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Board PRRD Financial Plan & Hospital District Budget Adopted The Peace River Regional District’s 2019 Five-Year Financial Plan was adopted March 28, 2019, and provides funding for 56 services for residents of the PRRD’s four electoral areas and member municipalities: Chetwynd, Dawson Creek, Fort St. John, Hudson’s Hope, Pouce Coupe, Taylor, and Tumbler Ridge.

The PRRD’s tax requisition is increasing 5.08% ($1.37M) from $26.96M in 2018 to $28.33M in 2019 with Regional Solid Waste Management accounting for $1.37M of that increase.

One notable decrease in tax requisition is a decrease of $0.98M for the 911 Emergency Telephone Service. Solid Waste is the largest individual budget in the PRRD’s Financial Plan at $16.76M (25.63% of the overall budget).

Operating and capital expenditures for the Regional District in 2019 will total $65.38 million. Of that, $28.33M (43.32%) will be funded through property taxation. Other notable funding sources include grants, reserve funds, borrowing and prior year surplus.

The Peace River Regional Hospital District’s 2019 Budget was adopted March 28, 2019, and provides funding for numerous health care facilities and equipment for residents of the PRRD’s four electoral areas and member municipalities: Chetwynd, Dawson Creek, Fort St. John, Hudson’s Hope, Pouce Coupe, Taylor, and Tumbler Ridge.

The PRRHD’s tax requisition is increasing 3.41% ($0.6M) from $17.66M in 2018 to $18.26M in 2019. This increase in taxation contributed to a $775,000 increase in transfers to capital reserves for future building projects which increased from $11.13M in 2018 to $11.9M in 2019.

Operating and capital expenditures for the Regional Hospital District in 2019 will total $25.97M. Of that, $18.26M (70.33%) will be funded through property taxation. Other notable funding sources include reserve funds and investment income.

ALR Applications The Regional Board supported the following ALR applications to proceed to the ALC: The Westgate application for subdivision within the ALR, to provide a residence for the applicant’s son.

The Barrett application for subdivision within the ALR, to subdivide the subject property into 2 parcels as the subject property is divided by the Old Edmonton Highway.

The Morton application for subdivision within the ALR, to subdivide the subject property into 2 parcels as the subject property is divided by a road.

The Marston and Garbe non-farm use application to construct a 353 m2 (+/- 3800 sq. ft.) accessory building to house the applicant’s home-based mechanic business.

The Bernadin application for subdivision within the ALR to subdivide into 3 residential lots as the applicants feel the steep slopes are not conducive for agriculture and intend to establish a new dwelling on one of the newly created lots and sell the southernmost lot where they currently reside.

The Kilgour application for subdivision within the ALR, to subdivide into 3 parcels as the designation within this OCP permits parcels with a minimum parcel size of 63 ha (155 acres).

Farmer’s Advocacy Office The Board authorized that the Farmers’ Advocacy Office contract be extended for a 6 month period (April 1 – October 1, 2019) and that it be referred to the Rural Budgets Administration Committee (RBAC) for funding. The Purchasing Policy will be waived and the contract extension is to be direct awarded to Aspen Grove Property Services. The Ministry of Energy, Mines, and Petroleum Resources confirmed that they would fund the Farmers’ Advocacy Office for three months of the contract extension, from April 1 – July 1, 2019, for the full amount of $18,040 per month.

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The Regional Board waived purchasing policy to direct award a $130,000 contract to JK Solutions Ltd. for Phase 4 of Rural Roads Strategy in the North Peace. The project will extend from April 1, 2019 to March 31, 2020,and will be funded through Economic Development.

South Peace MLA Mike Bernier and North Peace MLA Dan Davies discussed issues affecting the Regional District with the Board. Both MLAs want to continue to foster a strong relationship with the Board to address issues in the region.

They have been advocating to the province on regional issues and initiatives. Regional issues that they have been bringing to the Province’s attention is the uncertainty and unreliability of the rail service to move agricultural products to market, Taylor bridge replacement vs. the continual maintenance, the need for a nursing school in the region, Bill 15 Agricultural Land Commission Amendment act, cross border medical transfer and the caribou consultations.

Dam Safety- Arthur Hadland Mr. Arthur Hadland shared his concerns regarding potential future safety issues at the Site C dam. His concerns included sedimentary basin risks and past failures of other dams and bridges, risk of loss and damage of property, and recognition of vulnerable people. In response to the presentation, the Board will be forwarding a letter to the Federal and Provincial Ministries and the BC Solicitor General to request written assurances that the Site C Clean Energy Project dam is stable and deemed safe.

United Way of Northern BC - bc211 Service Roberta Squire, CEO of United Way of Northern BC provided the Regional Board with information on the bc211 Service and requested funding to bring the service to the region.

The vision of the program is to strengthen communities by connecting people with the help they need 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year in over 160 languages.

This is done by providing free information and referrals to community, government and social services via phone, text, web chat, email and an online directory. 211 is a confidential, multilingual, telephone, texting and online referral service providing free information. Trained and certified counsellors link callers to services such as mental health supports, shelter and housing, legal aid, addictions treatment, newcomer services, and food banks. The toll-free phone number provides people with information and referral to community, social and government services. Later in the meeting, the Regional Board approved a multi-year grant commitment in the amount of $26,515 per year for three years starting in 2019 to the United Way of Northern BC to assist with the costs to expand the ‘bc211’ service to the Peace River Regional District.

RCMP The Tumbler Ridge RCMP Detachment, District of Hudson’s Hope RCMP Detachment, City of Fort St. John RCMP Detachment, and the City of Dawson Creek RCMP Detachment presented their 2018 year end reports, including statistics from the rural areas and discussion of priorities.

“No call is too small,” said Staff Sergeant Steve Perret from the City of Fort St John detachment, encouraging rural residents to call the RCMP when they have an issue or see something suspicious in their community.

The statistics and presentation can be found here- http://prrd. bc.ca/board/agendas/2019/2019-09-013958391/AGENDA.html

Solid Waste The solid waste department will be reaching out to the Science Department at UNBC to request that a student in a PhD or Master’s program be engaged to prepare a research paper on global leading best practices for solid waste management.

The Northern Rockies Regional Municipality (NRRM) will be invited to attend a future Board meeting to present on the vermiculture composting project that the NRRM is using to process organic waste material such as untreated wood, paper/ cardboard fiber, and other green waste.

A Request for Proposal for the operation of the Hudson’s Hope Transfer Station will be issued for a two-year term, June 1, 2019 to June 1, 2021.

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Zoning Amendments The Regional Board adopted the following Zoning amendments: The Irvine application to rezone a 1.81 (4.5 ac) portion of the subject property from R-5 (Residential 5 Zone) to R-4 (Residential 4 Zone) to facilitate a future subdivision of the subject property.

The Yake application to amend the zoning from P “Public Use Zone” to R-2. There used to be a community curling rink and community hall on the subject property, but it has been used for residential purposes for some time now.

The Buckley application to rezone a 43.9 ha (108.4 ac) portion of the subject property from A-2 Large agricultural holding to A-1 (Small agricultural holdings) to facilitate a conditionally approved 2 lot subdivision.

Are You Prepared for Spring Freshet or Wildfires?

Looks like ‘spring has sprung’! Things are melting in the region, which means it’s time to get prepared for any spring emergencies like flooding. Look around your property for any potential drainage issues that need to be addressed.

Grass and backyard fires that get out of control can cause serious damage, quickly engulfing fences, power poles and buildings as well as spreading to neighbouring properties and forested areas. Learn how to fire smart your property https:// www.firesmartcanada.ca/ Do you have a grab-and-go kit?

A grab-and-go kit is prepared and ready to go with you in the event of an emergency if you need to leave your home. Make sure your kit is easy to carry and everyone in the household knows where it is. Keep it in a backpack, duffel bag or suitcase with wheels, in an easy-to-reach place, such as your front hall closet.

Take the time to put together a household emergency plan and a well-stocked emergency kit, with at least 72 hours of supplies including food and water in advance. For ideas on how to build a 72 Hour emergency kit go to https://www.getprepared. gc.ca/cnt/rsrcs/vds/prprng-kt-eng.mp4 .

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Breakfast Brief DO SOYBEAN PRICES HAVE ANY ROOM TO THE UPSIDE? (April 5, 2019, Farmlead.com) Grain markets are mostly in the red this morning with front-month soybean prices continuing to hover around that $9 USD/bushel mark in Chicago.

Futures prices have retreated a bit from their highs made earlier in the week thanks to lingering knowledge of just how much grain the USDA said is still available in the U.S. last Friday and no trade deal between the U.S. and China. On the latter, President Trump will be meeting with China’s Vice Premier Liu He today at the White Office after two days of talks in Washington between delegations. A couple of main sticking points are that American companies can wholly own China-based businesses and China would have until 2025 to meet its commodity purchasing commitments.

Staying in trade talks, there are more skeptics than ever for seeing the new NAFTA trade deal – USMCA – get ratified this year, let alone ever! Part of the reasoning behind this is that U.S. Democrats want to re-open negotiation on some areas while Canada is expecting steel tariffs to be removed.

China’s Hogs Don’t Help Soybean Prices While trade talks are ongoing between China and the U.S., back in the People’s Republic, the full effects the wide-sweeping African Swine Fever are starting to be realized. INTL FC Stone says that the size of the hog herd has been drastically understated, suggesting that at least 30% of animals have been lost. From a pure animal numbers perspective, this 30% would be the equivalent of all the hogs fed in Brazil, Mexico, Canada, and the United States combined!

Ultimately, the reduced herd size means roughly a 22 MMT reduction in soybean demand. While China has committed to potentially buying more American soybeans in a trade war compromise, there is much speculation that these beans could just end up in reserve silos and slowly be sold back into the market sometime next year. This inherently implies that demand for soybeans might be soft, even with a trade deal, and thus, soybean prices might not benefit as much as one has been hoping for. SIDE NOTE: U.S. soybean exports through Week 30 are still tracking nearly 30% behind last year’s pace. Yesterday’s sales report from the USDA though was relatively positive thanks to China, with 1.971 MMT sold, above the top-end of estimates.

More Bearishness to Soybean Prices Last Friday’s Prospective Planting report suggested that we’re going see 84.62 million acres of soybeans planted this spring. In heavy swing states though, like North Dakota and Minnesota, the U.S. Wheat Associates says that soybeans might turn out to be the more attractive option over hard red spring wheat for two reasons. First, the domestic market for soybeans have been very strong and second, wet fields will mean most farmers will miss the ideal window to seed some hard red spring wheat. For the latter point, we know a heavy storm system is expected to dump a lot of rain next week through the western Cornbelt, including most of Nebraska and southern parts of South Dakota.

Staying with some bearish facts, Buenos Aires Grains Exchange in Argentina recently raised its estimate of the soybean harvest there to 55 MMT. Their report yesterday suggested that yields in the central Pampas farm belt were well above the norm, averaging nearly 64 bushels per acre!

Separately, Informa Economics bumped their estimate of the Argentina corn crop by 1MMT to now sit at 46.5 MMT. Informa also increased Brazil’s corn harvest by 500,000 MT to 94.5 MMT. Comparably, the USDA forecast for corn harvests in Brazil and Argentina back in the March 2019 WASDE report was for 94.5 and 46 MMT respectively.

That said, there are some analysts who are already getting a bit bearish on corn prices with respect to next Tuesday’s April WASDE report. More specifically, between the higher inventories shared with us last Friday by the USDA and the combined, expected slowdown in exports and ethanol production, there’s a weaker tinge to the market. However, keep in mind that speculators are sitting on a near-record short position, providing some fuel for a short-covering rally if there is a bullish surprise.

What’s Going on With Pulses?

While there are some conflicting statements about Canadian pea exports to China, pulse crop organizations are saying that shipments are still flowing. The USDA is forecasting that China will import 2.1 MMT of peas this year, up about 10% from the 2017/18 crop year. The main driver for the expansion in demand has been for the feed sector as peas have become more affordable since India put heavy import duties on peas. Simply put, livestock producers in China have been, generally speaking, happy to snap up Canadian peas while India tries to figure out its trade policies.

On that note, I’ve said many times that it’s unlikely that India will relax its import taxes on pulses unless there’s a production issue in the country. This winter, during the rabi crop growing season, we say well below-average precipitation across some of the major growing regions in India for pulses. Case in point, a study from February suggested that at least 50% of the country is already facing drought, with at least 16% of the nation in the “exceptional” or “extreme” category.

On that note, Canadian pea exports are tracking nearly 11% higher year-over-year through Week 35 of the 2018/19 crop year, but well below the pace set in 2016/17 or 2015/16. As mentioned, China has made up for the bulk of these pea exports but we know that countries in the Black Sea are becoming a go-to option in July and August as their harvest starts earlier than North America’s.

Coming back to the weather, there’s been a suggestion by the world’s forecasters that the current “weak” El Nino conditions could persist for another 2 months. For India, the monsoon seasons starts in June and lasts until September and anything but a full amount of precipitation might not be enough to help produce not only a kharif crop, but also a rabi crop next winter. Should those rains not materialize, and the production of pulses in India suffers, I’m pretty confident that you’ll see import tariffs on peas, lentils, and chickpeas relaxed.

Funding supports professional development for British Columbia farmers The Ministry of Agriculture brought the classroom to the field offering farmers and ranchers around the province the opportunity to attend a variety of agricultural-related learning events with support from the governments of Canada and British Columbia (B.C.).

Members of B.C.’s agricultural industry were invited to participate in a series of field days, workshops and other learning opportunities that promoted growth and viability within the farming sector. The program provided funding to support knowledge and technical transfer for B.C. farmers and food processors.

Seventeen knowledge transfer events were offered in regions throughout the province during the past three months, covering a wide-range of farming and ranching activities that would contribute to and improve the competitiveness, innovation and resilience of B.C.’s agriculture and agri-foods sector.

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to changing environmental, production and market conditions. The programs also offered peer learning, educational networking and relationship-building opportunities for under-represented and target groups such as new entrants, youth and Indigenous Peoples.

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“Our Government is pleased to partner with British Columbia to support the growth of the agriculture sector through initiatives such as the Knowledge Transfer Events Program. This investment under the Canadian Agricultural Partnership gives B.C. farmers and ranchers the knowledge, skills and tools they need to be innovative, competitive and keep their business growing,” proclaims Marie-Claude Bibeau, Federal Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food.

“The agricultural industry is continually growing and changing to adapt to emerging opportunities and changing environmental, production and market conditions.

We are committed to providing the support our ranchers and farmers need to ensure they are able to grow with the industry through hands-on learning and peer taught workshops coming from within the farming community,” echoed Lana

Popham, B.C. Minister of Agriculture “This year, the Smithers Farmers’ Institute is using funding from the Knowledge Transfer Events Program to help make our 3rd Carrots to Cattle: Growing from the Ground Up conference possible.

The funding is helping us bring two leading experts, one in agricultural soils, the other in permaculture and land design, to northwestern B.C. to share their knowledge,” says Megan D’Arcy, Smithers Farmers’ Institute.

“The objective is to inform producers about adaptive management practices that help to make their farm and ranch operations more resilient to seasonal stresses such as drought. In addition to knowledge extension, these conferences are valuable networking events that provide an opportunity for producers to learn from each other. We are very grateful for the support we receive from the Knowledge Transfer Events Program, and for the Canadian Agricultural Partnership that makes it possible.”

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All prices are in Canadian dollars per metric tonne Market Comments - We have seen feed grains pricing as flat over the past couple weeks with proteins up due to futures and weakening currency.

Feed peas have been slowly weakening in price, hitting a range of $270 -275 this week in Alberta and $265 in Saskatchewan for April delivery.

AB: $309 SK: $295 MB: $292 * Models have been updated to reflect the latest nutrient compositions of feed ingredients, which is done periodically.

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

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

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Producer Deliveries - Week 34, March 18 - March 24, 2019 Man Sask Alta B.C. Total Wheat 54.8 127.3 145.3 0.5 327.9 Amber Durum 69.6 29.2 98.8 Oat 3.6 20.0 4.2 1.7 29.5 Barley 0.7 29.2 6.0 1.8 37.7 Rye 1.0 1.0 Flaxseed 0.8 3.7 1.0 5.5 Canola 25.1 85.8 49.5 1.1 161.5 Peas 0.4 20.2 24.2 0.5 45.3 Corn 2.8 2.8 Beans 0.1 0.1 Lentils 0.3 19.4 4.0 23.7 Total 89.6 375.2 263.4 5.6 733.8 SHIPMENTS

Primary Elevator Shipments - Week 34 - March 18 - March 24, 2019 Man Sask Alta B.C. Total Wheat 59.8 132.2 121.6 0.5 314.1 Amber Durum 125.9 36.4 162.3 Oat 12.4 17.6 3.9 2.1 36.0 Barley 0.8 28.4 20.4 1.8 51.4 Rye 0.6 0.6 Flaxseed 0.9 7.6 8.5 Canola 31.2 97.4 42.9 3.2 174.7 Peas 0.4 32.5 29.0 0.1 62.0 Corn 2.4 5.1 7.5 Beans 0.5 0.3 0.8 Lentils 0.8 26.3 4.0 31.1 Total 109.8 468.2 263.3 7.7 849.0

Crop Y-T-D Producer Deliveries to Primary Elevators to March 24, 2019 Man Sask Alta B.C. Total Wheat 2,926.8 6,180.0 4,592.7 78.0 13,777.5 Amber Durum 0.2 2,503.6 320.4 2,824.2 Oat 415.3 749.8 113.2 28.6 1,306.9 Barley 35.2 1,474.2 563.3 21.4 2,094.1 Rye 70.8 12.1 1.5 84.4 Flaxseed 32.8 170.8 16.7 220.3 Canola 1,095.2 4,432.1 2,097.5 84.4 7,709.2 Peas 43.9 1,112.9 1,028.6 42.0 2,227.4 Corn 94.4 11.9 10.3 116.6 Beans 58.7 1.4 1.1 61.2 Lentils 8.0 1,098.8 102.9 0.2 1,209.9 Total 4,781.3 17,747.6 8,848.2 254.6 31,631.7 Crop Year-to-Date Primary Elevator Shipments to March 24, 2019 Man Sask Alta B.C. Total Wheat 2,718.0 5,940.9 4,187.0 77.3 12,923.2 Amber Durum 0.1 2,301.4 315.7 2,617.2 Oat 427.3 711.2 95.6 29.1 1,263.2 Barley 37.0 1,431.6 545.8 20.5 2,034.9 Rye 86.5 16.7 1.1 104.3 Flaxseed 32.0 166.1 11.3 209.4 Canola 1,031.8 4,189.2 1,937.4 81.4 7,239.8 Peas 40.8 991.7 973.3 42.9 2,048.7 Corn 92.4 22.6 264.1 379.1 Beans 42.5 1.8 1.4 45.7 Lentils 6.8 1,060.9 92.2 0.4 1,160.3 Total 4,515.2 16,834.1 8,424.9 251.6 30,025.8

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Governments support BC farmers dealing with income issues British Columbia’s agriculture sector contributes $3.2 billion to Canada’s economy, with more than $2.6 billion in agri-food exports to 147 markets. The governments of Canada and British Columbia remain committed to the continued growth and success of British Columbia.’s agriculture sector by ensuring producers have the tools they need to manage significant risks that threaten the viability of their farms.

2018 was an extremely challenging year for many British Columbia producers who faced financial pressures as a result of significant production and market losses. The governments of Canada and British Columbia are working together to ensure producers make full use of support available through existing programs.

Today, Minister of Agriculture and AgriFood Marie-Claude Bibeau and British Columbia’s Minister of Agriculture Lana Popham announced they have triggered the late participation mechanism under the AgriStability program for the 2018 program year to help farmers access needed support to deal with income losses. This new feature, introduced under the Canadian Agricultural Partnership, means hundreds of additional farmers and ranchers from British Columbia will be eligible to join and benefit from the program. This feature can be triggered by governments in situations where there is a significant income decline in the farm sector and a gap in program participation.

This is in addition to assistance previously announced by governments in October 2018 under the AgriRecovery disaster framework that provided up to $5 million to help the province’s agriculture sector recover from the agricultural losses caused by the 2018 wildfires. These fires consumed 1,300,000 hectares of land, surpass-

ing the record damage caused in 2017.

Today’s announcement is part of Minister Bibeau’s first agricultural tour. Minister Bibeau is meeting with farmers, processors and industry leaders, as well as participating in local agricultural events, to highlight strategic federal agricultural investments and programs and how they will help to build an even stronger and more innovative sector for Canada.

The tour begins on March 11 in Vernon, British Columbia and ends on March 13 in Winnipeg, Manitoba with stops in Kelowna, British Columbia and Calgary, Alberta.

“Our Government recognizes that many B.C. farmers and ranchers are facing financial hardship caused by extreme weather events and poor market prices. The AgriStability late participation feature will help more farmers access the support they need to cope with income shortfalls. We encourage BC farmers to take full advantage of all available Business Risk Management programs, including AgriInvest and AgriInsurance.” - Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food “BC ranchers and farmers work hard to support our province’s food supply and economy, and when they experience extreme hardship such as the last two years, they need our help.

Adjusting the AgriStability program to help more B.C. producers whose income declined in 2018, offers support to those farmers, the communities they are part of, and agriculture in BC.” - Lana Popham, Minister of Agriculture, British Columbia In 2018, British Columbia’s agricultural sector was impacted by several major production and market losses as a result of unprecedented

spring flooding, forest fires which caused substantial damage to farms and farmland, and a dramatic decline in market prices for raspberries.

In August 2017, governments announced the Canada-British Columbia Wildfires Recovery Initiative, an up to $20 million initiative to assist agricultural producers with the extraordinary costs associated with resuming their operations following the 2017 wildfires.

Under the Canadian Agricultural Partnership, producers have access to a robust suite of Business Risk Management (BRM) programs to help manage significant risks that threaten the viability of their farm and are beyond their capacity to manage. Get more info by calling the British Columbia program administration at 1-877-343-2767.

The Canadian Agricultural Partnership is a five-year, $3 billion investment by federal, provincial and territorial governments to strengthen the agriculture and agri-food sector. The Partnership includes programs and activities to enhance the competitiveness of the sector through research, science and innovation.

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“This certificate program is an excellent course that provides valuable information for anyone who uses pesticides on their own farm,” says Harry Brook, crop specialist at the Alberta Ag-Info Centre. “It also provides the assurance that producers use pesticides in a responsible and sustainable method, using said pesticide only when necessary.”

The course’s seven basic modules cover: the definition of pesticides poisoning and first aid safe handling procedures environmental safety integrated pest management legislation and food safety application and equipment calibration Brook says that a notable trend in pesticides over the last 20 years is that the newest pesticides being registered have very low residual effects.

“They tend to be safer for the applicator and the environment than older chemistries. A major deciding factor in the registration process is minimal environmental impact.”

Two endorsements can be obtained under the Farmer Pesticide Certificate.

“These allow the use of the restricted products phostoxin and gastoxin to control grain beetles in stored grain and to control gophers – Richardon’s ground squirrels,” he explains.

“Grain beetles showing up in stored grain is a problem that producers in southern Alberta often face, so demand for this certification

is higher in that part of the province. This certification ensures that those who need and use these restricted products will use it safely – for both themselves and the environment.”

Brook adds that this certification is used for more than just gaining access to restricted pesticide products. “A number of producer groups and ag industries require their members to take this course in order to operate.

Potato growers take the course to ensure safe application of specific products to control wireworm in potatoes. Greenhouse growers also require anyone using pesticides in the greenhouse to take it.”

The certification process began in the early 1990’s with the course being reworked in 2008 with a five-year renewable term was put into place. Producers can obtain their certificate by either attending a course put on by a certified trainer and writing the exam, or by completing the online course followed by writing the exam offered by a certified trainer.

Contact Contact your agricultural fieldman for your closest certified trainer and to find out about local courses.

For more information about the Farmer Pesticide Certificate or to find out if your certificate is still valid, contact the Alberta Ag-Info Centre: Hours: 8:15 am to 4:30 pm (open Monday to Friday, closed statutory holidays) Toll free: 310FARM (3276) Email: aginfocentre@gov.ab.ca

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Labour productivity and Alberta’s food manufacturing industry food manufacturing industry in Canada – behind Saskatchewan, Newfoundland and PEI. “Nationally, labour productivity in the food manufacturing industry was $64.1 per hour in 2017 – an increase of 18.9% from 2008. In Alberta, that number was 10.6% higher than the national average in 2017,” he adds.

While Alberta’s food manufacturing GDP increased by 18.9% from 2008 to 2017, Uwizeyimana says that the total number of hours used in the production fell by 9.6%. “We can therefore say that the production of food manufacturing

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in Alberta has been more efficient and effective over the past decade.”

Uwizeyimana says that generally speaking, increasing labour productivity – especially in food manufacturing – is good for the economy.

“More importantly, it is good for consumers as they get to consume more of a particular product at a more affordable price. Higher labour productivity levels also enable manufacturing companies to meet local and international demands while becoming more competitive.”

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“Using 2017 as an example, labour productivity in the Alberta’s food manufacturing industry was $70.9 per hour, an increase of 31.5% from ten years ago.”

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GRAIN FUTURE REPORT Grain Future Prices - as of April 5, 2019 Last 463.10s 456.60 464.50 477.70 Last 502-4s 466-0 468-4 475-6 Last 452-0s 431-0 437-6 448-6 Last 632-2s 521-6 531-2 541-6 Last 362-0 370-6 379-0 Last 287-2 279-0 266-4 Last 898-6 912-2 917-6 Last 29.22 29.55 29.70 Last 307.9 311.5

Change + 2.10 - 1.40 - 1.30 - 0.50 Change - 0-4 - 4-6 - 5-2 - 5-4 Change + 2-6 - 8-4 -7-4 - 7-2 Change - 7-4 - 5-4 - 5-2 - 5-0 Change - 3-2 - 3-4 - 3-4 Change - 1-2 + 0-2 - 2-4 Change - 7-6 - 7-2 - 7-6 Change + 0.02 + 0.03 + 0.03 Change - 4-0 - 3.9

Open 0.00 458.00 465.00 478.00 Open 0-0 469-0 472-2 478-6 Open 0-0 438-4 443-6 455-2 Open 0-0 529-0 538-2 546-4 Open 364-4 373-4 381-6 373-0 288-2 277-4 267-2 Open 904-4 917-4 924-0 Open 29.20 29.51 29.65 Open 311.3 315.0

High 463.10 458.00 465.80 478.30 High 502-4 469-4 472-2 478-6 High 452-0 438-4 444-2 455-2 High 632-2 529-6 538-4 546-4 High 364-6 373-4 382-0 High 290-0 279-0 267-2 High 904-6 918-0 924-0 High 29.40 29.72 29.86 High 311.6 315.1

Low 463.10 456.20 464.00 476.60 Low 502-4 464-2 467-2 475-0 Low 452-0 431-0 437-6 448-6 Low 632-2 521-0 530-4 541-0 Low 360-4 369-2 378-0 Low 286-2 276-4 266-4 Low 896-2 909-4 915-6 Low 29.06 29.38 29.52 Low 307.1 310.7

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Alberta Canola Producers Commission (http://dashboard.albertacanola.com/reports/weekly-grains) CANOLA - #1 Peace Region Northern Alberta Southern Alberta Spot $441.50 ( - $0.58 ) $442.02 ( - $0.59 ) $433.62 ( - $0.60 ) May 2019 $440.74 ( - $0.58 ) $442.97 ( - $0.59 ) $433.62 ( - $0.60 ) June 2019 $443.14 ( - $2.57 ) $444.87 ( - $3.18 ) $436.16 ( - $3.53 ) July 2019 $444.70 ( - $2.93 ) $445.42 ( - $3.36 ) $436.49 ( - $3.53 ) August 2019 $436.13 ( + $0.60 ) $437.01 ( + $0.60 ) $428.17 ( + $0.60 ) September 2019 $440.74 ( + $0.60 ) $442.22 ( + $0.60 ) $436.71 ( + $0.60 ) October 2019 $443.09 ( + $0.60 ) $444.00 ( + $0.60 ) $438.05 ( + $0.60 ) WHEAT - #1 CPSR - 11.5% Peace Region Northern Alberta Southern Alberta Spot $5.96 ( - $0.15 ) $6.10 ( - $0.14 ) $6.05 ( - $0.14 ) May 2019 $6.01 ( - $0.14 ) $6.14 ( - $0.13 ) $6.09 ( - $0.14 ) June 2019 $5.87 ( - $0.14 ) $6.04 ( - $0.11 ) $5.98 ( - $0.12 ) July 2019 $5.77 ( - $0.13 ) $5.84 ( - $0.12 ) $5.82 ( - $0.13 ) August 2019 not available $5.25 ( - $0.08 ) $5.19 ( - $0.07 ) September 2019 $5.19 ( - $0.09 ) $5.32 ( - $0.08 ) $5.27 ( - $0.09 ) October 2019 $5.26 ( - $0.09 ) $5.40 ( - $0.08 ) $5.35 ( - $0.09 ) WHEAT - #1 CWAD - 13.0% Peace Region Northern Alberta Southern Alberta Spot not available not available $6.61 ( + $0.00 ) May 2019 not available not available $6.66 ( + $0.00 ) June 2019 not available not available $6.64 ( + $0.00 ) July 2019 not available not available $6.67 ( + $0.01 ) August 2019 not available not available $6.60 ( + $0.00 ) September 2019 not available not available $6.56 ( + $0.01 ) WHEAT - #1 CWRS - 13.5% Peace Region Northern Alberta Southern Alberta Spot $6.73 ( - $0.05 ) $6.72 ( - $0.06 ) $6.63 ( - $0.06 ) May 2019 $6.78 ( - $0.05 ) $6.79 ( - $0.06 ) $6.69 ( - $0.07 ) June 2019 $6.78 ( - $0.05 ) $6.75 ( - $0.06 ) $6.66 ( - $0.06 ) July 2019 $6.82 ( - $0.05 ) $6.81 ( - $0.06 ) $6.71 ( - $0.06 ) August 2019 $6.42 ( - $0.05 ) $6.36 ( - $0.05 ) $6.22 ( - $0.05 ) September 2019 $6.46 ( - $0.05 ) $6.39 ( - $0.05 ) $6.28 ( - $0.03 ) YELLOW PEAS - #2 Peace Region Northern Alberta Southern Alberta Spot $6.80 ( - $0.07 ) $6.97 ( - $0.06 ) $6.86 ( - $0.05 ) May 2019 not available $6.79 ( - $0.08 ) $6.70 ( - $0.06 ) June 2019 not available $6.71 ( - $0.08 ) $6.57 ( - $0.05 ) July 2019 not available $6.68 ( - $0.08 ) $6.54 ( - $0.06 ) August 2019 not available $6.54 ( - $0.08 ) $6.49 ( - $0.05 ) September 2019 not available not available not available

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Vaccination is an essential tool for preventive veterinary medicine, promotion of animal health and welfare, and reducing the risk of human exposure to many zoonotic pathogens.

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laboratory for two horses located on a premises in Clear Hills County, AB. The horses had been sampled by an accredited veterinarian to comply with U.S. import conditions. No clinical signs of disease were noted at the time of sampling.

A CFIA investigation is underway and as per program policy, a quarantine has been placed on the infected horses and their on-premises contact animals. Initial reports indicate there are several equines on the affected premises.

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238 -116 Avenue, Dawson Creek, BC V1G 3C8 Across from the Fairgrounds

(250) 782-1080 Small Animals: (250) 782-5616

Large Animals:

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We carry an excellent selection of calving supplies as well as vaccines and pain management options. For calving questions, concerns or emergencies call our Large Animal Division at 250-782-1080 www.dcvet.ca Small Animal: 250-782-5616 Large Animal: 250-782-1080 238-116th Avenue, Dawson Creek, BC Across from the Fairgrounds

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High and wild lessons learned Our annual High and Wild is a horsemanship adventure trip in the Canadian Rocky Mountains. It is 80 miles from the nearest road and the horses live wild and free up there year round. I’ve been taking people on this trip for many years and there have been many lessons that I have learned over the years.

When we head back into the mountains each year, we have to find the horses, round them up and start trying to trim and shoe the ones that will be used that season by the guides and outfitting business. There are about 250 head of horses to look after. If there is time, we get to the ones that won’t be used that fall. Back in the day, as they say, there always was a lack of time. The guides were brought in at the last minute with only a few days to do all the things that needed done before the horses and guides went to their separate camps.

All of these horses needed a trim like any other horse. However, there weren’t any people around to trim them for 9 months of the year.

When it was time to start trimming, the horses were tied up and the wrestling match began. We were young, strong and stupid. If a horse didn’t stand to be trimmed, we just hung on to the foot got jerked and kicked round all day. Horse after horse, we did the best we could to trim a moving target while we got drug around the corral. I was 17 and watched the older guys. That’s what they knew, so that’s what I learned. If the horse was too tough to hang on to, we would say to heck with it and try a different one.

Pathetic really, as we’d get the ropes out and tie up a leg for a bit and try it again. Sweat dripping off

of us, hands cut up, bleeding and banged around. Your back was sore as anything and, after 5 days of wrestling, you still had 150 horses that needed done. We were very direct line in our thinking. We had no time to teach them to stand quiet to have their feet done, but we had all the time in the world to get flung around day after day. Guess what, next year would be the same gong show. Any training we did try to do was not worth much because we just didn’t know better. We did what we had seen everybody else do.

For some reason, I really enjoyed trimming and ended up being given the job each year. The rest of the guys were more than happy to avoid it. I remember one funny incident. I was trimming a horse that kept ripping its front foot forward when I had it pinched between my legs. One of the other guides was holding the horse. He was standing with his back to the door of the tack room. The floor of the tack room was about 18 inches above the ground. This horse would really pull and I’d keep the clamps on and keep trimming trying to hurry up and get done. “Never stand directly in front of the foot being trimmed”. I was pretty successful holding that foot but then that horse gave an almighty jerk, popped its foot out from my legs and his foot went high enough it wacked poor ole Doug on the head as it was coming down. Well now Doug was having a nap in the tack shed with only his legs sticking out of the door! He woke up after a bit and we kept trimming. He stood off to the side.

I didn’t know it at the time, but the horse either had a respect, un-

derstanding or confidence issue.

But I didn’t think in those terms.

I didn’t think, really, I just pushed through. I now know that it was respect with that particular horse.

What I needed to do was move his feet. I don’t mean chase him around. I needed to get the horse to know I controlled his feet with some groundwork. If I had done that, he would have stood quiet and relaxed. Doug would not have a big lump on his head, I wouldn’t be so tired and the horse would be much better to trim next year. They generally would get trimmed once per year sometimes they would get done that year or the next. Everyone thought they just needed to be trimmed more often and they will get better in time. Maybe, maybe not, it depends whether you figured out what that horse needed: confidence, respect or more understanding. Many times it has nothing at all to do with the feet trim-

ming.

I’ve gotten under thousands of horses over the years many of them at High and Wild. Getting to handle, watch, trim, ride, trail, and pack so many horses, it is a real privilege and opportunity to learn that I don’t get anywhere else.

Happy Learning, Glenn Stewart If you are interested in our High and Wild trip feel free to contact the office: info@thehorseranch. com. Also Glenn offers year round educational horsemanship programs at his facility near Fort Saint John, BC and is available to travel and conduct clinics. Horsemanship Camps will start June 5, for more information on Glenn and The Horse Ranch visit www.thehorseranch.com.

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Cattle Directory 2019 ANGUS

NO FOOLS BULL SALE

Saturday, April 27, 2019

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35 Red Angus Bulls • 50 Commercial Yearling Heifers

PUREBRED BLACK ANGUS

Lloyd & Donna 1-800-667-2251

Mile 11 on #2 Highway South of Dawson Creek

Visitors Welcome

www.clearriverredangus.com Dan: (250) 630-2146

Cell: (250) 261-3955

ANGUS

Two Names. One Program.

Annual Red and Black Bull Sale -2nd Thursday in MarchLyons Teepee Creek Event Centre

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

www.aspenhillenterprises.com

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

ASPEN HILL & HEART VALLEY

Cattle Company

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

HORIZON RED ANGUS

Crestland Farms Ltd. John & Martha Harms, Buffalo Head Prairie, AB 780-926-9540 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 Gomack Red Angus Braydon Gough, Deadwood, AB 780-274-0099 GRA-TAN Farn Grant & Tanya Chittick, Mayorthorpe, AB 780-786-2181

RED & BLACK ANGUS BULLS FOR SALE OFF THE FARM BY PRIVATE TREATY

Philip Driedger / LaCrete, AB / 780.926.5896

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

Be prepared for calving & lambing season!

“Calving and lambing” is fast approaching or for some it has already arrived.

As the old saying goes “expect the unexpected” that way you can be prepared for what may happen.

The Dawson Co-op Home & Agro carries a complete supply of pullers, sleds, feeders, colostrums, meds, flashlights and more to deal with the season and any surprises that you may encounter.

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Selling Yearling & 2-Year-Old Registered Black Angus Bulls Off the Ranch by Private Treaty Kevin & Barbara Quist Phone: 780.876.4649 Email: kbqrr2@hotmail.com RR 2 Sexsmith, AB T0H 3C0

SMOKY RIVER RED ANGUS

ROY & ERIKA SCHWEITZER Ph: 780.356.3611 • Cell: 780.402.5617 • Email: schweitzerre@gpnet.ca R0011655841

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(The Profitable Kind)

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

BULLS FOR SALE OFF THE FARM

Curtis Boese (780) 876-4526

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

Owner: Kelly Ollenberger 1-250-262-1432

- 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

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

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

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Jack & Shannon Trask

Box 127, Montney, BC, V0C 1Y0

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

CHAROLAIS

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

(250) 263-4904 • sjtrask@pris.ca

BLONDE D’AQUITAINE Dusty Acre Blondes & Painted K Farms

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

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Thurs., March 21, 2019 • 1:30 p.m.

VJV, Beaverlodge

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

Purebred Angus Genetics

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ANNUAL BULL SALE

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

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

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Red & Black Angus Yearlings & 2-Yr-Olds

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Silver Willow Ranch

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

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

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

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

VJV, Dawson Creek

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

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Briar Ridge Stock Farm Randy & Chris Haddow, Dawson Creek, BC 250-786-5048 Chad, Leah, Gene & Addison Haddow, Dawson Creek, BC 250-784-3924 Dry Creek Ranch Seth Harmon, Cecil Lake, BC 250-781-3617

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

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

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

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Yearling Bulls for Sale on the Farm Trevor Binks and Melanie Klassen Registered & Commercial Angus Cattle 780-539-7128 | C: 780-518-0630

Eldon & Marilyn Cassity Wembley, AB 780-766-2887

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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

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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LIMOUSIN

ASPENRIDGE STOCK FARMS For sale off the farm

JASON WELLS

Box 545, Hythe, AB T0H 2C0 • 780-518-2439

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REG. POLLED HEREFORD • REG. BULLS & HEIFERS

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

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

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HEREFORDS

VOSS FAMILY SALERS

Your Peace Country Connection for Quality Salers Cattle

Randy & Lesli Voss

Box 473, Hythe, AB T0H 2C0

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

SHORTHORNS

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VISITORS WELCOME LIKE US ON

Alvin Johnson Box 27 Brownvale, AB T0H 0L0

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

BENWYN HEREFORDS VISITORS ALWAYS WELCOME

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

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

Chittick Family Hereford Ranch Raymond & Mona Chittick, Whitecourt, AB 780-778-0150 Eureka Hereford Farms Tom Basnett, Eureka River, AB 780-834-8170 Gold Stock Hereford Farms Charlie & Steven White, Beaverlodge, AB 780-354-3190 Gurtler Farms Garry Gurtler, North Star, AB 780-836-2125 M.C. Quantock Mac & Pat Creech, Lloydminster, AB 800-561-2855 Reber’s Polled Herefords Serena & Kasey Reber, Woking, AB 780-518-2643

Phone/Fax: (780) 618-9044

Hillview Farms Raymond & Corine Verbeek, Sturgeon County, AB 780-939-2173 Lakeroad Limousin Jim, Donna & Jackie Rowe, Worsley, AB 780-835-9588 Pinnacle View Limousin Rob & Cheryl Swan, Quesnel, BC Erin & Eric Kishkan, Quesnel, BC 250-747-2618

Yearling & 2 year old Bulls for Sale

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Herefords Charolais Simmentals

SIMMENTALS

RED POLLS Shadow Creek Red Polls

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

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

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

Dean & Marsha Anderson – Fort St John, BC

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

SALERS

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

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

info@fallentimberfarms.com www.fallentimberfarms.com

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

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KRS Simmentals K. Reanne Sanford, Quesnel, BC 250-991-9496 KSL Simmentals Keagan Scorgie, Beaverlodge, AB 780-518-6572 Brad Smith, Beaverlodge, AB 780-202-0254 Lakeroad Simmentals Sarah Hayward & Kolby Rowe, Fairview, AB 780-835-8841

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

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REGISTERED SIMMENTALS BOX 655, BEAVERLODGE, AB TOH 0C0

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

KEITH HODGES 780-831-7999

Quarter Horse

keith@arlshop.com

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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

hodgey_177@hotmail.com

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

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

KEIRAN HODGES 780-933-5637

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

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

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

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

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

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

CLEARFAB Manufacturing Spring Get Ready for Pasture Special!!!

CLEARFAB MANUFACTURING CATTLE OILERS

See our complete line of livestock handling equipment at

www.clearfabmanufacturing.ca

Contact Henry (780) 834-7512

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a SOLID STEEL FRAME! NO BOLTS!! a DURABLE RED ENDURA PAINT ON ALL UNITS a 3” MANILA ROPE a GRAVITY-FED SYSTEM WITH 12 GALLON TANK a OPTIONAL MINERAL TUB AVAILABLE a ASK ABOUT DELIVERY OPTIONS

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SPECKLE PARK

Cody & Rodi Murray Beaverlodge, AB

(780) 831-5781 cdymurray@yahoo.ca

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Westlock Feeders Association Admin – Megan Keith, Westlock, AB 780-348-5850

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

EXHIBITION ARENAS Beaverlodge, Beaverlodge Arena 780-354-8785 Dawson Creek, Lakota Agriplex 250-782-1445 Fairview, J. Hawker Pavilion 780-596-2295 Grande Prairie, Evergreen Park 780-357-2849 High Prairie, Agriplex 780-523-3814 Teepee Creek, Ag Events Centre 780-380-1917 Valleyview, Indoor Riding Arena 780-524-3473

FEEDER ASSOCIATIONS

JASON, CORINNA, WILLIAM AND MARIAH HARVEY

DAWSON CREEK, BC

250-719-9575

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

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

CATTLE DIRECTORY PRICING FOR 2019 CATTLE DIRECTORY LISTING

Insertion at any time in the year - $100.00 + $5.00 GST = $105.00 One Year (25 issues)

$30.00 + $1.50 GST = $31.50 per issue

$750.00 + $37.50 GST = $787.50/year

9 Months (18 issues)

$35.00 + $1.75 GST = $36.75 per issue

$630.00 + $31.50 GST = $661.50

6 Months (12 issues)

$40.00 + $2.00 GST = $42.00 per issue

$480.00 + $24.00 GST = $504.00

3 Months (6 issues)

$45.00 + $2.25 GST = $47.25 per issue

$270.00 + $13.50 GST = $283.50

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

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The Heart of Alberta’s Finest Feeder Cattle!

24-Foot Free Standing Corral Panels Freestanding panels Panels with gates Wind breaks, Silage Feeders Call for more information

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

APRIL 24 • SELLING 320 BLACK AND BWF PAIRS. ALL FIRST CALF HEIFERS. “THE TOUGH PART IS ALREADY DONE FOR YOU” APRIL 27 • HORSE SALE – TACK AT 9:00 A.M., HORSES AT 12 NOON APRIL 29 • SPECIAL PRESORT SALE. FEEDER SALE. PLEASE CALL TO BOOK YOUR FEEDERS.

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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Budget 2019 contains several points of interest for Canada’s beef industry The recently released federal Budget 2019 contains several points of interest for the Canadian beef industry. Of note is the proposed investment of $199 million over five years for continuation of funding in safeguarding against Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) in the Canadian cattle herd. This funding will assist the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), Health Canada, and the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) to maintain world class inspection programs that help maintain access to international markets for Canadian cattle and beef products. Funds are earmarked in Budget 2019 to increase the number of detector dogs at Canadian airports to help prevent illegally imported meat products from entering Canada. The commitment of new funding of up to $31 million, announced earlier in March

by Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister MarieClaude Bibeau, is to increase the number of detector dogs at Canadian airports to help in the effort to clamp down on African Swine Fever.

Funding for the CFIA’s Daily Shift Inspection Presence Program was also renewed. This program provides additional food safety inspection resources at all Canadian meat processing facilities that export meat to the U.S.

The CCA applauds the government for announcing a three-year immigration pilot to bring in fulltime, non-seasonal agricultural workers that will include a pathway to permanent residency. The pilot, part of the Food Policy for Canada announcement in Budget 2019, is intended to help the agrifood sector meet its export targets and attract and retain needed labour. This is a welcomed development as it aligns with industry’s position on augmenting the Canadian agriculture workforce with foreign workers that have a pathway to permanent residency. The CCA will continue to work with the federal government to ensure a long-term national strategy is put in place to ensure labour supply.

Other areas of interest to Canadian farmers and ranchers include: Regulatory reform: Budget 2019 proposes up to $67.8 million over five years for Justice Canada to fund the resources needed to implement regulatory reform. Digitization of export certificates is one example of the type of regulatory reform that is sought. The CCA has long supported regulatory reform across federal departments.

Regulatory harmonization: Inter-provincial and international regulatory harmonization is iden-

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tified as a key area for advancement. Starting in 2020 the budget proposed $3.1 million for the Treasury Board Secretariat to support regulatory cooperation that will facilitate both interprovincial and international trade.

Tax reforms: The government will continue to develop new proposals to better accommodate intergenerational transfers of businesses while protecting the integrity and fairness of the tax system.

Rural community support: The infrastructure support for rural services will be further investigated to fully understand the implications however clear funding and direction was given regarding broad band internet, 95 per cent of Canadian homes and businesses will have access to internet speeds of at least 50/10 Mbps by 2026 and 100 per cent by 2030.

The CCA has been an active participant in the budgeting processes and will continue to work with the federal government to further understand and bring forward the voice of Canadian cattle producers.

CCA 2019 AGM recap The Canadian Cattlemen’s Association (CCA) held an actionpacked 2019 annual general meeting in Ottawa. Trade, business risk management, national price insurance, labour shortages, animal transportation regulations and the food guide dominated discussions at the committee and board meetings.

The Beef Industry Innovation and Sustainability Award (BIISA) was presented to the Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef founding council and members during CCA’s annual parliamentary reception in Ottawa. Attendance at the reception was hindered somewhat by the House of Commons all-night voting marathon session; however, during breaks between voting several Senators and Members of Parliament made the short trek to the event at the Sir John A. Macdonald Building to visit and of course to fortify themselves on certified sustainable beef on a bun and dessert before returning to the House. The CCA thanks Senator Rob Black and Member of Parliament Earl Dreeshen for helping to kick off the evening program with their remarks.

to discuss common U.S.-Canada interests in the North American cattle and beef sectors. The Young Cattlemen’s Council held a fly-in day and met briefly with Foreign Affairs Minister Chyrstia Freeland among other key influencers in the House and posed for a photo with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.

At the board meeting on Friday, CCA President David HaywoodFarmer and Vice President Bob Lowe were re-elected and will each serve another one-year term: under CCA guidelines elected representatives can serve up to two one-year terms.

A special thanks to Beer Canada, Canadian Vintners Association, and the Canadian Meat Council for sponsoring the beverages and beef served at the parliamentary reception.

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James Malaka, 10, stops by the Douglas Lake Equipment booth at the FSJ trade show last week.

In related activities, CCA leadership and Ottawa staff met with United States Ambassador to Canada Kelly Craft at the U.S. Embassy

32nd and FINAL NO FOOL’S BULL SALE Sat, April 27, 2019 @ 2:00 p.m.

At the farm, Cleardale, Alberta • HIGHEST QUALITY CATTLE AT AFFORDABLE PRICES • • FREE DELIVERY • 0% FINANCING • COMPLETELY GUARANTEED • The day starts with Donna’s “FAMOUS” roast beef lunch at noon!

Lloyd 780.835.8355 Donna 780.835.1596

www.clearriverredangus.com

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Complete information available in early April (Toll Free) 800.667.2251 • (Email) clearrivergroup@gmail.com

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Cattle Market Report VJV LIVESTOCK MARKETING GROUP

CATTLE MARKET REPORT FOR APR 12, 2019

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 Date

Apr 2 - 1071 Hd

Bid Range

Low

High

Apr 4 - 529 Hd

Mar 28 - 470 Hd

Apr 4 - 725 Hd Low

Low

High

APr 3 - 2281 Hd

Mar 27 - 2107 Hd

Apr 2 - 284 Hd

Low

High

High

Average

Low

High

n/a

n/a

$225.00 $270.00

n/a

n/a

Low

High

Low

High

Low

High

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

$217.00 $245.00 $250.00 $260.00

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

$230.00 $251.00 $224.00 $249.50 $215.00 $257.00 $225.00 $265.50 $220.00 $243.00

400 - 499 $230.00 $241.00 $230.00 $241.00

High

Mar 28 - 1355 Hd

500 - 599 $226.00 $236.00 $222.00 $233.00 $220.00 $231.00 $218.00 $233.00 $210.00 $234.00 $217.00 $239.00 $200.00 $227.00 $210.00 $248.00 $220.00 $242.00 600 - 699 $216.00 $221.50 $200.00 $214.00 $210.00 $222.00 $205.00 $217.00 $206.00 $224.00 $199.00 $231.00 $200.00 $223.50 $195.00 $235.00 $210.00 $222.50 700 - 799 $195.00 $207.00 $186.00 $196.00 $190.00 $201.00 $188.00 $197.25 $187.00 $197.00 $165.00 $199.50 $185.00 $203.75 $180.00 $205.00 $189.00 $201.00 800 - 899

n/a

n/a

$170.00 $180.00

n/a

n/a

900 - 999

n/a

n/a

n/a

1000+

n/a

n/a

Bid Range

Low

High

$170.00 $183.00 $174.00 $180.50 $164.00 $188.50 $170.00 $185.50 $175.00 $186.75 $175.00 $179.00

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

$163.00 $180.00 $160.00 $167.00 $160.00 $176.00 $160.00 $173.50

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

$145.00 $152.00 $125.00 $151.00 $150.00 $155.00 $158.00 $163.50

n/a

n/a

Low

High

Low

High

Low

High

Average

High

Average

300 - 399 $209.00 $220.00 $205.00 $216.00

n/a

n/a

$215.00 $221.00 $224.00 $229.00 $217.00 $227.50

$190.00 $236.00

n/a

n/a

400 - 499 $200.00 $210.00 $200.00 $213.00

n/a

n/a

$210.00 $220.00 $240.00 $230.00 $194.00 $215.00 $190.00 $215.00 $185.00 $221.00 $200.00 $215.00

Low

High

Low

High

Low

High

n/a

n/a

High

500 - 599 $195.00 $205.00 $190.00 $205.00 $200.00 $210.00 $190.00 $201.00 $189.00 $203.00 $185.00 $200.00 $185.00 $212.00 $180.00 $210.50 $190.00 $209.50 600 - 699 $185.00 $195.50 $180.00 $193.50 $185.00 $197.00 $180.00 $191.00 $183.00 $195.00 $177.25 $193.50 $180.00 $202.50 $170.00 $195.00 $180.00 $193.00 700 - 799 $165.00 $174.00 $170.00 $180.00 $165.00 $175.75 $170.00 $182.00 $169.00 $182.00 $165.00 $181.00 $165.00 $187.50 $160.00 $182.75 $155.00 $176.00 800 - 899 $156.00 $164.00 $150.00 $165.00 $155.00 $168.25

n/a

n/a

$155.50 $164.50 $154.00 $178.00 $155.00 $167.50 $150.00 $170.00 $150.00 $166.50

900 - 999 $148.00 $156.50

n/a

n/a

$127.00 $147.00 $120.00 $147.00 $140.00 $157.50 $145.00 $158.50 $145.00 $154.50

n/a

n/a

$121.00 $136.00 $120.00 $143.00 $138.00 $144.75 $135.00 $142.25 $135.00 $140.00

1000+

n/a

n/a

D1 - D2 Cows $85.00

SLAUGHTER CATTLE

D1 - D2 Cows $92.50

D3 - D4 Cows $80.00

Heiferettes 130.00

Bologna Bulls

102.00 90.00

103.00

$145.00 $155.00 n/a

n/a

D1 - D2 Cows D3 - D4 Cows Heiferettes

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 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

D3 - D4 Cows $73.00

$82.00

Heiferettes 108.00

137.00

90.00

n/a

86.00

105.00 n/a

Good Bred Cows n/a

n/a

Older Bred Cows Older Bred Cows n/a

$95.00

Bologna Bulls

n/a

n/a

$84.00

Bologna Bulls

n/a

n/a

150.00

D1 - D2 Cows

Bologna Bulls

n/a

Good Bred Cows

$80.00

Heiferettes

125.00 138.00 135.00

Feeder Bulls

n/a

$90.00

D3 - D4 Cows

$70.00 $82.00 $70.00

Feeder Bulls

n/a

D1 - D2 Cows

$85.00 $93.00 $80.00

Feeder Bulls

Good Bred Cows

REPLACEMENT CATTLE

n/a

140.00 119.00

Bologna Bulls 90.00

n/a

$83.00 $70.00

Heiferettes 130.00

n/a

$97.00 $82.00

D3 - D4 Cows $75.00

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

n/a

Feeder Bulls n/a

n/a

Good Bred Cows n/a

n/a

Older Bred Cows n/a

n/a

Good Bred Hfrs $1,600

$1,875

Cow/Calf Prs (Y) n/a

n/a

Cow/Calf Prs (O) n/a

n/a

118.00

Feeder Bulls

D1 - D2 Cows $84.00

$96.50

D3 - D4 Cows $72.00

$84.00

Heiferettes 110.00

144.00

Bologna Bulls 105.00

121.00

Feeder Bulls

D1 - D2 Cows

D1 - D2 Cows

$85.00 $100.00 $85.00

D3 - D4 Cows $75.00

$84.00

Heiferettes 110.00

142.00

$98.00

D3 - D4 Cows $78.00

$85.00

Heiferettes 110.00

143.00

Older Bred Cows n/a

n/a

n/a

Older Bred Cows n/a

n/a

n/a

Feeder Bulls

118.50

Feeder Bulls

n/a

n/a

Older Bred Cows n/a

n/a

Good Bred Cows n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

Good Bred Hfrs

Good Bred Hfrs

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

Cow/Calf Prs (Y) n/a

n/a

Cow/Calf Prs (O) n/a

n/a

Cow/Calf Prs (Y) n/a

n/a

Cow/Calf Prs (O) n/a

n/a

n/a

Cow/Calf Prs (Y) n/a

n/a

Cow/Calf Prs (O) n/a

n/a

n/a

Feeder Bulls n/a

n/a

Good Bred Cows n/a

n/a

Older Bred Cows Older Bred Cows

Good Bred Hfrs n/a

110.00 140.00

90.00

118.00

Good Bred Hfrs n/a

Heiferettes

85.00

Good Bred Cows

n/a

$75.00 $85.00

Bologna Bulls

Good Bred Cows n/a

D3 - D4 Cows

Bologna Bulls

$95.00 $125.00 $100.00 $132.50

n/a

$85.00 $98.00

Bologna Bulls

$92.00 $122.00 $100.00 $120.00

Good Bred Cows

D1 - D2 Cows

n/a

Cow/Calf Prs (Y) n/a

n/a

Cow/Calf Prs (O) n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

Good Bred Hfrs n/a

n/a

Cow/Calf Prs (Y) n/a

n/a

Cow/Calf Prs (O) n/a

n/a

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FEEDER HEIFERS

FEEDER STEERS

300 - 399 $235.00 $246.00

Mar 26 - 932 Hd

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SHEEP, GOAT AND HOG PRODUCERS!!

SPRING HORSE SALES AT VOLD JONES & VOLD

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

Dawson Creek • Saturday, April 27th Beaverlodge • Saturday, May 11th TACK @ 9:30 A.M. • HORSES AT NOON

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 April 16 & May 21 Free feed and water upon delivery. Be sure your sheep are ear tagged before marketing.

VJV LIVESTOCK MARKETING GROUP

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

Dawson Creek • 301 - 116th Avenue

VJV WESTLOCK AUCTION PHONE TOLL FREE 1-877-349-3153

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

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

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

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Ph: (250) 782-3766 • Fax: (250) 782-6622 vjvdawsoncreek@outlook.com Beaverlodge • Box 606, Beaverlodge, AB Ph: (780) 354-2423 • Fax: (780) 354-2420 vjvbeaverlodge@gpnet.ca

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

VJV LiVestockMar.KETING Marketing group VJV LIVESTOCK GROUP

www.vjvauction.com • Canadian Satellite Web Site: www.cslauction.com Dawson Creek

Beaverlodge Peter Raffan 780.354.2423

Westlock Travis Sekura 780.349.3153

Ponoka Craig Jacklin 403.783.1453

Rimbey Dean Edge 403.704.0280

Tues, Apr 16th- 9:00 a.m.

Tues, Apr 23rd - 9:00 a.m.

Tues, Apr 30th - 9:00 a.m.

Tues, May 7th - 9:00 a.m.

Tues, May 14th - 9:00 a.m.

Thurs, Apr 18th- 9:00 a.m.

Thurs, June 6th - 9:00 a.m.

Thurs, Apr 18th- 9:00 a.m.

Thurs, Apr 25th - 9:00 a.m.

Thurs, May 2nd - 9:00 a.m.

Thurs, May 9th - 9:00 a.m.

Thurs, May 16th - 9:00 a.m.

Wed, Apr 17th - 9:00 a.m.

Wed, Apr 24th - 9:00 a.m.

Wed, May 1st - 9:00 a.m.

Wed, May 8th - 9:00 p.m.

Wed, May 15th - 9:00 a.m.

Tues, Apr 16th - 9:00 a.m.

Tues, Apr 23rd - 9:00 a.m.

Tues, Apr 30th - 9:00 a.m.

Tues, May 7th - 9:00 a.m.

Tues, May 14th - 9:00 a.m.

Dawson Creek Last Chance Bull Sale

Beaverlodge

Westlock

Ponoka

Rimbey

Spring Horse Sale Sat, May 11th Tack at 9:30 a.m.

Horses at Noon Sheep Assembly Day To VJV Westlock Mon, Apr 15th - 9am to 11am Mon, May 20th - 9am to 11am Mon, June 17th - 9am to 11am Call 587-343-2162

Cow/Calf Pairs Sale Sat, June 8th - 11:00 a.m.

Horse Sale Sat, Apr 20th- 10:00 a.m.

Sat, May 18th- 10:00 a.m.

Sheep & Goat Sales Tues, Apr 16th- 11:00 a.m.

Tues, May 21st - 11:00 a.m.

Tues, June 18th - 11:00 a.m.

Peter Raffan 250.782.3766

Cattle Sales

Special Sales

Tues, Apr 16th – 1:00 p.m.

Cow/Calf Pairs Sale Tues, June 4th With regular sale

Horse Sales

Sat, April 27th Sat, June 8th Tack at 9:30 a.m.

Horses at Noon

Thurs, May 2nd - 9:00 a.m.

Thurs, May 16th - 9:00 a.m.

Rimbey 4-H Show & Sale Monday, May 13th Ponoka 4-H Show & Sale Tuesday, May 7th

Cow/Calf Pair Sale Tues, May 21st – Noon Tues, June 11th - Noon Spring Horse Sale Fri, Apr 26th– 5:00 p.m.

Fri, May 31st – 5:00 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 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+

Apr 1 - 1539 Hd Low High $230.00 $266.00 $215.00 $255.00 $210.00 $237.50 $185.00 $227.00 $175.00 $204.50 $160.00 $185.50 $155.00 $174.00 n/a n/a Low $197.00 $190.00 $180.00 $160.00 $155.00 $154.50 $150.00 n/a

INNISFAIL AUCTION MARKET

Office 780-348-5893

Office 780-336-2209

Office 403-227-3166

Mar 25 - 1688 Hd Low High $225.00 $278.00 $225.00 $264.00 $210.00 $241.00 $190.00 $234.00 $180.00 $210.00 $160.00 $184.75 $156.00 $176.00 n/a n/a

Apr 2 - 1936 Hd Low High $200.00 $255.00 $200.00 $255.00 $200.00 $245.00 $200.00 $227.00 $180.00 $202.00 $160.00 $183.00 $150.00 $174.00 n/a n/a

Apr 2 - 1460 Hd Low High $245.00 $270.00 $244.00 $265.00 $232.00 $245.00 $176.00 $234.00 $170.00 $208.00 $167.00 $186.00 $158.00 $175.00 n/a n/a

April 3 Low High $210.00 $252.00 $200.00 $257.00 $200.00 $233.00 $180.00 $230.00 $170.00 $206.00 $160.00 $188.00 $150.00 $180.00 $150.00 $174.00

Low $189.00 $191.00 $180.00 $160.00 $160.00 $150.00 $145.00 $130.00

Low $180.00 $180.00 $160.00 $160.00 $150.00 $145.00 $140.00 n/a

Low $195.00 $193.00 $188.00 $175.00 $168.00 $152.00 $144.00 n/a

Low $170.00 $170.00 $160.00 $150.00 $145.00 $140.00 $130.00 $120.00

Office 780-789-3915

FEEDER STEERS FEEDER HEIFERS

VIKING AUCTION MARKET

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

High $230.00 $230.00 $215.25 $198.00 $184.00 $171.00 $164.00 n/a

D1 - D2 Cows SLAUGHTER CATTLE

D1 - D2 Cows

High $215.00 $215.00 $209.00 $202.00 $182.00 $170.00 $160.00 n/a

D1 - D2 Cows

High $226.00 $222.00 $209.00 $202.00 $186.00 $167.00 $159.00 n/a

Feeder Bulls

$100.00 $85.00

$99.75

$75.00

$95.00

$135.00 $150.00

$65.00

$85.00

$85.00

$65.00

$80.00

$105.00 $128.00 $100.00

D4 Cows

D4 Cows

$65.00

Slaughter Bulls

$85.00 $121.00 $80.00

Feeder Cows $85.00 n/a

n/a

Good Bred Hfrs n/a

Feeder Cows

$105.00 $80.00

Good Bred Younger n/a

$122.00

$75.00

$90.00

B/Cows & Hfrs $1,100

n/a

n/a

Heiferettes

n/a

n/a

Mar 27 - 1593 Hd Low High $210.00 $252.00 $200.00 $257.00 $200.00 $233.00 $180.00 $230.00 $170.00 $206.00 $160.00 $188.00 $150.00 $180.00 $150.00 $174.00

Apr 2 - 829 Hd Low High $210.00 $250.00 $210.00 $245.00 $210.00 $240.00 $200.00 $230.00 $185.00 $212.00 $165.00 $188.00 $155.00 $175.00 $140.00 $171.00

Mar 20 - 1000 Hd High Avg $240.00 $234.83 $234.00 $224.86 $227.00 $213.13 $217.50 $203.66 $197.75 $195.09 $182.50 $175.74 n/a n/a n/a n/a

Low $170.00 $170.00 $160.00 $150.00 $145.00 $140.00 $130.00 $120.00

Low $180.00 $180.00 $180.00 $170.00 $160.00 $150.00 $140.00 $120.00

High $222.50 $211.00 $199.00 $186.00 $178.25 $164.00 $154.00 n/a

High $227.00 $219.00 $214.00 $203.00 $196.00 $185.00 $176.00 $171.00

Feeder Cows $90.00

Bred Cows

Feeder Bulls

$118.00

n/a

n/a

$90.00

$100.00

Feeder Bulls

Bologna Bulls

Bulls $95.00

$114.00

Bred Cows

High $215.00 $215.00 $210.00 $193.00 $185.00 $172.00 $165.00 $160.00

Avg $210.00 $199.80 $189.00 $181.82 $174.39 $157.00 $131.79 n/a

Butcher Bulls $98.00

$113.00

Older Cows $60.00

$73.00

Good 2nd Calvers

Butcher Cows

$1,500

$2,500

$1,500

$2,500

n/a

n/a

$80.00

$91.75

$100.00

$1,500

$2,500

$1,500

$2,500

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

Cow/Calf Pairs n/a

Office 250-573-3939

$114.00

Slaughter Cows

$75.00

Office 403-556-3655

$155.00 $100.00 $155.00

$88.00 $105.00

$2,000 $95.00

Cow/Calf Prs

$118.00

Feeder Bulls Bulls

$120.00

Good Bred Hfrs n/a

Slaughter Bulls

Slaughter Bulls

$105.00

Good Bred Younger n/a

D3 Cows

High $227.00 $219.00 $214.00 $203.00 $196.00 $185.00 $176.00 $171.00

Feeder Cows

$85.00

Slaughter Bulls

REPLACEMENT CATTLE

High $241.00 $227.00 $214.00 $202.00 $189.00 $178.00 $167.00 $156.00

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

n/a

Butcher Cows

Cow/Calf Pairs $1,600

$2,500

Butcher Cows

Cow/Calf Pairs $1,600

$2,500

Bred Heifers Bred Cows

n/a

n/a

Bred Cows

Bred Heifers n/a

n/a

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MARKET REPORT FOR APR 1 2, 2019

ALBERTA SELECT MEATS

A PROVINCIALLY LICENSED MEAT FACILITY

DIRECT MARKETING

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G��� 780-897-9570 • N���� 780-518-0709

2 MILES SOUTH OF HWY 43 ON RR 92 THEN ¼ MILE EAST ON TWP 712

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review

April 5, 2019

Statistics & Data Development Branch Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development

Beaver Hill Auction Service - Tofield - March 25, 2019

Sheep - 893 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 - 370 Hd

$/CWT $250.00 $240.00 $228.00 $212.00 $183.00 $125.00 $115.00 $200.00

to to to to to to to to

$276.00 $279.00 $269.00 $230.00 $215.00 $150.00 $149.00 $290.00

$210.00 $237.00 $220.00 $212.00 $170.00 $122.00 $135.00 $200.00

to to to to to to to to

$260.00 $270.00 $260.00 $225.00 $212.00 $140.00 $161.00 $270.00

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

$/CWT $235.00 to $275.00 $265.00 to $310.00 $270.00 to $305.00 $265.00 to $315.00 $275.00 to $315.00 $270.00 to $310.00 $270.00 to $315.00

$120.00 $175.00 $160.00 n/a

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

Vold Jones Vold (Westlock) - March 19, 2019

Mar 09/19 (prel) 431,053 263,273 167,780 54,157 Mar 16/19 (prel) 2,452,000

Mar 02/19 (prel) 427,383 257,590 169,793 54,948 Mar 09/19 (est) 2,548,000

Mar 10/18 419,062 260,640 158,422 60,307 Mar 17/18 2,418,200

to to to to

$235.00 $240.00 $190.00 n/a

Sheep - 299 Head

Goats - 76 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

Mar 15/19 1.254 N/A

Mar 08/19 1.211 1.561

Mar 15/19 51.89 1.288

Mar 08/19 45.26 1.132

$2.51 $2.45 $2.43 $1.96 $1.30 $1.30 n/a $275.00

n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a

to to to to to to to to

n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a

$2.50 $1.86

to to

$2.85 $2.85

$1.86

to

$2.85

n/a $1.35 n/a n/a

to to to to

n/a $1.75 n/a n/a

30 - 40 lbs

n/a

to

n/a

41 - 80 lbs

n/a

to

$70.00

81 - 150 lbs

$70.00

to

$110.00

151 + Over lbs

$110.00

to

$240.00

Hogs - 28 Head

CAN/US $ CLOSE Mar 15/19

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

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

LEAN 68.80 77.90 86.53 89.38 89.75 78.90

CHANGE + 8.25 + 8.98 + 8.35 + 9.33 + 9.08 + 9.10

FUTURES 0.7493 0.7498 0.7503 0.7509 0.7513 0.7525

CHANGE + 0.0036 + 0.0036 + 0.0037 + 0.0037 + 0.0036 + 0.0037

Mar 02/19 215.00 Mar 01/19 12.6 7.6 Mar 08/19 62.09

Mar 10/18 214.00 Mar 09/18 18.0 10.3 Mar 16/18 73.02

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

Mar 16/18 1.492 1.822

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 $2.30 $2.20 $2.00 $1.60 $1.15 $1.10 n/a $200.00

Mar 16/18 57.01 1.383

Mar 09/19 215.00 Mar 08/19 12.3 7.3 Mar 15/19 N/A

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SHEPHERD’S DIARY

by Andy Tschetter

BC Historic Timeline: Down Sheep Memory Lane It was humid. It was hot and the weather was beautiful the last time the ALL CANADA CLASSIC was held in this province. Tiny Barriere, BC, nestled into the North Thompson River valley, proved a fitting locale in representing the rugged beauty of BC. A social vanguard of sort to the gathering of purebred sheep breeders from across Canada as it hosted the national purebred show back in June of 2013.

Judges Doug Higginson from Mill Bat, BC and Raymond Read from South Africa had their work cut out for them when it came to the final showdown. They had to ponder how to pick the best of the 15 breeds of sheep that came in all shapes and sizes. Ultimately, both judges agreed that a Charollais ewe and a Suffolk ram should be the

Supreme Champions at the show, both saying they liked the femininity of the ewe and the meatiness of the ram. The ram came from Keith Todd of Locknow, Ontario who made his first trip to BC. This Classic was also a first for John & Cathy Hope of Langley, BC, who brought the winning Charollais ewe. The Supreme flock title went to Don and Deborah Wyntinck of Nanaimo, whose North Country Cheviot sheep won out over strong classes of Dorset, Hampshire and Suffolk among others.

of development purebred sheep have attained.

The 2019 All Canada Classic will be held July 18 – 21 in Humboldt, Saskatchewan. All entries may be registered with the Canadian Sheep Breeders Association before May 19, 2019.

Below – Suffolk sheep are of regal bearing and have demonstrated winning qualities with their natural flair over the years. This yearling Suffolk ewe consigned by Jordan Livestock of Rimbey, Alberta at the Barriere Classic.

The Classic Sheep Show & Sale is the Canadian purebred sheep breeders’ yearly premier event and is held in a different province each year, alternating from east to west, sponsored by the provincial sheep association, allowing producers to see different breed and what level

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2019 2000 bu.GC2020 36”x148” Track w/Tarp, 24” Auger, Scale, auto greaser Retail $265,250 Only $205,900 Lease to own 7-A / L/pmt OAC

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6

9 4,99 $26

9 5,99

$41

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2019 Net increase is $11,642

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$610,000 415600

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Lease in AB 1-41,600, 19 S/A of

$ 26,000 OAC

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14

9 5,99 $36

2019 DT610-36” Versatile 610 hp, P/S 16x4 110gpm 6 E/ hyd d/lock, A/S/R, camera

#545600 Call for CNT price Lease in AB 1-54,500 19 S/A of

$699,000

$ 34,000 OAC

Lease in AB 1-36,000 7 Annual of $ 58,900 OAC

$ 15,000 OAC

Lease in AB 1-26,500 10 Annual of $ 34,000 OAC

13

9 8,99

$24

10

2017 315 FWD 310 hp16 spd P/Shift def

110gpm 6 E/ hyd, A/S/R, 900/60R42 23hr

#560600 Call for CNT price Lease in AB 1-56,000, 19 S/A of

$690,000

$ 34,500 OAC

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

$358,000 #248430

37hr DEMO $

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

248,900

$ 15,800 OAC

Premium 1 owner Used 9 9,99

$ 28

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

9 8,99

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Lease to own 7-A / L/pmt OAC

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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 4

2019 Net increase is $10,000

RUBBER ROLLERS Option $ 28,250

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

139,900

12

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Air Drill 1 only

1000 PTO

$89,999

DF22 1000 bu/hr D

2018 1300 bu 50”w/tire $120,080 $98,999

Morris

3

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$96

2018 1050bu GC9250 G/Cart, UF w/Tarp c/w 17” Auger, 1000 pto, 900/60x32R1 Retail $79,080 1 Only $59,999

$13

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

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

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

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120’ SX280 2016 Versatile Sprayer, 1200 gal

120’ Falcon Alu Boom $505,000 366200 DEMO $365,999

2017 375 Versatile 375hp P/S16x4 TA19 710/70R38 PTO 4 E/H 58gpm 17hr $449,000 265300 DEMO $264,999

13

2018 2000 bu.GC2020 36”Tracks G/Cart w/Tarp, 24” Auger, Scale, 4-1050/50x32 Retail $189,220 Only $156,999

3

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

$15

2016 375 Versatile 375hp P/S 16x4 TA19 QSX11.9 710/70R38 4 E/H 58gpm, 55h

Lease in AB 1- 53,000 19 Semi.A of $ 33,000 OAC

9 4,99

1

$695,000 $365,000 235350

2019 Neeralta Grain E 16” Auger, 540 or 10

2015 500 Versatile 500hp P/S16x4 PTO 800/70R38 110gpm 6 E/ hyd gpm 1290hr $309,726 290400 GPS $289,999 Lease in AB 1-26,500, 19 S/A of

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72’ O/H with Auto Lock

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Lease in AB 1-26,500 10 Annual of $ 34,000 OAC

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only $25,900 down OAC .

9 9,99 $37

12

Extrator 12,000bph 000 pto, $59,980

ROSS CHRYSLER $15,700 disc.

26 mpg

$44,000

Big Horn pkg

$315-84 mbw

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

34 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,

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11

9 9,99 $13 10

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

36 mpg

$ 28,300 $187,999

s for 2000 bph

tall for 1800bph

oes down the s still Drying.

14

,999

$82

$295-84 mbw

mt OAC of $ 7,000

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

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$ 8,500 of $ 14,500

,999 $399

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$485-84 mbw 18 D2500 Laramie dsl 6s C/C 4X4 SB i434773 DSL

$7,850 disc.

Lease to Own 40dwn 7 annual Lease payments OAC of

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MSRP $55,000

$435-84 mbw

$299-84 mbw

$39,900

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

$14,100 disc.

MSRP $ 79,010

MSRP $ 89,010

$440-84 mbw

$495-84 mbw

$74,900

17 D2500 Laramie dsl C/C4x4 SB

$14,850 disc.

i963782po

$17,700 disc.

Pi RP $64,050

MSRP $ 69,055

$360-84 mbw

$391-84 mbw

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

$7,750 disc.

DSL

MSRP $ 81,055

$455-84 mbw

$455-84 mbw

$73,300

19 D2500 Big Horn C/C4x4 dsl LB i648727

$51,900

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

$8,450 disc.

R/A Susp, dsl

MSRP

$78,050

$69,600

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

$11,400 dis

$8,650 disc.

$6,900 disc.

MSRP $ 66,055

MSRP $ 62,755

MSRP $ 83,055

$415-84 mbw

$415-84 mbw

0%-72 mbw

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

19 1500SLT leath C/C4x4 SB5’7” hemi 8spd i292567

2019’s

$55,800

$57,400

BRFP

$71,600

19 1500 Longhorn C/C4x4 SB hemi 8spd i639746

$10,950 disc.

$10,450 disc.

$10,450 disc.

MSRP $ 69,055

MSRP $ 61,055

MSRP $ 60,055

$420-84 mbw

$391-84 mbw

$390-84 mbw

$51,200

19 1500 SLT hemi 8s CC 4X4 SB i845556

MSRP $ 19,055

$15,900

09 D2500 Laramie Q/C dsl 6sp auto 235k i792129

$50,000

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

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

Lease to Own 40dwn 13-Semi-annual Lease payments OAC of only $ 33,500

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

MSRP $ 78,010

MSRP $ 82,055

19 1500 Laramie C/C4x4 SB hemi 8 spd i975626

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 2019 msrp $ 609,500 1 only 2017 $ 399,999

$41,000

$49,900

$58,500

6

$290-84 mbw

17 D2500 SLT C/C4x4 LB b/u/c T/tow i931701po

$10,000 disc.

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

2014 1300 bu.GC1315 UF Grain Cart, Tarp,1250/50R32, 22”auger,1000 pto, w/520 Scale $138,080 new used$85,999

$265-84 mbw

$66,000

$74,200

6.5LX16.1, 12.5l-15 wing , Auto lock, hyd tine adj sure, 9/16 x 26”tines.

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

MSRP $ 58,010

$13,000 disc.

$40,600

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$17,000 disc.

MSRP $40,620

17 D2500 SLT dsl C/C 4x4 SB b/u/c i312681po

MSRP $52,040

barley from 20% to 15% 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 $189,999

$10,400 disc.

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

$64,900

$245-84 mbw 17 G/Caravan GT 3.6L,6spd leather dvd i891477po

$42,900

$300-84 mbw

$13,100 33 mpg disc.

$32,000

G r an d e P r ai ri e

MSRP $ 58,010

$34,500

$19,000 disc.

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29 mpg

17 Chry Pacifica TL 3.6L 9spd leather p/s i538459po 18 Jeep Trailhawk 4x4 2.4L 9s, nav, leather i291381

Twins

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2018

$275-84 mbw

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Wheat growers announce new president The Western Canadian Wheat Growers Association is pleased to announce the election of a new president.

At the March Board meeting, Gunter Jochum (Manitoba) was unanimously elected as the next President.

“I’m honoured to have the trust of the Wheat Growers Board of Directors to represent this dedicated group of people. Wheat Grower members across Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba are some the most dedicated people that I have had the pleasure of meeting,” stated Gunter Jochum.

The Wheat Growers Directors are a voluntary board, that regularly meet to advocate for wheat producers at all levels of government, seeking market-based decisions to the challenges faced by today’s farming community.

“On behalf of the Board of Directors, I would like to take this opportunity to thank Levi Wood, the outgoing President, for his years of dedicated service to the Wheat Growers. He has left big shoes to fill and I’m grateful that he remains on the Board to provide his wisdom and insights,” closed Jochum.

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“Hazelnuts are a delicious and nutritious source of protein and healthy fats in high demand throughout the world, and one of the only edible tree nuts that grow well in British Columbia’s current climate,” said Lana Popham, Minister of Agriculture. “The past decade has not been kind to our province’s hazelnut sector, with Eastern Filbert blight (EFB) wiping out many of B.C.’s hazelnut orchards.

Our government and our sector are joining forces to fight this disease, and with the help of the Hazelnut Renewal Program, to rebuild B.C.’s hazelnut industry.”

Popham recently visited two family-owned hazelnut orchards in Chilliwack. The first stop was with pioneer grower Helmut Hooge, who showcased several varieties of disease-resistant trees growing

in his orchard.

A short drive down the road, the tour continued at Fraser Valley Hazelnuts Ltd., a receiving station that provides washing, drying and shipping services for hazelnut growers. In 2018, Fraser Valley Hazelnuts Ltd. processed about 21,000 kilograms (46,000 pounds) of nuts, representing approximately 90% of the hazelnut production in the province. The company was able to market 70% of last year’s hazelnut production through contacts made during Every Chef Needs a Farmer, Every Farmer Needs a Chef, an event organized by the Ministry of Agriculture in November 2018.

The Hazelnut Renewal Program looks to build on the success of last fall, when 15.4 hectares (38 acres) and 8,254 EFB resistant trees were planted. In addition, more than 10.1 hectares (25 acres) with 3,025 EFB susceptible trees were removed. The areas covered include Chilliwack, Abbotsford, Langley and Pender Island.

The program is accepting new applications until July 15, 2019, for fall planting. B.C. hazelnut growers can apply

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Canadian grain farmers, particularly those on the Prairies, have more grain storage than almost any of their worldwide competitors.

Storage capacity can be a marketing advantage, but it can also become a trap.

and all have futures markets for price discovery. However, no futures markets are in place for other important crops including durum, lentils, field peas and flax and a whole host of smaller-acreage crops.

Stories abound of producers storing crops to eventually capture record high prices. Unfortunately, you might also store grain for an extended period of time only to sell it for around the same bargain basement price as when it went into the bin.

These secondary crops are typically subject to more extreme price swings and sometimes remain in farm storage for years as producers try to wait out market downturns.

Sometimes price recovery can be quick and substantial, and in other cases prices can remain in the doldrums for years.

Crops without a futures market Canola, wheat, soybeans and corn are the Canadian crops comprising the majority of our acreage

“It can be useful to look at how broad-based the demand is for particular crops,” says Chuck Penner of Leftfield Commodity Research.

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“Narrow demand can delay a price recovery.”

Penner notes that while all lentil prices have been depressed due largely to high tariffs and lack of demand from India, red lentils have a broader-based demand than green lentils and therefore might have a quicker price recovery.

If the price of a commodity is near the bottom of its historical range, it may be a better candidate for storage. However, timing is also an important consideration.

“Too many farmers will become stalwart holders of crops when they are on the way down from a bull market peak,” says market analyst John DePutter of DePutter Publishing. “As the price declines, it’s hard to sell, because you want the price from last month or last week. But that is often the time when you might best cut your losses and get out.”

Predicting a price recovery is an inexact science, but DePutter notes that a better time to lock the bin and stubbornly store is after a market has seen a deep fall and has levelled out for a while. If the price for a crop has been below cost of production for quite some time, producers can be demoralized about growing it,

causing a drop in supply. Low prices can also encourage additional consumption.

Using futures markets Sometimes the medium-term reward from storage is transparent.

Cash prices in deferred months are higher and the price difference is more than enough to pay for interest charges and storage costs. However, DePutter notes there are times this “carry” in the market is reflected in futures prices and not in the local cash market.

In that case, he says the best approach may be storing the grain and hedging it with a premium-priced futures contract for a deferred month. In the case of wheat futures, it’s very common to see deferred futures contracts trading at higher prices than nearby months.

DePutter also advises producers to not misinterpret the market signals coming from futures markets.

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An open letter to the leaders of British Columbia - the caribou I probably don’t have to remind all of you that northern and eastern British Columbia has been preoccupied, distressed, and anxiety ridden for many months with the lack of information, and consequent proliferation of misinformation, around the Caribou Recovery efforts of the Government of British Columbia. Some of you will still be uninformed or worse, misinformed.

A wrong decision on Caribou Recovery has the potential to wreak enormous havoc on our Peace River economy and especially on the lives of those who have made their homes here. A wrong decision has the further potential of wreaking serious havoc on British Columbia’s major revenue sources for hospitals, schools, rapid transit, and on virtually everything that we hold dear as a society.

Following the first of the Caribou Recovery information-sharing sessions to discuss Section 11 and the Draft Partnership Agreement, held in Chetwynd on April 1, it is clear that the Government is well on its way to making that serious and long-lasting mistake in its solution for Caribou Recovery.

That said, I assure you that it was a respectful assembly of 550 residents who candidly expressed their fears and frustrations – surprisingly respectful given the gravity of our circumstance and the feeling that the Government has not been listening closely to our northern reflections, and may not clearly hear what was said tonight.

Of course, a right decision could go far to reverse the distrust.

However, any solution that comes close to satisfying the conditions of the Draft Partnership Agreement will devastate communities and lives in north eastern British Columbia. You might think

that workers can simply pack up the old kit bags and move on to another community. Not so. Let me explain the full impact: these major international companies will survive; they’ll simply lick their wounds and go elsewhere – like maybe to Alabama. A few senior management people will probably be accommodated.

But for the rest of us it’s a different future: the 500 plus now unemployed workers who cannot go to Alabama will not readily find work in any logging community in western Canada. They’ll default on their mortgages and houses will be boarded up; equipment will be repossessed; kids won’t get braces on their teeth; post-secondary educations will be put on hold; grandmas and grandpas will grow old without their children beside them; mom and pop businesses will close their doors one last time, and countless support industries will be out of business. A town will be in agony.

If Chetwynd is reduced by one sawmill, as we can anticipate from the text and maps of the Draft Agreement, it means 500 direct jobs gone. Every job lost represents a family thrown into crisis and despair. Mr. Premier, I can’t believe that is your dream for any part of British Columbia.

We appreciate the pressures your government is under with Section 11, the Species at Risk Act (SARA), Reconciliation, the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, and now the Draft Agreement, and that your days are long, if not dull. But still we expect and require that our lives get to continue without assault on the part of our Government. We believe our expectations are reasonable.

Mr. Premier, the human species

everywhere shares territory with all other species. Our challenge is to learn to share the territory respectfully, acknowledging that human needs and rights are at least as important as those of the caribou and may, indeed, take precedence.

Lest our governments forget, I respectfully remind you that Vancouver, Victoria, Ottawa, and most other great cities in our great country were once pristine wild lands, homes to birds and beasts of countless varieties that no longer can live on our streets – perhaps with the exception of the coyote.

Our northern communities also, urban and rural, occupy lands that once upon a time were pristine wilderness. Then the people came and came and came. Some became farmers and cleared the forests for harvests of grain and cattle to feed the city dwellers, others by nature were loggers and harvested the woodlands for the boards and beams used to build the houses in cities like Victoria and Ottawa. Others became merchants, teachers, health-care workers, mechanics, drivers, and all the other countless services that make our communities home sweet home.

I assure you, we will not easily give up our homes built over generations by blood, sweat, and even tears. But that is what some people advocate for the sake of preserving a herd of caribou. But let’s not be hypocritical. You also live in houses made of wood from our forests, heated by gas from the Northeast wells, lighted by the latent energy of water captured behind massive earth-filled dams, and use transit, either private or public, the steel frames of which are 50% coal from open-pit mines here in the Northeast. Oh yes, look and you will find 100 tons of met coal from an open-

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You need us. We need you.

And all of us need the animals, birds, fish, insects, and flora that the Creator placed on this round globe for us to manage.

Oh, by the way, take a moment and calculate the truck loads of met coal that must be mined every year from our hills just to keep North America in fingernail clippers. And in every truck, a human driver with hopes and dreams.

We believe there is a solution.

Let me suggest a logical solution: Given, as your Government biologist told us last night, and as we already knew, all caribou in the world, including the reindeer, are a single species so the species is not in danger of extinction; SARA is being improperly applied to local population units (LPU) of a globecircling species. We acknowledge that LPUs in British Columbia are rapidly declining. If it is habitat they need, let us provide the habitat in perpetuity in the Muskwa-Kechika Management Area (MKMA), add a hundred miles or so of more habitat to the west of MKMA, and move the remnants of the dwindling LPUs there. If it is habitat that the caribou need, we have now identified enough habitat to sustain a healthy population of caribou as long as the rivers run and the sun shines. Mr. Premier, we of the human species are not about to move.

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BC Peace, farmers under attack in ALR changes Farming and agriculture are key contributors to our lives here in the Peace. The work that’s done on the northernmost arable land in Canada builds a life and futures for many of our neighbours.

I share their concerns. Many are telling me they can’t see ever wanting to remove land from the ALR, but they are worried that they are being stripped of their ability to do so.

As I travel around, I’m meeting the farm families who are helping grow our province as they grow canola, oats, grain, barley, root vegetables, peas, cabbage and sweet corn, as they raise cattle, horses, hogs, and bison, and as they run honey and dairy operations. And these farmers are worried about government changes to the Agricultural Land Reserve that strips them of their right to apply to take unproductive land out of the reserve as a way to generate extra income that may help them to keep farming. The government wants them unable to even ask.

Government is stripping this right by changing the definition of “person” when it comes applications to the Agricultural Land Commission to remove land. In a case of twisted logic, the Agriculture Minister has decided only “persons” can apply, and that farmers are not “persons.” Only local governments and First Nations count as persons.

What makes this so insulting is the changes are “solving” a problem that doesn’t exist. How many farmers are applying to have land excluded from the ALR? Given comments from the government,

you’d expect a tidal wave. Thousands? Nope. Hundreds? Nope.

Dozens? Nope. In 2018 there were four applications – two approved and two rejected – across the entire North, a region with half the ALR land in B.C. Across the whole province, there were 39 applications.

The government has uprooted this system and is returning to one where technocrats in Burnaby offices directed by politicians in Victoria will decide the fate of family farm lands. Local voices and landowners are being shut out of decisions on their own property and livelihoods.

Not only are farmers losing their right to appeal decisions on their own land, but they are losing a local voice and local approach to the ALR itself. The last government set up two different zones in the province – a recognition that agriculture in North and the Interior is vastly different than similar activity in the Lower Mainland and on Vancouver Island. There were also regional panels to make sure that local knowledge informed the ALC process.

This whole approach reminds me of government’s tack on the Mountain Cariboo situation. Both have seen a heavy-handed and Vancouver-centric approach while government obstinately refuses to connect with those most impacted by the decisions – and those with the most local knowledge.

Rest assured, I’ll be taking these Peace country concerns to Victoria to fight for our local voice to be heard.

- Mike Bernier South Peace MLA

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Debt-to-equity ratio: leverage assets for farm financial fitness hat a difference time makes.

Borrowing costs climbed in 2018 from their historic lows one year earlier. Farm cash receipts flattened nationally over the same period. Throughout March, FCC Ag Economics will make sense of these evolving financials and more. Check back weekly to see where Canadian ag is going – and how key financial tools can help you stay ahead of the game.

With Canadian agriculture’s total debt outstanding now over C$100 billion, we can ask some important questions about the value those liabilities provide.

Taking on more debt to finance the purchase of assets allows a business to expand and grow. Paying off the debt is done with the

additional revenues generated by properly deploying these assets.

Reducing debt or seeing assets gain value over time are two ways to build equity or net worth. However, financing a large portion of the business growth through debt also exposes a business to financial risk. The last ratio I look at in our March Financial Fitness series, the debt to equity ratio, can answer the question of the longterm value generated by liabilities.

Debt-to-equity ratio The debt-to-equity ratio indicates the ability of shareholder equity to cover all outstanding debt.

With a more predictable income, dairy producers can carry higher debt to equity than other ag sectors. As the demand for dairy

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products expanded, opportunities arose to expand production capacity starting in late 2014.

We’d expect the other three sectors shown here to have ratios lower than dairy’s: revenues for each of these sectors are more volatile and borrowing to fund assets and growth makes sense for these producers only during periods when such investment will offer profitable returns.

Cattle and grains and oilseed producers had low debt-to-equity scores each year between 2013 and 2017. The period was generally characterized by strong revenue growth for crop producers that enabled payback of any increase in debt obligations, and matching increases in farmland values.

Between 2013 and 2017, we see hog producers’ DER fall. Even at its lowest, it’s still higher than either cattle or grains and oilseeds.

But it’s a great example of why we can’t compare across sectors and why, instead, we look only at a sector’s history. Hog producers’ fiveyear average of 1.74 compares to the sector’s previous five-year average of 1.96 and represents a continuing decline in DER since 1998.

Canadian hog producers have steadily improved their net worth through periods of consolidation and investment.

Highly leveraged farms are more likely to show more volatile

rates of return on equity. The debtto-equity ratio shows how leverage amplifies the return – whether in good times or bad. Revenues will shift in 2019 when commodity prices respond to shifts in the demand for agricultural commodities. There’ll be opportunities that emerge in the year ahead that will have to be evaluated considering each operation’s exposure to financial risk.

There’ll be opportunities that emerge in the year ahead that will have to be evaluated considering each operation’s exposure to financial risk. Tweet this As with each ratio we highlight throughout this series, DER is only one view of the financial health of Canadian agriculture. Using different ratios together fills out the big picture. As well, using the average DER as we’ve done here doesn’t begin to tell the whole story, as it reflects both operations with recent production investments and higher DER scores, and more mature operations carrying lower debt levels (and lower DER scores). Work with your lender and accountant to determine the suggested ratios for your specific industry and be sure to understand them according to your own strategy and the risks facing your own operation. * This analysis is based on data from FCC’s portfolio (2013 – 2017).

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That’s the advice from two farmers who say it’s imperative to check all the fencelines from beginning to end and do maintenance where needed to avoid problems while livestock are grazing in that pasture.

Only as strong as the corner post Cochrane, Alta. rancher Morrie Goetjen says when doing routine maintenance, producers should start by checking the corner post.

“If your corner posts are rotting or they are lifting then you are never going to keep your wires tight,” says Goetjen, adding it’s important to build a proper corner and a brace.

Trochu, Alta. farmer Charlie Christie says when checking fences for any downed wires or missing staples, keep a sharp eye on where snow drifted over the fence.

“As the snow melts, it weighs on the fence and it can pull fence down quite a bit,” Christie says.

He adds to check posts where water is laying as the frost may have forced them up.

Christie, who is the chair of the Alberta Beef Producers, says fenceline treed areas are also prone to damage.

“We look for deadfall that has fallen on a fence and try to knock down anything that might come down throughout the year,” he says.

Be proactive Both farmers say it’s important to stay ahead of the curve by building new fences regularly.

Christie says he has a schedule on his farm where he builds a mile and a half to two miles of fence every June. He believes an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.

The Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs offers tips on selecting the right fencing system for the task and livestock. Page wire, barbed wire, smooth wire suspension, barbed wire suspension and electric fencing are detailed, as are estimated costs of building supplies.

Bottom line Damage such as rotted posts, weighed down wires and frost heaves may happen on fencelines over the winter. Make those anticipated repairs and consider establishing a rebuilding schedule for fences.

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

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1 PARCEL REAL ESTATE - Kelowna, BC. Ritchie Bros.

Auctioneers Unreserved Auction, May 1 in Edmonton. 0.44 +/- title acres, 2017 built 1200 +/- sq ft home, Lake Okanagan & mountain views. Jerry Hodge: 780706-6652; Realtor - Tom Moran PREC: 250-7847091; Brokerage: Re/Max Dawson Creek Realty; rbauction.com/realestate.

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Wanham Grazing Association is looking for expressions of interest in cleaning dugouts on the Wanham Grazing Reserve Wanham Grazing Reserve is located 12.8 km. north of Rycroft corner to Volin Road & 25 km east.

FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT

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Wanted to Buy Heavy Equipment 2145 2215 WANTED: Shed Antlers for Creative Art. Purchase by the Pound. Call Terry at 780766-2937/780-876-4455 Wanting to buy: Corrienete bull or Longhorn bull. Calm.

(780)836-2580

Farm Implements 2205 FOR-SALE: Kverneland

DC100 Five Bottom Plow/Very Good Condition/Field Ready. $14,000.

OBO. Phone: 250-843-7654 or 250-719-8740

Haying Equipment 2210 FOR SALE: 2006 2650 Haybuster. $10,000. Phone: 780-524-2578

2211 FOR-SALE: 1 Air Seeder

Air Drills & Seeders

Hopper to go Under a Super B Trailer . 780-945-9330.

Onoway FOR SALE: 4 in Rubber Press Wheels for 5000 FlexiCoil Air Drill. Call 780-9459330. Onoway FOR SALE: Atom Jet Hydraulic Pump. Tank & Hoses Complete. Phone: 250-7725407 FOR SALE: Flexi- Coil 5000 51’ Air Drill with Tank.

Call: 780-685-3791

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 ROAD GRADER Tires, 14-24.

Phone: 780-322-3822

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FOR SALE: Used Caterpillar and Cummins Engines and Parts, Most Models. Phone: 780-322-3822 FOR SALE: Used Detroit Diesel Engines and Parts, Most Models. Phone: 780322-3822 WANTED: Caterpillar D6C/ D6D Sprocket Segment Groups. Phone: 250-4672401

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Mills/Equipment

FOR SALE: Hand Cement Mixer, Needs Motor . Phone: 780-524-2578

2220 Misc Farm Equipment

2006 Buhler 2335 4Wd Tractor. 1500 hrs. $125,000.

Contact Irv Macklin: 780694-2375. Wanham, AB. 2012 Bourgault 3320 SE Paralink Drill 3in Openers 10in Spacing 50ft Single Shoot with 2012 6350 Air Cart. 3 Tank Monitoring, Tow between 8in Auger.

Practically New, Seeded Less than 5000 Acres. $135,000. Contact Irv Macklin: 780-694-2375 Wanham, AB FOR SALE: 1979 GMC 7000 Single Axle Grain Truck, 65,802 Kms. Excellent Condition, Shedded 780-518-0635 FOR SALE: 1 Land Roller 18ft x 48in Drum with Hydraulic Transport . 780-9459330. Onoway For Sale: 2003 flexi-coil 95-series packer bar 60-foot.

Good Condition. (250)2627355 FOR SALE: 6 in. 20 ft Auger. Phone: 780-524-2578

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Good Condition. 780-3234364 FOR SALE: Danuser Free Fall Hammer Post Pounder .

Phone: 250-772-5407 FOR SALE: NH TR96, TR97, TR98 Combines. Also NH 971 24’ Header. Call: 780-685-3791 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 FOR SALE: Vertex VT5600 Grain Dryer and Boomspray 80’ Sprayer. Call: 780-6853791

5520 Legal/Public Notices

THE CORRAL FACTORY: Now Selling Corral Panels, Silage Bunks/Wind Breaks/ Fenceline Feeders/Bale Feeders, Gates and Portable Calving Barns. Free Delivery Available. 780-821-9020 WANTED: Screens to Fit 355 New Holland Mix Mill.

Phone: 250-261-8304

FOR SALE: 2003 Appendix Quarter Horse Mare. Broke Heading Horse. Safe for Beginner Kids. 780-836-2580

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ACCEPTING OFFERS

FOR SALE: 1 Model RJohn Deere Tractor. Need Some Work. Phone: 780864-9404

Wanham Grazing Association is taking offers on 5 x 1200ft rolls of 2” DR17 HDPE PVC pipe rated for 125psi water and 20 x 1000ft rolls of 14GA tracer wire Wanham Grazing Reserve is located 12.8km north of Rycroft to Volin Road and 25km east

FOR SALE: 835 Versatile Tractor with Dual Wheels.

9270 IH Tractor with Dual Wheels. 780-323-4364

FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT

Wanham Grazing Association

LOOKING FOR PARTS for 1066 & 560 IH Tractor.

Phone: 780-841-7907

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3520 Horses & Tack

2012 Precision Goose-Neck 22’ Trailer with Beaver Tail.

Single triple axle. $13,000.

403-601-6895

2230 Tractors

C/o Lenore Mueller, RR # 1, Wanham AB T0H 3P0, 780-864-8197 or email at wga1961@gmail.com

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PEACE RIVER REGIONAL DISTRICT

Notice of Public Hearing ZONING AMENDMENT BYLAW NO. 2333, 2019

When: Wednesday, April 24, 2019 7:00 pm

Where:

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

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Briar/Rolla Area South West ¼ of Section 19 Township 78 Range 14 W6M Peace River The Peace River Regional District is hosting a public hearing to discuss the proposed Zoning Amendment.

Proposal: To rezone a ± 8.3 ha (± 20.6 ac) portion of the subject property from A-2 (Large Agricultural Holdings Zone) to R-5 (Residential Zone 5) to facilitate a parcel realignment with the neighbouring ¼ section.

Rolla Community Hall 5173 407 Street, Rolla, BC

For More Information: Contact: Development Services Tel: 250-784-3200 Toll Free: 1-800-670-7773 Email: prrd.dc@prrd.bc.ca This notice is in general form only. Relevant background documents may be inspected from Monday through Friday, excluding holidays, between the hours of 8:30 am – 4:30 pm at the PRRD Dawson Creek office (1981 Alaska Avenue, Dawson Creek, BC) or 8:30 am – Noon and 1:00 pm – 4:30 pm at the PRRD Fort St. John office (9505-100th Street, Fort St. John, BC). Written comments or concerns accepted.

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The holding of this public hearing has been delegated to the Director of Electoral Area D. Shawn Dahlen, Chief Administrative Officer

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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 Two-Year-Old & Yearling Registered Angus Bulls for Sale. Semen Tested/Ready to Work. Call Darren: 780-8144993 WANTED: Summer Pasture for Heifers with Calves. Call Gord @ 780-831-6872

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9020 Feed & Seed

FOR SALE: Common Oats Germ 97%. Could Use for Feed or Seed. Phone: 780864-0463

9025 Hay/Bales For Sale

30 Large Round Alfalfa Hay Bales for Sale, Approx.

1300 lbs Each. $55/per Bale.

250-759-4956

FOR SALE: 2017 Round Hay Bales. $20./each. Phone: 780-524-3298

Steel Buildings/ 9035 Granaries

STEEL BUILDING SALE...”BIG BLOW OUT SALE - ALL BUILDINGS PRICED TO CLEAR!” 20X23 $5,977. 23X25 $5,954. 25X27 $7,432.

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9160 Trucks & Vans

2011 GMC 3500 Dually 1Ton. 4-Door. Flat Deck & Spare Box all together. $28,000. 403-601-6895

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9130 ATVs/Dirt Bikes

2015 John Deere Gator Model: Special Edition 825I. Numerous items to list. $20,000. Phone: 403-6016895

9160 Trucks & Vans

Looking To Buy A Tandem Truck. Phone: 250-759-4956

Dial-a-classified 250-782-4888

5525 Notices/Nominations

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9020 Feed & Seed

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

6533 Grazing/Pasture Lease

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6960 Space For Lease

SELL or LEASE in Pouce Coupe. .45 Acres C1-Zoned, Hwy.-Frontage. 1630-sq.-ft in 2 Story-Building. 250719-8111

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HEATED CANOLA • GREEN • WEEDY • SPRING THRASHED

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1 & 2 yr old Salers Bulls for Sale. Semen Tested. Delivery Available. Can Hold Until Needed. 780-924-2464 or 780-982-2472 9 Month Old Alpine Nubian Buck for Sale. $175. Phone: 780-835-4796 Butcher Hogs, Sows, Feeders, all Types & Sizes for Sale. Raised Outside, No Hormones. 780-524-7862 Commercial Hereford Bulls For Sale. $2,500. Phone: 780-836-2125 FOR SALE: 2 & 3 yr Old Black & Red Angus Bulls.

Low Birth Weights. $4,000./each. Phone or Text Harvey: 250-787-2944 FOR SALE: 800 Bred Cows, Black/Red Angus. Bred Black, Starts Calving April 20th Forward. 780-6852828 FOR SALE: Purebred Shorthorn Bulls Bulls Red, White, or Roan. Phone: 780-6189044 FOR-SALE: REGISTERED 2 YEAR-OLD RED ANGUS BULLS. Easy Calving.

Call: Upper Pine Red Angus.

250-827-3542 FOR SALE: Registered Yearling Simmental Bulls on the Farm. Semen Tested. Delivery Available. Phone: 250-793-0462 Registered Polled Hereford Bulls For Sale. 1 & 2- yearold. Vaccinated. Semen-tested. Free Delivery. 780-8362125 Registered Polled Hereford Cows For Sale. Preg Checked, Vaccinated, Calving April 15, 2019. Phone: 780-836-2125 Three 2nd Calf Registered Red Poll Cows, Docile, Due to Calf Early May. $2,500./each. 250-262-5638

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How to help microbes improve your soil Among the teeming life underground are microbes, which aid in nutrient and carbon cycling, improving soil structure and suppressing plant disease.

“Your soil microbial communities cycle the nutrients that plants need for growth. Without them, you wouldn’t have that,” says Lori Phillips, a research scientist in soil microbiology with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada.

Microbes break down carbon and continually cycle it in the system. A diverse and abundant soil microbiome will sequester more

carbon.

“And more carbon in your soil means more nutrients, better water holding capacity and better structure,” Phillips says.

Fungi produce compounds that help increase aggregation. And better soil structure means less compaction, greater water infiltration and better channels for roots to grow in.

A healthy soil biological community also can help suppress plant diseases.

“They can either directly outcompete for niche resources or they can prey on plant pathogens,” Phillips says.

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Taking care of soil microbes results in better soil nutrition, carbon cycling, soil structure and suppression of plant disease. Tweet this Some farming practices, however, can potentially harm microbials.

Tillage, for instance, can be a catastrophic event for microbials as it destroys their habitats.

“I believe that the key to increasing soil health and the microbial population of the soil revolves around keeping live roots in soil at all times,” says Manitoba farmer and soil health advocate Ryan Boyd.

A healthy microbiome can help resist damage, be that from tillage, high levels of fertilizer and herbicide, and even floods and droughts.

“We also try to limit our use of seed treatments and insecticides, and use fungicides in crop sparingly,” Boyd adds.

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Monoculture is another detriment as it typically causes a decrease in microorganism diversity.

Recovery from a catastrophic event would take longer because some of the system’s functional resilience

For information, call Ken at 780-618-7228 MECHANIC TOOLS & OTHER Shelving Unit on Wheels (4 Shelves)•Snap-on 16-Hole Bolt Cabinet • 16-Speed Floor Drill Press • (2) 6-Ton Hydraulic Jacks • 12-Ton Shop Press •DeWalt Cut-Off Saw • Portable Air Tank • Electric Car Washer • Genie 6 HP 25gal Wet/Dry Shop Vac • Clarke Parts Washer • White Metal Storage Cabinet • Battery Charger with Battery Tester • (2) 3.5-Ton Floor Jacks • Metal Shelf with 5 Shelves • Gear Oil Dispenser • Lincoln 225 Amp Welder • Snap-on Brake Lathe with All Adapters • Air Hose Reel with 150’ of 3/8” Hose • Eagle 150 PSI Air Compressor • Bolt Bin with 72 Slots • Various Smaller Bolt Bins • 2-Step Ladder • Work Bench on Wheels • Work Bench with 2 Drawers • 5” Vise • 8” Bench Grinder • (4) 12-Ton Jack Stands • (9) Jack Stands • DeWalt Reciprocating Saw • (2) Work Benches with Top Shelves and Peg Board • 1-Ton Transmission Jack • GE Mini Fridge • (3) Wooden Storage Cabinets, Two on Wheels • (2) Shelves • Multi-Drawer Storage Unit • Oxy Acetylene Hoses and Gauges • Oxy Acetylene Stand • Welding Helmets • Booster Battery on Cart • Snap-on Portable Hoist • Snap-on 7-Drawer Lower Tool Box • Snap-on 8-Drawer Upper Tool Box • Snap-on 3-Drawer Side Cabinet • Snap-on Tool Cart with Two Shelves • Adjustable Height Tool Cart • Snap-on Tool Box with 12 Drawers on Upper and Lower Cabinet • 4” Vise • Assorted Amount of Hand Tools, Mostly Snap-on • Snap-on Torque Wrenches • 1-Ton Chain Hoist • Electronic Battery Tester • 2 Multimeters • 12 Volt Timing Light • Dwell and Tach Meter • Vacuum Gauge • Selection of 12 Volt Automotive Bulbs • 18pc ½” Shallow Impact Sockets • Chicago Pneumatic Heavy Duty Air Chisel • Westward Combination Wrench Set, Box and Open End, 8mm to 32mm, in Case • Assorted Wrenches up to 2” • New 5pc Westward General Purpose File Set • Come-Along • Assorted Ratchet Straps • Tow Rope • Trouble Lights • Selection of Various Sized Pipe Wrenches • Serpentine Alternator Belt Tool • Various Sizes of Wire Conduit • 3/8” and 5/8” Fuel Line • Assorted Bulk Brake Lines, 3/16” to 5/16” • Universal Joint Remover/Installer • Westward Brake Line Flaring Tool • Snap-on Bubble Flaring Brake Tool • Snap-on Bluepoint Snap Ring Pliers• 4WD Ball Joint Service Kit • Tap and Die Sets • Westward 42pc ¼” Drive Socket Wrench Set • 48” Double Plumb Level • Cotter Pin Assortments • Digital Caliper, 0 – 150 mm • Digital Brake Drum Caliper • Assortment of Electrical Wire • Assortment of 15gal Steel Barrels • C-Clamps • Fuel Pressure Testers • Pitman Arm Puller • Ball Joint Puller • Brake Line Bending Tool • GM Fan Clutch Replacement Tool • Harmonic Balancer Remover • Various Assortment of Grinders and Cut-Off Wheel Air Tools, Impacts, Drills and Chisels • Grease Fitting Assortment • O-Ring Assortment • Roll Pin Assortment • Automotive Fuses • C- Clip Retainers • Electrical Ends and Fuses • Digital Remove Fuel Pressure Tester and Vacuum Gauge • Silverline Vacuum Pump with Assorted Connectors • Cooling System Pressure Tester • Exhaust Back Pressure Tester • Soldering Guns • Hole Saws • Corded Electric Drills • Corded Electric Heat Guns • DeWalt 20 Volt ½” Drive Impact Driver, 20 Volt ½” Drive Cordless Drill, ¼” Drive Impact Driver with Charger and Two Batteries • Cordless ½” Drive Drill with Charger and Two Batteries• Cordless 12 Volt 3/8” Drive Drill with Battery and Charger • Magnetic Face Dial Gauge • Engine Stand • Husqvarna 345, Homelite and Power Max Power Saws

would have been lost, Phillips says.

“We try to grow pastures that are diverse in species and manage grazing as to have green growing plants as long as possible throughout the year, feeding the soil biology with root exudates,” Boyd says.

Diversity also goes for his annual crops.

“We have a diverse crop rotation and will occasionally grow a forage mixture of annual species for grazing or stored feed,” Boyd says.

Cover crops and manure Any practices that can increase diversity and carbon in the system will promote healthy microbiomes.

Cover crops increase the types of carbon, or food, entering the system, thereby boosting belowground diversity, Phillips says.

She adds that manure and compost also increase the types of food available for microorganisms.

Microbial abundance and diversity are keys to soil health. Farming practices such as crop rotation, increased crop diversity and cover crops help build microbes, experts say.

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Acreage Auction Sale FOR

MARION PAISH

SATURDAY, MAY 4, 2019 • 10:00 A.M. SPIRIT RIVER, ALBERTA Direction from Dave Ross Equipment on Highway 49 in Spirit River: Go 1.6 kms West to Range Road 64, then .5 kms South. Watch for signs.

For information, call 780.864.2381

TRACTORS & TRUCK, C-CAN Massey Ferguson 135 • John Deere AR • 2002 Chevrolet Pick-Up (last used in 2015) • 8’ x 40’ C-Can 3 POINT HITCH EQUIPMENT AND LAWN & GARDEN John Deere 3 Point Hitch Flail Mower • 3 Point Hitch Roto Tiller • John Deere 325 Riding Lawn Mower • Mastercraft 14.5 HP 42” Lawn Mower • 6’-8’ 3 Point Hitch Cultivator • Antique John Deere Grader Plow • Yardworks Snowblower • Pull Behind Aerator • Collectible Sunbeam Electric Lawn Mower • Deck Fountain • Planter & Stands, Crusher Cone • Spoked Steel Wheels • (2) Steel Tractor Wheels • Plant Starter, c/w Lights, Heat & Timer Built On • Pipe Stand • 6 Folding Lawn Chairs SHOP & WOOD WORKING TOOLS 180 Amp Welder • Oxygen and Propane Torch, c/w Cart • (2) Drill Presses • Chop Saw • Hydraulic Press • Welding Rods • Mastercraft Air Compressor • Large Amount of Hand Tools, Standard and Metric, Pipe Wrenches • Large Amount of Power Tools (Some Rechargeable) • Large Assortment of “As New” Tools • Assorted Screws, Nuts, Bolts, Nails, Metal • Craftsman 10” Table Saw • Delta Scroll Saw • Table Top Wood Lathe • Mastercraft Table Top Router • King Canada Mitre Saw • Mastercraft Roller Table • Table Saw • Husqvarne Power Saw MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS Mr Heater 80,000 BTU Overhead Heater • Ezee-On Front End Loader •Subaru 3” Trash Pump, with four hoses • Tarps, “As New” and Used • Checker Plate Pick Up Tool Box • Assortment of Tires • Poly Hose • Doors, Trim • Miscellaneous Wood, Timbers, Deck Rails • Aluminum Ladders • Log Splitter • Cement Mixer • Bricks • Antique Honey Comb Radiator HOUSEHOLD 6-Drawer Desk • Coffee Table & Matching End Tables • (2) Bed Side Tables • 4-Drawer Metal Filing Cabinet • Boilers, Wash Tubs • Canning Jars • Shuffle Board

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

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Thursday, April 18, 2019 — Farmington, BC Sale begins at 10am — Live Internet Bidding begins at 12pm Directions: From Dawson Creek BC, go 23 km north on Alaska Highway, then 2 km west on Road 220.

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TRACTORS & CRAWLER: 1981 VERSATILE 895 4WD TRACTOR, 1981 VERSATILE 875 TRACTOR, 1981 VERSATILE 835 TRACTOR, 1976 VERSATILE 700 TRACTOR, VOLVO T810 TRACTOR, JD 4020 TRACTOR, DAVID BROWN 1212 TRACTOR, CATERPILLAR 951 CRAWLER LOADER HARVEST: 2011 JOHN DEERE 9670 STS COMBINE, JOHN DEERE 925 S/C GRAIN HEADER, CASE 6000 SWATHER, 30 FT. HEADER TRANSPORT, BLANCHARD SWATH ROLLER 1981 VERSATILE 895 4WD TRACTOR

CATERPILLAR 951 CRAWLER LOADER

TRUCKS & TRAILERS: 2003 IHC EAGLE 9400I T/A TRUCK, 1989 VOLVO T/A GRAIN TRUCK, 2002 LODEKING PRESTIGE T/A GRAIN TRAILER, 1979 FRUEHAUF S/A VAN TRAILER, FORD 7000 S/A GRAIN TRUCK, 1999 FORD RANGER 4WD P/U VACS & AUGERS: KONGSKILDE CUSHION AIR 500CA GRAIN VAC, KONGSKILDE 300 GRAIN VAC, 2013 FARM KING 13 X 70 FT. SWING AUGER, FARM KING 10 X 70 FT. SWING AUGER, FARM KING 836 AUGER AND MOVER, FARM KING 8 X 36 FT. AUGER SEEDING & TILLAGE: BOURGAULT 5710 40 FT. AIR DRILL, 1996 FLEXICOIL 820 AIR SEEDER, FLEXICOIL S75 COIL PACKERS, RITEWAY 8055 HEAVY HARROW, JOHN DEERE 330 27 FT. TANDEM DISC, 1981 FLEXICOIL SYSTEM 92 HARROW PACKER

2011 JOHN DEERE 9670 STS COMBINE

LAWN & RECREATION: 1990 HONDA FOURTRAX 300 ATV, HONDA FOURTRAX ATV, CRAFTSMAN LT 2000 LAWN TRACTOR

2002 LODEKING PRESTIGE GRAIN TRAILER

BOURGAULT 5710 40 FT. AIR DRILL

2003 INTERNATIONAL EAGLE 9400I T/A TRUCK

SHOP TOOLS & MISCELLANEOUS: (2) 1,250 GAL POLY TANKS, CHEM HANDLER I, RED LION 179CC 2” WATER PUMP, SLIP TANK, ELEC. PUMP, KING CANADA 7500W GENERATOR, MARQUETTE ELEC. WELDER, MAGNA FORCE 60 GAL AIR COMPRESSOR, MAKITA CUTOFF SAW, CUTTING TORCH & CART, LINCOLN POWER MIG 215 ELECTRIC WELDER, GENUINE HOUSE JACK, FLOOR JACKS, PRESSURE WASHER, CROP LIFTERS, CULT. SHOVELS, (6) 11R24.5 TRUCK TIRES

Saturday, April 27, 2019 — Gordondale, AB REAL ESTATE & EQUIPMENT AUCTION

Sale begins at 10am — Live Internet Bidding begins at 12pm Directions: From Highway 49 at Gordondale, Alberta go .5 km south on RR110.

DIANNE DAY & THE ESTATE OF ALEC DAY

2012 JOHN DEERE A400 HAYBINE

2007 KENWORTH W900 TRI-DRIVE

KELLOBILT 325 OFFSET DISC

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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 TRUCKS & TRAILERS: 2007 KENWORTH TRI-DRIVE TRUCK, 2007 LOAD KING TRIDEM GRAIN TRAILER, 1970 IHC T/A GRAIN TRUCK TRACTORS: 1995 JOHN DEERE 8570 4WD TRACTOR, 2000 NEW HOLLAND TS110 MFD TRACTOR HARVEST & HAY: 1991 JOHN DEERE 9600 COMBINE, 1996 JOHN DEERE 9600 COMBINE, JOHN DEERE 925R GRAIN HEADER, 2000 WESTWARD 9350 SWATHER, 2005 PRAIRIE STAR 4952I SWATHER, 2012 JOHN DEERE A400 HAYBINE, MORRIS HAY HIKER 1400 BALE TRANSPORT, 2012 NEW HOLLAND BR7090 ROUND BALER, SITREX MK14 V-HAY RAKE 1996 & 1991 JOHN DEERE 9600 COMBINES TILLAGE & SEEDING: KELLOBILT 325 OFFSET DISC, CASE 3950 TANDEM DISC, CASE 496 TANDEM DISC, ROCK O-MATIC 546 ROCK PICKER, JOHN DEERE 9350 40 FT. GRAIN DRILL, FLATLANDER 40 LAND ROLLER 36” DRUM, COOP 279 36 FT. D/T DIAMOND HARROWS, 25 FT. DIAMOND HARROW BAR, FARM KING 50 FT. DIAMOND HARROWS, JOHN DEERE LBZ GRAIN DRILLS, DRILL TRANSPORT, IHC 150 GRAIN DRILL, 20 FT. DIAMOND HARROWS, 16 FT. FIELD FLOAT RECREATION: HONDA ATV, 2013 ARCTIC CAT 500 ATV VAC & AUGERS: REM VRX GRAIN VAC 1000 PTO, SAKUNDIAK 1995 JOHN DEERE 8570 4WD TRACTOR 2012 NH BR7090 ROUND BALER HD10–2200 SWING AUGER, WESTFIELD 8 X 51 FT. AUGER GRAIN BINS: (2) WESTEEL 5 RING X 14 FT. GRAIN BINS, CHIEF WESTLAND 7 RING X 22 FT. GRAIN BIN, TWISTER 5 RING X 14 FT. HOPPER BIN, WESTEEL 6 RING X 14 FT. GRAIN BIN LIVESTOCK & MISCELLANEOUS: 200 LIVESTOCK PANELS, CORN PRO 16 FT. T/A STOCK TRAILER, HAYBUSTER 2620 BALE SHREDDER, HORST 3 AXLE FARM WAGON, FLEXICOIL TRAIL TYPE POST POUNDER, FAZAF 1303 PT BROADCAST SEEDER, PRO GEN 5000 GENERATOR, CALF WARMER, 3 PT. BALE FORK, JOHN DEERE EC 100 F SHOP HEATER, SWATHER MOVER, 42” X 19 FT. RED PIPE, BLANCHARD SWATH ROLLER, GRAPPLE BUCKET SAKUNDIAK HD10–2200 SWING AUGER HAYBUSTER 2620 BALE SHREDDER 240 TMK2, (3) BUCKETS, TRACTOR BLADE

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By Carol Nelson

Livestock tutors Every time cattle are worked they are learning something either positive or negative depending on how they are being handled. It is there for up to the handler to be sure they are learning to move in a positive fashion.

Who can relate to the fact that prior to working stock there is often a discussion over the breakfast table as to how or where the job is to be undertaken. During this discussion is there ever a time when people ask themselves: How will the cattle respond to the days plan?

Initially this sounds corny, but cattle who are moved to the same range or pasteur every year have

learned the trails and shortcuts and have an uncanny sense of time regarding when it is time to go.

These herds are relatively easy to move as they know the routine and pattern from previous years. With a few variations a cattle drive can be fairly predictable. Now change the scenario and try taking a new herd that has never been driven to pasteur before and has no idea where they are going. The predictable factor here is that it is not going to be nearly as easy to take this herd as the first herd. The reason for this is that the original cattle herd had been trained to go to their destination. If the first few moves

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were completed successfully with no cattle being lost or getting away from the riders, then succeeding drives should to go well. If cattle were lost in the bush etc. and return home on their own then they will try to get away that much harder the next time.

One often hears people looking for a dog that will chew on cows and make them stay out of the bush. Perhaps a better way of viewing this would be to train the cows by working them with a dog prior to being driven to pasteur. If the cattle know how to turn and move away from the dog it will allow the dog to bring them back to the bunch in a civilized fashion rather than just chase them around and often lose them in the bush as they go away from the herd rather than

seek the herd for safety. For this to happen the cattle need to understand that safety lies in staying together as a group. This is taught by working the group together and the bunch quitters learning that they will get bit if they do not stay with the rest. This needs to be taught prior to starting the drive to pasteur and where the area is free of bush and bog.

Working and dog breaking replacement heifers is the easiest way to ensure that the cattle herd learns to react in a positive manner when being moved. The more the cattle are taught about how to move away from the dog, the more control there will be over the herd despite the fact that some of them like to be free thinkers!

Delivery Dates: From now till April 30, 2019.

Call before you deliver. A Skid Steer will be available to unload.

“Don’t sell yourself short, let Short Bushe do the selling for you!”

18th ANNUAL SPRING CONSIGNMENT SALE

Saturday, June 8, 2019 NOW ACCEPTING ITEMS DON’T MISS OUT - BOOK EARLY!

C-Cans: * 20ft C-Can Year-2015* 20ft C-Can Year-2004 Farm Equipment: *18ft Batt Reel 1987 Westward 7000 Swather, (approx. 1600 original hours).

Has all the options of adjustable canvas and reel speed. Wired for Greenstar.

ATVs: *Honda Bike 110F *2006 Can-am 800 Outlander VIN#: 2BVEKPH177V000681 (1379 km Only) Travel Trailers: 1998 5th Wheel Frontier Travel Trailer, c/w a slide.

Vin #2PEFH2169W1980897 BC Registered. Shop Tools and Misc.: *2000 watt Honda Inverter *2’’ Honda Water Pump Lawn and Garden: *X729 John Deere 4x4 Wheel Steer Lawn Tractor, 272 Hours, Kawasaki Engine, VIN#:M0X7298040188 *FR650 Honda Rotor Tiller w/Counter Rotating Tines & Honda Engine *318 John Deere Lawn Tractor w/ Onan Engine (447 Hours) *455 John Deere Lawn Tractor, Liquid Cool, 22 hp John Deere Diesel Engine, (353 hours) VIN#:M00455C071621 *30’’ HYD John Deere Rotor Tiller Vin#:M02682X110107 *John Deere Rotor Tiller, 3 pt, PTO Driven, VIN#:M00450X231310 Pressure Washers: *Magnum Gold 4000 Hot Water Pressure Washer x4 AND MORE TO COME!!!

Subject to Additions and Deletions Check: rhythmauctions.com for updates daily and for Financing and Online Bidding.

Sale yard located at Mile 54 Alaska Hwy, Charlie Lake, BC • Behind Shell truckstop CHECK OUT FACEBOOK FOR UPDATED PHOTOS

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Antique & Collectable Auction for Emile Johnson of Valleyview, Alberta

Held Indoors at the Memorial Hall - 4808 50th St.

Sunday, April 14th – 10:00 a.m.

COMPLETE INVENTORY & EQUIPMENT DISPERSAL FOR MAJESTIC TIRE – GRANDE PRAIRIE

Saturday, April 27 2019, 9AM

• Lunch available on site • • There will be a second ring selling for part of the day •

11013 – 100th Ave., Grande Prairie

Hockey Memorabilia: Extensive Collection NHL McFarlane collection – Edmonton Oilers, Calgary Flames, Los Angeles Kings, Detroit Red Wings etc. • Limited editions, Top NHL players, Large & small figurines {in original packaging} – Gretzky, Howe, Orr, Crosby, Messier, Ovechkin, Roy & many more! • McFarlane Sport pics, starting line up, sets of 2 & 3 players– Lafleur, Shutt, Koivu, Shanahan, Smith, Hemsky & more! • Large amount of hockey collectables includes hockey cards, pins, coins, books, cups, tins, toys & more • Hockey posters {some signed} • Framed portraits • (2) table top hockey games Antiques & Collectables: Large amount Oak pedestal table w/2 leaf’s & 6 chairs {chairs padded w/horse hair & copper bottom} • Round oak table • Armoire, Curly oak {made to disassemble} • Armoire/ dresser, desk combination • China cabinet • Buffet & Hutch {lighted} • Oak roll top desk • (2) Side boards • Cabinet w/ small bottle collection • Dresser w/mirror & chest of drawers • (3) Dressers w/mirrors • Serving cart • Wash stand • Free standing mirror on legs • Misc. other furniture & chairs • Baby cradle {home made} • Chime clocks & various other clocks & watches • No. of display cabinets & shelving units • Doctors bag • Spoon collections displayed in 11 oak cabinets • No. 12 Homestead washing machine • Wash boards • (7) Steamer trunks • Platform scale {Dover Pad Ltd., Gold brand scale div.} • Counter scale {International Business Machines} • Fairbanks beam scale • No. of other beam & hanging brass scales • John Deere walking plow • (2) Walking breaking plows • (4) Walking cultivators • John Deere tricycle & wagon • Childs metal peddle car • Cream separator • No. of cream cans, various sizes • No. of crocks & various size jugs • No. of butter churns & presses • Glass bottles & jugs • No. of hay knives • Snow shoes • Old hand tools, wrenches • (2) Transit levels • CNR lantern • No. of lanterns, coal oil & high-test • (12) Coal oil lamps, various sizes & colours • Assort. of electric lamps • Sad irons & gas irons • Branding irons • Ice tongs • Metal advertising signs, Killian’s Irish Red, Labatt Blue, Budweiser, Coca-Cola etc. • Disney posters • Food container tins • Tobacco tins • Old cameras • Collector dolls • Tonka toys • Tin & mahogany toys • Die cast cars/trucks, various sizes • Model ships, Mayflower, Bounty etc. • No. of HotWheels cars, trucks etc. • PEZ dispensers, Disney & Emoji • Disney VHS movies • Assort. of books on crafts, hobbies & antiques • DVD movies • Vinyl records • Large amount of brass collectables • Belt buckles • No. of brass & metal bells • No. of glass & porcelain bells • Silver tea sets, Tibet silver dragon flower tea pot & cup set • Vases, Decanters, glassware, cookie jars, china, Beer steins, Collector plates, Cups & saucers {Queen Anne, Winterling, Saji} • No. of framed pictures • Two handled Majolica Ewer vase

by Gerbing & Stephen • Majolica brass & enamel candlestick holders • Figurines & ornaments of all kinds, Animals, Sarah’s Angels, Salt & pepper, Paper weights etc. • Trinkets of all kinds, Pocket watches, Lighters, Knives etc.

And Much More! • Items much too numerous to mention • • COME PREPARED AS ITEMS MUST BE REMOVED BY SUNDAY NOON • For more info on this sale or to view items call: Emile at (780) 524-8413 For pictures visit our web-site at www.ironhorseauctions.ca Or go to ironhorseauctions Facebook page

Saturday, April 20th – 11:00 a.m.

SMALL ANIMAL SALE

(Poultry, Pigs, Sheep & Goats) at the Willowview Auction yard in Beaverlodge

Sunday, April 28th – 10:00 a.m.

COMPLETE LIQUIDATION SALE FOR COUNTRYSIDE MOTOR SPORTS – GRANDE PRAIRIE 12001 – 99th Ave., Grande Prairie

Sunday, May 12th – 12:00 Noon (Viewing @ 11:00 a.m.)

ANNUAL GRANDE PRAIRIE RCMP BIKE SALE Behind the Towne Centre Mall 11801 – 100th St., Grande Prairie

Saturday, May 18th – 11:00 a.m.

SMALL ANIMAL SALE

(Poultry, Pigs, Sheep & Goats) at the Willowview Auction yard in Beaverlodge

Saturday, May 25th – 10:00 a.m.

SPRING CONSIGNMENT SALE

Janis Tel: 250-782-4888 x-104 Cell: 250-219-0369 Email: jkmet@dcdn.ca

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1998 John Deere 9200 4WD Tractor

1993 John Deere 4560 MFWD Tractor

1988 John Deere 2755 MFWD Loader Tractor

1979 D7G Crawler

Sat Apr 27, 2019 Drayton Valley, AB Real Estate & Eqp Consignment Auction Sat May 4, 2019 Two Hills, AB Unreserved Farm Eqp & Livestock Auction for Peter & Helena Rempel Thur May 16, 2019 Drayton Valley, AB Timed Auction

2005 John Deere 9760 STS Combine

1995 John Deere 9400 Combine

1998 Case IH 8870 21 ft Swather

1997 Kenworth T800 T/A Grain Truck

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Landlord management Farm size in Canada is growing steadily, with much of the growth from leased land. An estimated 40 per cent of the country’s farmland is rented – 25 per cent of it from a private landlord – so the viability of many farm operations depends on good landlord-tenant relationships.

“Maintaining a good relationship with your landlords isn’t rocket science,” says Mike Strang, a cash crop producer at Exeter, Ont. “Just treat them the way you’d want to be treated if you ever decided to rent out your farm. You could take the attitude that you rent the land legally and can do whatever you like with it no matter what the landlord thinks. But if you do, you’re going to have a short-term rental agreement.”

Randy Manikel of Nanaimo, B.C., is a typical example. The retired farmer has been renting his Manitoba farmland to the same producers since 1998. Having a tenant he trusts to be a good steward of his land is more important to him than getting the highest rent in the neighbourhood.

Having a trusted tenant can be more important to a landlord than getting the highest rent. Here’s why.

“We get calls from people all the time wanting to rent our land, but let’s face it, in the past decade or so only a very small percentage of the total return you get from land ownership comes from rent,” Manikel says. “The value of our land has been increasing by 10 to 15 per cent a year. Rent is maybe two per cent. It’s far more important to us that we have a tenant we trust.”

Manikel’s land, like most farmland, was never available on the open market. He selected a local farmer he admired, a pioneer of minimal and no-till in the region, and approached him. Since they had a high level of trust in each other, they’ve never had a formal written lease agreement, but Manikel says he would definitely have one if they rented to someone else in the future.

“Having a written agreement is important,” says Melisa Luymes, general manager of the Ontario Institute of Agrologists. “There are just so many horror stories out there about people who’ve had handshake agreements go wrong.

What happens when tragedy strikes, the landlord passes away,

and the heir has no relationship with the farmer?”

“People are worried that asking for an agreement shows a lack of trust in the other party. But in reality, it’s the opposite,” Luymes says. “The farmers and landlords I’ve seen with leases have more confidence in each other and confidence to invest in the property.”

Different landlords have different expectations, Strang says.

Some want a straight cash rent deal. They only want to see you in the spring and fall when they get their cheque. Others are very interested in how their land is managed.

Cash rent is still king, Strang adds. Some like having a cash base and receiving a bonus after returns reach a pre-determined benchmark. Recently retired farmers might be interested in the tax advantages of keeping some skin in the game and want a sharecrop arrangement. The more complicated the lease arrangement is, the more communication is required to keep it working smoothly.

“We want landlords we can work with over the long term,” Strang says. “We make a big investment in crop inputs that don’t always pay off for three or four years. We don’t want to worry we’ll lose our lease after three years just because someone comes along and offers them five dollars more an acre.”

The close relationships that Manikel and Strang advocate are much easier when the landlord knows their tenants and their land and is knowledgeable about agriculture. Manikel thinks some farm landlords might want to hire professionals to manage their rental arrangements.

“My brothers, myself, and our children have all been involved in agriculture and keep our fingers on its pulse,” Manikel says. “But perhaps their surviving spouses or the next generation after them won’t understand the economics of farming or be able to determine what rents should be.”

“The people who benefit the most from (companies like) us are those who have acquired family land but are a generation or more away from the farm,” says Glen Doll, an appraiser with Serecon.

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AIR DRILL DAYS AT FOSTER’S AGRI-WORLD

IN STOCK READY TO GO

D L SO 2012 3320 SE with 2012 6550

2012 3320 SE with 2012 6700

66’ with 10” Spacing, MRBIII, 4 Tank Metering, 10” Deluxe Auger, 900 Singles

195,000

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76’ with 10” Spacing, V Packers, X20 Monitor, 4 Tank Metering, Conveyor

Reduced to

260,000

2012 3320 XTC

60’ with 15” Spacing, Set up for NH3, 6” Paired Row, 500 Bushel Tank, 3 Tank Metering

115,000

$

2012 6550 with 3320 QDA

240,000

50,000

80ft with 12” Spacing, Set Up for Bourgault TB Tank, DS Paired Row

$

2011 BGT 3310 with 6700

65’ with 10” Spacing, MRBII, 2” Tips, 4.8” Packers, X20 Monitor, 4 Tank Metering, Conveyor

$

2012 Morris C2 Drill

Tow Between, 76 with 12” Spacing, V packers, ¾” Tips, 591 Monitor, 4 Tank Metering

210,000

$

2005 Horsch Anderson 6015 with 500 Cart

$

$

330,000

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185,000

76’ with 10” Spacing, MRBIII, Set Up For 7000 Cart

2012 3320 SE with 2013 7950

66’ with 10” Spacing, MRBIII, Devloo Scrapers, X30 (Ib1), 8 Port ASC, 5 Tank Metering, Conveyor

Reduced to

108,000

$

2012 NH P2070 with 2017 P4760

70’ with 10” Spacing, 4” Packers, 2017 760 Bushel Cart, 4 Tank Metering, Sectional Control

315,000

$

95,000

1 2007 BGT 6550ST

4 Tank Meter with CRA, 491 Monitor, 2 Standard Fans, 900 Singles

75,000

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2002 FlexiCoil 5000 with 2320 57’ on 9” Spacing, DS with Paired Row, 4” Rubber Packer, 2320 Cart

$

37,500

2012 3320 QDA 76’ (2 Units) 10” Spacing, MRBIII, ¾” Tips with V Packers

$

142,000

2008 Seed Hawk 6510 65’ with 10” spacing, 4.5 Packers

60,000

$

2008 BGT 3310

75ft with 10” Spacing, 4.8” Packers, Single Shoot

69,000

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75ft with 12” Spacing, DS to Shank with 4” Tips, X20 Monitor, 4 Tank Metering, Conveyor

215,000

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2017 SM 5012 with P1050

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