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Phosphorus 101: The basic BMPs

Breakfast Brief HOW SOON WILL CHINA RECOVER FROM CORONAVIRUS EPIDEMIC? (FarmLead.com, February 14, 2020) Grain markets are mixed as a re-ignition of the coronavirus spreading in China is renewing uncertainties of economic activities. In Canadian grain markets, concerns are mounting over CN’s railways have been virtually shut down due to pipeline protests, despite the large majority of Canadians and indigenous groups in support of said pipelines. With the law not being enforced to clear these blockades, there is undoubtedly an absence of leadership from the Canadian federal government that is negatively affecting more Canadians every day.

By Warren Ward Phosphorus soil tests are fairly low for some fields and unless fertilizer rates are high enough to match crop removal, this will start to affect yield potential. Here are the basic best management practices for phosphorus fertilizer.

Yesterday, headlines around the world talked about the spike in the number of cases of people diagnosed with the coronavirus in China to nearly 60,000 and more than 1,300 who have passed away from it.With Monday being a holiday and grain markets closed (as well as no Breakfast Brief ), trading may be a bit volatile ahead of the three-day weekend. Also, Tuesday’s February WASDE report now seems to be already forgotten by grain markets.

What’s not lost on me though is that, despite all the swirling factors, grain trade must continue. That said, while cash grain trade is very much done person-to-person, the business behind each person is a close second element that people consider. In line with that thinking, in our most recent update of Combyne, our next-generation cash grain marketplace, we’ve added a Business page.

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This is a page that helps showcase the type of business or farm operation you run and your Connections can now see this, in addition to your personal profile. If you put up a Listing on the public marketplace, people that you’re not yet connected with can see what sort of operation you run, what grain you buy or sell, etc. etc. You can easily create your business page my clicking on the My Profile link (top right on the Combyne website where your name is shown, or bottom left icon on the Combyne mobile app).

The Olsen test is effective across a wide range of soils, including the high pH calcareous soils common in Manitoba and Saskatchewan, while the Bray test is effective only in neutral to lower pH, non-calcareous soil as are found in parts of Alberta and Saskatchewan. Kelowna and modified Kelowna tests are also considered effective in the pH range on most of the soils in the Northern Great Plains.

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The chairman of the India Pulses and Grain Association was quoted recently as saying that India’s imports of pulses in the 2020/21 crop year could drop by 60% from 2019/20 volumes.The reason behind the shift is, once again, government intervention as India’s leaders work on trying to maintain strong domestic prices and boost domestic production. Expectations for the 2019/20 rabi winter crop in India are quite strong, including the chickpeas harvest, which should top last year’s output of 10.13 MMT. Given that yellow peas are often imported as a substitute for chickpeas, it could intuitively put a damper on prices for these pulses a year from now.

Of course, at face value, this isn’t especially positive for those thinking about putting in peas, lentils, or chickpeas for the upcoming growing season. As a reminder, Agriculture Canada said in their first forecast of acres for Plant 2020 a few weeks ago that the area planted into pulses will be little changed compared to Plant 2019. Quite literally, AAFC is expecting lentil acres in Canada to be the same as last year at 3.78M, Canadian pea area might increase by 5,000 acres to 4.34M, and chickpeas will fall by 96,000 acres to 297,000 (albeit that’s still 16% above the five-year average).

Think about the right rate Canola takes up 1.25 to 1.5 pounds of phosphate for each bushel, and about one pound per bushel is removed in the seed. Soybeans remove about 0.85 pounds of phosphate per bushel.

Peas are 0.68 pounds per bushel, wheat is 0.59 and barley is 0.43. Corn is also fairly low, at 0.44 pounds per bushel of yield, but with its high yields, the actual amount removed is higher than most other crops.

All things being equal, India has no consistent track record when it comes to farm policies, something that Saskatchewan’s agriculture minister, David Marit, called on India to improve at the Pulses Conclave conference in New Dehli this week.The President of the Global Pulses Confederation, Cindy Brown, echoed this sentiment but also mentioned that net-exporters of pulses have found new markets, noting the increase in the buying of pulses by China, Bangladesh, and others.Nonetheless, India remains the largest consumer of pulses in the world with annual demand topping 26 MMT and that’s hard to ignore if you’re a grower, exporter, or importer.

China Dealing with Tough Coronavirus Logistics In yesterday’s USDA grain exports report, we learned that a little more than 69,000 MT, or about one boat load, of U.S. soybeans headed for China. That’s the lowest volume of weekly shipments to China since mid-April 2019 as the slowdown in demand in the People’s Republic is becoming quite evident.Total soybean sales though came in at 651,100 MT, at the bottom end of pre-report expectations.Despite this, soybean prices were the leader of grain markets yesterday, with the March 2020 contract touching the $9 USD/bushel handle before closing just above $8.96. Given the net-short position of money managers, any sign of more soybean exports sales could catalyze a solid rally for soybean prices.

Farmers tend to follow one of these three philosophies when it comes to P fertilizer rates: Sufficiency approach. Apply just enough to meet the bare minimum for yield, with the crop taking up the rest of what it needs from soil reserves. This can maximize net return from fertilizer in the year of application but will drain soil reserves. Once soil reserves are medium to low, as shown in a soil test, this approach will hurt yields and profitability.

Coming back to China though, we know that there are some ships that are being diverted to ports in other parts of Asia instead of their original destinations around China.This is a clear indication of the domino effect of quieter consumer demand in China. More succinctly, with workers and consumer being told to stay home across China, this slows down grocery store and/or restaurant trips, meaning that meat is in less demand. Therein, meat has to stay refrigerated somewhere and that somewhere is the port.

Thus, with no additional storage space, the USA Poultry & Egg Export Council says that boats of refrigerated chicken are docking instead at ports in Vietnam, Hong Kong, South Korea, and Taiwan instead.

The obvious macro threat we’re looking at is how China will be able to meet its targeted purchase of U.S. agricultural products, as agreed to in the Phase One trade deal signed one month ago. Foreign Policy magazine suggests that China could easily back away from their commitments, especially in energy and agriculture, due to the coronavirus quarantines weakening consumer demand.

As a result, cities of millions of people have become de facto ghost towns, as this Getty Images photo of DongsiShitiao crossroad in Beijing from earlier this week suggests! Nonetheless, China is planning to cut existing tariffs on $75 Billion of U.S. goods by half in order to comply with another component of their side of the Phase One deal.

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Ultimately, the implementation of the Phase One trade deal between China and U.S. was set to take effect 30 days after the signing on January 15th, 2020. Today is that day number 30 and that might be why soybean prices found some strength yesterday as traders get optimistic of increased purchases going forward. However, we also know that China is selling off some of its reserves – including 1.32 MMT of corn yesterday – to feed processing firms to ensure availability of raw grains to mill.The bottom line though is that the ongoing spread of the coronavirus in China will continue to complicate any excitement over the Phase One trade deal, effectively maintaining a murky crystal ball for grain markets for the next couple of weeks.

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continued from page 4: phosphorus BMPs Removal approach. This aims to match application rate to expected crop removal based on yield targets. This will not build soil P amounts but should not reduce them either.

Build and Maintenance approach. Apply fertilizer P at rates in excess of crop removal to slowly increase soil P levels to an adequate level.

Even for soil with high levels of phosphate, Alberta-based soil fertility expert Ross McKenzie recommends 15 lb./ac. of seed-placed phosphate for the pop-up benefit. However, once soil P levels are very high, he says phosphate fertilizer is not needed.

Most phosphate fertilizer products will do the job. Whether monoammonium phosphate (11-52-0/12-51-0) or liquid polyphosphate (10-34-0), the key is to apply enough to match crop removal or, as a short-term alternative, meet the sufficiency requirement.

If applying manure… A 40-ton-per-acre application of feedlot manure can provide about 600 lb./ac. of phosphate. Swine and poultry manure will have higher concentrations, and phosphorus and nitrogen can be in almost equal parts. Test manures to avoid over-application of phosphate.

Soil with manure applications may not require P fertilizer (or potassium, sulphur and micronutrients) for five years or more depending on application rates and type of manure applied.

Seed-placed rates that exceed 15-20 lb./ac. of phosphate can start to reduce plant counts. Dry conditions and light-textured soil increase risk of stand thinning from seed-placed fertilizer. Increased soil moisture lowers the risk to seedling injury. This rate also ensures all seeds are in fairly close proximity to phosphate prills or droplets. Because this rate is not enough to match crop removal, the ideal practice is to split the application and put the rest in a side or mid-row band. Another option is to put higher rates with other crops in the rotation, achieving the crop-removal balance with a whole-farm approach applied over time.

These are very difficult to identify with phosphorus. Often severely deficient fields don’t show any major outward symptoms, which is why Jeff Schoenau, professor of soil fertility at the University of Saskatchewan, uses the term “hidden hunger” to describe phosphorus deficiencies. Growth rate and vigour are often stunted, but this only becomes obvious when compared side by side with plants that are not deficient.

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Producer Deliveries - Week 26, January 27, 2020 - February 02, 2020 Man Sask Alta B.C. Total Wheat 76.7 191.5 173.8 1.7 443.7 Amber Durum 101.3 8.0 109.3 Oat 13.1 18.7 4.4 3.6 39.8 Barley 1.7 55.1 27.9 1.6 86.3 Rye 1.9 1.9 0.4 4.2 Flaxseed 2.0 2.3 0.4 4.7 Canola 22.8 136.8 79.3 0.8 239.7 Peas 2.5 30.6 39.1 2.3 74.5 Corn 1.7 1.7 Beans 1.9 1.9 Lentils 0.1 50.3 5.6 56.0 Total 124.4 588.5 338.9 10.0 1,061.8 Crop Y-T-D Producer Deliveries to Primary Elevators to February 02, 2020 Man Sask Alta B.C. Total Wheat 2,436.8 4,250.3 3,466.5 47.8 10,201.4 Amber Durum 2,147.5 268.9 2,416.4 Oat 407.1 674.7 88.9 33.1 1,203.8 Barley 28.2 1,312.9 421.0 11.3 1,773.4 Rye 74.1 13.8 5.5 93.4 Flaxseed 25.0 98.6 25.2 0.1 148.9 Canola 1,078.9 3,385.3 1,835.9 72.9 6,373.0 Peas 25.5 1,218.9 895.6 56.8 2,196.8 Corn 43.9 2.8 46.7 Beans 49.5 1.4 1.4 52.3 Lentils 4.8 969.1 63.3 0.4 1,037.6 Total 4,173.8 14,075.3 7,072.2 222.4 25,543.7

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the second pass. For this season, it is expected that a single pass with a McFarland harrow will be sufficient to prepare the seed bed for spring planting. Another field with heavier, sod-bound ground required three passes with a roller between passes and each pass made at a 45-degree angle to the other. The 2020 plan for this field is to make a single pass with the McFarland before seeding.

O’Dwyer says, “The high-speed disk fits best on my operation to shear the top 1- 1 ½” of residue and soften it up so I can seed into it.”

One benefit of the highspeed disk is the ability to travel fast, but on rough ground, this can be a challenge. O’Dwyer also says that most high-speed implements work better the faster you go, but they also, “Need good ground to hook into and some resistance to pull through.” In a single pass, there is a lot more action, so fewer passes are required to achieve the same results as a conventional disk. This also means that they require a lot of horsepower, are heavy and all have packers, meaning that the conditions must be right for the highspeed disk to be used and compaction as well as hard-pan issues can arise in some cases. O’Dwyer also warns that a high-speed disk does not work well following a plow or other tillage equipment. Often, he says, producers will call, wanting to use the high-speed disk after plowing is already done, which is not a good fit for the implement.

In light of this, it is important to assess what is really going on in the field, and what you are hoping to accomplish before you start tilling the soil. The shearing action of a high-speed disk can sometimes create a hard pan layer if the conditions are too wet (Guenther, 2016 & O’Dwyer, 2020). In addition, the weight of the disk as well as the packers means that using it in wet conditions will likely result in compaction issues (O’Dwyer, 2020). This spring, it is essential to make sure that conditions are sufficiently dry to allow these implements to work.

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For those who have grown fescue in the Peace country, the challenges of taking that crop out of seed production are well-know. Creeping Red, Hard Fescue and Sheep’s Fescue are perhaps some of the most resilient forage crops in the Peace Country, making them very difficult to get rid of once the seed production phase has passed. Vertical tillage or a high-speed disk, most often preceded by herbicide applicationsometimes even applied with a roller sprayer- is one method that many believe works well in the Peace Region, especially for operations using minimal tillage.

The high-speed disk and vertical tillage implements do have several important differences, but a quick Google search shows that these terms are often used interchangeably. The true vertical tillage implement has vertically mounted disks as opposed to the high-speed disk’s notched and angled blades.

With a vertical tiller, aggressiveness is determined by the depth of the wave in the blade. Blades with bigger wave-height are much more aggressive than those with a shallower wave (O’Dwyer, 2020). With the vertical tiller, “You’re not flipping soil.

You’re just slicing it” (Guethner, 2016). On a high-speed disk, the angle of the blades and depth-setting determines the level of soil disturbance. Both implements are quite compact, allowing for a smoother finish, even on ground that is not perfectly flat (O’Dwyer, 2020).

High-speed disks, it seems, are a viable option to reduce the number of passes required to prepare a field for seeding after forage seed production. Trevor O’Dwyer from Agroworks, Flaman Rentals, says that the high-speed disk is heavy enough to penetrate older fescue stands, allowing producers to work the ground from shallow to deep as opposed to starting from the opposite end of the spectrum.

In 2019, a lighter stand of fescue was worked down, requiring two passes with the high-speed disk.

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continued from previous: vertical tillage, high-speed disk Peace region operation used the high-speed disk to prepare the seed bed where peas had lodged before combining, leaving high levels of residue and unfavorable seeding conditions. In some cases, vertical tillers have been known to bury residue that is later pulled out of the soil by a seed drill. In this instance, the high-speed disk was able to chop the heavy residue and bury it shallow, preparing the seed bed in one pass (O’Dwyer, 2020). Instances such as this highlight the importance of finding the right tool to fit the situation. Tobin Dirks, a BC producer used a Horsch high-speed disk on a fescue stand that had been previously sprayed. After two passes at 2-3” depth, peas were seeded and, it seems, this practice offered a small yield advantage. Dirks believes that the high-speed disk does, “Seem to take down the fescue for the following year.” Dirks also plans to use the implement in the upcoming season to take existing fescue stands out of production.

Vertical tillers are made to fit a slightly different situation than the high-speed disks. Blair Hill, a Peace region producer says that one of the main uses for his Salford RTS 2100 vertical tiller is on fescue and timothy stands after combining. He says that the vertical tiller not only chops the straw more thoroughly after the combine, but it also helps push the straw close to the soil surface, allowing it to break down quicker. Hill

says that after baling the straw for several years, the soil on one fescue field began to show adverse effects.

He started leaving the residue in the field and running the vertical tiller at approximately 1-1 ½” depth. After doing this, he says excess residue became much less of an issue and soil biology seems to have improved.

The vertical tiller has allowed him to deal effectively with the residue while keeping soil disturbance to a minimum. Hill says, “You can’t really tell that it’s been through the field except for the wheel tracks.” He adds that, “If you want soil disturbance, this is not your rig.”

In recent years, there has been an interest for forage seed producers to be able to increase seed production or extend production years. In these cases, vertical tillage and high-speed disks have been used, but according to Calvin Yoder, Alberta Agriculture Advisor for the Peace Region, few of these trials have proven overly successful. Despite this, vertical tillage and high-speed disks are becoming increasingly popular in many sectors of modern agriculture. Indeed, there are instances where these implements are useful and are a good fit for those seeking to reduce the number of passes required to till the soil. There is, however, a simultaneous increase in interest about soil biology and how our tillage practices might be affecting the world beneath our feet. Coming from a zero-till back-

ground, it is essential to understand not only what we are hoping to accomplish in the short term, but also how those actions might affect soil health in the long run. Finding a solution for the many situations agriculture presents is difficult. There are no easy or quick answers, it does appear that when we are willing to think creatively about how we have reached our conclusions and why we make decisions as we do, we might surprise even ourselves with the answer and subsequent choices.

P.S. For those looking at demo videos or more information regarding vertical tillage, Agroworks, Flaman Rentals has a short clip that has

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Daily Grain & Feed Grain Report Daily Grain Prices - February 14, 2020

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Alberta Canola Producers Commission (http://dashboard.albertacanola.com/reports/weekly-grains) CANOLA - #1 Peace Region Northern Alberta Southern Alberta Spot $9.86 ( - $0.08 ) $9.94 ( - $0.08 ) $9.96 ( - $0.08 ) March 2020 $9.94 ( - $0.08 ) $10.02 ( - $0.08 ) $10.02 ( - $0.09 ) April 2020 $10.07 ( - $0.07 ) $10.15 ( - $0.08 ) $10.14 ( - $0.08 ) May 2020 $10.13 ( - $0.08 ) $10.21 ( - $0.07 ) $10.19 ( - $0.08 ) June 2020 $10.21 ( - $0.07 ) $10.28 ( - $0.07 ) $10.28 ( - $0.07 ) July 2020 $10.27 ( - $0.07 ) $10.34 ( - $0.07 ) $10.34 ( - $0.07 ) August 2020 $9.73 ( - $0.05 ) $9.97 ( - $0.05 ) $9.92 ( - $0.06 ) WHEAT - #1 CPSR - 11.5% Peace Region Northern Alberta Southern Alberta Spot $5.67 ( - $0.03 ) $5.79 ( - $0.01 ) $5.84 ( - $0.00 ) March 2020 $5.75 ( - $0.03 ) $5.87 ( - $0.01 ) $5.89 ( - $0.00 ) April 2020 $5.81 ( + $0.01 ) $5.91 ( + $0.01 ) $5.93 ( + $0.00 ) May 2020 $5.91 ( + $0.01 ) $6.00 ( + $0.01 ) $6.02 ( + $0.02 ) June 2020 $5.84 ( + $0.01 ) $5.91 ( + $0.01 ) $5.89 ( + $0.00 ) July 2020 $5.89 ( + $0.01 ) $5.98 ( + $0.01 ) $5.99 ( + $0.01 ) August 2020 not available $5.52 ( + $0.01 ) $5.57 ( + $0.00 ) WHEAT - #1 CWAD - 13.0% Peace Region Northern Alberta Southern Alberta Spot not available not available $7.39 ( - $0.00 ) March 2020 not available not available $7.43 ( - $0.00 ) April 2020 not available not available $7.49 ( - $0.00 ) May 2020 not available not available $7.53 ( - $0.00 ) June 2020 not available not available $7.50 ( - $0.00 ) July 2020 not available not available not available WHEAT - #1 CWRS - 13.5% Peace Region Northern Alberta Southern Alberta Spot $6.35 ( - $0.05 ) $6.47 ( - $0.03 ) $6.51 ( - $0.02 ) March 2020 $6.41 ( - $0.05 ) $6.53 ( - $0.03 ) $6.55 ( - $0.02 ) April 2020 $6.52 ( - $0.02 ) $6.62 ( - $0.02 ) $6.65 ( - $0.02 ) May 2020 $6.59 ( - $0.01 ) $6.69 ( - $0.01 ) $6.71 ( - $0.01 ) June 2020 $6.55 ( - $0.01 ) $6.64 ( - $0.01 ) $6.68 ( - $0.01 ) July 2020 $6.60 ( - $0.01 ) $6.71 ( - $0.01 ) $6.75 ( - $0.01 ) YELLOW PEAS - #2 Peace Region Northern Alberta Southern Alberta Spot $6.85 ( $0.00 ) $7.01 ( $0.00 ) $6.86 ( $0.00 ) March 2020 $6.73 ( $0.00 ) $6.90 ( $0.00 ) $6.74 ( $0.00 ) April 2020 $6.79 ( $0.00 ) $6.94 ( $0.00 ) $6.81 ( $0.00 ) May 2020 $6.77 ( $0.00 ) $6.94 ( $0.00 ) $6.80 ( $0.00 ) June 2020 $6.50 ( $0.00 ) $6.65 ( $0.00 ) $6.47 ( $0.00 ) July 2020 $6.45 ( $0.00 ) $6.59 ( $0.00 ) $6.34 ( $0.00 )

Statistics & Data Development Branch, Alberta Agriculture and Forestry FEED GRAIN BIDS (Different Delivery Points) Week of Feb 10/20 Previous Week Wheat Lethbridge $230.00 $235.00 $229.00 - $232.00 Red Deer $213.00 - $225.00 $214.00 - $229.00 Edmonton $217.00 - $220.00 $215.00 - $220.00 Oats Edmonton $195.00 - $220.00 $195.00 - $220.00 Peas Edmonton $245.00 - $260.00 $244.00 - $260.00 Barley Lethbridge $224.00 - $235.00 $230.00 - $235.00 MH/Brooks $218.63 - $225.00 $225.00 - $227.00 Calgary $218.63 - $226.00 $220.00 - $231.00 Red Deer $217.00 - $225.00 $220.00 - $225.00 Vermillion $195.00 - $208.00 $195.00 - $207.00 Edmonton $215.00 - $220.00 $206.00 - $220.00 Grande Prairie $176.83 - $192.00 $176.83 - $190.00 CANOLA CRUSHER on February 12, 2020 Meal (FOB) Seed (Del)

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Does something special have to happen to learn?

What does good learning look like? What skills are required to be a good learner? How do you view learning? Does the teacher have responsibilities? Does the student have responsibilities? Is learning always fun?

Can learning be challenging? Can learning be frustrating? If you were learning a lot, would or could it feel challenging? Does challenging equal excitement for some and frustration for others? What are some of the responses people have to challenge or difficulties? Do we get to choose our response? Is frustration a choice? What responses empower you and others to learn? What responses would interfere with learning for you and anyone watching? Does a good learner try to prove or improve? If we are struggling, is it someone else’s fault? If two people are given a task and one completes the task while one does not, which person learned the most? Do we all start every learning opportunity with the same skills? Does each student come with the same open mind and skills it takes to learn? Does mental fitness, emotional fitness, physical fitness play any part in learning?

I could go on with the questions for a least two pages and after 20 years of teaching and being taught, I’ve heard and seen some responses and patterns that are productive and some that are not productive.

Over those years I’ve taken many months of training and seminars each year in and out of the horse corral.

Courses on how do we learn, how to facilitate/teach/ present ideas, business courses, speaking courses and horsemanship courses. All because of a deep interest to always be improving and figure out better ways. It didn’t take long for me to realize that the horsemanship I’m always improving on helped with all the other courses I took and the other courses helped with the horsemanship.

I try to look at learning as an opportunity to grow.

The more challenging or difficult it seems, even if people other than me are getting it easily, I realize that they are at a different place than me and perhaps that is why they are having an easier time. Which I then say “I’ll focus on this course exactly where I am and get the most out of it for me.” Celebrate what we do learn rather than focus on what we don’t know yet.

How can I apply myself? I can listen more intently than the people around me, I can practice the exercises more than the people around me, I can watch my instructor more than anyone else, I can be the first one there and the last to leave, I can move to a better spot to see or I can move to a better spot to hear. Even

when we are not being taught I can still be practicing or watching the instructor to pick up anything else and have more chances to see the techniques or skills they use.

I like to say I will learn regardless of anything. You can’t stop me from learning. Nothing can happen or not happen that can stop me from learning. I have a goal to practice more than anyone else at the same course. I realize that learning often means my preconceived ideas or things I thought I knew might get challenged and I might have to change - sometimes a lot – sometimes completely. And that’s ok, I didn’t come to here prove anything, I came to improve and would be very disappointed if I went home without changing any of my thoughts or skills. If I thought I was the worst in the class I should be the first to arrive and the last to leave.

The opposite way of thinking which could make it very difficult to learn may sound or look something like this. “If this or that doesn’t happen I can’t learn..… .I learn best if….... I can only learn if…… that’s not the way I do it…..I was shown how to do it like this.” Can’t, won’t, ya but, all words that get in the way of learning.

What if the instructor is demonstrating something and I’m looking somewhere else? Or if the instructor is talking and I have a conversation at the same time with someone else? What if I ask another student how to do it? If I let myself believe that I already know this?

I might even be there to prove rather than improve.

Perhaps I’ll put the onus on someone else if I’m having difficulties, not understanding or struggling.

Most everything that is to be learned has steps to learn. Step 1 then step 2 then step 3 and so on. So do step 1. At least get that done. Start, if that’s all I get done, oh well, that’s where I’m at and I now I can do step one. Yippie!!! I have to own where I’m at. I was hoping to be able to do all 10 steps like the other people but I guess they started at a different place mentally, emotionally and physically than I did. I better get with it so I can catch up. If I was struggling and I showed up last or late for every session that could be a problem. If something is difficult, try to do it once before quitting, and maybe try again tomorrow.

There are many ways to have a very successful learning experience and many ways to have a poor learning experience. No matter how hard a person tries not to learn they will learn something. It really does appear that some people do everything possible not to learn. I’ve done plenty of things at times that I

look back on and realize how difficult I made it on myself. Had I consciously thought about what would be beneficial and what wouldn’t, I sure would of learned more and had a completely different experience; gotten where I wanted to get much faster.

As I was writing this article, I was also reading an article from the Harvard Business Review on this same topic. Here are a few key points from the article: How to Learn Faster and Better that support successful learning: 1.

Be Present. Pay attention to what is happening in the moment-not what was said 15 minutes ago or what will happen at the next meeting.

2.

Be self-aware. What are you seeing, hearing, feeling, doing, saying, considering?

3.

Identify a range of behavioural choices. What do you want to do next? What are the possible consequences for each action? What feedback have you gotten that might inform your choices? What are some alternative choices you can make-even if they’re not what you want to do or what you usually do?

4.

Intentionally choose behaviours that are believed to be the most productive. What behaviour will generate the best outcome, even if it’s not the behaviour that comes easiest to you?

(Source: “How to Move from Self-Awareness to SelfImprovement”. By Jennifer Porter.Harvard Business Review. Winter 2019 pp.37-38) Do you have that friend or friends that if you’re doing something they watch closely and figure out what you’re going to do next and hand you the tool or grab the next piece or do it for you before you can get to it. They just stopped by for a coffee but figured out what was happening and immediately jumped in. All the while they hold a conversation about something completely unrelated. You didn’t say what you were doing or needed or what you were doing next but they knew because they have a skill that many don’t. Have you ever done the same thing 20 times right in front of someone exactly the same simple steps but they didn’t see anything and then say they really want to learn that someday. One of these people have better learning skills.

For fun try answering the above questions, than have a friend answer them and compare answers.

It makes for some interesting conversation.

Worth contemplating and enjoy learning!

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And now we unravel anxiety in dogs and cats

By Dr. Carmen Schneider, DVM As our dogs and cats are considered family members, it is rewarding to bring them with us wherever we go, whether that is by car, RV, plane, or boat. I often get requests for “just something to calm him/her down to travel” but unfortunately it is often not as simple as this. I find it can sometimes be unrewarding or frustrating for clients as the medication options work very differently in different pets. Due to this, it is crucial to plan ahead and start early with prep if you think you may encounter any anxiety issues traveling with your pet.

So let’s start at the very beginning, the puppy stage. Socialization is very important in puppies and kittens and this includes getting them used to situations you want them to be comfortable with later on in life. When you get a puppy/kitten, think about the activities you will want to do and expose them to these early on in life in a calm and non-threatening way so they perceive these things as normal and not scary. For example, if you would like to take them boating, train them to a life vest or sweaters. It gets a bit more complicated with car rides in this aspect as puppies and kittens can experience car sickness due to an underdeveloped balance system. If your puppy/ kitten does get car sick you may need to wait for them to outgrow this stage before getting them

used to car rides. However, there are still things you can do for socialization such as letting them hang out in the car at a stand-still. If you will be keeping your pet in crate when traveling (especially with cats) make sure they are crate trained really well so this does not add any anxiety. This part is also crucial for airplane travel as flying is not something we can socialize them to easily but we can make sure that they are not already scared just by putting them in a small kennel or crate. Kennel training cats also has the benefit of making clinic visits less stressful so it is useful whether or not you plan to travel. Make sure you make these happy/relaxed experiences with lots of treats to create good associations and keep practicing as they get older. If you missed the puppy stage, it is never too late to get your pets used to these things but it may just take a little more work and patience.

Fast forward to prior to a trip with an anxious pet. Make an appointment to discuss your options with your veterinarian weeks in advance.

I like to have lots of time to try out medications ahead of time. I find this especially important with plane rides as you are committed once you are there no matter what state your pet is in. The issue is that one medication can do absolutely nothing in one pet but in another may sedate them too much. With lots of time you can try out different products (from more natural to more

serious pharmaceuticals) at different doses to see what works best. Ideally, they should be exposed to the stress that they will be experiencing as they can over-ride the medication in stressful situation when it may work well in a calm situation.

With car-rides this is easy as you just go for a test drive. Of course with flying this is not so easy, but try to find something else that causes your pet at least some level of stress to see if the product will work.

Another reason for starting this process long before your trip is that some calming products need weeks of treatment to build up to the desired level in their bodies. There are several different options for calming products out there.

Options include pheromone sprays, probiotics to add to food, anti-anxiety medication such as Zylkene or Trazodone, and others. Your veterinarian may recommend one or a combination of medication. Again, make sure you do test trials with the prescribed medication.

It is really worthwhile to do this work ahead of time so that both you and your pet can have a more relaxing trip. Ensure you are prepared in other aspects of pet travel as well such as checking your destination for any vaccine and parasite requirements and having more than enough medication on hand to make it through the trip.

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A look inside the cow-calf AgriProfit$ farm report

“With 2020 underway, cattle producers set their sights on targets for the coming year,” says Ann Boyda, livestock economist with Alberta Agriculture and Forestry (AF). “It is important to assess the ability to pursue those goals, and the AgriProfit$ program can help with that.”

Cow-calf producers enrolled in the program receive additional reports after completing their detailed cost and return survey.

“They receive a balance sheet that summarizes all the investment assets and financial obligations as of the end of the production year,” she says.

Assets and liabilities are organized into current, intermediate and long-term categories, and Boyda says that producers can use this report to provide a picture of both their liquidity and solvency positions. Liquidity is the difference between current assets and current liabilities or working capital. Solvency considers all assets and liabilities.

“Liquidity helps producers deal with business risk like uncertain prices, yields and production costs, allowing flexibility. A debt ratio of less than 1 indicates a solvent business. Ratios of up to .5 are considered safe.”

Another report they receive is the farm revenue and expenses summarizing the farm’s income and expenses on an accrued adjusted basis.

“Accrual based income statements take into account the change in value of all inventories – livestock, crops, purchased inputs,” she explains.

“It recognizes the value of production when revenues are earned – whether sold for cash, sold on account, or are ready for sale.”

“Similar on the expense side, production costs recognize cash purchases, accounts payable and

changes in supply inventories. With this information, producers can better decide if the level of profitability meets their expectations or whether there is room for improvement.”

To help with that, AgriProfit$ provides the producer with enterprise reports, including: The cow-calf enterprise report and physical performance. It includes the unit cost – dollar per cow wintered and dollar per pound weaned of all costs and returns from producing weaned calves.

It also incorporates physical performance indicators – length of breeding and calving period, conception and weaning rates, death loss, winter feed use and grazing costs.

The backgrounding enterprise report that looks at dry lot and grasser performance on a pen-by-pen or lot-by-lot basis. Feeder performance looks at days on feed, average daily gain and unit production costs.

Forage, crop and pasture enterprise reports that present the costs and returns on a field-byfield basis, expressed in total and per acre values.

“This most certainly is a lot of information to digest, but fear not,” adds Boyda. “AF has developed guides and videos designed to help with interpreting the results. Armed with this information, cow-calf producers are better equipped to pursue their upcoming year’s goals and put a plan in place to make it happen.”

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“Agricultural economic topics can be complex,” says Anne Huennemeyer, research economist with AF. “Explained in Brief unpacks this analysis into 2 pages. It’s an accessible format that makes this information available to a broader readership and to more Albertans.”

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Explained in Brief: Uncovering Canola’s Success in Alberta – This analysis looks at why canola expanded into Alberta at a record pace. It also explains why despite high production costs, costs per bushel may be trending downward. It covers the risk that reliance on canola could create.

Explained in Brief: Durum Wheat in Alberta – The province grows 20% of Canada’s durum wheat, and Canada is the world’s largest producer and exporter of it. The analysis compares durum wheat yields on irrigated land to dryland production. It explains why minimizing cost of production may be critical to profit from this crop.

Explained in Brief: CWRS Wheat in Alberta – Canadian Western Red Spring (CWRS) wheat is the most popular class of hard red wheat in Canada, and Alberta grows one-third of it. The analysis looks at why the cost of production and profitability per bushel is comparable for both irrigated and dryland production systems. It covers how producers can work with tight but positive margins.

For more information about Explained in Brief, connect with Philippa Rodrigues, director of the Economics Section with AF: Hours: 8:15 am to 4:30 pm (open Monday to Friday, closed statutory holidays) Phone: 780-427-2799

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BODY DEPTH

LOT 49

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Beekeepers abuzz for next round of BC funding

Beekeepers around the province will be able to apply for the fifth round of Bee BC funding soon, enabling them to launch creative projects in their communities that support the health of bees in British Columbia.

“Bees have always been part of my life, and as I grew up my passion for them only grew stronger,” said Lana Popham, Minister of Agriculture. “Its amazing to see the unique and innovative ways communities are getting involved through Bee BC

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to help support the province’s bees and find solutions to keep them safe and healthy.”

The next application intake begins Monday, Feb. 17, 2020, for regional and community-based organizations, beekeeping associations and beekeepers in B.C. Each project is eligible to receive up to $5,000 to fund projects enhancing bee health.

Projects can range from providing education in communities and planting bee-specific forage, to using innovation and technology to help protect and ensure bee health in B.C. The last round of projects included: electronic monitoring of hives to assess hive conditions that studied brood quantification, brood-pattern assessment and examining early signs of disease in Rosedale; the construction of a “bee barn” to improve overwintering and colony survival in the Kootenays; and engaging with youth-led citizen science, monitoring native wildflower lawns and reporting results to the public in the South Coast.

Since launching in 2018, Bee BC has contributed almost $178,000 to fund 42 projects through four rounds of funding. The last round allotted close to $55,000 for 13 projects. Bee BC is a four-year, $400,000 provincial program that makes $100,000 of these funds available to projects investing in bee health

each fiscal year.

The Bee BC program provides funding to smaller-scale, community-based projects that support the health of B.C.’s bees. The fund provides support to research, explore, field test and share information about best management practices associated with bee health. The Bee BC program is administered by the Investment Agriculture Foundation of BC on behalf of the Ministry of Agriculture.

May 29, 2019, was proclaimed Day of the Honey Bee in B.C. B.C. beekeepers were represented at the 46th Apimondia International Apiculture Congress in Montreal in fall 2019, thanks in part to $20,000 in provincial support.

Honeybees are an important part of B.C.’s agriculture sector as pollinators of crops, contributing an estimated $560 million to the provincial economy.

The 2016 total annual economic contribution of honeybee pollination for major insect-pollinated crops (additional harvest value) was estimated at $2.57 billion. (Source: Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada) In 2018, B.C. beekeepers produced over 1,400 tonnes of honey, valued at $13.7 million in farm cash receipts. This represents an 11% increase over 2017 and 7.6% above the previous five-year average receipts.

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VJV AUCTION MART 301—116th Avenue Dawson Creek, BC 250.782.3766 VJV SALES STAFF Yancy Crosier 403.485.0887 Peter Raffan 250.260.0758 GOMACK RED ANGUS Scott Gough 780.618.4747 Braydon Gough 780.274.0099

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2020 NORTHERN CLASSIC 17TH ANNUAL SIMMENTAL AND CHAROLAIS SALE Friday, March 13, 2020 • 1:00 p.m.

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KEEP YOUR EYE ON THE HORIZON

Rural crime AGM is here

Wrangler Made

The Alberta Rural Crime Watch Association AGM and Conference goes in Grande Prairie next week.

Feb. 21 and 22 at the Pomeroy Hotel will be the date and location. The

event will begin with a meet and greet at 7pm on Feb 21.

Rural crime assocations from across AB and BC are expected to be in attendance.

ANNUAL BULL SALE

MARCH 7, 2020 1:30 PM at the farm WESTLOCK AB

(from Westlock; south 6 miles on HWY 44, west 2 miles on TWP 590, noth 1/2 mile on RR 270, left side)

kãla ranch bull sale FEATURING PUREBRED REGISTERED LO NG YEARLING BLACK ANGUS BULLS

SELLING

12 POLLED TWO YEAR OLDS AND 50 POLLED WHITE AND RED FACTOR YEARLING BULLS FROM THESE WRANGLER HERDSIRES Wade & Sherry Meakin and family 780-349-2982 • Cell 780-349-1650

Email wademeakin@msn.com please call for a catalogue bid or watch online at DLMS.ca

FO R SALE INFO GEZA SZUCS 780.515.0616 PETER RAFFAN 2 50.260.0758

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Cattle Directory ANGUS Altona Falls Red Angus Dan & Trudy Loewen, Altona, BC 250-630-2146

2020 ASPEN HILL & HEART VALLEY ANGUS RED AND BLACK ANGUS PRIVATE TREATY BULL SALES

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WANHAM, AB

Nat Tsche�er 780-978-6407 email na�sche�er@gmail.com

George LeBlanc 780-402-9509

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 Clegg Angus Greg & Janis Clegg, St. Albert, AB 780-910-8553

Cattle Company

PUREBRED BLACK ANGUS

Visitors Welcome

Mile 11 on #2 Highway South of Dawson Creek

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

Annual Bull Sale Sat, March 28, 2020 VJV, Dawson Creek Red & Black Angus Yearlings & 2-Yr-Olds

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

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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 Lakeroad Black Angus Jim & Donna Rowe, Worsley, AB 780-685-2141 Lazy B Livestock Trevor Binks & Melanie Klassen, G.P., AB 780-539-7128 M.C. Quantock Mac & Pat Creech, Lloydminster, AB 800-561-2855 Mountain Side Angus John & Judy Mayer, Beaverlodge, AB 780-831-8497

Gumbo Gulch

HILLS COLONY RANCH

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AT BIRCH

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 Farm Grant & Tanya Chittick, Mayerthorpe, AB 780-786-2181

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 Phillip Driedger, LaCrete, AB 780-926-5896

Purebred Angus Genetics (The Profitable Kind)

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

Dawson Co-op Home & Agro Centre Winter in the Peace country

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BRAUNVIEH F U L L B L O O D

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ORIGINAL BRAUNVIEH

Quality Registered Yearling & 2-yr-old Bulls for Sale on the Farm Like Li LLik ike ik ke UUss oonn

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1st Bull Sale on May 2, 2020 – Rycroft Ag. Centre Joe & Courtney Schulz Box 43 Site 2 R R 1 | Spirit River AB T0H 3G0 780-351-2608 | 780-864-6448 www.schulzangus.com

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

Silver Willow Ranch

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

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Curtis Boese (780) 876-4526

Scott & Kristen Mason, Valleyview, AB (780) 524-9716 scooterkm@rocketmail.com 59201

MILNE’S RANCH

Red & Black Gelbvieh Bulls for Sale by Private Treaty Starting April 8, 2020 Harold 780.835.0365 Bev 780.834.7704

SMOKY RIVER RED ANGUS

Maynard Boese (780) 568-4340

Registered Yearling Gelbvieh Bulls With Quality Genetics

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

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

Red Angus Bulls and Heifers for Sale off the Farm

M ANCHOR GELBVIEH

Dry Creek Ranch Seth Harmon, Cecil Lake, BC 250-781-3617

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

RR 2 Sexsmith, AB T0H 3C0

GELBVIEHS AdamsGreen Gelbvieh David & Janice Adams, High Prairie, AB 780-524-5382

Briar Ridge Stock Farm Randy & Chris Haddow, Dawson Creek, BC 250-786-5048 Chad, Leah, Gene & Addison Haddow, Dawson Creek, BC 250-784-3924 Eldon & Marilyn Cassity Wembley, AB 780-766-2887

Box 1573 Fairview, AB

8 WAY CHAROLAIS

www.milneranch.com

Nikki, Kristin, Whitney & Courtney Drschiwiski Box 18, Cecil Lake, BC V0C 1G0 Ph: 250-785-6362 Cell: 250-261-0876 (Nikki) Cell: 250-329-4816 (Courtney) eightway@pris.ca wanderlust_blues@yahoo.ca

HEREFORDS

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

Aspenridge Stock Farms Jason Wells, Hythe, AB 780-518-2439

Lazy S Charolais

Herefords Charolais Simmentals BULL SALE, Tues., March 3rd 1pm @ VJV Auction Mart, Dawson Creek

LIKE US ON

ANNUAL BULL SALE Thurs., March 19, 2020 VJV, Beaverlodge, AB

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

Pro-Char Charolais David & Kristina Prokuda, Glenevis, AB

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Jack & Shannon Trask

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

780-932-1654 Spruce View Charolais Andrew & Effie Lakusta, Andrew, AB 780-719-0264 Triangle Stock Farm Vance & Michelle Klepper, 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

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Penson Angus Darren Penson, Sexsmith, AB 780-814-4993 Poplar Meadows Tanya, Monty & Taylor Belsham, Houston, BC 250-845-8474

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Randy & Chris Haddow 250-784-7012 Chad, Gene, Addison, Leah & Wyatt Haddow 250-784-3924

Chittick Family Hereford Ranch Raymond & Mona Chittick, Whitecourt, AB 780-778-0150 Eureka Hereford Farms Tom Basnett, Eureka River, AB 780-834-8170

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SALERS DynaRich Salers Richard & Dianne Andersen, Eckville, AB 403-746-2919 North 42 Cattle Company Heath Barnfield, Sexsmith, AB 780-897-3339

SHORTHORNS Tamarack Shorthorns Alvin Johnson, Brownvale, AB 780-618-9044

RED POLLS Shadow Creek Red Polls • Canada’s #1 Red Poll Breeder for the 3rd year • Maternal traits with light birth weights • Registered Bulls and Heifers For Sale

Dean & Marsha Anderson – Fort St John, BC

(250) 827-3293 • info@redpollbeef.ca. www.shadowcreek.farm

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

Box 238, FAIRVIEW, ALBERTA TOH 1LO

spring select

Elden, Einar and Ole Bakkehaug Box 156, Hythe, AB T0H 2C0

Chet & Jamie Jans

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

Registered Simmental Breeders

LIKE US ON

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

BULLS FOR SALE OFF THE FARM and 50+ Simmental Bred Heifers Bred to Black Angus Start Calvingg March 1,, 2020 J&M Farms JERRY & GEM GIESBRECHT 250.262.7867

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The JayDawn Advantage RED & BLACK SIMMENTALS AND CHAROLAIS BRED FOR CALVING EASE, WEANING WEIGHTS & MATERNAL TRAITS

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PEACE COUNTRY SIMMENTALS

GRA-TAN Farm Grant & Tanya Chittick, Mayerthorpe, AB 780-786-2181 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

JASON & NIKKI MCQUAIG SEXSMITH, ALBERTA

LE E SIMMEN TA L

BULLS & HEIFERS FOR SALE

March 7, 2020 • VJV Dawson Creek

P: 250-219-8200 E: info@fallentimberfarms.com www.fallentimberfarms.com

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

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

bull sale

Box 223 Groundbirch, BC V0C 1T0

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Blueberry Valley Farms Limousin Michael & Rebecca McCord, Mile 86.5 Alaska Hwy, BC 250-772-5116 Dry Creek Ranch Gordon & Carla Harmon, Cecil Lake, BC 250-781-3617 Excel Ranches Ron & Barb Miller, Cody & Amy Miller, Westlock, AB 780-349-0644 Hillview Farms Raymond & Corine Verbeek, Sturgeon County, AB 80-939-2173 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

Simmental Cattle

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

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SIMMENTALS

KIN-KIN Cattle Co. Gary & Faye Chittick, Mayerthorpe, AB 780-786-4500 KRS Simmentals K. Reanne Sanford, Quesnel, BC 250-991-9496 KSL Simmentals Keagan Scorgie, Beaverlodge, AB 780-518-6572 Brad Smith, Beaverlodge, AB 780-202-0254 Lakeroad Simmentals Sarah Hayward & Kolby Rowe, Fairview, AB 780-835-8841 M.C. Quantock Mac & Pat Creech, Lloydminster, AB 800-561-2855

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Gold Stock Hereford Farms Charlie & Steven White, Beaverlodge, AB 780-354-3190 Gurtler Farms Garry Gurtler, North Star, AB 780-836-2125 Hilltop Honey Ranch Brian & Dana Smith, Pouce Coupe, BC 250-719-5548 M.C. Quantock Mac & Pat Creech, Lloydminster, AB 800-561-2855 Reber’s Polled Herefords Serena & Kasey Reber, Woking, AB 780-518-2643

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Rachido Ranch Randy & Donna Chittick, Mayerthorpe, AB 780-786-4373 Rosefield Simmentals James & Martha Wiebe, Prespatou, BC 250-630-2621 SIBL Simmentals The Smith Families, Cherhill, AB 780-785-2045

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REGISTERED SIMMENTALS BOX 655, BEAVERLODGE, AB TOH 0C0

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

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

SPECKLE PARK DESERT ACRES SPECKLE PARK

Tracey Foster Duriez Site 16 Comp 112 RR1

1-250-264-8676 Fort St. John, BC V1J 4M6

leggs123@outlook.com

EST. 2000 K L E PA R K C AT T L E

JASON, CORINNA, WILLIAM AND MARIAH HARVEY

250-719-9575

www.willowdaleca�le.com

Offering Purebred and Commercial Speckle Park Cattle for Your Consideration

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

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

CONSIGNING TO TRANSCON'S PEACE COUNTRY SIMMENTAL BULL SALE Saturday, February 29, 2020 VJV Beaverlodge

(780) 831-5781 cdymurray@yahoo.ca

Cody & Rodi Murray Beaverlodge, AB

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 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

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keith@arlshop.com

KEIRAN HODGES 780-933-5637

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KEITH HODGES 780-831-7999

REGISTERED PUREBRED SPECKLE PARK CATTLE

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Travis Sekura, Westlock, AB 780-349-3153 Craig Jacklin, Ponoka, AB 403-783-5561 Dean Edge, Rimbey, AB 403-704-0280 Wembley Livestock Exchange Glen Mayer, Wembley, AB 780-897-9570

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

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

Would you like to advertise in our Cattle Directory?

Farm/Ranch Listing One Year (25 issues) $100.00* Listing charge will be waived for anyone placing an ad in a regular issue or bull supplement

*Prices do not include G.S.T.

Cattle Card One Year (25 issues) $30* per issue 9 Months (19 issues) $35* per issue 6 Months (12 issues) $40* per issue 3 Months (6 issues) $45* per issue

(AB) Dan - Przybylski - 250.784.4319 • horizon@dcdn.ca (BC) Janis Kmet - 250.219.0369 • jkmet@dcdn.ca

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Cattle Market Report VJV LIVESTOCK MARKETING GROUP

CATTLE MARKET REPORT FOR FEB 21, 2020

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

Feb 11 - 750 Hd

Fe Feb e 06 - 739 Hd

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Fe Feb e 13 - 1,312 Hdd Fe Feb 06 - 1,315 Hd Low

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$230.00 $245.00 $240.00 $267.00 $240.00 $276.00

FFeb 12 - 1,828 Hdd Fe Feb 05 - 2,198 Hdd Fe Feb 11 - 1,121 Hd Low

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400 - 499 $230.00 $246.00 $226.00 $238.00 $235.00 $244.00 $225.00 $237.00 $235.00 $269.00 $230.00 $270.00 $230.00 $260.00 $225.00 $265.00 $210.00 $248.00 500 - 599 $220.00 $239.00 $210.00 $230.50 $204.00 $235.00 $210.00 $227.00 $227.00 $243.00 $220.00 $244.50 $225.00 $253.50 $215.00 $247.00 $200.00 $239.00 600 - 699 $200.00 $217.50 $197.00 $209.50 $204.00 $216.50 $205.00 $218.75 $208.00 $224.00 $197.00 $221.00 $200.00 $231.50 $195.00 $220.00 $195.00 $226.50 700 - 799 $185.00 $184.25 $185.00 $195.00 $178.00 $185.00 $190.00 $199.00 $182.00 $191.00 $181.00 $194.00 $180.00 $196.75 $185.00 $201.50 $180.00 $197.00 800 - 899 $170.00 $179.00 $165.00 $175.00

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n/a

900 - 999 $160.00 $170.00

$175.00 $185.25 $164.00 $180.50 $171.00 $185.00 $175.00 $185.25 $175.00 $190.00 $170.00 $175.75

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

$162.00 $171.00 $167.00 $175.00 $170.00 $178.75 $170.00 $179.75 $172.00 $179.00 $154.00 $162.00 $156.00 $170.00 $165.00 $174.00

1000+

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

Bid Range

Low

High

Low

High

Low

High

Low

High

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

300 - 399 $210.00 $228.00 FEEDER HEIFERS

Fe Feb 04 - 597 Hd

400 - 499 $205.00 $216.00 $210.00 $223.00

Low

High

Low

High

$200.00 $219.00 $205.00 $220.00

Low

High

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

Low

High

High

Average

n/a

n/a

$200.00 $220.00

$200.00 $214.00 $205.00 $227.00 $200.00 $224.00 $195.00 $225.50 $195.00 $215.00 $185.00 $221.00

500 - 599 $190.00 $202.50 $200.00 $211.00 $200.00 $214.00 $195.00 $206.00 $190.00 $213.50 $190.00 $208.00 $185.00 $212.00 $190.00 $204.50 $175.00 $204.00 600 - 699 $175.00 $188.25 $172.00 $183.50 $175.00 $185.00 $180.00 $190.00 $168.00 $194.00 $175.00 $192.00 $165.00 $188.50 $170.00 $185.75 $165.00 $183.00 700 - 799

n/a

n/a

800 - 899

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

$150.00 $165.25 $156.00 $165.00 $145.00 $153.50 $150.00 $168.75 $150.00 $161.50

900 - 999

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

$135.00 $151.00 $143.00 $154.00 $140.00 $148.50 $145.00 $154.50 $145.00 $152.50

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

$136.00 $144.50 $127.00 $150.00 $135.00 $145.00 $145.00 $152.25 $140.00 $147.00

1000+

$170.00 $183.00 $160.00 $170.00 $165.00 $174.00 $160.00 $180.00 $165.00 $182.00 $155.00 $176.50 $160.00 $178.50 $160.00 $173.00

$145.00 $160.00 $150.00 $160.00

D1 - D2 Cows $80.00

$88.00 $80.00

D3 - D4 Cows $70.00

D1 - D2 Cows $87.50

D3 - D4 Cows

$80.00 $70.00

$80.00

Heiferettes Heiferettes SLAUGHTER CATTLE $110.00 $140.00 $110.00 $140.00 Bologna Bulls

Bologna Bulls

$95.00 $108.00 $90.00 $104.00

D3 - D4 Cows Heiferettes n/a

n/a

Bologna Bulls

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

Older Bred Cows n/a

n/a

Good Bred Hfrs n/a

n/a

Cow/Calf Prs (Y) n/a

n/a

Cow/Calf Prs (O) n/a

n/a

Good Bred Cows n/a

n/a

n/a

Good Bred Cows n/a

n/a

Older Bred Cows Older Bred Cows n/a

n/a

Good Bred Hfrs n/a

n/a

Cow/Calf Prs (Y) n/a

n/a

Cow/Calf Prs (O) n/a n/a

$80.00

Heiferettes

D1 - D2 Cows $80.00

$95.50

D3 - D4 Cows $69.00

$79.00

Heiferettes

Bologna Bulls Feeder Bulls n/a

n/a

Bologna Bulls Feeder Bulls

n/a

$79.00

Heiferettes

Bologna Bulls Feeder Bulls

Bologna Bulls

D1 - D2 Cows $83.00

$92.00

D3 - D4 Cows $75.00

$82.00

Heiferettes

D1 - D2 Cows $78.00 $92.00

D3 - D4 Cows $65.00 $78.00

Heiferettes

Feeder Bulls

$1,800

n/a

$1,800

n/a

n/a

n/a n/a

Cow/Calf Prs (Y) n/a

n/a

Cow/Calf Prs (O) n/a

n/a

Bologna Bulls

$2,100 $1,800

Good Bred Hfrs $1,800

$2,175

Cow/Calf Prs (Y) n/a

n/a

Cow/Calf Prs (O) n/a

n/a

n/a

Older Bred Cows n/a

n/a

Feeder Bulls

$2,000

Older Bred Cows $1,550

$1,800

Good Bred Cows n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

Good Bred Hfrs

Good Bred Hfrs

n/a

$1,900

n/a

Cow/Calf Prs (Y) n/a

n/a

Cow/Calf Prs (O) n/a

n/a

$2,350

Cow/Calf Prs (Y) n/a

n/a

Cow/Calf Prs (O) 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

Bologna Bulls

$95.00 $118.00 $95.00 $115.00 $90.00 $110.00

n/a

Good Bred Hfrs

n/a

Heiferettes

$68.00

Good Bred Cows

Good Bred Hfrs

Cow/Calf Prs (O)

$81.00

D3 - D4 Cows

Good Bred Cows

$1,600

n/a

$72.00

$94.00

Good Bred Cows

n/a

n/a

D3 - D4 Cows

$80.00

Good Bred Cows

$1,475 $1,750

Cow/Calf Prs (Y)

$93.00

D1 - D2 Cows

$100.00 $132.00 $97.00 $126.00 $100.00 $125.00 $100.00 $125.00

Older Bred Cows

n/a

$80.00

$95.00 $125.00 $90.00 $113.00

Older Bred Cows

n/a

D1 - D2 Cows

$110.00 $140.00 $100.00 $139.00 $110.00 $150.00 $110.00 $137.00 $110.00 $137.00 $100.00 $135.00

$90.00 $105.00 $90.00 $101.00

Feeder Bulls

n/a

$88.25

D3 - D4 Cows

$70.00 $80.00 $70.00

Feeder Bulls

n/a

D1 - D2 Cows

$80.00 $88.50 $80.00

Feeder Bulls

Good Bred Cows

REPLACEMENT CATTLE

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 R0011782198

FEEDER STEERS

Auction Auct cti Datee

DAWSON CREEK

Cow/Calf Prs (O) n/a

n/a

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Beaverlodge

Westlock

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Feb 26th – 12 NOON

Lazy S Limousin & Charolais Bull Sale Sat, Mar 28th – 6 p.m.

Longhorn Sale Tues, Mar 31st - 12 Noon Horse Sale Fri, Mar 27th – 5:00 p.m.

Dawson Creek P & R Hrudko Herd Dispersal

Sat, Feb 29th – 9:00 a.m.

Briar Ridge S/Farms Tues, Mar 3rd - 1 p.m.

Fallen Timber

Sat, Mar 7th - 1 p.m.

Horse Sale

Sat, April 18th Tack @ 9:20 a.m.

Horses @ 12 Noon

Lazy S Charolais Bull Sale Thurs, Mar 19th - 1:30 p.m.

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Horse Sale

Sat, Mar 21 Tack @ 9:30 a.m.

Horses at 12 Noon

Sheep, Goat And Hog Sales

Tues, Mar 17th - 11:00 a.m.

Tues, Apr 21st – 9:00 a.m.

Tues, may 19th – 9:00 a.m.

Maple Leaf Ranch Bull Sale

Limousin Influence Bull Sale Wed, Mar 18th

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$415-84 mbw

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$51,900

$48,500

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$410-84 mbw

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

dis $20,000

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SOLD

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dis $24,000

29 mpg

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$245-84 mbw

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SOLD

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

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$455-84 mbw

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9

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20 1500 Longhorn C/C4x4 SB hemi 8spd i426786

72’ O/H with Auto Lock

19 D3500 Big Horn C/C4x4 SB Dsl 6spd i077712

$11,060 disc.

$13,000 dis

34 mpg

$67,900

$11,060 LOADED disc.

DSL

$74,700

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19 1500 SPORT C/C 4x4 SB Hemi 8 spd i415591

19 1500 Big Horn 5.7 hemi 8s CC 4X4 SB i336568

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19 D3500 Laramie C/C4x4 SB Dsl 6spd i076795

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$53,300

,400

$78,200

$495-84 mbw

$78,100

$445-84 mbw

$ 68

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19 1500 Laramie C/C4x4 SB hemi 8 spd i975626

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$58,600

2019 2000 bu.GC2020 42”x148” Track w/Tarp, 24” Auger, Scale, Equalizer track Retail $283,150 WAS $218,900

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$71,400

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CURRENT MARKET PRICING

WEEKLY LIVESTOCK MARKET REVIEW - FEBRUARY 14, 2020

CANADA / US $ Feb 14/20 $75.44 Feb 07/20 $75.24 Feb 15/19 $75.20 BANK RATE Feb 11/20 2.00 Feb 04/20 2.00 Feb 12/19 2.00CATTLE CATTLE SLAUGHTER WEEKEND Feb 08/20 (prel) Feb 01/20 (prel) Feb 09/19 CANADA 59,196 59,302 60,381 EAST 13,279 13,570 14,370 WEST 45,917 45,732 46,011 WEEKEND Feb 15/20 (est) Feb 08/20 (est) Feb 16/19 US 620,000 631,000 607,500 CANADIAN CATTLE GRADES WEEKEND Feb 08/20 Feb 01/20 Feb 09/19 A 43,326 43,736 36,062 B 561 733 535 D 10,650 10,052 11,929 E 262 251 256 A GRADE MARBLING (%) WEEKEND Feb 08/20 Feb 01/20 Feb 09/19 AAA 66.2% 66.5% 63.5% AA 31.6% 31.4% 35.2% A 2.2% 2.1% 1.3% CANADIAN CATTLE CLASSES WEEKEND Feb 08/20 (prel) Feb 01/20 (prel) Feb 09/19 STEERS 30,666 30,819 29,988 HEIFERS 16,438 16,851 15,994 COWS 11,756 11,280 14,067 BULLS 336 352 322 CALVES 3,396 3,407 3,659 CATTLE FUTURES - US 4/CWT - CLOSE Feb 14, 2020 MONTH LIVE CHANGE MONTH FEEDER CHANGE FEB 120.83 - 0.50 MAR 138.53 + 3.33 APR 120.33 + 0.53 APR 141.38 + 3.88 JUN 112.00 + 0.72 MAY 143.20 + 3.63 AUG 110.47 + 0.60 AUG 150.20 + 2.32 OCT 113.65 + 0.55 SEPT 151.50 + 2.03 DEC 118.10 + 0.50 OCT 152.35 + 2.00 WEEKEND Feb 14/20 Feb 07/20 Feb 15/19 US FSP-US$/CWT 140.61 140.63 141.31 CATTLE INDICATORS (by prod values) WEEKEND Feb 07/20 Jan 31/20 Feb 08/19 US - US $/CWT 9.12 9.13 9.01 CURRENTNESS Feb 08/20 Feb 01/20 Feb 09/19 WEST - A1% 11.7% 12.3% 21.3% CAN - A1% 10.6% 11.2% 18.2% FD:STR RATIO Feb 07/20 Jan 31/20 Feb 08/19 ALTA BARLEY 29.8 30.4 26.8 Feb 08/20 Feb 01/20 Feb 09/19 US CORN 31.9 32.8 34.4 AVG CARCASS WT Feb 08/20 Feb 01/20 Feb 09/19 WEST STR - LBS 892.0 884.0 910.0 CAN STR - LBS 910.0 903.0 930.0 US CATTLE - LBS 827.0 828.0 830.0 Alberta Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry - February 14, 2020 https://open.alberta.ca/publications/3479685

Week of Feb 09, 2020

SLAUGHTER BULLS NCLE Viking Innisfail Olds BC Livestock STEERS 500 - 599 NCLE Viking Innisfail Olds BC Livestock (Avg) STEERS 600 - 699 NCLE Viking Innisfail Olds BC Livestock (Avg) STEERS 700 - 799 NCLE Viking Innisfail Olds BC Livestock (Avg) STEERS 800 - 899 NCLE Viking Innisfail Olds BC Livestock (Avg) HEIFERS 500 - 599 NCLE Viking Innisfail Olds BC Livestock (Avg) HEIFERS 600 - 699 NCLE Viking Innisfail Olds BC Livestock (Avg) HEIFERS 700 - 799 NCLE Viking Innisfail Olds BC Livestock (Avg) HEIFERS 800 - 899 NCLE Viking Innisfail Olds BC Livestock (Avg)

LOW $85.00 $98.00 $85.00 n/a $95.00 LOW $200.00 $208.00 $200.00 $190.00 LOW $200.00 $195.00 $180.00 $190.00 LOW $170.00 $182.00 $170.00 $180.00 LOW $160.00 $174.00 $165.00 $170.00 LOW $170.00 $174.00 $160.00 $170.00 LOW $165.00 $165.00 $155.00 $160.00 LOW $160.00 $153.00 $155.00 $155.00 LOW $150.00 $145.00 $150.00 $150.00

HIGH $115.00 $115.00 $111.00 n/a $109.00 HIGH $248.00 $255.00 $255.00 $250.00

$214.31

$207.35

$189.41

$180.50

$198.47

$186.50

$171.44

$163.21

THORSBY STOCKYARDS OFFICE (780) 789-3915 SALE DATE

February 10, 2020

February 3, 2020

ON OFFER

1,525 Head

1,637 Head

FEEDER STEERS BID

LOW

HIGH

LOW

HIGH

300 - 399

$210.00

$272.00

$200.00

$270.00

400 - 499

$210.00

$270.00

$200.00

$260.00

500 - 599

$200.25

$247.50

$190.00

$243.25

600-699

$185.00

$227.25

$180.00

$223.00

700 - 799

$170.00

$199.75

$170.00

$204.50

HIGH $202.00 $201.00 $218.00 $199.00

800 - 899

$165.50

$182.00

$165.00

$184.25

900 - 999

$160.00

$177.25

$160.00

$180.75

1,000 +

n/a

n/a

$135.00

$175.25

HIGH $182.00 $186.00 $188.00 $183.00

BID

LOW

HIGH

LOW

HIGH

300 - 399

$210.00

$226.25

$180.00

$233.25

400 - 499

$190.00

$226.25

$190.00

$228.00

500 - 599

$164.00

$210.00

$170.00

$208.50

600 - 699

$155.00

$205.00

$160.00

$197.00

700 - 799

$150.50

$177.00

$155.25

$184.00

800 - 899

$145.25

$168.00

$145.00

$170.00

900 - 999

$135.00

$160.75

$140.00

$163.25

1,000 +

n/a

n/a

$124.50

$158.00

HIGH $227.00 $228.00 $237.00 $219.00

HIGH $215.00 $212.00 $225.00 $205.00 HIGH $199.00 $198.00 $200.00 $190.00 HIGH $188.00 $180.00 $188.00 $182.00 HIGH $175.00 $175.00 $175.00 $168.00

FEEDER HEIFERS

SLAUGHTER CATTLE D1 - D2 COWS $77.00

$94.00

D1 - D2 COWS $78.00

D4 COWS $64.00

$77.00

$91.00

D4 COWS $65.00

$77.00

SLAUGHTER BULLS

SLAUGHTER BULLS

$80.00

$80.00

$110.50

$121.00

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February 14, 2020

review

Statistics & Data Development Branch Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development

Beaver Hill Auction Service - Tofield - February 10, 2020

Vold Jones Vold (Westlock) - January 21, 2020

Sheep - 1,064 Head

Goats - 303 Head

Sheep - 316 Head

Goats - 7 Head

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 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

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 $220.00 $252.00 $245.00 $210.00 $185.00 $125.00 $111.00 $240.00 $200.00 $245.00 $241.00 $215.00 $180.00 $121.00 $125.00

to to to to to to to to

$275.00 $290.00 $283.00 $264.00 $218.00 $140.00 $176.00 $310.00

to to to to to to to n/a

$250.00 $290.00 $279.00 $250.00 $200.00 $136.00 $144.00

Adults Mature Nannys Mature Bucks Bred Does (Hd) Nanny/Kid (Unit)

$/CWT $240.00 to $285.00 $270.00 to $345.00 $270.00 to $315.00 $280.00 to $330.00 $270.00 to $315.00 $280.00 to $330.00 $270.00 to $327.50

$140.00 to $230.00 $180.00 to $205.00 $190.00 to $260.00 n/a

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

Feb 08/20 (prel) 437,795 261,312 176,483 62,243 Feb 15/20 (est) 2,596,000

Feb 01/20 (prel) 455,874 274,966 180,908 61,892 Feb 08/20 (est) 2,691,000

Feb 09/19 436,808 266,307 170,501 55,079 Feb 16/19 2,497,500

Feb 14/20 1.373 N/A

Feb 07/20 1.423 N/A

Feb 14/20 48.92 1.207

Feb 07/20 50.56 1.251

$2.20 $0.60

$2.35 $2.28 $2.00 $1.80 $1.20 $1.20

Nanny/Kid Units Nannys Billys Bred Nannys

to $1.88 n/a to $2.35 n/a to $1.05 n/a n/a n/a

$2.55 $2.50

to to

$2.80 $3.10

$2.50

to

$3.10

$1.40 $1.50

n/a to $1.60 to $1.85 n/a

Hogs - 1 Head 30 - 40 lbs

n/a

41 - 80 lbs

n/a

81 - 150 lbs

n/a

151 + Over lbs

$250.00

CAN/US $ CLOSE Feb 14/20

MONTH Feb-20 Apr-20 May-20 Jun-20 Jul-20 Aug-20

MONTH Feb-20 Mar-20 Apr-20 May-20 Jun-20 Sep-20

LEAN 55.90 64.30 73.00 80.90 82.42 81.75

CHANGE - 1.20 - 1.95 - 1.85 - 0.65 - 0.03 + 0.30

FUTURES 0.7546 0.7546 0.7546 0.7546 0.7546 0.7544

CHANGE + 0.0028 + 0.0028 + 0.0028 + 0.0028 + 0.0029 + 0.0028

Feb 01/20 216.00 Jan 31/20 14.6 10.1 Feb 07/20 66.69

Feb 09/19 213.00 Feb 08/19 13.8 8.5 Feb 15/19 62.81

HOG INDICATORS Feb 15/19 1.294 1.659

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

$1.82

to to to to to to n/a n/a

$/CWT

HOG FUTURES - US $/CWT

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

$/CWT $2.00 $2.10 $1.90 $1.50 $1.02 $1.10

Feb 15/19 48.34 1.197

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

Feb 08/20 216.00 Feb 07/20 13.3 10.1 Feb 14/20 N/A

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Government supports new pilot risk mgt. tool for pork producers

Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, announced today the development of a risk management strategy being undertaken by the Manitoba Pork Council for pork producers to recover from the devastation caused by potential outbreaks of diseases, such as porcine epidemic diarrhea.

The Manitoba Pork Council will receive an investment of $482,158 towards a 2-year project that aims to create an effective, affordable, and self-sustainable risk management program, that responds to periods of financial instability in the Manitoba hog industry. This could also include measures to assist producers with costs associated with cleaning and disinfection, so the producer is able to recover as quickly as possible.

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Canada is a world leader of pork production and the Government stands shoulder-to-shoulder with its pork farmers. The Government is fully engaged in maintaining the stability of our pork farmers, evidenced by the many measures being taken to prevent African swine fever from entering Canada.

“Producers need to know that they have the tools and supports available to them if the worst happens.

I’m excited by the potential of this project, not just for Manitoba, but for the pork sector across Canada.

Our Government is working closely with the sector on many measures that deal with disease outbreaks before, during and after they occur,” said Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food “Manitoba Pork thanks the federal government for their support of this project, so that we can develop some private sector solutions to mitigate the economic impact of diseases

and market fluctuations. We will ensure that the project results will have application to all pork producers in Canada. The poultry sector has lead the way in developing risk management tools for specific diseases that affect their sector. We hope to build upon those initiatives to create insurance products for the pork sector,” added George Matheson, Chair, Manitoba Pork Council The project is funded under the AgriRisk Initiatives (ARI), a fiveyear program under the Canadian Agricultural Partnership that supports the development of new risk management tools. The Research and Development stream prioritizes projects involving new financial tools which allow producers to manage a defined business risk.

Manitoba Pork Council’s mission is to foster the sustainability and prosperity of the hog sector for the good of pork producers and all Manitobans.

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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Farmers’ Advocate Office cautions farmers and ranchers The Farmers’ Advocate Office (FAO) strongly cautions farmers and ranchers not to follow recommendations from a surface rights group in the province that advised they, “safely turn off the power to the well and safely close the valves.”

The FAO says that it is very important that rural Albertans understand that following this reckless advice can pose risks to personal and public safety, create environmental hazards and could result in exposure to legal claims for damages and criminal charges.

Interfering with any oil and gas infrastructure or that of an electrical distribution utility could create public safety risks including spills of liquids and gases, explosions, fires and electrocution.

Many landowners are rightfully frustrated when oil and gas operators fail to live up to their obligations under a surface lease. However, before acting, landowners should seek specific legal advice to understand their rights, respon-

sibilities and risks prior to taking any steps to deal with contractual breaches by operators.

Note: A landowner has recourse to obtain compensation for unpaid or reduced annual rentals through the Surface Rights Board (SRB) under Section 36 of the Surface Rights Act (SRA). A company cannot unilaterally decide to reduce the amount of annual compensation provided to a landowner for loss of use and adverse effect. Section 27(6) of the SRA entitles landowners the opportunity to negotiate with industry in good faith. Negotiations must be honest, fair and engage both parties, and recourse to the SRB for a ruling may be had if no agreement can be reached.

For more information on the SRA Section 36 Recovery of Rentals process, reach the SRB at 780-4272444, email srblcb@gov.ab.ca or visit the Alberta Surface Rights Board website.

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Plan to attend winter workshops or courses. Think about visiting another operation this summer or attending some field days or workshops.

Register for Alberta Farm Fresh School. Connect with fellow producers, get answers and ideas and share your own thoughts with others.

Plan the layout of fields to be planted this spring.

Check, clean and maintain equipment: irrigation connections, nozzles, filters, pump injectors sprayer nozzles, pumps, filters, lines, etc. planters, seeders, etc. harvesters and tractors Check and update signage if needed.

Finalize plans and dates for advertising during season.

Plan for planting equipment and labour. Prune saskatoon berries when doable. Prune or mow primocane raspberry plants to the ground when doable. Continue to monitor strawberry plant winter survival. Order extra if necessary.

Ensure memberships in organizations are up to date, as well as inclusion in websites, guides, etc.

Review production record note-

book: fertilizer response pesticide response/efficacy application dates pesticide applicator licence update Hold a roundtable discussion with everyone involved in your operation: Review errors – irrigation, fertilizer, pest management, staffing.

Collect ideas for improvement – diversification, streamlining processes, new and interesting ways to reach customers, etc. Pick a couple of those suggestions to try out, and task the person who made the suggestion to bring it to life.

Inventory: Pesticide and fertilizer – look at what you have, their expiration dates, whether they have proper labels and if they are stored correctly.

Containers – picking boxes, containers, pails, bags, etc.

Complete order of fertilizer, pesticides, picking and packing containers, etc.

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Start your day off right with a pancake breakfast, courtesy of Farm Credit Canada & PrairieCoast equipment. Watch highlights of current customer machines working the fields and learn about the 4 Seasons of Peace Country Agriculture. We then have Honourable Minister of Finance, Travis Toews speaking on 2020 Ag Outlook. After a question and answer period, we invite you to participate in a mini-tradeshow with our suppliers, in store discounts on parts, free give-aways, door prizes, a Dutch auction, and more! The John Deere Ride and Drive event also begins at 10am, where we will have 1000-6000 Series Tractors available for you to try out for yourself.

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Tbis is the canola call option strategy “Many producers are currently storing canola, waiting for a higher price,” explains Blue. “While waiting for a more attractive price for canola, a strategy that some producers use is to sell call options.”

He says that canola remains as the only crop to have a functioning futures and options market trading in Canadian dollars. Access to the futures and options market can be either direct through an account with a futures brokerage firm, or indirect with a grain company that has a futures account.

“A grain company may offer futures and options related contracts to producers, and those contracts are usually offered as part of a physical delivery contract.”

First, he offers some background.

“Call options are tradeable each day that the canola futures market is open. Like futures, there is a seller for every buyer at a common price to have a trade occur. The buyer of a call option pays

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a fee – the premium – to purchase the right to buy canola futures at a certain price – the strike price – anytime during the option life.”

“The seller of the call option collects a premium in exchange for providing the option buyer the right to buy futures at that certain price. The risk of the option buyer is just the premium paid plus some commission.”

“The risk of the call option seller is that the futures price moves higher than the strike price by more than the premium collected. Each option is specific to a certain futures month and has a predefined expiry date.”

“A producer has sold and delivered half of the 2019 produced canola, does not need cash flow in the short term, believes that the canola futures and/or basis levels will improve after February, has a futures account and the balance of the canola will store safely. The July canola futures price is $490 per tonne.”

He says that, although any of the options would be considered, the producer sells one or more 20 tonne July 510 call options and collects $6.50 per tonne.

“The July canola options expire on June 26.

Meanwhile, the producer could remove the call option by buying that 510 call option in the market at any time. However, if the July 510 call option is held until expiry and if, at that time, the July futures price is less than $510 per tonne, that 510 call option will expire worthless and the producer keeps the $6.50 premium, minus broker

commission.”

That premium collected adds to the eventual selling price of the canola.

“If the futures price at option expiry is above $510 per tonne, then the producer would be assigned a sell futures position at $510 per tonne, and still keep the $6.50 premium collected. The sell futures position that just replaced the call option could then be considered a futures hedge at $516 per tonne, considering the collected premium.”

“The newly created futures position would at some point be removed by buying July canola futures. Subject to the basis level, the result would be a much higher price than back in January, and some payment for storing the canola was obtained by collecting the option premium.”

“Sometimes this strategy is termed ‘selling a covered call,’ covered in the sense that the physical canola backs up the strategy. An option with a shorter life may have been used instead of the July option.”

He adds that in a carrying charge market – for example, higher futures prices in forward months – as the futures carrying charge is eroded away with time passing, the likelihood is greater of the ‘short’ call losing premium or expiring.

“In summary, the covered call strategy is a method of being paid to store canola while retaining the right to shop the market for the strongest basis for pricing the physical canola.”

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Understanding stock When working a dog on livestock the handler is always striving to have balance and harmony between the dog and livestock so the stock have a calm and relaxed manner about them as they are being moved. This attitude is attained by the handler who reads or understands the flight zones of animals and how they respond to pressure being applied by the dog.

Handlers who work the same dog will often comment on how the dog responds and listens differently to each handler. This is not because the dog likes one person better than the other or because one fed him the night before. Handler body position and timing are crucial to a dogs response to both handler and stock but more importantly it is the handlers ability to read or understand the dog and how it interacts with the livestock that is going to make the biggest difference. The handler that knows the dogs working habits well will be able to anticipate how the dog will react with each group of livestock. If the handler is observant and reads the stock correctly it will indicate how

the dog should be directed. If the stock is flighty and nervous then the handler who keeps the dog at a distance and has it work slow and careful will have a good chance of keeping everything calm and under control. Another handler may not judge the stock the same and let the dog approach closer and with more forward movement.

This can set the stock to running and in the blink of an eye the situation rapidly goes downhill with unwanted results.

Two different people can work the same stock with the same dog and the results of how they get the job done can be completely different. One team will look like winners while the other team may fall apart. These differences invariable come back to how the handler understood the livestock and their reactions and behaviors to pressure being applied by the dog.

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

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What is a Roundtable Meeting?

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A roundtable meeting is an opportunity to meet your Electoral Area Director in your community! Get updates and ask questions about projects and activities of the Peace River Regional District, and share your thoughts or ideas on community issues important to you!

Electoral Area “D” Roundtable Meetings An opportunity to meet with Electoral Area Director Leonard Hiebert about your community.

Dates this Spring: Electoral Area B:

Electoral Area D:

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Goodlow - February 24 Cecil Lake - February 24 Rose Prairie - March 9 Buick Creek - April 6

Pouce Coupe - March 3 Rolla - March 10 Farmington - March 31 Tomslake - April 7

Moberly Lake - March 19

Watch your mailbox and online for more information!

2020 Financial Plan The Peace River Regional District is currently in the process of finalizing the 2020 annual financial plan / operating budget.

What is a Financial Plan?

The annual Financial Plan is a budget planning process that covers the ongoing work and activities of the PRRD, as well as the execution of strategic priorities and initiatives set by the PRRD Board. Financial plans are the result of a thorough strategic, corporate, and financial planning process that begins in May of the previous year. Service planning drives the financial planning process and looks at the necessary information to evaluate the overall needs of the PRRD, new initiatives, proposed services, and implications for the budget and financial plan.

Financial planning is done in four-year cycles, which allows the PRRD to budget for ongoing operational costs and services for residents as well as plan for long-term, capital projects that will support the sustainable development and growth of the region.

Special PRRD Budget Meeting February 26, 2020

February 13, 2020 10:00am | Dawson Creek

To view board schedules and minutes visit:

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Peace River Regional District Official Page

Thank you to everyone who participated in the Agriculture Challenges 2019 survey to help tell the story of agriculture in the Peace. A report with the findings was presented to the PRRD Board at the January 23rd Board Meeting.

132 108,361 Surveys Received

Total Acres Planted in 2019 by Respondents

The Peace River Regional District will continue to advocate Minister Popham to visit the region and work together towards solutions for the Agriculture Industry.

Connectivity Needs Assessment Access to internet (connectivity) benefits rural and remote communities. The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) recently set minimum standards for internet speed in rural areas to help make sure rural residents get the same opportunities as other Canadians.

The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) has hired Valo Networks and Canadian Fiber Optics Corporation to complete a connectivity needs assessment for the electoral areas of the PRRD. This includes making an inventory of existing networks, mapping locations of existing fiber, and identifying areas where there is no service.

Find out more at prrd.bc.ca/engage/regional-connectivity-needs-assessment

Watch prrd.bc.ca for more updates on the PRRD 2020 Financial Plan!

Next PRRD Board Meetings:

Agriculture Challenges Survey

February 27, 2020 10:00am | Dawson Creek

Support for STARS Air Ambulance At the January 9th Board Meeting, Brenda Farnden and Greg Gogan from STARS (Shock Trauma Air Rescue Service) presented their annual update to the Board. The PRRD has supported STARS for over 13 years, with STARS attending a total of 170 calls in the Peace Region since 2007, as well as additional missions in other areas of Northern BC. Thank you STARS for helping keep PRRD residents safe!

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NORTH PEACE HOCKEY LEAGUE SEASON 2019 – 2020 SEMI-FINALS - Best-of-Seven Series Series 1 – GRIMSHAW HUSKIES (5) at DAWSON CREEK SR. CANUCKS (1) Game 1 – Sat, Feb 15 – Dawson Creek defeats Grimshaw 4 – 1 DC leads series 1-0 Game 2 – Tues, Feb 18 Game 3 – Thurs, Feb 20 Game 4 – Sat, Feb 22 * Game 5 – Tues, Feb 25 * Game 6 – Fri, Feb 28 * Game 7 – Mon, Mar 2 “ * ” indicates game to be played if necessary Series 2 - MANNING COMETS (3) at GRANDE PRAIRIE ATHLETICS (2) Game 1 – Sat, Feb 15 – Grande Prairie defeats Manning 4 – 1 Game 2 – Tues, Feb 18 Game 3 – Thurs, Feb 20 * Game 5 – Tues, Feb 25 * Game 6 – Thurs, Feb 27 “ * ” indicates game to be played if necessary

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31

24

5

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158

66

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First and Second Place Teams Receive First Round Bye Sexsmith Vipers vs Dawson Creek Junior Canucks (Best of Five) - Feb 19 at DC, Feb 21 at Sexsmith, Feb 22 at DC, Feb 24 at Sexsmith, Feb 26 at DC Grande Prairie JDA Kings vs Fairview Flyers (Best of Five) - Feb 18 at Fairview, Feb 20 at GP, Feb 22 at Fairview, Feb 25 at GP, Feb 26 at Fairview

Peace River Royals

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30

16

10

4

136

105

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GPAC Storm

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29

14

13

2

116

130

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Fort McMurray Barons

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29

10

18

1

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121

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28

3

24

1

68

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Whitecourt TRAC Wolverines 7

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GF

GA

Fort St. John Huskies

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40

33

5

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0-0

216

109

North Peace Navigators

52

40

25

13

0

2

0-0

157

122

Dawson Creek Jr Canucks

48

40

22

14

0

4

2-0

175

162

Fairview Flyers

46

40

21

15

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4

1-0

159

Grande Prairie JDA Kings

33

40

14

21

0

5

0-0

128

Sexsmith Vipers

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5

31

0

4

0-3

105

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Fort McMurray Jr. Oil Barons 26

30

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15

4

109

118

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Peace River Sabres

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9

18

3

95

123

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GPAC D.R.T. Storm

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30

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26

1

62

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Grande Prairie & District Oldtimers’ Assn presents four scholarships to legacy students Grande Prairie & District Oldtimers’ Association (Submitted by Bob Patterson) The Grande Prairie & District Oldtimers’ Association was formed in September of 1928; making us one of the oldest organizations in the whole area.

The only one older, we think, is the Grande Prairie & District Agricultural Society formed in 1912 or 1913.

We were born from an idea the early pioneers had about having a group of people that came into the South Peace area before the railroad, which came to Grande Prairie on March 5, 1916.

Today, we are still made up of descendants of these early pioneers.

Parts of the constitution that came from the original meeting stated that its objects are “to collect and preserve in authentic form, a library of books, pamphlets, maps, charts, manuscripts, papers, paintings, photographs, and other material illustrative of the history of the Grande Prairie District.”

In 1992, we started donating money to descendants of the pioneers in the form of scholarships; amounts varied over the years as funds were available. This year four students received $1,500 each.

These names will be announced at our 92nd annual banquet which will be held at the Jackpot Grill (10904 – 92nd Avenue, Grande Prairie) on Wednesday, March 18th. Doors open at 4:30 p.m., supper will be served at 6:30 p.m. and live old-time music will be on hand. There will be a live auction, door prizes and a guest speaker. Tickets are available at the Golden Age Centre (10222 – 101st Avenue, Grande Prairie) or any board member.

For more information, contact Cheryl at 780-831-8558 or Bob at 780-505-1239.

Kaley DORSCHEID

As a member of the Grande Prairie and District Oldtimers’ Association, I would be honoured to be considered for this award as I have deep roots within the Peace Country. My GreatGreat-Great and Great-Great Grandparents pioneered the south shores of Bear Lake.

As they were farmers, I carry on that legacy with my family in the Peace region near Valleyview. Together we have achieved many things including the Crocus Hill/Valleyview Agricultural Society Farm Family awards in 2012 and 2013. I was an active member in 4-H for 7 years. I went on to become a Key Member of the Valleyview District where I organized and hosted workshops/events for various members and clubs. With 4-H, I spoke at many Communication Competitions in the Club, District and Regional levels. I have also spoken at the Valleyview Heart Conference for Victims Services which opened my eyes to the ability of a strong community.

With this I would be beyond honoured and grateful for the opportunity to speak at the Annual Association Banquet.

Thank you for considering my application

Keyana ANDERSON

In the summer of 2017, I started working for the Sexsmith Museum. The history of my town and surrounding areas has become a big part of who I am. The best part of my job is being able to share my knowledge with tourists and keep the history of the town alive. I also really treasure being able to be a part of the museum that my grandparents so passionately donate many hours of their time to. Academically, I am pursuing a degree in Kinesiology with the goal of becoming an Athletic Therapist. If chosen for this award, the money would go towards helping pay for tuition and books.

Receiving this award would allow me to continue my schooling and pursue my dreams while relieving some of my financial stress.

Justin MIKHAIL

Regardless of my descent from pioneering generations, I have been an outstanding student in both academics and extracurricular involvement.

During my high school career, I consistently placed on the 90’s honour roll through Grades 9 to 12. In my Grade 12 year, I held the highest academic average in my graduating class and was fortunately named the Class of 2019 Valedictorian.

As well as excellent grades within school, I have had strong community involvement in my free time through working as a tutor for foreign students in Grande prairie, as well as taking part in various clubs such as the St. Joseph Rotary Interact Club, St. Joseph Student Council, and the St. Joseph Grad Council.

Both my job as a tutor and my leadership roles in clubs show my dedication towards others and the community of Grande Prairie. I believe that the work I have put in to become a successful student and citizen makes me a good example for my peers and an excellent candidate for this scholarship.

I hope to continue my successful habits through my studies in Engineering. The financial support of this scholarship would allow me to eventually have lower student loans and not to be restrained by my economic situation.

Thank you for the review of my application.

Kara NELSON

I never met my Great-Grandfather. I was never able to hear, in his own voice, what it was like to come from Norway to northern Alberta, across the wide prairies and still-wider oceans. That said, I was privileged enough to read parts of the journal he kept about the trails he took, how extensive his travels were, and the homestead he built. Further, I know the legacy he left in the form of his children and the legacy his son (my grandfather) left as well.

Having known my grandfather and who he was, I am glad to be attending the school he was involved with (and, incidentally, the school at which my parents met). If my great-grandfather was anything like his children, and from what I know it seems he was (at least to some degree), he was a man whose legacy I am glad to be a part of.

The more I think about it, the more respect I gain for the pioneers of the area, and the more my interest in their stories grows. What must the first winter have been like, for example?

Though Norway has winters enough of its own, it is quite a different thing to build a new home from scratch that will withstand Alberta winters. I cannot imagine ever doing it myself. All I can do now is do my best to live a life such that, had my great-grandfather, his parents, and his parents’ parents known me, they would be proud to call me their family, as I am proud to call them mine.

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seed wheat. Common Heavy seed oats. Phone: 250-7820220 Winter grazing available on oat swathes for 100+ horses.

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WILLOWVIEW AUCTIONS LTD. SALES CALENDAR SMALL ANIMAL SALE

Saturday, April 18th – 11:00 a.m.

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

SMALL ANIMAL SALE

Saturday, May 9th – 11:00 a.m.

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

ANNUAL G.P. RCMP BIKE SALE

Sunday, May 10th – 12:00 Noon (Viewing at 11:00 a.m.)

Auction site to be determined (watch website at willowviewauctions.net)

Valley Realty, Peace River, AB & Cascade Realty, Chetwynd, BC

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Saturday, May 23rd – 10:00 a.m.

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From La Crete, AB: 35km South West on HWY 697, 4km North on Range Road 165.

From Manning, AB: 135km North on HWY 35 to HWY 697, 52km East on HWY 697, Across the La Crete Ferry, 4km North on Range Road 165

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2. 6TH ANNUAL UNRESERVED SPRING CONSIGNMENT SALE SATURDAY, APRIL 18TH, 2020, LAM YARD, LA CRETE, ALBERTA 3. UNRESERVED FARM EQUIPMENT AUCTION FOR DAVE & FAYE PAPIRNY SATURDAY, APRIL 25TH, 2020, KEG RIVER, ALBERTA 4. UNRESERVED REAL ESTATE & FARM SALE FOR ABE & TINA DYCK WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29TH, 2020, LA CRETE, ALBERTA Selling 1/4 Sec�on on Airport Road w/Yard, Farm Machinery & More …

5. UNRESERVED AUCTION FOR MARY JANE PETERS AND THE ESTATE OF GEORGE PETERS SATURDAY, MAY 2ND, 2020, LA CRETE, ALBERTA

• Parcel #1 +/-12 Acre Acreage on NW29-104-16-W5 with House, Shop, Garage, Barns • Parcel #2 +/-148 Acre s of Prime Farmland on NW29-104-16-W5 • Parcel #3 +/-160 Acres on Title, with 148 Acres on NE30-104-16-W5

6. UNRESERVED REAL ESTATE & FARM EQUIPMENT AUCTION FOR ISAAC & TINA DYCK SATURDAY, MAY 9TH, 2020, LA CRETE, ALBERTA Selling Acreage Within Town Limits of La Crete, Farm Equipment, Shop Tools, Etc …

Parcels 1 and 2 will be selling on choice, so the highest bidder has the option of taking both parcels.

RESIDENTIAL & FARMLAND REAL ESTATE 1996 Ford New Holland 9882 4WD Tractor • 2006 Kubota M105S MFWD Tractor • Kellobuilt 325 14ft Offset Disc • Sunflower 1441 27ft Tandem Disc • McFarlane 70ft Harrow • 1995 International 9400 Tandem Axle Grain Truck • 2008 Lode King Super-B Grain Trailers • Brent 620 Grain Cart, Hyd & PTO Drive Flaman 910 10ft Pro Grain Bagger • Grain Bins

7. PEACE COUNTRY GLEANERS FUNDRAISER AUCTION SATURDAY, MAY 16TH, 2020, LA CRETE, ALBERTA 8. UNRESERVED AUCTION FOR ISAAC & GERTRUDE SCHMIDT SATURDAY, JUNE 6TH, 2020, LA CRETE, ALBERTA

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9. UNRESERVED FARM AUCTION FOR ** RICHARD & SUSAN SCHMIDT SATURDAY, JUNE 13TH, 2020, LA CRETE, ALBERTA

For more information, call La Crete Auction Mart at (780) 928-3989 Licence #343597

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Overall, the UriVarx® group experienced: • 56% Reduction in Urge Incontinence • 66% Reduction in Stress Incontinence • 61% Reduction in Urgency • 33% Reduction in Frequency • 46% Reduction in Nighttime Bathroom Trips • 475% Decrease in Diaper/Pad Use Additionally, at the end of clinical trial and after seeing the results, 84% of the participants taking UriVarx® said it significantly improved their quality of life. All together, the study earned UriVarx® the Health Canada approval for overactive bladder and incontinence.

Experts Predict a Pill Will Replace Adult Diapers: The pill, called Urivarx, has been shown to reduce urinary incontinence symptoms by 66%. Risk Free Supplies being offered to Readers who qualify.

“After my third child, I couldn’t control Until now, doctors believed it was imposBLADDER PROBLEMS GONE my bladder. I was running to the bathroom “The clinical findings are incredible, but peosible to strengthen the muscles that control all the time! And once I hit my 60s it be- ple still wonder if it will really work” explains the bladder. They are amazed to see that it came so unpredictable I needed to wear Dr. Klayman. “It’s normal to be skeptical, With daily use, UriVarx® can restore can now be done with a pill. ® but we’ve seen thousands of UriVarx users get strong bladder control and help users overadult pads every day” explained one user. results exactly like the participants in the study. come leakage without the negative side ef“As you get older, and the involuntary “I was embarrassed so before going to my It’s an amazing product.” fects or interactions associated with drugs. muscles around your bladder weaken, you doctor I decided to try UriVarx® and I’m so lose urinary control. With your bladder wall glad I did! The urgency is gone and I no lonHOW IT WORKS Leakage sufferers can now put an end to unable to properly seal, you constantly leak ger feel like my bladder is about to explode. the uncontrollable urges, the embarrassing ® and feel pressure to urinate” explains Dr. I can also “hold it” when I need to so I’m UriVarx is a pill that’s taken just once daily. accidents, and enjoy an entirely new level Stephen Klayman. no longer living in constant fear of finding It does not require a prescription. However, is of comfort and confidence. approved by Health Canada. a bathroom.”

“UriVarx® targets the bladder muscles The active ingredients are patented natural and help restores vital kidney health, reducHOW TO GET URIVARX® IN NOW APPROVED FOR extracts. ing urgency and frequency. In the case you OVERACTIVE BLADDER & CANADA really have to “go” it helps keep the bladder INCONTINENCE Research shows that as we get older, the mussealed tighter until you find a bathroom.

This is the official release of UriVarx® in cles which surround the bladder weaken. This ® During the clinical trial of UriVarx , is caused by hormonal changes in the body that Canada. As such, the company is offering FREEDOM FROM researchers found that one pill daily can causes the muscles to atrophy and weaken. a special discounted supply to anyone sufSUDDEN URGES strengthen your bladder fast, significantly fering from bladder issues who calls withAND LEAKS reducing the urinary urgency and leaks.

When they become too small and weak, they in the next 48 hours.

Since hitting the North American market, The double blind, placebo control study sales for the patented UriVarx® pill have took place in two primary care centers soared and there are some very good rea- where 150 male and female participants sons why. with bladder control issues were separated into two groups. The first group was given a To begin with, the results from its re- placebo while the other received UriVarx®. cent double blind clinical trial were truly remarkable. Out of the 150 test subjects, Remarkably, participants who received participants taking UriVarx® saw a stun- UriVarx® saw major improvements in leakning reduction in urinary frequency, which ing, pressure, and the urgency to go − all resulted in fewer bathroom trips both day without the usual side effects seen in prescription drugs! They also reported fewer and night. trips to the bathroom both day and night.

cannot seal your bladder shut, which causes leaking, accidents, among other incontinence symptoms.

A special hotline number and discounted pricing has been created for all Canada resIt also prevents your bladder from fully idents. Discounts will be available starting emptying, which can result in persistent bac- today at 6:00AM and will automatically be applied to all callers. terial infections and UTIs.

UriVarx® active ingredient targets the musYour Toll-Free Hotline number is 1-800cles around the bladder, making them stron- 969-9744 and will only be open for the ger. Supporting ingredients in UriVarx® next 48 hours. Only a limited discounted support kidney function and overall urinary supply of UriVarx® is currently available health. in your region.

URIVARX IS APPROVED BY HEALTH CANADA AS A NATURAL HEALTH PRODUCT FOR THE FOLLOWING INDICATIONS; HELPS REDUCE SYMPTOMS OF OVERACTIVE BLADDER SUCH AS DAYTIME URINARY FREQUENCY, URGENCY, AND NOCTURIA.

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