208.82 $194.00 $193.03 $185.00 $183.61 $178.00 $174.11 n/a n/a

Low $170.00 $170.00 $160.00 $160.00 $155.00 $140.00 $130.00 $120.00

Low $185.00 $185.00 $185.00 $173.00 $160.00 $155.00 $140.00 $125.00

High $218.00 $214.00 $201.00 $187.00 $180.50 $172.00 $158.00 n/a

High $213.00 $218.00 $218.00 $198.00 $195.00 $183.00 $177.00 $176.00

Feeder Bulls

$155.00 $100.00 $155.00

Bulls

$97.00

Bulls

$85.00

$108.00

Slaughter Bulls $75.00

n/a

Cow/Calf Prs n/a

n/a

Feeder Bulls n/a

n/a

Avg $218.00 $208.86 $194.17 $176.62 $169.07 $166.55 $146.61 n/a

Butcher Bulls $89.00

$99.50

Bologna Bulls

$90.00

$58.00

Heiferettes

$90.00

$120.00

Slaughter Cows $65.00

$90.00

Good Bred Hfrs

Cow/Calf Pairs

$1,600

n/a

$2,050

High $220.00 $215.00 $210.00 $192.00 $185.00 $180.00 $170.00 $160.00

$100.00

Older cows

$100.00

B/Cows & Hfrs

n/a

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

n/a

Feeder Cows

$90.00

$118.00

Butcher Cows $65.00

$89.00

Bred Cows n/a

n/a

Feeder Cows

$90.00

$118.00

Butcher Cows $65.00

$92.00

Bred Cows n/a

n/a

$68.00

Good 2nd Calvers n/a

n/a

Butcher Cows

$83.00

Bred Heifers n/a

n/a

Bred Cows n/a

n/a

$90.00

Bred Cows n/a

n/a

Bred Heifers n/a

n/a

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The fact is you need to look beyond herbicides for weed control Herbicides are not the silver bullet, magic solution to weed problems they once were. New remedies are being sought as herbicides run into all sorts of hurdles.

In the “good old days,” life seemed simpler. You just got advice about what herbicide or tank mix of herbicides to use to control a set list of weeds in a particular crop.

Resistance grows over time These days, weed populations are becoming increasingly resistant to certain chemistries and replacement herbicides don’t always exist. What’s more, few new chemistries are in development.

On top of that, maximum residue limits, or MRLs, are not always in place or standardized in importing nations. This is also limiting a

producer’s options. The KeepingItClean.ca website has been established to help producers sort through the maze of what is and isn’t allowed.

Take the example of the weed kochia in a lentil crop that’s nearing harvest. In the past, a producer may have applied glyphosate to kill the weeds and start them drying down to make combining easier. But in recent years, a growing percentage of the big Christmas tree-shaped weeds are resistant to glyphosate.

Tank mix partners are available for glyphosate to overcome the resistance issue, but these chemistries may or may not have MRLs established in the countries buying the lentils. Beyond that, glyphosate

is under constant attack by activists. Some buyers want to avoid any glyphosate residue, no matter what regulations allow.

Using integrated strategies Tillage has drawbacks, but new tillage options are being developed including cultivation between crop rows aided by special cameras and software.

More attention is being paid to limiting the return of weed seeds to the soil. The Australian-developed Harrington Seed Destructor is being evaluated in Canada, and other methods are being explored for destroying weed seeds as they exit the combine.

Agronomics are another important tool. Crop rotation, heavier seeding rates, narrower seed rows, intercropping and cover crops can all help crops compete with weeds.

None of these alternatives is a solution by itself. There is no single answer to replacing herbicides. However, there are lessons to be learned from organic producers who have always had to use other strategies.

As producers, we need to adjust our mindset. This means using herbicides more wisely while also exploring other avenues for weed control.

From an AgriSuccess article (January 2019) by Kevin Hursh.

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2

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2018 DT570 Versatile 570 hp, P/S Del/Cab 110gpm 6 E/ hyd d/lock, A/S/R, camera 12 hrs #685475590

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2 - 2018’s left

Del/Cab,3 pt, 6 E/ hyd 72gal, PTO,710R42 Duals #248430

$358,000 37hr DEMO $ 255,900

Lease in AB 1-24,800, 19 S/A of

$ 15,800 OAC

Lease in AB 1-24,800 10 Annual of $ 30,500 OAC

Premium 1 owner Used

120’ Falcon Alu Boom DEMO 1 Only $365,999

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Lease in AB 1-36,600, 13 S/A of $ 31,000 OAC Lease in AB 1-36,000 7 Annual of $ 58,900 OAC

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SOLD

2018 1300 bu 50”w/tire $120,100 $99,200 Lease to own 7-A / L/pmt OAC

of $ 15,800

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2019 1100bu GC1160 G/Cart, UF w/Tarp c/w 20” Auger, 1000 pto, 900/60x32R1 Retail $89,085 Only $70,900 $89,985

$9,520 520 Scale system add $ 8,500 2019 610 Versatile 610hp,P/S 16x4 Del/Cab 110gpm 6 E/ hyd, A/S/R, 900/60R42 23hr #560600 Call for CNT price

$690,000

Lease in AB 1-56,000, 19 S/A of

$ 34,500 OAC

Lease in AB 1-56,000 10 Annual of $ 65,800 OAC

4

1 - 2018 left

Morris

Air Drill 1 only

Lease in AB 1-20,900, 9 S/A of

$ 24,000 OAC

Lease in AB 1-20,900 5 Annual of $ 43,300 OAC

5

DEMO Versatile 40’ FURY High Speed Disc 20” C/O fr blades Rolling Baskets $ $189,200 Speeds 8 - 12 mph, @ 3”cut requires 10 - 15 hp /ft.

$ 24,900 OAC

Lease in AB 1-20,900 5 Annual of $ 44,800 OAC

Lease to own 10-S/A L/pm Lease to own 5-/A L/pmt

8

20’ V-Wing Ditcher

Lease to own 10-S/A L/pm

Qualify for the Spring Special n 10% deposit & the balance by

139,900

$89,999

Lease in AB 1-20,900, 9 S/A of

PILLAR HEAVY Harrow 16.

1200# wt on hitch in trans, hyd spring adj down press 72’ Heavy Harrow msrp $6

3

12

2010 535 Versatile 535hp,P/S 16x4 Del/Cab 80gpm 6 E/ hyd d/lock, 850/60R38 Trelleborg #216560 3,024 hrs

72’ O/H with Auto Lock

9

RUBBER ROLLERS Option $ 28,250

Ends 03.30.19

2014 2375 Versatile 375hp 12spd QSX11 209400 710/70R38 16’Dozer, 592hr $209,400

& If 1 DF22 go other DF22 is

2019 Net increase is $10,000 2018 1050bu GC9250 G/Cart, UF w/Tarp c/w 17” Auger, 1000 pto, 900/60x32R1 Retail $79,080 1 Only $59,900

Lease in AB 1-14,000 5 Annual of $ 30,000 OAC

Twin 2-DF22’s

10

8

2012 375 Vers 375hp 12 s/P/S QSX11.9 PTO 620/70R42, 4 hyd, Del/cab, Air Ride Cab #200300 lites, A/S/R radar 1778hr $209,400

It is Cheaper

Lease in AB 1-54,500 10 Annual of $ 69,800 OAC

120’ SX280 2016 Versatile Sprayer, 1200 gal

Air ride, A/steer A/b Accu/b, Cum QSB 6.7 L 280 hp, 28% torque rise tier 4i no DEF,GPS, 27hr 5 Spd P/S = More hp to the Grd, = Full hp in Rev

DF22 1000 BPH at 100c in

Than 1-DF37 inst

Ends 03.30.19

2017 315 FWD 310 hp16 spd P/Shift def

Cstm does Gas &

2018 2000 bu.GC2020 36”Tracks G/Cart w/Tarp, 24” Auger, Scale, 4-1050/50x32 Retail $189,240 Only $156,900

1000 PTO

Lease in AB 1-26,500, 19 S/A of

FREE delivery i FREE 2 day Ass

2019 Net increase is $18,156

Call for CNT price $695,000

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2019 DT570 Versatile 570 hp, P/S Del/Cab

2016 375 Versatile 375hp P/S 16x4 TA19

QSX11.9 710/70R38 4 E/H 58gpm, 55h #363235350 Inventory DEMO $239,999

DF22 1000 bu/hr D

ONLY $225,650

Lease in AB 1-21,000 5 Annual of $ 41,200 OAC

8-11 hp/ ft @ 5”cut 7-10mph msrp $118,000 32’ Vers Vertical Tillage #90140 DEMO $ 89,999 Lease in AB 1-9,000 5 Annual of OAC $ 19,300

7 41’ Morris C2 Air Drill D/S paired row 9450 450 bu 3 tank Hyd Assist Auger, 17” fan, Std Drive, Hyd Hitch Jack Tow S Between 2018 $ 331,320 1 only 2017 $

T

SOLD

Lease to Own 67rv 12-Semi-annual Lease payments OAC of only $ 18,500 Lease to Own 67rv 6 annual Lease payments OAC of only

$ 36,400

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New 2014 100’ Rogator DEMO 100hr

Drier $300,000

285,000 10%d

$376,000

only $25,900 down OAC .

ROSS CHRYSLER MSRP $ 58,010

$42,900

$300-84 mbw

$386,000

17 1500 SLT V6 8s CC 4X4SB b/u/cam i972522po

$17,000 disc.

29 mpg

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

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

$ 51,000

11

.5LX16.1, 12.5l-15 wing Auto lock, hyd tine adj sure, 9/16 x 26”tines.

69,100 1-O/H $60,900

mt OAC of $ 7,000 OAC of

$ 13,700

10

SOLD

mt OAC of $ 9,685

$74,900

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

now with ONLY y April 1 - 2019

SOLD

MSRP $ 84,050

$ 8,500 of $ 14,500

Lease to own 6-A / L/pmt OAC

$10,850 disc.

2019’s

221bu, 107bu, 107bu, 221bu, Hyd Assist Auger, dual 17” fans, Simple Std Drive, Hyd Hitch Jack, 4 -800/65R32 lug tire, dual castors Tow Between 2018 $ 516,590 1 only 2017 $ 389,000

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

Lease to Own 99rv 6 annual Lease payments OAC of

$ 31,200

only $ 61,500

$435-84 mbw

$440-84 mbw

$9,450 disc.

$66,000

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

MSRP $ 78,050

SOLD

MSRP $ 66,050

$51,800

$350-84 mbw

$11,450 disc.

MSRP

$78,050

$66,500

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

SOLD

$14,850 disc.

Pi RP $64,050

$49,900

$360-84 mbw

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

$9,050 disc.

DSL

MSRP $ 82,055

$73,500

$55,900

$455-84 mbw

$415-84 mbw 19 1500 Sport Rebel C/C4x4 SB hemi 8spd i484604

i312681po

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

MSRP $ 66,055

19 D2500 Big Horn C/C4x4 dsl SB b/u/c i579737

$10,050 disc.

MSRP $ 62,055

$52,300

$350-84 mbw 19 1500 SLT 5.7 hemi 8s CC 4X4SB iv884566

$10,950 disc.

$10,450 disc.

MSRP $ 69,055

MSRP $ 61,055

MSRP $ 60,055

$420-84 mbw

$391-84 mbw

$390-84 mbw

19 1500 Laramie C/C4x4 SB hemi 8 spd i975626

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

MSRP $ 79,010

$455-84 mbw

$58,500

6

MSRP $ 78,010

$68,500

$74,500

$485-84 mbw

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

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

$13,000 disc.

DSL

$391-84 mbw

2014 1300 bu.GC1315 UF Grain Cart, Tarp,1250/50R32, 22”auger,1000 pto, w/520 Scale $138,100 new used$85,000

$13,100 disc.

$64,900

$52,900

$85,000

$35,000

$265-84 mbw

17 Patriot Sport 4x4 2.4L 6s, air, Sirius/R i792280po 17 G/Caravan GT 3.6L,6spd leather dvd i891477po

$17,050 v6 Eco dsl disc.

Ends 03.30.19

MSRP $51,010

$22,000

$165-84 mbw

MSRP $ 69,050

102,200 $92,000

$16,000 disc.

MSRP $30,900

$495-84 mbw

18 D2500 Laramie dsl 6s C/C 4X4 SB i434773

$39,000

$8,900 36 mpg disc.

MSRP $ 89,010

i963782po

MSRP $50,010

$35,400

$14,100 disc.

$10,300 disc.

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$10,000 disc.

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

New 16 Chrysler 300s AWD 3.6L 8s sunroof i361490

2016 New 35’ M155 MD Swather 148hp C /linkHID, 600/65R28, 16.5x16.1, DKD, 6 B/PUR, Trans stab/whl 10’ hyd roller msrp $238,250 1 only cnt $189,900

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

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

33 mpg

17 D2500 Long Horn dsl C/C4x4 SB

$315-84 mbw

$275-84 mbw

$299-84 mbw

$ 28,300

$44,000

Big Horn pkg

$265-84 mbw

tall for 1800bph

Lease to Own 7 annual L/pmt OAC

MSRP $60,010

34 mpg

$15,100 32 mpg disc.

2011 100’ RG994 Rogator Sprayer SS tank, Viper Pro, Auto Steer, 300 GPS, Accu boom, Auto boom whls, Air ride Air Dryer,380/90R46 & 650/70R38 C/div $240,400 10.06.18 $ 169,000

G r an d e P r ai ri e

$15,700 disc.

26 mpg

2018

$39,900

$149,000

S

S e xs m i t h

$290-84 mbw

MSRP $55,000

Ends 03.30.19

E

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

MSRP $40,620

17 1500 SLT V6 8s QC 4X4SB b/u/cam i765505po

s for 2000 bph

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$64,500

3-SOLD 18 D5500 C/C4x4 dsl 6sp auto p/w, p/l i736643

$51,200

19 1500 SLT hemi 8s CC 4X4 SB i845556

$10,450 disc.

$50,000

19 1500 Big Horn C/C4x4 SB hemi 8spd i797549 MSRP $ 61,955

GAS

$55,500

$10,999

Ends 12.30.18 10 2500 Silverado LTZ v8 CC 4X4SB 304K i309966

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February 8, 2019

review

Statistics & Data Development Branch Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development

Beaver Hill Auction Service - Tofield - January 28, 2019

Sheep - 753 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 - 141 Hd

$/CWT $200.00 $215.00 $195.00 $169.00 $162.00 $105.00 $90.00 $180.00

to to to to to to to to

$245.00 $240.00 $221.00 $201.00 $175.00 $129.00 $129.00 $270.00

$120.00 $180.00 $180.00 $160.00 $150.00 $95.00 $100.00 n/a

to to to to to to to to

$195.00 $225.00 $210.00 $195.00 $165.00 $120.00 $115.00 n/a

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

$/CWT $200.00 to $240.00 $250.00 to $275.00 $240.00 to $275.00 $240.00 to $275.00 $240.00 to $270.00 $240.00 to $265.00 $240.00 to $260.00

$95.00 $140.00 $170.00 n/a

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

Vold Jones Vold (Westlock) - January 15, 2019

Feb 02/19 (prel) 443,587 279,421 164,166 58,110 Feb 09/19 (prel) 2,516,000

Jan 26/19 (prel) 434,458 263,012 171,446 57,486 Feb 02/19 (est) 2,387,000

Feb 03/18 426,627 254,259 172,368 63,155 Feb 10/18 2,388,800

to to to to

$150.00 $190.00 $260.00 n/a

Sheep - 291 Head

Goats - 33 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

Feb 08/19 1.318 N/A

Feb 01/19 1.348 1.706

Feb 08/19 49.57 1.226

Feb 01/19 50.84 1.244

$2.32 $2.10 $1.80 $1.70 $1.17 $1.17 $240.00 n/a

$1.60 $1.85 n/a n/a $0.90 n/a n/a n/a

to to to to to to to to

$2.20 $2.00 n/a n/a $1.17 n/a n/a n/a

$2.30 $2.70

to to

$2.42 $2.72

n/a

to

n/a

n/a $1.25 $1.50 n/a

to to to to

n/a $1.75 $1.80 n/a

n/a

to

n/a

41 - 80 lbs

n/a

to

n/a

81 - 150 lbs

$45.00

to

$80.00

151 + Over lbs

-

to

$125.00

Hogs - 53 Head 30 - 40 lbs

CAN/US $ CLOSE Feb 08/19

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

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

LEAN 55.05 58.42 66.40 74.38 76.47 77.30

CHANGE - 1.30 - 1.70 - 1.25 - 1.67 - 1.63 - 1.58

FUTURES 0.7538 0.7542 0.7548 0.7552 0.7558 0.7571

CHANGE - 0.0105 - 0.0106 - 0.0105 - 0.0105 - 0.0106 - 0.0106

Jan 26/19 213.00 Jan 25/19 14.5 8.8 Feb 01/19 66.19

Feb 03/18 214.00 Feb 02/18 21.7 11.8 Feb 09/18 76.52

HOG INDICATORS Feb 09/18 1.642 1.945

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 $1.80 $1.85 $1.69 $1.60 $0.90 $1.15 $210.00 n/a

Feb 09/18 70.10 1.643

Feb 02/19 213.00 Feb 01/19 14.2 8.7 Feb 08/19 N/A

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•2015 •100Ft Boom •2015 •Boom•100Ft levelingBoom •Boom •SS Tankleveling •SS Tank Control •Traction •Traction Control

$417,600 $417,600

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•2014 •120Ft Boom •Boom leveling •2014 •120Ft •Boom leveling •SS Tank •Hyd Boom tread adjust •SS •Hyd tread adjust •20 Tank inch spacings •20 inch spacings •Full boom breakaway •Full boom breakaway

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•2014 •120Ft Boom •SS tank •2014 •120Ft •Starfire 3000Boom SF1 •SS tank •Starfire SF1 •Traction3000 Control •Traction •Full boomControl breakaway •Full boom breakaway

$329,400 $329,400 N04930X002043 N04930X002043

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•2007 •120Ft Boom • SS Tank •2007 • SS spacings Tank •Boom•120Ft levelingBoom •20 inch •Boom leveling spacings •Auto air spring•20 levelinch system •Auto spring level •Fenceair row nozzle leftsystem hand •Fence row nozzle left hand

$165,800 $165,800

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•2013 •120Ft Boom •2013 Boom •Boom•120Ft Leveling •SS Tank •Boom Leveling •SS Tank •50 gal. foam marker •50 gal. foamshields marker •Underframe •Underframe shields

$184,700 $184,700

ROGATER RG1100 ROGATER RG1100

•2012 •120Ft Boom •SS Tank •2012 •120Ft Boom •SS Tank •20 inch spacings •20 inchleveling spacings •Boom •Boom leveling •Hyd tread adjust •Hyd tread adjust

$199,000 $199,000

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•2009 •100Ft Boom •SS Tank •2009 •100Ft Boom•Belly •SS Tank •Row crop fenders shields •Row crop fenders •Belly •Wheel motor shields shields •Wheel motor shields •80 mesh strainer •80 mesh strainer

$163,000 $163,000

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•2003 •90Ft Boom •2003 •90Ft Boom •Traction control •20” spacings •Traction control •SS Tank • 50 gal.•20” foamspacings marker •SS Tank • 50 gal. foam •Underframe shields marker •Underframe shields

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Top economic trends of 2019: plateauing net farm income What do you anticipate is coming in 2019? This is the last in our January series of five blog posts examining the top economic trends likely to affect Canadian agri-food this year.

StatsCan reported cash receipts as falling 1.6% year-over-year for the first nine months of 2018. Greater price instability in red meat sectors and some crops occurred in 2018, and generally higher input costs as well: the Farm Input Price Index was up 2.8% in Q1 2018 over Q1 2017 and was even higher in Q2 2018 over Q2 2017.

What can we expect for 2019?

Red meat production has a little upside and prices are uncertain.

We expect strong growth for poultry but lower production growth for dairy, and both are likely to see

prices slightly increasing. Production issues in 2018 (wet harvest, DON, etc.) are going to weigh on crop receipts in 2019. We also think expenses are going to continue climbing, but at a more moderate pace than 2018. Net cash income could be pressured, or at least plateau.

Wildcards Interest rates, oil and the Canadian dollar As we go to press with this post, markets believe the Bank of Canada will find it difficult to raise its overnight rate in 2019 given current economic conditions. If rates rise, they’re expected to do so only in the second half of the year.

And, if that happens, they’ll introduce higher borrowing costs that could pinch cash flow and possibly

strengthen the loonie against the U.S. dollar. We expect the Canadian dollar to average US$0.75 throughout 2019, but any unexpected shifts in either oil prices or interest rates has the potential to change that.

U.S.-China trade tensions’ ripple effects The lack of resolution to ongoing trade tensions could keep commodity prices depressed this year. With tariffs on U.S. exports comes opportunity to fill gaps in export markets, but there’s probably more downside risk likely. With the dispute between China and the U.S. unresolved, an economic slowdown across global markets is almost certain – and that could weaken demand for both ag commodities and food in 2019.

Growth in the world economy may slow in 2019. The Bank of Canada projects real GDP to grow by 3.4%, down from the 2018 growth of 3.7%. That can translate into fewer buyers across the world. In a year when prices won’t drive revenue growth, the only chance to

support income is volume of sales, and lots of it. A slowing economy could threaten that.

Weather: always a wildcard It will be important to monitor weather conditions in India, South America, Europe and Baltic Sea regions as their production happens in 2019. An El Niño event in 2019 isn’t officially declared yet, but current conditions could impact ag production in Australia, South America and Canada, especially if it continues past March.

What’s the bottom line?

Plateauing net income could result in a slowdown in the growth of farmland values, but given the tremendous growth we have seen in recent years, net cash income can pause in 2019 without causing too much disruption.

J.P. Gervais Vice-President and Chief Agricultural Economist.

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Lexion M1050 35’ Maxflo Header (2011) Case IH 2142 30’ Header (2012) Case IH 1042 30’ Header (2003) (3) Honey Bee SP36 36’ Header (2001 - 2006) John Deere 930D 30’ Draper Header (2006) (8) John Deere 635D 35’ Headers (2010 - 2017) (3) MacDon FD75 40’ Header (2013) (4) MacDon FD75 35’ Header (2016) MacDon FD70 40’ Flex Header (2011) (3) MacDon FD70 35’ Header (2008 - 2010) MacDon D65 30’ Draper Header (2014) (2) MacDon D60 35’ Header (2010 - 2012) (2) MacDon D50 35’ Header (2008 - 2010) MacDon 973 30’ Draper Header (2005) New Holland 94C 36’ Header (2008) Adapter – MacDon 872 Adapter (2002)

Versatile 450 (2013) 2,000 hrs Versatile 485 (2007) 3,800 hrs Versatile 310 (2015) 1,570 hrs Versatile 305 (2008) 2,035 hrs Versatile 875 (1984) 3,800 hrs Case IH Steiger 485 QuadTrac (2008) 3,365 hrs Case IH STX450 (2005) 7,576 hrs Case IH Puma 130 (2012) 3,000 hrs Fendt 933V (2012) 4,200 hrs John Deere 9400 (1997) 6,184 hrs John Deere 9200 (1997) 4,823 hrs John Deere 8760 (1991) 7,303 hrs John Deere 8320 (2003) 4,950 hrs New Holland TV140 (1999) 5,400 hrs COMBINES (2) Lexion 780 (2013) 1,254 to 1,516 engine hours (6) Lexion 760 (2011 - 2013) 1,332 to 1,633 engine hours (4) Lexion 670 (2014) 1,150 to 1,280 engine hours (5) Lexion 590R (2006 - 2010) 2,130 to 4,029 engine hours Lexion 460 (2000) 3,139 engine hours (4) Case 9230 (2014) 1,424 to 1,714 engine hours Case 2188 (1995) 3,617 engine hours (3) John Deere S690 (2012) 1,514 to 1,656 engine hours (4) John Deere S680 (2015 - 2016) 730 to 998 sep hours John Deere T670 (2012) 2,069 engine hours NH CR9090 (2012)2,052engine hours NH CR8090 (2014) 1,353 engine hours NH CX8090 (2009) 2,130 engine hours (2) NH CX8080 (2008 - 2009) 2,290 to 2,524 engine hours COMBINE HEADERS& ADAPTERS Claas Vario 1230 40’ Header (2015) Claas Vario 1200 40’ Header (2014) (2) Claas Vario 1050 35’ Headers (2014) Lexion F535 35’ Flex Header (2007) Lexion F535 36’ Flex Header (2006) Claas MaxFlex 1050 35’ Header (2012)

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New Holland P2070 70’ Air Drill (2012) w/P4760 (2017) New Holland P2070 70’ Air Drill (2012) New Holland SD440 57’ Air Drill w/SC380 (2006) Seed Hawk 6510 Air Drill (2008) w/Bourgault L7900 (2016) AIR TANKS/CARTS (2) Bourgault 6550 Air Tank/Cart (2007 - 2011) Bourgault L5350 Air Tank/Cart (2003) SPRYERS Versatile SX280 120’ Sprayer (2015) New Holland SF216 120’ Sprayer (2008) HARROWS/HEAVY HARROWS/CULTIVATORS Bourgault 6000 90’ Harrow (2013) Elmer’s Super 7 70’ Harrow (2014) (2) MacFarlane 2080 80’ Harrow (2008 - 2015) Bourgault 8910 70’ Field Cultivator (2015) Ezee-On 3595 26’ Offset Disk (2003) Landoll 7450 49’ Disk (2012) Mandako Twister 40RB 40’ Disk (2012) Versatile TD600 42’ Disk (2013) Gregoire-Besson SPSLZ9 10-Bottom Plow (2016) (2) Kverneland PX-115 10-Bottom Plow (1993 - 2003) MISCELLANEOUS EQUIPMENT Auger – GrainMaxx4371 Grain Auger (2003) Auger – Westfield 13 x 81 Grain Auger (2012) Auger – Westfield 13 x 91 Grain Auger (2007) Auger – Westfield MK130x71 Grain Auger (2013) Auger – Wheatheart 13 x 94 Grain Auger (2015) Auger – Wheatheart 10 x 41 Grain Auger (2016) Auger – Wheatheart BH10x41 Grain Auger (2011) Belt Conveyor – reliaBELT RB10-20-55 Belt Conveyor (2017) Discbine – John Deere 945 15’ Discbine (1997) Ditcher – Xtreme Wolverine Rotary Ditcher (2011) Extractor – Akron exg300 Grain Extractor (2015) (2) Grain Vac – REM Mfg 3700 Grain Vac (2013 - 2014)

Come in and visit us at the following area trade shows

2013 LEXION 780 COMBINES 3 to choose from

FOSTER’S PEACE COUNTRY CLASSIC AGRI-SHOW March 7th - 9th, Evergreen Park, Grande Prairie, AB

SARDA AGRICULTURAL TRADE SHOW March 14th - 16th, Regional Rec Complex, Falher, AB

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Savanna Fair 1988.

Jim, Stewart, and Wayne Apply now for the 2019 summer farm employment program Are you a full-time farmer thinking about hiring a student for summer employment? Now is the time to apply for Alberta Agriculture and Forestry’s Summer Farm Employment Program.

This program gives Alberta’s youth the opportunity to gain farm work experience and provides wage support to farmers. Successful applicants will receive a maximum grant of $500 per month for July and August. This grant will be paid to the employer.

Employers must own or rent a farming operation in Alberta and work must be directly related to the farming operation. Daily supervision must be provided. The employer must provide safe working conditions and ensure their employee receives appropriate safety training.

Employees must be residents of Alberta, and be between 16 and 24 years of age as of July 1, 2019. They must not be working full-time any-

where else or attending school while participating in this program.

Applications are processed on a first-come, first-serve basis and will be accepted until all program funds are committed or May 31, 2019 - whichever comes first. Any applications received after this date will not be processed unless funding is available.

Find applications forms and more information for the Summer Farm Employment Program online, or by calling The Alberta Ag-Info Centre at 310-FARM (3276).

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The durum price grind keeps going Tunisia recently bought 100,000 tonnes of durum for the last half of February to first half of March shipment at an average price of US$295 per tonne.

These are to be done in 25,000-tonne parcels, which means if Canada participated, execution

would need to be done direct from St. Lawrence Seaway. Tunisia buys a No. 3 Canada Western amber durum grade but with minimum 70 per cent hard vitreous kernel. At the time, the purchase would have backed off into a generic Saskatchewan elevator at around $6.25 per bushel.

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Durum trends This is symptomatic of the ongoing trend on several fronts, such as consecutive years of high price and inferior quality changing importer buying behaviour. It’s now one of having access to more import choices, in part because other competitor supply became available. The Canadian Grain Commission export statistics show that between Aug. 1, 2018, and Jan. 20, 2019, Canada durum exports are 1.7 million tonnes, down 150,000 tonnes from year-ago speed.

It’s also a sign that consecutive high-quality crops add to milling supply. This enables more price-sensitive importers to buy high quality as a go-to choice to blend down to desired consumptive specification.

As well, normal yields and 6.2 million 2018 seeded acres in Canada, fourth highest ever, is a bit much.

Finally, a perception exists that Canada durum ending stocks will be just over two million tonnes, the highest in the past decade.

No quick solution There is no quick resolution other than 2019 adversity, yet if the world keeps producing solid yield and above-average quality, the grind shall most likely extend for another year. However, consider the following: • spring wheat is higher priced and a talked-about preferred planting choice • stronger pulse prices are at incremental risk of displacing more durum area • durum is a competitive feed choice in Southern Alberta (20 per cent of Canada production is located there) • stronger likelihood that consecutive high-quality harvests do not replicate • it’s doubtful that Algeria and Italy remain as deeply demand-lethargic as today.

With that in mind, it would not take much for high-quality durum to be higher priced in a year. Is that a guaranteed outcome? No, because facts don’t support it today.

When we look at what needs to happen to achieve various price outcomes compared to today’s attitude and price, more what-if variations side with a firmer price bias. It must start with North America achieving a sufficient seeded acreage slash.

Bottom line High quality and strong durum wheat yields around the globe combine to create a price grind. However, slashing seeded acreage may help drive up prices.

Greg Kostal of Kostal Ag Consulting Ltd provides insight on commodity markets and marketing guidance.

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Livestock gene editing focuses on real-world applications “Traits like disease resistance, reduced environmental impact, faster growth and higher quality meat are only the beginning. The potential is enormous.”

Gene editing for dairy cows without horns Some of the highest profile, practical research for gene editing in livestock comes from the United States, involving genetically hornless cattle. There, researcher Dan Carlson, whose father was a livestock producer and struggled practically and ethically with dehorning, successfully edited out the gene that causes dairy cows to grow horns.

Carlson’s effort produced two cows, one of which went on to produce six horn-free calves. The technology has been widely lauded for its animal welfare implications.

Hornless dairy cattle efforts now have a distinctly Canadian angle. In May, Semex announced a new partnership with Recombinetics, a U.S. company dedicated to producing gene-edited animals for biomedical and food production purposes, to implement a precision breeding program to develop hornless dairy cattle genetics.

As Recombinetics notes, dairy farmers prefer hornless (polled) cattle. But traditional breeding for this trait, more commonly found in certain breeds of beef cattle, is inefficient and reduces productivity.

The alliance’s objective is to seamlessly integrate the polled trait into high-merit dairy genetics through precision breeding.

“By eliminating the need to dehorn, we eliminate the stress and health concerns associated with the procedure,” says FrancoisXavier Grand, corporate veterinarian for Semex. “This benefits the cattle, the farmers and consumers who value animal health and wellbeing.”

Gene editing to produce hornless dairy cattle has been praised for its animal welfare implications. Are we ready?

Hogs with genetic resistance to PRRS Last summer, researchers at an animal science institute in Beijing, China, produced a hog with resis-

tance to PRRS, porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome, one of the industry’s most challenging diseases. University of Guelph biotechnologist Julang Li and her research team were involved in the cellular research that produced the hog.

She says the key was to edit a single protein receptor on the cell surface, through which the PRRS virus enters a cell and goes on to wreak havoc.

Editing that receptor closes the door to the virus and denies it entry to the cell. In that way, infection is prevented.

“Just blocking that little part of the cell structure makes all the difference,” Li says. “It’s quite exciting.”

In some cases, researchers also try to develop a vaccine against a virus. But ultimately, the virus will mutate to escape from the vaccine, and it will no longer be effective.

This is not the case with the PRRS gene editing – the virus never gets a chance to do harm.

Bottom line Gene editing in livestock could take selective breeding to the next level. Progress in disease control, such as preventing the PRRS virus in hogs, and producing genetically hornless dairy cows are recent advancements with practical future uses.

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Gene editing – the ability for researchers to identify and precisely tweak a single gene without changing the rest of the organism’s genetic structure – is poised to take selective breeding to new heights.

Livestock producers have long benefitted from advanced biology, through selective breeding for superior or desirable traits, and through technology such as artificial insemination. Gene editing, however, is considered next level.

Robert Wager, a biochemist and molecular biology faculty member at Vancouver Island University in Nanaimo, B.C., says gene editing will make the 2000s the biology century based on advances already seen by the industry.

“Animal agriculture is starting to show beneficial applications of this technology,” Wager says.

THE BIG BEND

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

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

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Clockwise from top left - the Hampton Family, Bob Hewitt’s place, the Cliff DeBolt nuptials, and moving to Fourth Creek.

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Plan to build up pastureland during winter Keeping pastures in tip-top shape is as much about what is done during the winter as it is during the summer.

However, helping the pasture recover may not be about letting it sit dormant. In fact, your livestock can be the key to help it recover.

Andy Hart ranches near Claresholm, Alta., and says every year he picks a pasture that needs a little “therapy.” Then, he sets about plans for bale grazing in that pasture during the winter.

Making and keeping soil nutrient-rich takes planning, and your livestock can help.

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The Farm Energy and Agri-Processors (FEAP) Program continues to share costs with producers who are upgrading components of their grain dryers to high-efficiency models. Katherine Rogers, energy extension coordinator with Alberta Agriculture and Forestry, clarifies what is eligible for funding through this program.

The program includes sharing costs for components of a new dryer or when retrofitting components of an existing dryer.

“For retro-fit grain dryer components,” says Rogers, “Eligibility is determined on a case-by-case basis. You must include detailed quotes, specifications, and if possible, calculations showing the energy savings of the upgrade.”

Eligible retrofits may include: • Hopper covers.

• Automatic moisture controllers.

• New high-efficiency burners.

• Variable speed drives (VSD) for electric motors.

• PTO to electric motor conversion.

• Insulated plenums.

• Exhaust air recirculation systems or secondary heat exchangers.

• Gravity-fill roofs that replace powered leveling augers.

As for new grain dryer components, Rogers explains what funding may cover. “Upgrade options on new dryers are considered if

they are an optional upgrade from the standard new dryer configuration. Only cost of the options is eligible, not the cost of the standard dryer. The application must include detailed quotes or invoices, specifications or calculations demonstrating energy savings.”

Eligible new components may include upgrade options such as: • Heat exchangers.

• Preheat systems utilizing exhaust air.

• Optional high-efficiency burners.

• Variable speed drives (VSD) for electric motors.

• Optional automated moisture controllers.

• Gravity-fill roofs used in place of powered leveling augers.

Rogers adds that components considered “business as usual,” are not covered, including bins, conveyors, legs and aeration fans.

The program is retroactive to April 1, 2016, so any upgrades or new construction projects done since that date may be eligible for funding. Go towww.agriculture.alberta.ca/feap to see the full funding list, application form and other eligibility requirements.

Outreach officers are available to answer questions about the program and can provide assistance with the application process: • Northern Alberta - Amber Kenyon, 780-307-7849.

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

TIME

AWAY

HOME

NORTH WEST JUNIOR HOCKEY LEAGUE SEASON 2018 - 2019 DATE TIME Fri, Feb 15 8:00 pm Fri, Feb 15 8:00 pm Sat, Feb 16 8:00 pm Sun, Feb 17 2:00 pm *END OF THE REGULAR SEASON Playoff Schedule (Round One)

Fri, Feb 15

7:30 pm

Drayton Valley Thunder

Whitecourt Wolverines

Sat, Feb 16

7:30 pm

Grande Prairie Storm

Whitecourt Wolverines

Mon, Feb 18

2:00 pm

Drayton Valley Thunder

Grande Prairie Storm

Fri, Feb 22

7:30 pm

Whitecourt Wolverines

Fort McMurray Oil Barons

Fri, Feb 22

7:30 pm

Bonnyville Pontiacs

Grande Prairie Storm

Sat, Feb 23

7:30 pm

Whitecourt Wolverines

Fort McMurray Oil Barons

Sat, Feb 23

7:30 pm

Bonnyville Pontiacs

Grande Prairie Storm

Tues, Feb 26

7:30 pm

Sherwood Park Crusaders

Whitecourt Wolverines

Fri, Mar 1

7:00 pm

Grande Prairie Storm

Spruce Grove Saints

Sat, Mar 2

7:00 pm

Grande Prairie Storm

Sherwood Park Crusaders

Sat, Mar 2

7:30 pm

Lloydminster Bobcats

Whitecourt Wolverines

Sun, Mar 3

2:30 pm

Whitecourt Wolverines

Bonnyville Pontiacs

STANDINGS (AS OF FEBRUARY 10, 2019) AJHL NORTH

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OTW

SO

GF

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38

10

4

3

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GA

Sherwood Park Crusaders

76

52

37

13

2

1

2-0

217 146

Team

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L

T

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SO

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45 44 38 37 29 23

33 35 34 33 35 34

21 22 18 18 13 10

9 13 14 14 19 21

0 0 0 0 0 0

3 0 2 1 3 3

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

DATE

1 Tues, Feb 5 2 Thurs, Feb 7 3 Sat, Feb 9 4 Tues, Feb 12 *5 Thurs, Feb 14 *6 Sat, Feb 16 *7 Tues, Feb 19 * if necessary

67

51

32

16

3

2

2-1

172 127

GAME

53

26

19

8

3

2-5

175 168

1 Tues, Feb 5 2 Fri, Feb 8 3 Sat, Feb 9 4 Tues, Feb 12 *5 Fri, Feb 15 *6 Sat, Feb 16 *7 Tues, Feb 19 * if necessary

55

52

26

23

3

4

2-0

185 191

53

21

26

6

3

2-2

126 166

Whitecourt Wolverines

40

53

19

32

2

1

2-1

140 195

Lloydminster Bobcats

20

52

9

41

2

1

1-1

115 235 GA

DATE

AJHL SOUTH

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L

OTL

OTW

SO

GF

Brooks Bandits

98

52

49

3

0

3

0-0

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Okotoks Oilers

71

52

35

16

1

3

3-0

223 136

GAME

Drumheller Dragons

66

53

31

18

4

3

3-0

193 160

Camrose Kodiaks

62

52

28

18

6

4

0-6

187 163

Canmore Eagles

59

52

27

20

5

1

1-1

210 198

Calgary Mustangs

59

53

26

20

7

0

1-3

195 172

1 Tues, Feb 5 2 Thurs, Feb 7 3 Sat, Feb 9 4 Tues, Feb 12 *5 Thurs, Feb 14 *6 Fri, Feb 15 *7 Tues, Feb 19 * if necessary

Calgary Canucks

19

53

9

43

1

1

0-1

112 289

Olds Grizzlys

15

53

6

44

3

2

0-0

105 279

GA 107 123 113 129 144 142

TIME

AWAY

HOME

8:30 p.m.

8:30 p.m.

8:30 p.m.

8:30 p.m.

8:30 p.m.

8:30 p.m.

8:30 p.m.

High Prairie Regals (4) Falher Pirates (7) High Prairie Regals (4) Falher Pirates High Prairie Regals Falher Pirates High Prairie Regals

Falher Pirates (16) High Prairie Regals (2) Falher Pirates (7) High Prairie Regals Falher Pirates High Prairie Regals Falher Pirates

Grimshaw Huskies (2nd in East) vs Manning Comets (3rd in East) Best-of Seven (Manning Leads Series 2 - 1)

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NORTH PEACE HOCKEY LEAGUE SEASON 2018 – 2019

Fort McMurray Oil Barons Drayton Valley Thunder

GF

PLAYOFF SCHEDULE (Round One) Falher Pirates (1st in East) vs High Prairie Regals (4th in East) - Best-of-Seven (Falher Leads Series 3 – 0)

Spruce Grove Saints Grande Prairie Storm

HOME North Peace Navigators Sexsmith Vipers Fort St. John Huskies Fort St. John Huskies

STANDINGS (AS OF FEBRUARY 10, 2019)

GAME

End of Regular Season

AWAY Cty of Grande Prairie JDA Kings Fort St. John Huskies Fairview Flyers Cty of Grande Prairie JDA Kings

TIME 8:30 p.m.

8:30 p.m.

8:30 p.m.

8:30 p.m.

8:30 p.m.

8:30 p.m.

8:30 p.m.

AWAY Manning Comets (0) Grimshaw Huskies (3) Manning Comets (5) Grimshaw Huskies Manning Comets Grimshaw Huskies Manning Comets

HOME Grimshaw Huskies (3) Manning Comets (7) Grimshaw Huskies (2) Manning Comets Grimshaw Huskies Manning Comets Grimshaw Huskies

Grande Prairie Athletics (2nd in West) vs Fort St. John Sr. Flyers (3rd in West) Best-of-Seven (Grande Prairie Leads Series 2 - 1) DATE

TIME 8:30 p.m.

8:30 p.m.

8:30 p.m.

8:30 p.m.

8:30 p.m.

8:30 p.m.

8:30 p.m.

AWAY Fort St. John Sr. Flyers (4) Grande Prairie Athletics (3) Fort St. John Sr. Flyers (1) Grande Prairie Athletics Fort St. John Sr. Flyers Grande Prairie Athletics Fort St. John Sr. Flyers

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SUNDAY

FEBRUARY

MONDAY 24

TUESDAY 25

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Beaverlodge 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Ag-Complex, 1400 - 5th Avenue Contact 780-354-3133

Beaverlodge 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Ag-Complex, 1400 - 5th Avenue Contact 780-354-3133

Beaverlodge 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Ag-Complex, 1400 - 5th Avenue Contact 780-354-3133

Beaverlodge 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Ag-Complex, 1400 - 5th Avenue Contact 780-354-3133

Beaverlodge 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Ag-Complex, 1400 - 5th Avenue Contact 780-354-3133

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Beaverlodge 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Ag-Complex, 1400 - 5th Avenue Contact 780-354-3133

Beaverlodge 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Ag-Complex, 1400 - 5th Avenue Contact 780-354-3133 High Prairie 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

4932 - 51st Avenue Contact 780-523-4588

Beaverlodge 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Ag-Complex, 1400 - 5th Avenue Contact 780-354-3133

THURSDAY

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FRIDAY 28

MARCH

SATURDAY 1

Grande Prairie 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

10032 - 101st Avenue Contact 780-814-8224

Grande Prairie 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

10032 - 101st Avenue Contact 780-814-8224

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Grande Prairie 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

10032 - 101st Avenue Contact 780-814-8224

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Beaverlodge 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Ag-Complex, 1400 - 5th Avenue Contact 780-354-3133

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Grande Prairie 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

10032 - 101st Avenue Contact 780-814-8224

Grande Prairie 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

10032 - 101st Avenue Contact 780-814-8224

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Seniors Hall (10908 - 100 St.) Contact 250-785-5886 Grande Prairie 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

10032 - 101st Ave Contact 780-814-8224

7

Beaverlodge 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Ag-Complex, 1400 - 5th Avenue Contact 780-354-3133 High Prairie 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

4932 - 51st Avenue Contact 780-523-4588

10300 - 8th Street Contact 250-219-4048

Enilda 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Enilda WI Hall Contact 780-523-4211 Fort St. John 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

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

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

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

Seniors Hall (10908 - 100 St.) Contact 250-785-5886 Grande Prairie 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

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

9702 - 98 St. Contact 780-274-0536

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

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

Seniors Hall (10908 - 100 St.) Contact 250-785-5886 Grande Prairie 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

10032 - 101st Ave Contact 780-814-8224

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

Legion Hall Contact 780-618-8535 Dawson Creek 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

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

Seniors Hall (10908 - 100 St.) Contact 250-785-5886 Grande Prairie 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

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

9702 - 98 St. Contact 780-274-0536

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

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

Seniors Hall (10908 - 100 St.) Contact 250-785-5886 Grande Prairie 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

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Show Booths Now Sold Out!

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FARMER APPRECIATION EVENT Dinner and entertainment FRIDAY, March 15th

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STARRING COMEDIAN JOHNNY BAGPIPES What do you get when high-energy clean comedy meets the bagpipes? You get Johnny Bagpipes Johnston – a mixture of great comedy with a twist of rock n roll! More than just plaid, Johnny Bagpipes Johnston delivers his hilarious comedy performance with a Scottish twist that bowls audiences over.

MARCH 15 WITH 2 SHOWS ON SATURDAY, MARCH RCH 1166 An action packed 50 minutes of physical and verbal comedy. med edy. y. A y. slick mix of energetic juggling, spectacular balancing, twisted wissted ted te philosophy, and audience participation.

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

MON.

COMMUNITY

EVENTS 2019 TUE.

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Swan Lake Dawson Creek Rotary Ice Fishing Derby

Dawson Creek Beginner Roping Clinic @ LaKota Agri-Plex Fairview - CONCERT - Little Miss Higgins @ Miramichi House Grimshaw/Lac Cardinal - AB Pond Hockey Championship

Dawson Creek Tara Norman Horse Clinic @ LaKota Agri-Plex

March

WED.

THU.

Foster’s Peace Country Classic Agri-Show

Mar 7th to 9th, Evergreen Park, Grande Prairie, AB

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

SAT.

BULL SALE - Chittick Family BULL SALE - NCLE Clyde G.P. - Holistic Health & Wellness Expo @ Holiday Inn & Suites

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SARDA Ag Research Agricultural Trade Show

Dawson Creek

ABRA Barrel Jackpot @ LaKota Agri-Plex G.P. - Holistic Health & Wellness Expo @ Holiday Inn & Suites

Mar 14th to 16th, Recreation Complex, Falher, AB 5

Dawson Creek CONCERT - Little Miss Higgins @ DC Art Gallery

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BULL SALE - On Target BULL SALE - Barrhead, AB

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BULL SALE - Super Wednesday BULL SALE - J Lazy A Ranch, Emerson Trail

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BULL SALE - Aspen Hill and Heart Valley Angus Teepe Creek, AB BULL SALE - Excellence Sale, Westlock, AB BULL SALE - North Country Ranchland BULL SALE - VJV Dawson Creek Falher - SARDA Ag Trade Show @ Reg. Rec Complex

Fairview - PCBFA Mental Health First Aid for Agriculture @ GPRC (Fairview)

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Fairview - PCBFA Mental Health First Aid for Agriculture @ GPRC (Fairview)

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BULL SALE - Lazy S Charolais BULL SALE - VJV Beaverlodge G.P. - Water Well Management for Well Owners @ Tara Centre, Evergreen Park Olds - Alberta Livestock Care Conference @ Olds College

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Fort St. John Coy Cup Hockey Championship

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Fort St. John Coy Cup Hockey Championship High Prairie - Treaty 8 Hockey Tournament

BULL SALE Mountain Side Angus BULL SALE - VJV Beaverlodge G.P. - Foster’s Peace Country Classic Agri-Show @ Evergreen Park

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BULL SALE - Northern Classic BULL SALE, Grande Prairie, AB Fort St. John CONCERT - Lauren Mayell @ the Lido G.P. - Foster’s Peace Country Classic Agri-Show @ Evergreen Park Grimshaw/Lac Cardinal - AB Pond Hockey Championship

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Falher - SARDA Ag Trade Show - @ Reg. Rec Complex

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BULL SALE - Brandl Cattle Co. Off the Farm, Jarvie, AB BULL SALE - Harvest Angus Williams Lake, BC BULL SALE - Peace Country Supreme BULL SALE - VJV Beaverlodge Dawson Creek - Beginner Roping Clinic @ LaKota Agri-Plex Demmitt - CONCERT - Tanner James @ Demmitt Hall G.P. - Foster’s Peace Country Classic Agri-Show @ Evergreen Park Grimshaw/Lac Cardinal - AB Pond Hockey Championship

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BULL SALE - Northern Impact BULL SALE - NCLE Clyde Falher - SARDA Ag Trade Show @ Reg. Rec Complex

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BULL SALE - Northern Alliance BULL SALE - Fort Fraser, BC BULL SALE - North Point Angus BULL SALE - VJV Dawson Creek Dawson Creek - Tara Norman Horse Clinic @ LaKota Agri-Plex G.P. - Food & Beverage Expo @ TARA Centre, Evergreen Park G.P. - PERFORMANCE - “Kinky Boots” @ Revolution Place

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BULL SALE - DC All Breeds BULL SALE - VJV Dawson Creek BULL SALE - Heart of the Valley Angus - Williams Lake, BC Chetwynd - C of C Trade Show @ Rec Centre Dawson Creek - ABRA Barrel Jackpot @ LaKota Agri-Plex Dawson Creek - Kiwanis Home & Leisure Show @ Encana Events Centre Fort St. John - Coy Cup Hockey Championship High Prairie - Treaty 8 Hockey Tournament

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BULL SALE - Hillview Bull & Female Sale - Morinville, AB BULL SALE - Poplar Meadows Angus Williams Lake, BC BULL SALE - Spring Select BULL SALE - VJV Dawson Creek BULL SALE - Wrangler Made BULL SALE - Westlock, AB

Chetwynd - C of C Trade Show @ Rec Centre Dawson Creek Kiwanis Home & Leisure Show @ Encana Events Centre Fort St. John Coy Cup Hockey Championship High Prairie - Treaty 8 Hockey Tournament

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Chetwynd - C of C Trade Show @ Rec Centre Dawson Creek - Kiwanis Home & Leisure Show @ Encana Events Centre High Prairie - Treaty 8 Hockey Tournament

Check out the full listing of Horizon Country bull sales on Pages 54 and 55 in this issue of the Northern Horizon!

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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

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Collie Corner

By Carol Nelson

On dogs and fitness: important

The whole agriculture picture is changing with the use of atvs and other motorized vehicles becoming the normal mode of travel.

These devices have saved a lot of time in travel and generally made the ranch chores quicker and easier for the rancher to complete along with the trend to use tame pasteur which often comes with easy accessed terrain. These shifts in management practices may have proved efficient in time and travelling but the adjustments for the dogs may not be in their best interests.

The dogs used to travel on foot beside the horses long distances before they got to the stock that needed to be moved. Once there, they started their job, often worked for the day, and then had the long trek home before supper and bed. Nowadays in many cases they hop on the atv and ride to the destination, get out and work by moving cows from one pasteur to another, hopping into the atv and riding home.

While this is certainly a help to the handler the fitness requirements are much less than having to jump logs, wade thru mud belly deep, climb steep hills, and generally travel through difficult terrain while pushing a bunch of cows who would rather lay under a tree and chew their cud than be made travel to fresher pastures.

Dodging kicks while in hard, dry, flat terrain is a far different fitness program than dodging kicks in the blow down and mud. Generally speaking, the dog’s life is becoming much less physical and demanding than it once was.

Where the dog used to stay fit through the basics of life it is now becoming up to the handler to be sure and keep the dog in good physical condition. It is unfair to expect a dog to work hard if he is not fit and in shape. The dog requires more than a few simple chores here and there to stay in working form. The handler needs to make the necessary adjustments to be sure and keep the dog at an adequate fitness level. When the dog is gasping, and panting for breath while wanting to find shade to lay in, it is the handler who is at fault rather than the dog. It takes work and grit for an athlete to be in good physical condition and it is very similar for the dogs. They also require hard, steady work to be fit for doing the jobs required of them.

The onus is on the owners and handlers to provide enough daily work to keep the dog from overheating or stressed thru lack of physical conditioning.

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Board Remuneration Bylaw

The Peace River Regional District dedicated a page on the January 10, 2019 Board meeting agenda to the late Fred Jarvis.

The Remuneration and Expense Bylaw was adopted and will be revisited in six months. The PRRD Remuneration Bylaw provides direction for payment of remuneration and expenses for the Regional Board Chair, Directors, Alternates, and Commissioners.

Delegations 1. North River Midstream external affairs officer, Jay Morrison, updated the Board on the Brookfield, North River and Tupper West Expansion projects in the Region.

2. Steelhead LNG Vice President Corey Goulet, presented the Kwispaa LNG project, a liquefaction, storage and export facility at Sarita Bay on Vancouver Island, and a separate pipeline project which is proposed to begin in Chetwynd and end at Sarita Bay. 3. Jane Butters and Mona Lowther introduced the Tumbler Ridge Mountain Bike Association to the Board. The newly founded Tumbler Ridge non-profit society vision is to create a world-class mountain biking mecca in Tumbler Ridge and the Peace Region.

4. Catie O’Neal and Kiel Giddens from TransCanada updated the Board on the Coastal GasLink Project, advising that all necessary regulatory permits have been obtained for the project, $2.8 billion worth of pipeline construction contracts have been awarded, and 20 project and community agreements with Indigenous bands have been signed.

5. Aaron Cahill and Bethany Ladd presented an overview of the UBC Energy and Environment Research Initiative. This is a research collaborative based out of UBC Vancouver whose mission is to better understand the environmental impacts of shale gas development, focusing on fugitive gas migration.

PRRD Board Requests an Alternative UBCM Meeting Location The Regional Board will write a letter to Mayor Jack Crompton of Whistler, BC to express disappointment in his letter addressed to Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. regarding climate change. A second letter will be sent to UBCM requesting that Whistler and Victoria not be considered as viable UBCM conference host communities, as the locations are not central for those travelling from other regions in BC.

ALR Applications 1. The Regional Board supported the Trevor Kersey ALR subdivision application to proceed to the Agricultural Land Commission. The applicant is applying to subdivide a 76-acre parcel located near Taylor BC in Area D into four residential lots ranging in size from 7 to 50 acres.

2. The Board refused the Mark Woloschuk ALR subdivision application to proceed to the ALC, as the proposal is not consistent with the OCP which states that non-agricultural uses should be directed away from existing agricultural areas.

3. The Regional Board supported the McNary ALR subdivision application to proceed to the Agricultural Land Commission. The applicant is applying to subdivide his 19.40-acre property into two residential lots.

Grants to Community Organizations, Special Events The North East Native Advancing Society grant request for $2000 to host a career forum and award banquet was approved.

February 14, 2019 10:00 | Dawson Creek

Next PRRD Board Meetings:

February 27, 2019 Special Budget Meeting 10:00 | Dawson Creek February 28, 2019 10:00 | Dawson Creek

FEBRUARY 2019

Farmers Advocate Review MNP presented their findings of the Review of the Farmers Advocate Office to the Board.

Short Term recommendations included renewing the FAO agreement and funding for a transitory period of one and a half to two years, to continue to strengthen relationships with stakeholders, and to increase the use of methodical reporting tools to gain a better understanding of the demographics served by the FAO. Long term recommendations included exploring alternative service delivery models, cost recovery models and expanding the scope of services.

Recommendations made by MNP as part of the evaluation will not be considered until staff have consulted the Ministry of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources and the Ministry of Agriculture on their willingness to continue the program.

Electoral Areas Support South Peace Health Services Society Initiatives Electoral Area Directors of Area “E” and Area “D” supported the Peace Health Services Society Bulterys Community House project with a $25,0000 grant from each Electoral Area. The $50,000 grant will go towards purchasing and renovating patient and health professional accommodations.

Electrical Extension Grant A Fair Share Electrical Extension Grant was approved for $2,682 for Raymond Smith from Electoral Area E, Fair Share Funds.

Cemetery Grants A grant was authorized to the Sunset Prairie Cemetery Association in the amount of $1,200, for the purposes of annual maintenance and upkeep of the grounds at the Sunset Prairie Cemetery. A multi-year grant was authorized in the amount of $1,240 to the Sunset Prairie Cemetery, for three years beginning in 2019, payable from Electoral Area E, Cemetery Grants. A grant was authorized in the amount of $1,200, to the Tomslake and District Recreation Commission for the purposes of annual maintenance and upkeep of the Tomslake Cemetery.

Funding Commitment for a New Chetwynd Library

The Peace River Regional District met with Provincial Government Representatives about Caribou

A funding commitment of $753,756 from Electoral Area E, Peace River Agreement funds for the purpose of constructing a new library in Chetwynd was endorsed at the Board on January 31st. The PRRD has also applied for a federal grant through the Rural and Northern Communities Program for this project which could cover up to 90% of project costs.

On January 23, 2019 representatives from the PRRD and Concerned Citizens for Caribou Recovery met with the Provincial Ministers of Environment and Forests and Lands at the BC Natural Resources Forum.

The meeting concluded with a commitment from the Province to initiate public and stakeholder engagement in early February on the draft Partnership Agreement to recover caribou in the Peace region. As part of the engagement, the Province committed to sharing data and analyses on potential impacts of the Agreement and made a commitment to work with the PRRD to evaluate impacts of the Agreement on Peace communities.

The Agreement will not be finalized until engagement is complete and potential impacts on communities and workers are understood. The PRRD has requested confirmation of the public engagement schedule from the Province.

Rural Loan Request

Electoral Area Happenings

A three-year grant to the South Peace District Crime Prevention Association from Electoral Area D in the amount of $1,400 per year, beginning in 2019, was authorized.

Delegations Mike McConnell of the Cattlemen’s Association, attended the January 17, Electoral Area Directors Committee meeting to discuss the new requirements under the Water Sustainability Act regarding licensing groundwater for non-domestic purposes. Although Mr. McConnell has had meetings and discussions with provincial officials, it is still unknown what the expectations of the new regulations will be. The Electoral Area Directors will be sending letters to the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy to ask for clarification on the proposed regulations, definitions and its expectations.

Dawson Creek Office

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

Fort St. John Office

Tel: 250-785-8084 Toll Free: 1-800-670-7773 Email: prrd.fsj@prrd.bc.ca

A loan, with a term of 10 years, in the amount of $181,000 from the Rural Loans Fund, was authorized contingent on the approval of Whiskey Jack Nordic Ski Club’s grant application to the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program to the Whiskey Jack Nordic Ski Club to build a day lodge in Beatton Park.

Grow Series on Co-operative Development Electoral Area B and Area C supported the Young Agrarians and the Northern Cohort with a $1000 grant from each Electoral Area. The Grow Series workshop was held in Fort St John January 26-27. 14 regional farmers were in attendance to learn about co-operative development and to develop skills to enhance their farm financial management.

South Peace District Crime Prevention Association

Youth Travel Grants The Chetwynd Secondary School Senior Boys Volleyball team received a youth travel grant in the amount of $150 to assist with the costs to attend provincials that were held in Prince George from November 22 – 24, 2018.

The Dawson Creek Secondary Grade 9 Girls Volleyball team received a youth travel grant in the amount of $250, to assist with the costs to attend provincials that were held in Surrey, BC from November 16-17, 2018.

To view board schedules and minutes visit:

prrd.bc.ca

Peace River Regional District Official Page

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THE HORIZON ANGUS Sat, February 23

Ollenberger Stock Farms

Annual Bull Sale

At the Farm, Cecil lake, BC

1:00 p.m.

Fri, March 1

GRA-TAN Farm

Chittick Family Bull Sale

Mayerthorpe Diamond Centre

1:00 p.m.

Sat, March 2

Poplar Meadows Angus

Annual Bull Sale

B.C. Livestock, Williams Lake

1:00 p.m.

Thurs, March 7

Mountain Side Angus

Annual Bull Sale

VJV, Beaverlodge, AB

1:00 p.m.

Sat, March 9

Brandl Cattle Co.

Brandl Cattle Co. Angus Bull Sale

At the Farm, Jarvie, AB

3:00 p.m.

Sat, March 9

Harvest Angus

Annual Bull Sale

B.C. Livestock, Williams Lake

1:00 p.m.

Tues, March 12

Gomack Red Angus

Annual Bull Sale

VJV, Dawson Creek, BC

1:00 p.m.

Tues, March 12

Cinder Angus

On Target Bull & Female Sale

Ag Barn, Barrhead, AB

1:00 p.m.

Tues, March 12

DWAJO Angus

On Target Bull & Female Sale

Ag Barn, Barrhead, AB

1:00 p.m.

Wed, March 13

Fineline Red Angus

Super Wednesday Bull Sale

J Lazy A Ranch, Emerson Trail

2:00 p.m.

Wed, March 13

J Lazy A Ranch

Super Wednesday Bull Sale

J Lazy A Ranch, Emerson Trail

2:00 p.m.

Thurs, March 14

Aspen Hill Enterprises

Annual Angus Bull Sale

Events Centre, Teepee Creek

1:00 p.m.

Thurs, March 14

Heart Valley Angus

Annual Angus Bull Sale

Events Centre, Teepee Creek

1:00 p.m.

Thurs, March 14

Excel Ranches

Excellence Bull Sale

At the Farm, Westlock, AB

2:00 p.m.

Tues, March 19

Altona Falls Angus

North Country Ranchland Bull Sale

VJV, Dawson Creek, BC

1:00 p.m.

Sat, March 23

North Point Angus

Annual Bull Sale

VJV, Dawson Creek, BC

1:00 p.m.

Sat, March 23

Poplar Meadows Angus

Northern Alliance Bull Sale

Belsham Farm, Fort Fraser

1:00 p.m.

Sat, March 30

Heart of the Valley Angus

Bulls From the Heart Bull Sale

B.C. Livestock, Williams Lake

12 Noon

Sat, April 6

Lakeroad Black Angus

Peace Country Limousin Bull Sale

VJV, Dawson Creek, BC

1:00 p.m.

Sat, April 27

Clear River Red Angus

32nd (and LAST) No Fools Bull Sale

At the Farm, Cleardale, AB

2:00 p.m.

Classic Livestock

Off the Farm by Private Treaty

High Prairie, AB

Clegg Angus

Off the Farm by Private Treaty

Sturgeon County (St. Albert), AB

Gumbo Gulch Cattle Co.

Off the Farm by Private Treaty

Tomslake, BC

Northway Cattle Co.

Off the Farm by Private Treaty

Cleardale, AB

Rafter SJ Angus

Off the Farm by Private Treaty

Montney, BC

Schulz Angus

Off the Farm by Private Treaty

Spirit River, AB

Silent K Stock Farms

Off the Farm by Private Treaty

Tomslake, BC

Silver Willow Ranch

Off the Farm by Private Treaty

Sexsmith, AB

Smoky River Red Angus

Off the Farm by Private Treaty

Sexsmith, AB

Spruce Lane Ranch

Off the Farm by Private Treaty

Bay Tree, AB

Dusty Acre Blondes

Off the Farm by Private Treaty

At the Farm, Dawson Creek, BC

Sun, February 24

Johnson Charolais

Pro-Char Charolais Bull Sale

Pro-Char Charolias, Glenevis

1:30 p.m.

Sun, February 24

Pro-Char Charolais

Pro-Char Charolais Bull Sale

Pro-Char Charolias, Glenevis

1:30 p.m.

Sun, February 24

Triangle Stock Farm

Pro-Char Charolais Bull Sale

Pro-Char Charolias, Glenevis

1:30 p.m.

Sat, March 2

Wrangler Farms

Wrangler Made Annual Bull Sale

At the Farm, Westlock, AB

1:30 p.m.

Fri, March 8

JayDawn Farms

Northern Classic Bull Sale

Evergreen Park, GP, AB

1:00 p.m.

Sat, March 16

Spruce View Charolais

Northern Impact Charolais Bull Sale

NCLE, Clyde, AB

1:00 p.m.

Sat, March 16

Valanjou Charolais

Northern Impact Charolais Bull Sale

NCLE, Clyde, AB

1:00 p.m.

Thurs, March 21

Lazy S Charolais

Lazy S Charolais Annual Bull Sale

VJV, Beaverlodge

1:30 p.m.

Tues, March 26

Eight Way Charolais

Annual Bull Sale

VJV, Dawson Creek, BC

1:00 p.m.

Sat, March 30

Briar Ridge Stock Farm

Dawson Creek All Breeds Bull Sale

VJV, Dawson Creek, BC

1:00 p.m.

Sat, April 6

Seth Harmon

Peace Country Limousin Bull Sale

VJV, Dawson Creek, BC

1:00 p.m.

Milne’s Gelbvieh

Better Beef Bull Sale

At the Farm, Fairview, AB

1:00 p.m.

BLONDE D’AQUITAINE

CHAROLAIS

Wed, April 3

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Chittick Farms

Chittick Family Bull Sale

Mayerthorpe Diamond Centre

1:00 p.m.

Sat., Mar. 30

Briar Ridge Stock Farm

Dawson Creek All Breeds Bull Sale

VJV, Dawson Creek, BC

1:00 p.m.

Benwyn Herefords

Off the Farm by Private Treaty

Progress, BC

Eureka Farms Inc.

Off the Farm by Private Treaty

Eureka River, AB

Goldstock Hereford Farms

Off the Farm by Private Treaty

Beaverlodge, AB

Reber’s Polled Herefords

Off the Farm by Private Treaty

Woking, AB

Sat., Mar. 2

Hillview Farms Limousin

Annual Bull & Female Sale

At the Farm, Morinville, AB

2:00 p.m.

Thurs., Mar. 14

Excel Ranches

Excellence Bull Sale

At the Farm, Westlock, AB

2:00 p.m.

Sat., Apr. 6

Blueberry Valley Farms

Peace Country Limousin Bull Sale

VJV, Dawson Creek, BC

1:00 p.m.

Sat., Apr. 6

Dry Creek Ranch

Peace Country Limousin Bull Sale

VJV, Dawson Creek, BC

1:00 p.m.

Sat., Apr. 6

LakeroadLimousin

Peace Country Limousin Bull Sale

VJV, Dawson Creek, BC

1:00 p.m.

Sat., Apr. 6

Nor-Alta Limousin

Peace Country Limousin Bull Sale

VJV, Dawson Creek, BC

1:00 p.m.

Shadow Creek Red Polls

Off the Farm by Private Treaty

At the Farm, Fort St. John, BC

Dyna Rich Salers

Off the Farm by Private Treaty

Eckville, AB

Voss Family Salers

Off the Farm by Private Treaty

Hythe, AB

Tamarack Shorthorns

Off the Farm by Private Treaty

Brownvale, AB

Sat., Feb. 23

Albrecht Farms

Transcon’s PC Simmental Bull Sale

VJV, Beaverlodge

1:00 p.m.

Sat., Feb. 23

Grimm Ranches

Transcon’s PC Simmental Bull Sale

VJV, Beaverlodge

1:00 p.m.

Sat., Feb. 23

O Double E Simmentals

Transcon’s PC Simmental Bull Sale

VJV, Beaverlodge

1:00 p.m.

Sat., Feb. 23

Tri K Cattle

Transcon’s PC Simmental Bull Sale

VJV, Beaverlodge

1:00 p.m.

Mon, Feb. 25

KSL Simmentals

KSL Simmentals Bull & Female Sale

At the Farm, Beaverlodge, AB

2:00 p.m.

Fri., Mar. 1

GRA-TAN Farm

Chittick Family Bull Sale

Mayerthorpe Diamond Centre

1:00 p.m.

Fri., Mar. 1

KIN-KIN Cattle Co.

Chittick Family Bull Sale

Mayerthorpe Diamond Centre

1:00 p.m.

Fri., Mar. 1

Rachido Ranch

Chittick Family Bull Sale

Mayerthorpe Diamond Centre

1:00 p.m.

Sat., Mar. 2

Fallen Timber Farms

Spring Select Bull Sale

VJV, Dawson Creek, BC

1:00 p.m.

Fri., Mar. 8

JayDawn Farms

Northern Classic Bull Sale

Evergreen Park, GP, AB

1:00 p.m.

Fri., Mar. 8

Willow Creek Simmentals

Northern Classic Bull Sale

Evergreen Park, GP, AB

1:00 p.m.

Sat., Mar. 9

Willowdale Simmentals

Peace Country Supreme Bull Sale

VJV, Beaverlodge

1:00 p.m.

Tues., Mar. 12

SIBL Simmentals

On Target Bull & Female Sale

Ag Barn, Barrhead, AB

1:00 p.m.

Tues., Mar. 19

Halfway River Simmentals

North Country Ranchland Bull Sale

VJV, Dawson Creek, BC

1:00 p.m.

Tues., Mar. 19

Rosefield Simmentals

North Country Ranchland Bull Sale

VJV, Dawson Creek, BC

1:00 p.m.

Sat., Mar. 30

Briar Ridge Stock Farm

Dawson Creek All Breeds Bull Sale

VJV, Dawson Creek, BC

1:00 p.m.

Sat., Mar. 30

Peace Country Simmentals

Dawson Creek All Breeds Bull Sale

VJV, Dawson Creek, BC

1:00 p.m.

Sat., Apr. 6

Sarah Hayward

Peace Country Limousin Bull sale

VJV, Dawson Creek, BC

1:00 p.m.

Gunn Lake Speckle Park

Off the Farm by Private Treaty

Beaverlodge, BC

Rimrock Ranch

Off the Farm by Private Treaty

Dawson Creek, BC

LIMOUSIN

RED POLLS

SALERS

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Ask us about our great employee perks and accommodation. Apply: sbraid@sandman.ca

INVITATION TO TENDER Farmland MD of Peace The SE-1-82-25-W5 (156.02 acres) and EH-NE-1-82-25-W5 (77.5 acres) are offered for sale by tender.

Deliver sealed tenders marked “Tender 19843” with the tenderer’s GST number and bank draft payable to “Messner Gelineau, in trust” for 5% of the tender amount before noon on March 8, 2019 to Messner Gelineau, Box 6750, 9913-100 Avenue, Peace River, AB T8S 1S5 (780-624-2944).

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The balance of the purchase price is payable to Messner Gelineau on or before March 29, 2019. Purchaser will pay fees for registering transfer of land.

Tenders will not be opened in public and are irrevocable and shall remain open until noon on March 11, 2019. If a tenderer does not complete the purchase after acceptance of their tender, their deposit shall be forfeited to the vendor.

The highest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted and the owner reserves the right to reject any or all tenders. Deposits from unsuccessful tenderers will be returned by mail.

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

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Sports Equipment 2120 2 Pair of Cross Country

Skies Includes Poles/Boots.

1 Men’s/1 Lady’s. $50./each Set. Phone: 780-532-6270

Wanted to Buy 2145 WANTED: Shed Antlers for

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

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

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Antiques 2005 BUYING ANTIQUES-

Coins, Toys, Advertising, Tools & More. Will Buy Bulk. Call or Text 780-8328216

For Sale - Misc 2060 350 Round Barley Straw

Bales for Sale. $25/each. Located in Rose Prairie, BC. Phone: 250-261-1815 SAWMILLS from only $4,397 - MAKE MONEY & SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. FREE Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT 1-800567-0404 Ext:400OT.

Propelled Swather. 25 ft Header with Double-Swath, Kerr Sheer. $2,000. Phone: 403-601-6895

Haying Equipment 2210 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

Heavy Equipment 2215 Attachments for skid-

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

FOR SALE: Used Caterpillar and Cummins Engines and Parts, Most Models. Phone: 780-322-3822 FOR SALE: Used Detroit Diesel Engines and Parts, Most Models. Phone: 780322-3822 FOR SALE: Used ROAD GRADER Tires, 14-24.

Phone: 780-322-3822 WANTED: HD9 Allis Chalmers Cat for Parts.

Phone Jim Peterson: 403638-7890. Sundre

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Mills/Equipment

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Misc Farm Equipment

FOR SALE: Hand Cement Mixer, Needs Motor . Phone: 780-524-2578 Case IH 8010Combine 2004, 2337 Threshing-hrs. Pickup Header/Grain Tank Extensions/Large Tires. Field Ready $70,000. 780-3234362/780-837-1778

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

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 FOR SALE: 2 Lewis Cattle Oilers, 1 has New Salt Tub. Phone: 780-524-2578 FOR SALE: 60ft Morris Packer harrow bar.

(780)836-3322 FOR SALE: 6 in. 20 ft Auger. Phone: 780-524-2578 FOR SALE: Used Bale Wagon, 30’, Holds 18 Bales, Tandem Rear Axle $7900.

780-518-6095 FOR SALE: Used Tractor Tires, 20.8-42, Matched Set of 8. Phone: 780-322-3822 FOR SALE: Used Tractor Tires, Most Sizes Available.

Phone: 780-322-3822 Kirby Chaff Spreader for Axial Flow Combine. $800.

Call Gilbert: 780-3234362/780-837-1778 Swath Roller 10 ft Blanchard. $500. Call Gilbert: 780-323-4362/780-837-1778 Versatile 750 Tractor Parts: Differential, Axles, Drive Shaft, Rims, Cab. Call Gilbert: 780-323-4362/780-8371778

2230 Tractors

1985 Versatile Bi-Directional 276 Model Series 2 with Loader/Bucket/Grapple Fork. 7560 hrs. $30,000.

Phone: 403-601-6895 LOOKING FOR PARTS for 1066 & 560 IH Tractor.

Phone: 780-841-7907 Grain Augers

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FOR SALE: Westfield Grain Auger, 7 in x 41 ft. Phone: 403-601-6895

3520 Horses & Tack

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

Good with Kids. 780-8362580

3535 Livestock

6 Month Old Alpine Nubian Buck for Sale. $150. Phone: 780-835-4796 Butcher Hogs, Sows, Feeders, all Types & Sizes for Sale. Raised Outside, No Hormones. 780-524-7862

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Commercial Hereford Bulls For Sale. $2,500. Phone: 780-836-2125 FOR SALE: 20 Angus 1st & 2nd Calvers. Bred Back Black Angus. Phone: 250772-5407 FOR SALE: 2 Purebred Black Angus Bulls. 3 yrs old in January 2019. Phone: 780-524-2578 FOR SALE: 40 Speckle Cross Bred Cows. Black, Red & Roan. Purebred Charolais & Galloway Cross.

Bred to Purebred Speckle Park Bulls. Calving May/June. 780-751-2124 or 780-523-7818. High Prairie Area FOR SALE: 800 Bred Cows, Black/Red Angus. Bred Black, Starts Calving April 20th Forward. 780-6852828 Kangal/Akbash guard pups for sale. Excellent working parents. Andy: (250)4673957 Registered Polled Hereford Cows For Sale. Preg Checked, Vaccinated, Calving April 15, 2019. Phone: 780-836-2125

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3538 Sheep & Goats 1&2 Year Old Toggenburg Goats. Offering Stud Service in Trade for Food & Shelter.

780-617-3107 FOR SALE: Herd Reduction, Toggenburg Goats, 1-2 yrs old, Male & Female.

Phone: 780-617-3107 FOR SALE: Herd Reduction, Toggenburg Goats, 1-2 yrs old, Male & Female.

Phone: 780-617-3107

3539 Poultry One African Male Gander for Sale, 1-Yr-Old, $75. Two White Geese for sale, $35.780-835-4796

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Hay Bales for Sale, Approx.

1300 lbs Each. $55/per Bale.

250-759-4956 FOR SALE: Large Round Mixed Hay Bales, 5x5ft, Approx. 1000lbs. Alfalfa/Timothy/Brome. $55./each. Pouce Coupe,BC. 250-467-2401

GET YOUR FREE INVENTOR’S GUIDE! TROUBLE WALKING? HIP or KNEE REPLACEMENT, or other conditions causing restrictions in daily activities? $2,000 tax credit. $40,000 refund cheque/rebates. Disability Tax Credit.

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Business Services

M Mulvahill Fencing

250.784.7848

DAMAGED GRAIN

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

HEATED CANOLA • GREEN • WEEDY • SPRING THRASHED

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

1.877.250.5252 Steel Buildings/ 9035 Granaries STEEL BUILDING SALE...

3535 Livestock PUREBRED REGISTERED BLACK ANGUS

Misc Farm Equipment

BUYING:

Tillage & Seeding 9030 2015 Bourgault 3320 QDA

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SHADOW CREEK RED POLLS - Red Poll Bulls and Heifers for Sale. Catalogue on Website or Call Marsha at 250-262-5638. www.shadowcreek.farm

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

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

“REALLY BIG SALE-EXTRA WINTER DISCOUNT ON NOW!!” 20X21 $5,726.

25X25 $6,370.

30X31 $8,818.

32X33 $8,995.

35X35 $12,464. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-855-212-7036. www.pioneersteel.ca STEEL BUILDING SALE...”REALLY BIG SALE-EXTRA WINTER DISCOUNT ON NOW!!”

20X21 $5,726. 25X25 $6,370. 30X31 $8,818.

32X33 $8,995. 35X35 $12,464. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-855212-7036. www.pioneersteel.ca

Trucks & Vans 9160 Looking To Buy A Tandem

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INVITATION TO TENDER

Sale of Crown Grazing Lease Rights

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Crown Grazing Lease # GRL39294 (MD of Greenview No. 16) is offered for sale by tender, subject to the terms of said lease: • • • • •

1,276 acres (+/-) in 2 contiguous sections (16-74-1-W6 and 21-74-1-W6) includes 105 acres (+/-) previously cleared and seeded to grass currently 361 AUMs, subject to adjustment access to municipal road on east side 85km to Grande Prairie and just 3.2km to Highway 736.

Deliver sealed tenders marked “Tender 19798” with the tenderer’s GST number and bank draft payable to “Messner Gelineau, in trust” for 5% of the tender amount before noon on February 28, 2019 to Messner Gelineau, Box 6750, 9913-100 Avenue, Peace River, AB T8S 1S5 (780-624-2944).

The balance of the purchase price is payable to Messner Gelineau on or before March 28, 2019. Purchaser will pay fees for assigning the lease. Tenders will not be opened in public and are irrevocable and shall remain open until accepted or rejected by the vendor.

If a tenderer does not complete the purchase after acceptance of their tender, their deposit shall be forfeited to the vendor. The highest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted and the owner reserves the right to reject any or all tenders. Deposits from unsuccessful tenderers will be returned by mail.

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Do not delay - visit HistoryCheck.ca today There’s a buzz going on about the History Check Heritage & Tourism Mobile App. We recently caught wind that this northern Alberta app is set to expand in the summer of 2019.

We caught up with Sheila Willis, the concept person behind the app to confirm. It’s been a busy year for her. In addition to adding a 1000 sites and sourcing marketing partnerships, she has been recognized for her work on this project.

Sheila was one three recipients of the 2018 Outstanding Achievement Awards for Heritage Awareness by Alberta Historic Resources Foundation, and recently nominated for an Alberta Women’s Entrepreneur (AWE) award.

Here’s what we asked her.

Q - First, what is History Check and why is it different?

A - History Check covers a lot of ground - literally. It is a map-based app that covers the entire northern half of Alberta. It will include everything a traveller might need, or want, using site listings or Points of Interest. The sites are placed by community, and a guide is created for each as we add content.

Q - When you say guide, can you define that more?

A - All site listings are assigned to a community or region in one of 5 categories. When the user opens a community menu, they can choose one, or all, of these categories.

The graphic icons for the sites are displayed and the user can see anything from boat launches, campgrounds, to gas stations and grocery stores – and of course learn more about the history. It’s unlimited.

Q - So once the sites are on History Check how does the app user find them?

A - There are multiple options.

Communities can be found through the Home Map, which is an overall view, or Near Me which recognizes your location and sites around you.

We also have search functions that rely on keywords to connect the user to what they are searching for.

Q - Are the rumours true that you are going province wide with the history Check app?

A - They are. The data entry for community locations has already begun and we have started the process of contacting municipalities and local governance for their participation, which includes financial contribution and content information for municipal run attractions and services.

out overpass banners and hay bale wrappers.

Q - If industry operators would like to be listed how do they go about that?

A - We have an online form currently at www.fhnas.ca/getlisted or they can email me to ask questions or send in their information.

Q - What kind of information do you need?

A - A good written description of products and services, up to 3 images, and the GPS coordinates.

We like to take the consumer right to the gates or the door. Also any links they’d like to include such as social media pages, or articles that have been written about them. Online listings in regional DMO’s or

ATIS are also welcome. They all drive the user forward for more information and interaction.

Q - So how do people get a hold of you?

A - They can call or text 780-8051390 or shoot me an email at sheila. willis@impacttourism.ca. I’m on the road a lot so email is best.

Q - Any other comments?

A – I’d like to thank the groups and municipalities that have come on board. The project is orientated around everyone working together and we appreciate those who got involved early on in the game.

Visit HistoryCheck.ca

Q - How will you market to the end user?

A- In addition to our own social media feeds, there is a lot of cross marketing going on. The download link is already on a variety of websites, Kalyna Country has added it to their attractions map, and it’s also on Mackenzie County’s Historical signage. We will start distributing hard copy marketing materials this summer and putting

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North Peace Secondary School receives grant from Corteva Agriscience

North Peace Secondary School operates a Pantry Program, which provides nutritious snacks to more than 1,300 students between the ages of 14 to 19, as well as education and training on local food security initiatives. The grant from Corteva Agriscience™ will help offset food costs and support training and workshops on food security education.

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“We know that all students perform at their best when they are not hampered by hunger or thinking about where their next meal is going to come from,” says Wayne Hock, territory manager at Corteva Agriscience™.

“We’re proud to support nutrition programs and food security initiatives that have a

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positive impact on a student’s ability to learn.”

“Statistically speaking, more than 30 per cent of the students in our region live in extreme poverty conditions,” explains Melissa Paakkonen, teacher at North Peace Secondary School. “That’s why our main goal with the Pantry Program is to give our students both access to food and the knowledge to help provide their own food security. We thank Corteva Agriscience™ for their support.”

Corteva Agriscience™, Agriculture Division of DowDuPont, makes contributions to community-based organizations on behalf of the business and its employees.

Consideration for outreach grants are given to communities where Corteva Agriscience™ employees, channel partners and customers live and work, and that support quality-of-life initiatives to create an improved, sustainable lifestyle for people worldwide.

Hannah Willms and Les Willms, Pioneer Hi-Bred sales representatives and Katherine Johnston, territory manager, Corteva Agriscience™ present donation to Melissa Paakkonen, Kimberly Ans and Randy Pauls from North Peace Secondary School

Royal LePage Valley Realty 10024 – 101st Street Peace River, Alberta T8S 1S6 Buying or selling a farm or ranch in the Peace Country?

CALL FOR A FREE CONSULTATION TODAY!

Henry Vos Phone: 780.835.1992 henryvos1@gmail.com

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Corteva Agriscience™, Agriculture Division of DowDuPont, is pleased to announce that as part of its Growing Today, Leading Tomorrow program, $1,000 has been donated to North Peace Secondary School in Fort St. John, British Columbia.

www.PeaceRiverFarmsandRanches.com

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Barley feed grain markets stay competitively priced Western Canada feed barley cash pricing is relatively steady at or near marketing season highs for several weeks now. It is, however, edging back slightly of late.

Southern Alberta cattle feeders in the Lethbridge region quote feed barley around $5.50 per bushel for February-March delivery. Extending back into Saskatchewan, cash pricing opportunities reside around $4.50 per bushel (farm gate) for February-March movement.

There are no immediate red flags for this market, but it is justifiable to incrementally price feed grains into this higher priced market. Solid

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SPRING CONSIGNMENT SALE Saturday, May 25th – 10:00 a.m.

at the Willowview Auction yard in Beaverlodge For any of your consigning needs; please call Ged @ 780-814-4751

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demand remains in play at home and abroad, along with tightening world supplies, keeping Prairie barley bids well-supported.

Here in Canada, this is the third consecutive year that total barley supplies declined. Although Canadian barley production increased about six per cent in 2018, the 2018-2019 supply declined four per cent due to sharply lower carry-in stocks from the previous marketing year.

Barley ending stocks for this year are currently forecast at one million tonnes, a tight level.

Demand On the demand side, feedlot cattle inventories are running at seasonal highs in both Canada and the United States, meaning there’s more mouths chewing through this declining barley supply.

Total Canadian barley exports to date are also running well ahead of the level a year ago, with the latest weekly Canadian Grain Commission report showing total barley exports of 1.202 million tonnes as of Jan. 27. That’s about 312,000 tonnes ahead of last year’s pace.

Meanwhile, world barley stocks are projected to be historically low this year as nearly all the world’s major producer and exporters - including Australia, which experienced a severe drought - had smaller crops.

Given strong old crop pricing, it seems likely Canadian farmers are going to increase 2019 barley planted area this spring to something close to seven million acres, up seven per cent from last year. At the same time, other major exporters such as France, Russia, Ukraine and Australia are expected to increase barley acres as well.

A tightening Canadian barley supply-demand balance necessitates some measure in corn-

wheat displacement in Prairie feed rations to make it work.

Sweet spot price Barley is not looking for more demand. It’s positioned itself into a demand-crimping sweet spot price to make it work. Canadian barley can maintain, at minimum, a 1 to 1.25 million tonne carryout.

It makes fundamental sense that barley is valued between a wheat price that could otherwise be exported and a landed U.S. corn price.

This balance will likely remain intact for some time yet during this marketing season, at least until user anticipation of accessing presumably cheaper 2019 feed supply begins to destabilize the relative price competitiveness between feed grain alternatives.

For now, though, a weak Canadian dollar makes U.S. corn imports relatively expensive, while also supporting wheat export basis.

American corn landed into the southern Alberta feedlot is believed to be offered at about CAD $260 per tonne delivered. This has helped to firm barley into $250 per tonne territory.

So then, feed barley maintains price support in this environment, staying just high enough to draw in sufficient alternative feed sources to complement overall feed demand for the livestock sector, though does not move too high and price itself out of the market. Feed barley price has found that competitive sweet spot right now.

In order to juice the feed barley market higher going forward energized rally for corn and wheat markets is likely required.

Mike Jubinville of Pro Farmer Canada offers information on commodity markets and marketing strategies.

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2002 FREIGHTLINER FLD120SD TRI DRIVE WRECKER • 1995 KENWORTH T800 T/A WRECKER 2005 FREIGHTLINER M2-106 S/A WRECKER • 2015 WESTERN STAR 4700 T/A DECK TRUCK 2005 FREIGHTLINER M2-106 S/A DECK TRUCK • 2007 FREIGHTLINER M2-106 S/A DECK TRUCK 2006 STERLING ACTERRRA T/A DECK TRUCK • 2008 STERLING ACTERRA S/A DECK TRUCK 1999 FORD F550 WRECKER • 1999 FORD F450 WRECKER • 2007 TRAILBLAZER Tb610 Parcel #1: 157.5 +/- TITLE ACRES — NW 08 - 79 - 10 W6 5 PARCELS Parcel #2: 145 ± TITLE ACRES — NE 09 - 79 - 10 W6 of FARMLAND Parcel #3: 158.97 ± TITLE ACRES — SE 27 - 79 - 10 W6 Parcel #4: 161 ± TITLE ACRES — NE 27 - 79 - 10 W6 REAL ESTATE Parcel #5: 150.28 ± TITLE ACRES — SW 26 - 79 - 10 W6

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Complete Equipment Dispersal Auction: Thursday, April 18, 2019 @ 10am Peter & Deleenia Brown — Farmington, British Columbia

1981 VERSATILE 895 4WD TRACTOR

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CATERPILLAR 951 CRAWLER LOADER

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PARCEL #1 - GRAZING LEASE with 2,320 +/- ACRES $39,200 SLR, PERIMETER FENCED, MULTIPLE DUGOUTS PARCEL #2 - GRAZING LEASE with 160 +/- ACRES PERIMETER FENCED TRACTORS: 1995 JD 8570 4WD TRACTOR, 2000 NEW HOLLAND TS110 MFD TRACTOR TRUCKS & TRAILERS: 2007 KENWORTH W900 TRI-DRIVE TRUCK, 2007 LOAD KING TRIDEM GRAIN TRAILER, 1970 IHC 1800 T/A GRAIN TRUCK, 2015 EXISS T/A STOCK TRAILER, CORN PRO T/A STOCK TRAILER HARVEST & HAY: 1996 JD 9600 COMBINE, 1991 JD 9600 COMBINE, JD 925R GRAIN HEADER, 2012 JD A400 HAYBINE, 2005 PRAIRIE STAR 4952I SWATHER, 2000 WESTWARD 9350 SWATHER, MORRIS HAY HIKER 1400 BALE TRANSPORT, 2012 NH BR7090 ROUND BALER, SITREX MK14 V-HAY RAKE TILLAGE & SEEDING: KELLOBILT 325 OFFSET DISC, CASE 3950 TANDEM DISC, CASE 496 TANDEM DISC, JD 9350 GRAIN DRILL, FLATLANDER 40 LAND ROLLER, COOP 279 D/T CULTIVATOR, DIAMOND HARROW BAR, FARM KING DIAMOND HARROWS, ROCK O-MATIC 546 ROCK PICKER, JD LBZ SEED DRILLS, IHC 150 C DRILL, BERGEN DRILL TRANSPORT, DIAMOND HARROWS, FIELD FLOAT VAC & AUGERS: REM VRX GRAIN VAC, SAKUNDIAKHD10–2200 SWING AUGER, WESTFIELD 8–51 FT. AUGER GRAIN BINS: TWISTER HOPPER BIN, CHIEF WESTLAND GRAIN BIN, (3) WESTEEL GRAIN BINS LIVESTOCK & MISCELLANEOUS: HAYBUSTER 2620 BALE SHREDDER, HORST 3 AXLE FARM WAGON, FLEXICOIL TRAIL TYPE POST POUNDER, TUFF CATTLE HANDLING SYSTEM, UFA MATERNITY PEN, FAZAF 1303 PT BROADCAST SEEDER, PRO GEN 5000 GENERATOR, STIHL MS251 ML CHAINSAW, AIR PRO BATTERY CHARGER, (2) CALF WARMERS, EDWARDS LIVESTOCK WATERER, 3PT BALE FORK, 2013 GRAPPLE BUCKET 240T MK2, (2) TRACTOR BUCKETS, 42” X 19 FT. HD RED PIPE, SWATHER MOVER, BLANCHARD SWATH ROLLER

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