Northern Horizon 2021-0305

Volume 44, Issue 05 March 05, 2021

THE

NORTHERN HORIZONN SERVING THE BC AND ALBERTA PEACE REGION SINCE 1977

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Regular Weekly Cattle Sales Purebred Cattle & Horse Sales Dawson Creek Mar 6 1:00 p.m. | FALLEN TIMBER FARMS SPRING SELECT BULL SALE featuring 10 Bred Heifers from Mike Weiss Mar 9 1:00 p.m. | GOMACK RED ANGUS Mar 16 1:00 p.m. | EIGHT-WAY CHAROLAIS Mar 23 1:00 p.m. | NORTH COUNTRY RANCHLAND BULL SALE Mar 27 1:00 p.m. | NORTH POINT RED ANGUS Apr 3 1:00 p.m. | LAKEROAD BLACK ANGUS & LAKEROAD SIMMENTALS with guest consignor DRY CREEK RANCH Apr 17 9:00 a.m. | KALA RANCH BULL SALE Beaverlodge Mar 18 1:30 p.m. | LAZY S CHAROLAIS BULL SALE

Peter Raffan 250.260.0758 Yancy Crosier 403.485.0887 Dawson Creek (301 – 116th Ave) 250.782.3766 | vjvdawsoncreek@outlook.com Beaverlodge (TWP 722 & RR 104) 780.354.2423 | vjvbeaverlodge@gpnet.ca www.vjvauction.com

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Peace Country Beef & Forage Association’s 2021 AGM set

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Peace Country Beef & Forage Association’s 2021 Annual General Meeting will be held on March 20th at 3pm at the Dunvegan Inn & Suites in Fairview.

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Rob BROWN • Editor (Office) 250-782-4888 ext 112 • (Cell) 403-501-1492 editor@dcdn.ca

Date: Saturday, March 20th Time: 3pm - 4:30pm Location: Dunvegan Inn & Suites Cost: Renewal of PCBFA Membership

Dan PRZYBYLSKI • Sales Manager (AB Sales) (Office) 250-782-4888 ext 114 • (Cell) 250-784-4319 horizon@dcdn.ca

Due to current public health measures, attendance will be restricted to one person per voting membership. Pre-Registration is Required

Janis KMET • Sales Associate (BC Sales) (Office) 250-782-4888 ext 104 • (Cell) 250-219-0369 jkmet@dcdn.ca

This meeting will consist of the annual business meeting only – there will be no guest speakers, and no meal served. The agenda and package for the meeting will be sent out by email ahead of time.

Printed copies will be available at the meeting by prior request only.

Lisa GIESINGER • Accounting 505 - 4th Ave., Prince George, BC V2L 3H2 (Office) 250-960-2771 • (Fax) 250-960-2761 lsmith@glaciermedia.ca

There is no fee to attend, the only requirement is to renew your

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membership for the 2021-22 year, which must be done prior to the meeting – payment will not be accepted at the meeting.

Membership renewal can be completed online, or by mailing a cheque to the Fairview office: Box 3000, Fairview, AB T0H 1L0 (please include your contact information).

If you are a Multi-Year Membership Holder and would like to inquire on the status o-f your membership, please contact Katie by emailing katie@pcbfa.ca or call or text 780-772-0277.

Bylaw Amendments At the PCBFA Board of Directors meetings on January 14th, 2021 and February 20th, 2021, the directors put forward bylaw amendments for the membership to vote on at the Annual General Meeting.

The purpose of the proposed bylaw amendments are for PCBFA to be able to hold virtual AGM’s if need be, and to move forward with our application for charitable status.

Published by Northern Publishing Ltd. 901 - 100th Avenue, Dawson Creek, BC V1G 1W2 (Office) 250-782-4888 • (Fax) 250-782-6300 (Email) horizon@dcdn.ca • (Website) www.dawsoncreekmirror.ca The Northern Horizon retains full, complete and sole copyright of any advertisement, written or photographic material published in the Northern Horizon. Reproduction is not permitted without the written permission of the Northern Horizon. All contributed material will be included in the Northern Horizon only as space permits. We reserve the right to edit or re-write any aspect of contributed copy in order to make it suitable for publishing.

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A collaborative four-year effort between B.C. and Alaska to examine water quality in the Stikine, Taku, and Unuk transboundary watersheds brought together government agencies, Indigenous Nations, industry, and the public to ensure the environmental, cultural, and economic values of these rivers are protected.

“This program has been an extraordinary partnership of many dedicated and knowledgeable people, and is a great example of what can be achieved when we work together,” said George Heyman, B.C.’s Minister of Environment and Climate Change Strategy. “Water and wildlife don’t recognize borders, and so it’s up to all of us to protect our critical and priceless watersheds regardless of jurisdiction.”

“Baseline data is incredibly important to understand the health of our transboundary waters,” said Jason Brune,

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Commissioner of the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation. “The data has not shown a measurable impact to Alaskan waters from historical mining activities in B.C. and will serve as a foundation to assess potential impacts from future industrial activity as well.”

The final reports of the B.C.Alaska Transboundary Rivers Monitoring Program were released today and concluded that these rivers continue to support and sustain aquatic life in conjunction with mining and other land use activities.

The program was initiated out of the 2015 Memorandum of Understanding and Statement of Cooperation (Agreement) signed by the Governor of Alaska and Premier of British Columbia.

The agreement called for the creation of a Bilateral Working Group (BWG) consisting of the commissioners of the Alaska departments of Environmental Conservation, Fish and Game, and Natural Resources and the deputy ministers of the British

Columbia ministries of Energy, Mines, and Low Carbon Innovation, and Environment and Climate Change Strategy. The BWG seeks to foster ongoing collaboration on several deliverables to enhance and protect the shared environment, transboundary rivers, watersheds, and fisheries.

The program focused on a review of existing environmental data, implementation of a joint water sampling program, partnerships with local Indigenous Nations, industries, and environmental groups.

With the BWG’s approval of the final reports, the B.C.-Alaska Transboundary Rivers Monitoring Program has now concluded its work.

Given the existence of other sampling programs planned by state, federal or provincial agencies throughout the transboundary region, there is no need to continue the joint program. Alaska and B.C. will continue to collaborate on efforts to ensure the longterm protection of the shared waterways.

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$400,000 for Northwest Territories major growers

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The Governments of Canada and the Northwest Territories (NWT) are investing over $400,000 to increase the production of fresh, healthy and locally-grown food in the NWT’s agriculture sector.

The investments, delivered under the Canadian Agriculture Partnership (the Partnership), will support three projects in Hay River: Riverside Growers ($118,642) Riverside Growers is responding to market demand by increasing production capacity and improving processing flow.

Through the Major Agriculture Projects Fund, Riverside Growers will effectively double their growing space while streamlining their processing and packing lines for greater efficiency.

Further, Riverside Growers is investing in multi-functional processing equipment to support a broader array of products and provide a new level of value-added support for other local producers.

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Greenwood Gardens ($111,174) - Greenwood Gardens is planning a significant expansion of their greenhouse production enabling them to grow more high value crops including tomatoes and cucumbers. The energy efficient greenhouse will allow for an earlier start and extended growing season particularly important for growing frost sensitive vegetables successfully in the north. The greenhouse will also provide an ideal climate for high-quality vegetable seedlings and bedding plant production to service the local and region markets.

Choice North Farms ($180,000) – As the largest producer in the NWT, Choice North Farms is committed to constant improvement in quality and efficiency. Through the Major Agriculture Projects Fund, a redesigned “in-line” grading station will be installed on-site to increase quality control, improve operational efficiency and open up new markets in the NWT. This is the first time in the Northwest Territories that government funding has been made available under the Partnership specifically for commercial growers, and to support large-scale development on established and growing farms.

“COVID-19 has created unprecedented challenges, and has put increased focus for Canadians on where they get their food. The pandemic has also highlighted the need to ensure food security for

all Canadians. Through this project, the Government of Canada is providing support to innovative solutions that help ensure a dependable food supply in Northwest Territories communities,” says the Honourable MarieClaude Bibeau, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food “Local food producers in the Northwest Territories play an important role in establishing a resilient food supply for their communities.

The funding announced today will help these growers scale-up production to bring more of their safe, nutritious foods to grocery store shelves and kitchen tables across the territory,” said Michael V. McLeod, Member of Parliament for Northwest Territories “When the Government of the Northwest Territories introduced its first agriculture strategy in 2017, we noted that to increase the production of fresh, healthy, safe and affordable locally grown food, we must first establish a commercial food-growing industry. The identified need for this level of capital funding is an indicator that our investments in The Business of Food are beginning to yield results.,” added Honourable Caroline Wawzonek, Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment.

The Canadian Agricultural Partnership is a five-year, $3 billion investment by federal, provincial and territorial governments to strengthen and grow the agriculture and agri-food sector.

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What would you rename the Dawson Co-operative Union?

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One hundred years and time for a change.

Name change, that is.

The Dawson Creek Co-op was founded in 1921 and with locations in Mile Zero, Tumbler Ridge, Chetwynd and Rolla the search is on for a more inclusive name.

We are fortunate to serve the communities we are a part of and want to represent where we have come from to where we are now.”

The Co-op is asking members and customers alike to come up with a new name.

“Dawson + Rolla + Chetwynd + Tumbler Ridge = _________________ Co-op?”

The organization is asking the public four questions on their website at www.dawsoncoop.crs

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Soil Health Academy is coming to the Peace Country Mark your calendars for July 14th, 15th & 16th! We have teamed up with the North Peace Applied Research Association and the Mackenzie Applied Research Association to bring the Soil Health Academy north!

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Date: July 14th, 15th & 16th Time: NPARA Research Farm, Manning Payment will be accepted by cash or cheque only. Cheques can be made payable to the North Peace Applied Research Association.

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Tuesday March 30th — Weaver Auction Site — Rycroft, Alberta

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2014 JOHN DEERE 210G LC HYDRAULIC EXCAVATOR

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GRAIN FUTURE REPORT CANOLA March 2021 (RSH21) May 2021 (RSK21) July 2021 (RSN21) WHEAT March 2021 (ZWH21) May 2021 (ZWK21) July 2021 (ZWN21) HARD RED WHEAT March 2021 (KEH21) May 2021 (KEK21) July 2021 (KEN21) SPRING WHEAT March 2021 (MWH21) May 2021 (MWK21) July 2021 (MWN21) CORN March 2021 (ZCH21) May 2021 (ZCK21) July 2021 (ZCN21) OATS March 2021 (ZOH21) May 2021 (ZOK21) July 2021 (ZON21) SOYBEANS March 2021 (ZSH21) May 2021 (ZSK21) July 2021 (ZSN21) SOYBEAN OIL March 2021 (ZLH21) May 2021 (ZLK21) July 2021 (ZLN21) SOYBEAN MEAL March 2021 (ZMH21) May 2021 (ZMK21)

Last 764.00 740.00 704.70 Last 655-0s 660-2s 650-0s Last 624-6s 633-6s 637-6s Last 630-0 639-6 647-0 Last 555-4s 547-4s 535-0s Last 376-4s 364-6s 360-4s Last 1405-2s 1404-2s 1391-4s Last 51.34s 49.94s 48.80s Last 423.2s 421.4s

Change - 26.10 + 4.80 - 0.20 Change - 16-6 - 15-4 - 13-4 Change - 19-4 - 18-6 - 18-4 Change - 11-4 - 10-6 - 11-4 Change + 0-6 - 2-2 - 4-6 Change + 7-6 + 3-2 + 1-4 Change - 0-6 - 3-2 - 5-6 Change + 0.38 + 0.27 + 0.13 Change - 0.9 - 1.6

Open 789.30 733.00 702.40 Open 665-0 672-2 660-4 Open 637-0 649-6 654-0 Open 636-0 648-0 656-0 Open 554-4 548-6 538-6 Open 368-4 363-4 357-4 Open 1404-0 1404-6 1394-2 Open 50.70 49.68 48.74 Open 423.3 421.8

High 790.50 741.60 706.00 High 665-6 674-0 662-0 High 637-0 650-4 654-0 High 638-4 648-6 656-4 High 556-4 549-0 538-6 High 378-0 365-2 361-2 High 1408-2 1408-0 1395-4 High 51.50 50.08 48.94 High 426.2 425.1

Low 764.00 720.50 692.50 Low 653-0 658-2 648-0 Low 624-6 632-4 636-4 Low 629-6 637-0 644-6 Low 546-2 540-0 529-2 Low 368-0 359-4 357-4 Low 1380-0 1378-2 1367-6 Low 50.00 48.60 47.64 Low 417.0 415.3

Volume 23 12,740 8,538 Volume 1,445 52,584 23,523 Volume 871 24,200 12,120 Volume 229 4,325 1,850 Volume 19,561 154,260 55,771 Volume 16 161 21 Volume 5,327 110,066 37,401 Volume 2,480 57,948 22,479 Volume 3,368 53,271

Prev. Stl. 790.10 735.20 704.90 Prev. Stl. 671-6 675-6 663-4 Prev. Stl. 644-2 652-4 656-2 Prev. Stl. 641-4 650-4 658-4 Prev. Stl. 554-6 549-6 539-6 Prev. Stl. 368-6 361-4 359-0 Prev. Stl. 1406-0 1407-4 1397-2 Prev. Stl. 50.96 49.67 48.67 Prev. Stl. 424.1 423.0

Time 07:32 CT 13:19 CT 13:19 CT Time 02/26/21 02/26/21 02/26/21 Time 02/26/21 02/26/21 02/26/21 Time 12:59 CT 13:29 CT 13:29 CT Time 02/26/21 02/26/21 02/26/21 Time 02/26/21 02/26/21 02/26/21 Time 02/26/21 02/26/21 02/26/21 Time 02/26/21 02/26/21 02/26/21 Time 02/26/21 02/26/21

July 2021 (ZMN21)

418.7s

- 1.7

419.5

421.9

413.2

19,488

420.4

02/26/21

ROUGH RICE

Last

Change

Open

High

Low

Volume

Prev. Stl.

Time

March 2021 (ZRH21)

12.750s

- 0.055

12.820

12.820

12.700

45

12.805

02/26/21

May 2021 (ZRK21)

13.045s

- 0.060

13.105

13.130

12.960

282

13.105

02/26/21

July 2021 (ZRN21)

13.280s

- 0.075

n/a

13.280

13.280

1

13.355

02/26/21

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Grain Future Prices - as of February 26, 2021

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Daily Grain & Feed Grain Report Daily Grain Prices - February 26, 2021

Weekly Feed Grain Report - February 26, 2021

Alberta Canola Producers Commission (http://dashboard.albertacanola.com/reports/weekly-grains) CANOLA - #1 Peace Region Northern Alberta Southern Alberta Spot $16.17 ( + $0.04 ) $16.23 ( + $0.03 ) $16.23 ( + $0.05 ) March 2021 $16.28 ( + $0.05 ) $16.35 ( + $0.04 ) $16.25 ( + $0.04 ) April 2021 $16.86 ( + $0.04 ) $16.95 ( + $0.04 ) $16.82 ( + $0.05 ) May 2021 $16.88 ( + $0.04 ) $16.98 ( + $0.05 ) $16.86 ( + $0.06 ) June 2021 $16.47 ( + $0.02 ) $16.62 ( + $0.03 ) $16.49 ( + $0.03 ) July 2021 $16.47 ( + $0.02 ) $16.62 ( + $0.03 ) $16.49 ( + $0.03 ) August 2021 not available not available not available WHEAT - #1 CPSR - 11.5% Peace Region Northern Alberta Southern Alberta Spot $7.18 ( - $0.16 ) $7.40 ( - $0.16 ) $7.43 ( - $0.16 ) March 2021 $7.22 ( - $0.16 ) $7.43 ( - $0.16 ) $7.46 ( - $0.16 ) April 2021 $7.31 ( - $0.16 ) $7.49 ( - $0.17 ) $7.51 ( - $0.18 ) May 2021 $7.36 ( - $0.16 ) $7.54 ( - $0.17 ) $7.56 ( - $0.17 ) June 2021 $7.34 ( - $0.15 ) $7.51 ( - $0.16 ) $7.52 ( - $0.17 ) July 2021 $7.37 ( - $0.15 ) $7.55 ( - $0.16 ) $7.56 ( - $0.17 ) August 2021 not available not available not available WHEAT - #1 CWAD - 13.0% Peace Region Northern Alberta Southern Alberta Spot not available not available $8.54 ( + $0.03 ) March 2021 not available not available $8.58 ( + $0.02 ) April 2021 not available not available $8.63 ( + $0.02 ) May 2021 not available not available $8.52 ( + $0.02 ) June 2021 not available not available $8.51 ( + $0.02 ) July 2021 not available not available $8.49 ( + $0.03 ) WHEAT - #1 CWRS - 13.5% Peace Region Northern Alberta Southern Alberta Spot $7.81 ( - $0.09 ) $7.95 ( - $0.09 ) $7.97 ( - $0.08 ) March 2021 $7.84 ( - $0.09 ) $7.98 ( - $0.09 ) $7.95 ( - $0.08 ) April 2021 $7.96 ( - $0.09 ) $8.07 ( - $0.09 ) $8.01 ( - $0.08 ) May 2021 $8.01 ( - $0.09 ) $8.13 ( - $0.09 ) $8.11 ( - $0.08 ) June 2021 $8.01 ( - $0.09 ) $8.13 ( - $0.09 ) $8.08 ( - $0.08 ) July 2021 $8.03 ( - $0.09 ) $8.14 ( - $0.09 ) $8.13 ( - $0.08 ) YELLOW PEAS - #2 Peace Region Northern Alberta Southern Alberta Spot $9.77 ( $0.00 ) $9.70 ( $0.00 ) $9.67 ( $0.00 ) March 2021 $10.42 ( $0.00 ) $10.58 ( $0.00 ) $10.33 ( $0.00 ) April 2021 $10.49 ( $0.00 ) $10.66 ( $0.00 ) $10.36 ( $0.00 ) May 2021 $10.50 ( $0.00 ) $10.68 ( $0.00 ) $10.41 ( $0.00 ) June 2021 $10.55 ( $0.00 ) $10.69 ( $0.00 ) $10.42 ( $0.00 ) July 2021 not available not available not available

Statistics & Data Development Branch, Alberta Agriculture and Forestry FEED GRAIN BIDS (Different Delivery Points) Week of Feb 22/21 Previous Week Wheat Lethbridge $285.00 - $315.00 $289.00 - $310.00 Red Deer $300.00 - $307.00 $295.00 - $305.00 Edmonton $294.00 - $315.00 $295.00 - $310.00 Oats Edmonton $255.00 - $300.00 $245.00 - $275.00 Peas Edmonton $305.00 - $320.00 $305.00 - $315.00 Barley Lethbridge $297.00 - $320.00 $298.00 - $315.00 MH/Brooks $296.00 - $300.00 $293.00 - $295.00 Calgary $293.00 - $293.00 $295.00 - $307.50 Red Deer $295.00 - $310.00 $295.00 - $305.00 Vermillion $268.69 - $301.00 $284.77 - $301.00 Edmonton $300.00 - $315.00 $295.00 - $315.00 Grande Prairie $275.58 - $284.00 $275.58 - $284.50 CANOLA CRUSHER on Feb 24, 2021 Meal (FOB) Seed (Del)

Previous Week $459.87 $710.51

$429.30 $758.10

ELEVATOR BIDS (CDN $/TONNE) on Feb 25, 2021 HIGH LOW / AVERAGE CWRS (13% min. protein) $302.77 $289.47 / $295.70 CPS (10.5% min. protein) $285.28 $273.47 / $279.93

CHANGE + 3.75 + 4.80

ELEVATOR BIDS on Feb 26/21 (Del) This Week Last Week Feed Wheat *Central $244.96 $244.71 Feed Oats *Central $201.01 $201.01 Feed Barley *Central $257.45 $256.83 Flaxseed *Central $811.86 $811.86 Canola Brooks $704.43 $695.28 Durum *Central $311.38 $311.69 *replaces both Calgary and Red Deer to include the area from Calgary to south of Edmonton SPECIAL CROP CASH BIDS on Feb 25, 2021 Cdn $/Tonne Green Peas - #2 or Btr $349.43 Feed Peas $301.67 Yellow Peas - #2 or Btr $390.41 Lentils - #1 Laird Lentils - #1 Eston Lentils - #1 Red Mustard - #1 Yellow Mustard - #1 Brown Mustard - #1 Oriental

$824.85 $683.43 $636.58 $912.16 $841.94 $702.72

Cdn $/Bushel $9.51 $8.21 $10.63 Cdn $/lb $0.37 $0.31 $0.29 $0.41 $0.38 $0.32

$/Bushel Last Year $10.69 $6.22 $6.74 $/lb Last Year $0.23 $0.20 $0.21 $0.39 $0.27 $0.25 R0011850282

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Reducing stress levels for veterinary visits Dr. Samantha Deamel For most animals, the veterinary clinic is a stressful place. A veterinary visit is not part of their normal routine and so their stress level often starts rising long before leaving the home.

Imagine this; a close friend comes over to your house unannounced, forces you out of the house, locks you up so you cannot escape, drives you to an unfamiliar place where you have unfamiliar people who don’t speak your language poking and prodding you, touching you, staring at you, and if you protest, restrain you and continue.

Does this sound like something you would volunteer for? Or would want to do again?

Personally, this sounds like a nightmare. I would fight it; wouldn’t you? If we would object to this, why do we think our animals shouldn’t? Why do we expect our animals not to fight this? We need to be more understanding of how our animals perceive being in the veterinary clinic.

As a veterinary profession, we are trying to change this experience. We want our patients to be comfortable and happy coming to the veterinary clinic. We are using positive reinforcement, distraction techniques and minimal restraint. In order to do this successfully, we need your help. The veterinary

Dawson Creek Veterinary Clinic Small Animal Services

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visit starts with you, the owner. So what can you do to help decrease the stress in your animal?

Tools to get our pets to the veterinary office shouldn’t be used solely for veterinary visits.

Getting your animal used to these tools will help decrease stress prior to stepping foot in the office. Dogs should be trained to wear a collar and walk on a leash. Cats should be exposed to the cat carrier and be comfortable going in and out of it. They should be carried close to your body with the bottom of the kennel supported to make it a smooth ride. Ensure the carrier isn’t swung or hitting door jams as they are carried into the clinic. There should be something soft in the bottom such as a blanket, towel or bed and horses should be comfortable being loaded on and off the trailer. By taking the time to use positive reinforcement to train our animals for car/trailer rides, the more comfortable and willing they will be to go places.

veterinarian goes to examine him, he starts to growl. This is an important warning sign that this dog is over threshold. It is a natural instinct to punish the growl as we do not want our dogs showing aggression towards people, BUT, why is the dog growling in the first place? Most commonly this is not because the dog is mean and wanting to be aggressive but because they feel threatened and feel the need to protect themselves. This is their way of letting us know they are very uncomfortable in their current situation. Disciplining or punishing a fearful dog will only strengthen the fear they feel. As owners and veterinary staff we need allow the dog to express his feelings (the growl), acknowledge this fear and change our approach to make him feel more comfortable during the exam. For low level fears this could mean using treats as a distraction or using less restraint. For high level fears this may mean the animal needs to be medicated prior to coming into clinic. As a team it is our job to ensure our animals feel safe coming into the clinic and the more we can do to prevent fears from developing, the less stressed our animals will be for future visits.

If you feel your pet gets stressed or anxious coming into clinic, ask us about premedication options! Let’s work together to take the “pet” out of petrified!

All animals have a point where they go from a learning state to a fight/flight based state. This point is called the threshold. Once an animal has gone over threshold, they lose the ability to learn. They are simply in a state where they feel they must protect themselves. It is important to keep this in mind as in changes how we approach these behaviours. For example, you bring your dog into the clinic and when the

Dawson Creek Veterinary Clinic Dr. Evany Forrest

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Committed to friendly, quality care

Bull sale season is almost here...

Our clinic offers comprehensive breeding and soundness evaluations.

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Please book evaluations now to help us accommodate your schedule this spring!

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What is Natural Horsemanship?

Horsemanship is the way the human interacts with the horse. It is natural because it makes common sense and considers the horse’s point of view. It means everything, and if it is right, everything else will be too!

Regardless of the dream or discipline, whether it may be cutting, reining, dressage, ranch roping, jumping, or racing, the common denominator is always the horse. If you understand what is important to them, have the ability to read each as an individual and know the how, why, and when of responding, the possibilities for what horse and human can achieve in a partnership are endless. Glenn’s clinics are based on these principles and are the study of the Stages

Program 1-10, which is compatible with the information taught in the Parelli program.

It is a system that teaches you to become so good with horses, that even horses will think you’re brilliant.

It works through an understanding of the laws of nature.

It is communication through understanding and psychology rather than force, fear and intimidation.

It considers the horse’s point of view.

It means no need for artificial aids or restraint.

It teaches you to be ‘natural’ with horses.

It teaches you to think like a horse before you think like a human.

NOW ACCEPTING REGISTRATIONS FOR GLENN’S HORSEMANSHIP CAMPS - an excellent way to immerse yourself in horsemanship -

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No Dr. Doolittle jokes, Dr. Zoe does a lot

VJV BEAVERLODGE HORSE SALE

Zoe Ross has been a veterinarian in Dawson Creek for more than 15 years. Over the years, the community has helped her grow her clinic, and she has given back in the community in return.

Ross, a Vet at the DC Veterinary Clinic, has coached soccer, is involved with the local roping club, and helps out with 4-H when she can.

Her and her husband donate to local sports teams, 4-H clubs, rodeos, and horse shows amongst other charities.

SATURDAY

MAR 13 TACK SALES 9:30 A.M. HORSES 12:00 NOON

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VJV LIVESTOCK MARKETING GROUP Twp 722 & RR 104, Beaverlodge, AB Peter (250) 260-0758 • Off (780) 354-2423 vjvbeaverlodge@gpnet.ca

Zoe Ross has been a veterinarian in Dawson Creek for more than 15 years. Over the years, the community has helped her grow her clinic, and she has given back in the community in return.

Ross, a Vet at the DC Veterinary Clinic, has coached soccer, is involved with the local roping club, and helps out with 4-H when she can. Her and her husband donate to local sports teams, 4-H clubs, rodeos, and horse shows amongst other charities.

Any Way You Cut It! 8802 – 99th Street, Clairmont, AB

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Green Valley 4-H Club Report Hello from Green Valley 4-H Club!

We have had our second weigh-in.

Because of COVID-19 we had our set times to show up to the Geisbrecht barn where they have a scale to weigh our steers. We showed up at our scheduled time, unloaded our steers, weighed them and loaded them. That’s just to stay socially-distanced from everyone and follow all COVID-19 rules.

We have also had a Zoom meeting because we cannot gather in person right now. Upcoming events are communications, which goes Saturday, February 20, also on Zoom.

“I pledge My Head to clearer thinking, My Heart to greater loyalty, My Hands to larger service, My Health to better living, For my club, my community, my country, and my world.”

1ST ANNUAL Vold Jones Vold Dawson Creek PRODUCTION & PERFORMANCE SALE Saturday, May 1st, 2021 A Select Group of Multi-Discipline & Multi Breed Horses

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Cattle Directory Gumbo Gulch

ANGUS

Cattle Company

PUREBRED BLACK ANGUS

Visitors Welcome

Trevor Binks and Melanie Klassen Registered & Commercial Angus Cattle 780-539-7128 | C: 780-518-0630 Grande Prairie, AB

Mile 11 on #2 Highway South of Dawson Creek Registered Red & Black Angus

Evan Binks 722040 RR44, Grande Prairie, AB

780.518.2020

Brandl Cattle Co. Byron & Gwen Brandl, Jarvie, AB 780-954-2599 Cinder Angus Brad Yoder & Nicolle Hoskins, Barrhead, AB 780-674-5773 Crestland Farms Ltd. John & Martha Harms, Buffalo Head Prairie, AB 780-926-9540/780-928-4649 Annual Bull Sale Dwajo Angus Dwayne, Joanne & Jesse Emery, Sat, April 3, 2021 Camp Creek, AB 780-674-4410 semen tested | excellent quality Excel Ranches “Raising TOP quality genetics for TOP quality cattlemen” Ron & Barb/Cody & Amy Miller, Westlock, AB Stop by anytime to view the bulls 780-349-0644 Jim & Donna Rowe 780-835-9588 Worsley, AB donnarowe8@icloud.com GoMack Red Angus Braydon Gough, Whitelaw, AB 780-274-0099 M.C. Quantock GRA-TAN Farm Mac & Pat Creech, Lloydminster, AB Grant & Tanya Chittick, Mayerthorpe, AB 800-561-2855 780-786-2181

Mountain Side Angus John & Judy Mayer, Beaverlodge, AB 780-831-8497 Bulls for Sale by Private Treaty

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

Annual Bull Sale Sat, March 27, 2021 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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Gumbo Gulch Cattle Company Dale & Steve Aylward, Dawson Creek, BC 250-784-5136 Heart Valley Angus Nat & Chris Tschetter, Wanham, AB 780-978-6407/780-978-6406 Horizon Red Angus Philip Dreidger, La Crete, AB 780-926-5896 J Lazy A Ranch Jarin & Amber Carter, Sexsmith, AB 780-518-9652 Kjos Black Angus Marty & Miriam Kjos, Fort St. John, BC 250-787-0970

Purebred Angus Genetics (The Profitable Kind)

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Consigning Registered Angus Yearlings to the Heart of the Peace Multi Breed Bull Sale Online March 26 & 27, 2021

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

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Consigning to the Heart of the Peace Multi Breed Bull Sale | Online March 26 - 27, 2021

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

Ollenberger Stock Farms Kelly Ollenberger, Goodlow, BC 250-262-1432

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Altona Falls Red Angus Dan & Trudy Loewen, Altona, BC 250-630-2146/250-261-3955

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Wade Meakin Charolais Farm Wade & Sherry Meakin, Westlock, AB 780-349-1650/780-349-2982

CHAROLAIS Briar Ridge Stock Farm Randy & Chris Haddow, Dawson Creek, BC 250-786-5048 Chad, Leah, Gene & Addison Haddow, Dawson Creek, BC 250-784-3924 Dry Creek Ranch Seth Harmon, Cecil Lake, BC 250-793-1858

MILNE’S RANCH Red & Black Gelbvieh Bulls for Sale by Private Treaty

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

Harold 780.835.0365 Bev 780.834.7704

www.milneranch.com

8 WAY CHAROLAIS 210019

Rio Grande Angus Clint & Anna Collins, Beaverlodge, AB Clint: 780-814-1455, Anna 780-814-3875 Sadlier Cattle Co. Todd Sadlier, Hines Creek, AB 780-772-3978

BULL SALE

March 16, 2021 VJV Auction Mart Dawson Creek, BC

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 Landaker Charolais Farm Alan & Shelley Landaker, Brownvale, AB 780-618-3928

Herefords Charolais Simmentals

VISITORS WELCOME

Silver Willow Ranch

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Kevin & Barbara Quist Phone: 780.876.4649 Email: kbqrr2@hotmail.com RR 2 Sexsmith, AB T0H 3C0

Maynard Boese (780) 568-4340

Curtis Boese (780) 876-4526

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SMOKY RIVER RED ANGUS Red Angus Bulls and Heifers for Sale off the Farm

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

Pro-Char Charolais David & Kristina Prokuda, Glenevis, AB 780-932-1654

ROSEBUD CREEK CHAROLAIS

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

Dan & Holly Schleppe 1047 Berry Road, PRRD Home 250.786.5698 Cell 250.219.5698 dan.schleppe@outlook.com Spruce View Charolais Andrew & Effie Lakusta, Andrew, AB 780-719-0264/780-365-2079 Triangle Stock Farm Vance & Michelle Klepper, Stony Plain, AB 780-968-2354 Valanjou Charolais Phillipe & Rae Lusson, Clyde, AB 780-206-5440/780-348-5683

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

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Silent K Stock Farms Delano & Megan Kjos, Tomslake, BC Delano 250-467-9450, Megan 403-804-1107

Annual Bull Sale Mar 18, 2021 Vold Jones Vold Beaverlodge

Chittick Family Hereford Ranch Raymond & Mona Chittick, Whitecourt, AB 780-778-0150 Eureka Hereford Farms Tom Basnett, Eureka River, AB 780-834-8170 Gold Stock Hereford Farms Steven, Ashley & Brad White, Beaverlodge, AB 780-518-0064/780-354-3190

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Lazy S Charolais

Joe & Courtney Schulz Box 43 Site 2 RR 1 Spirit River, AB T0H 3G0

Box 1573 Fairview, AB 210018

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

Garry Cell: 780-836-0117 Ethan Cell: 780-836-0552 laddie@xplornet.ca

Box 67 North Star, AB T0H 2T0

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REGISTERED BULLS & HEIFERS FOR SALE ON THE FARM Like Us on Jack & Shannon Trask

GELBVIEHS

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For sale off the farm

JASON WELLS

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

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Jonomn Hereford Ranch Norm Parrent, Clyde, AB 780-307-6586/780-348-5835 M.C. Quantock Mac & Pat Creech, Lloydminster, AB 800-561-2855 PHK Herefords Phillip & Helen Krahn, La Crete, AB 780-841-9409/780-928-3635 Reber’s Polled Herefords Serena & Kasey Reber, Woking, AB 780-518-2643

RED POLLS

spring select

Shadow Creek Red Polls

March 6, 2021 • VJV Dawson Creek

bull sale

Chet & Jamie Jans

Registered Simmental Breeders

Box 223 Groundbirch, BC V0C 1T0

• We are still Canada’s #1 Red Poll Breeder • Maternal traits with light birth weights • Registered stock for sale on farm

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

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SALERS GRUNDKE FAMILY SALERS FOR SALE AT THE FARM SALERS BULLS and FEMALES FROM THESE AND OTHER SIRES SELECTED FOR TEMPERMENTGROWTH AND EASY KEEPING

Nor-Alta Limousin

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(780) 924-2464 - (780) 982-2472

North 42 Cattle Company Heath Barnfield, Sexsmith, AB 780-897-3339

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

JASON & NIKKI MCQUAIG SEXSMITH, ALBERTA

docility and higher carcass yields”

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Leonel & Lacey Plante and Family Box 436, Kinuso, AB T0G 1K0 780.805.5327 • plantefarm@outlook.com

SIMMENTALS Albrecht Farms Steve, Tammy & Ryan Albrecht, Spirit River, AB Ryan 780-933-5448 Steve 780-832-0883 Blazin’ J Simmentals Darcy & Caitlyn Lind, Valleyview, AB 780-552-4934 Briar Ridge Stock Farm Randy & Chris Haddow, Dawson Creek, BC 250-786-5048 Chad, Leah, Gene & Addison Haddow, Dawson Creek, BC 250-784-3924

(c) 780.933.5530 jmcquaig@gpnet.ca

KIN-KIN Cattle Co. Gary & Faye Chittick, Mayerthorpe, AB 780-786-4500 KMR Simmentals Kent & Robin Malcomson, Grovedale, AB 587-298-5404 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

Have something to buy or sell?

Give Dan a Call!

Dan Przybylski 250-782-4888 ext 114 • 250-784-4319 • horizon@dcdn.ca

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JayDawn Farms

“breeding for milk,

Pinnacle View Limousin Rob & Cheryl Swan, Quesnel, BC Erin & Eric Kishkan, Quesnel, BC 250-747-2618

100% Customer Satisfaction is

WERNER and DEBBIE GRUNDKE ALBERTA BEACH, ALBERTA

Blueberry Valley Farms Limousin Michael & Rebecca McCord, Mile 86.5 Alaska Hwy, BC 250-772-5116 Dry Creek Ranch Gordon & Carla Harmon, Cecil Lake, BC 250-781-3617 Excel Ranches Ron & Barb Miller, Cody & Amy Miller, Westlock, AB 780-349-0644 Hillview Farms Raymond & Corine Verbeek, Sturgeon County, AB 780-982-2176/780-939-2173

LIKE US ON

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

Dean & Marsha Anderson – Fort St John, BC

LIMOUSIN

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

The Northern Horizon, March 5, 2021 Simmental Cattle

Quarter Horse

WILLOWDALE SIMMENTALS

Fairview, AB njluken6@gmail.com

Norbert & Janice Luken Norbert’s Cell: (780) 835-9314 Home: (780) 835-3165

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

SPECKLE PARK

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

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BULLS & HEIFERS FOR SALE

DESERT ACRES SPECKLE PARK

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

Dale & Judy Smith & Family

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

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Performance Breeding Stock Polled Reds & Blacks

Offering Purebred and Commercial Speckle Park Cattle for Your Consideration

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Tracey Foster Duriez Site 16 Comp 112 RR1

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

leggs123@outlook.com

BULLS FOR SALE OFF THE FARM J&M Farms JERRY & GEM GIESBRECHT 250.262.7867

Rachido Ranch Randy & Donna Chittick, Mayerthorpe, AB 780-786-4373 Rosefield Simmentals James & Martha Wiebe, Prespatou, BC 250-630-2621 SIBL Simmentals The Smith Families, Cherhill, AB 780-785-2045 Triangle Stock Farm The Kleppers, Stony Plain, AB 780-718-9334/780-718-6024

RIMROCK RANCH The Harvey’s SPECKLE PARK PUREBRED BULLS AND HEIFERS FOR SALE 250-719-9575

AUCTION FACILITIES LIVESTOCK EXCHANGES

keith@arlshop.com

KEIRAN HODGES 780-933-5637

hodgey_177@hotmail.com

Willow Creek Simmentals Mike & Mari Klassen & Family, Debolt, AB Mike 780-957-2814 Colby 780-832-6714

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REGISTERED SIMMENTALS BOX 655, BEAVERLODGE, AB TOH 0C0

KEITH HODGES 780-831-7999

(780) 831-5781 cdymurray@yahoo.ca

BC Livestock Producers Co-operative Kevin Johnson, Kamloops, BC 250-573-3939 Innisfail Auction Market Danny, Mark & Duane Daines, Innisfail, AB 403-227-3166 Jennings Martin Cattle Buying Jennings Martin 780-933-1023 Ron Kramer 250-793-2713 North Central Livestock Exchange Garth Rogers, Clyde, AB 780-348-5893

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REGISTERED PUREBRED SPECKLE PARK CATTLE Cody & Rodi Murray Beaverlodge, AB

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 VVJV Livestock Marketing Group Peter Raffan, Dawson Creek, BC 250-782-3766 Peter Raffan, Beaverlodge, AB 780-354-2423 Travis Sekura, Westlock, AB 780-349-3153 Craig Jacklin, Ponoka, AB 403-783-5561 Dean Edge, Rimbey, AB 403-704-0280 Wembley Livestock Exchange Glen Mayer, Wembley, AB 780-897-9570

FEEDER ASSOCIATIONS

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

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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

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Improved training supports local meat supply in rural communities

BYOB

with independent nutrition consultant BARRY YAREMCIO

VITAMIN E AND SELENIUM (www.beefconsultants.com, February 22, 2021) Vitamin E and Selenium work together in cattle rations to support many functions. The two nutrients are interdependent to be effective. No different than a belt and pulley. This article will focus on the impact of supplementation levels on the immune response provided to newborn calves.

Growing forages have high levels of fat soluble Vitamin A and E precursors.

When hay is in storage, these precursors are oxidized and after 6 months of storage, the amount the cow receives is variable. If forages are ensiled, these vitamins are destroyed during the fermentation process. In both cases, 100% of the daily requirements should be provided by feed supplementation. In late pregnancy, it is recommended to provide 3 mg of Selenium and 300 International Units (IU) of Vitamin E to the cow daily.

each abattoir. The course must be completed as a condition of all new and renewed Class D and E licences. Licensees will be subject to on-farm inspections by ministry inspectors to ensure all food safety and other operational requirements are met.

The updated program, called SlaughterRight, offers selfpaced and self-guided training for small, rural (Class D and E) licensed abattoirs. The program focuses on improved food safety, slaughter hygiene, facility and equipment design and sanitation, animal welfare, meat storage and record-keeping requirements.

Class D and E licences support local livestock and meat production in B.C. communities where existing slaughter capacity is limited. The SlaughterRight program is a more comprehensive training program than previous versions. The program was developed following detailed consultation with B.C. ranchers, abattoir operators, local governments and other stakeholders to improve and increase rural slaughter capacity and is part of a larger effort to improve rural food supply and food security in British Columbia.

In addition to more thorough training, the program includes the compulsory development of food safety and humane slaughter plans, as well as a set of standard operating procedures specific to

Vitamins and Selenium are needed to produce antibodies which are found in the first milk or colostrum. Colostrum is developed 4 to 6 weeks prior to calving, thus the need for supplementation is well before the calf is born. The majority of Vitamin E and Selenium is passed to the calf through colostrum.

Very little Vitamin E is transferred through the placenta to the unborn calf.

Antibodies provide passive immunity to the newborn and must be consumed by the calf within the first 6 hours of life. At 6 hours, the holes in the rumen wall start to close and it becomes more difficult for the large antibodies to get into the blood stream. By 12 hours after calving, the holes are closed and colostrum cannot cross.

Injecting the calf with Vitamin E and Selenium does provides additional nutrients to the calf, but it does not improve the immunity status. If there are health problems within the first week after calving, the amount of antibodies passed on from the cow to the calf via colostrum was not sufficient. One possible cause is an inadequate nutrition program for the pregnant cows and should be re-evaluated.

For additional information, contact Barry at 403-741-6032.

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Yaremcio Ag Consulting Ltd. Box 286, Stettler, AB T0C 2L0 www.beefconsultant.com (403) 741-6032 | yaremcioagconsultingltd@gmail.com

An updated, mandatory training program for rural abattoir operators in B.C. will help more British Columbians enjoy safe, locally raised beef, pork and poultry, as well as contribute to food security and support businesses in rural communities.

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Gaschnitz Memorial Ag sponsorship deadline extended support Grant offered for our young producers for so many years by creating a sponsorship that will support an endeavor that a young Peace Country farmer or rancher wants to pursue that will help him/her to succeed with their operation and further their education and management skills.

Open to anyone interested in furthering agriculture knowledge; applicants do not have to be enrolled in a post-secondary institution.

Sponsorship Details: Funds will be forwarded upon completion of the course/conference, with at least one receipt and proof of enrollment/registration provided One sponsorship will be awarded each year in the amount of $500.

To apply:· Complete and submit the application form· Mail or email completed applications to: Mail: Grant Gaschnitz Memorial Ag Knowledge Sponsorship c/o PCBFA Box 3000 Fairview, AB T0H 1L0 manager@pcbfa.ca Deadline extended to March 31, 2021

PEACE COUNTRY BEEF & FORAGE ASSOCIATION

2021 Annual General Meeting

VJV BEAVERLODGE Thurs BRED COW DISPERSAL SALE Mar 11 FOR ROGER & STACEY PENNER 12 Noon BEAVERLODGE, AB +125 Bred Cows on Offer Cows are 4th to 6th-time calvers Red and Black Angus bred back to Black Exposed to Red and Black Angus & Charolais Due to start calving May 1, 2021 (in conjunction with regular Thursday sale)

VJV DAWSON CREEK Sat BRED COW Mar 20 BRED HEIFER 11 am COW/CALF PAIR REPLACEMENT HEIFER SALE

Sat apr 17 1 pm

Saturday, March 20th Dunvegan Inn & Suites, Fairview Door Open 3:00pm

Business Meeting 3:30pm

VJV DAWSON CREEK SECOND LAST CHANCE BULL SALE Includes Bred Cows, Cow/Calf Pairs & Replacement Heifers

VJV DAWSON CREEK LAST CHANCE BULL SALE Sat May 15 Includes Bred Cows, 1 pm Cow/Calf Pairs & Replacement Heifers

Due to Current Health Guidelines, this will be a business meeting only.

Board Elections and Bylaw Amendments are on the agenda.

Pre-Registration is Required Cost to Attend is Renewal of PCBFA Membership

For More Information or to Register:

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peacecountrybeef.ca/agm | manager@pcbfa.ca | 780-772-0277

VJV LIVESTOCK MARKETING GROUP 301 - 116th Avenue, Dawson Creek, BC Peter Raffan (Manager) (250) 260-0758 Office (250) 782-3766 | Fax (250) 782-36622 Email vjvdawsoncreek@outlook.com

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Grant Gaschnitz was a prominent figure across the Peace Region, and had a significant impact on the agriculture community. He was a champion of strengthening Peace Country farms and ranches, ensuring the region got the attention it deserved, and was especially dedicated to encouraging and supporting young people in becoming successful and thriving farmers and ranchers.

The sponsorship will be administered by the Peace Country Beef & Forage Association, an organization that was strongly supported by Grant; Grant was a member for many years, sat on the board of directors, and was awarded a lifetime membership.

The Peace Country Beef & Forage Association is a non-profit, producer run group that strives to provide leading edge, credible and locally useful information to Peace Country producers, through applied research and extension programs. The Gaschnitz family would like to continue to offer the

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Cattle Market Report VJV LIVESTOCK MARKETING GROUP

CATTLE MARKET REPORT FOR MAR 5, 2021

FEEDER STEERS

Auction Date

DAWSON CREEK

BEAVERLODGE

WESTLOCK

PONOKA

RIMBEY

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

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

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

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

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

Feb 23 - 1,408 Hd

Feb 25 - 943 Hd

Feb 18 - 953 Hd Low

Bid Range

Low

High

Low

High

Low

High

300 - 399

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

400 - 499 $230.00 $243.00

High

Feb 25 - 2,994 Hd Low

High

Feb 18 - 1,544 Hd Low

High

Feb 24 - 2,968 Hd Low

High

Feb 17 - 2,078 Hd Feb 23 - 1,202 Hd Low

High

Low

High

$260.00 $270.00 $237.50 $260.00 $214.00 $255.00 $240.00 $270.00 $235.00 $260.00 $220.00 $253.00

$235.00 $247.00 $240.00 $257.00 $220.00 $274.00 $235.00 $251.00 $235.00 $274.00 $235.00 $256.00 $215.00 $245.00

500 - 599 $223.00 $237.00 $220.00 $231.00 $218.00 $230.00 $220.00 $236.00 $224.00 $244.00 $209.00 $243.00 $225.00 $255.00 $220.00 $251.00 $200.00 $244.00 600 - 699 $208.00 $220.00 $215.00 $225.00 $207.00 $217.00 $210.00 $225.00 $209.00 $225.75 $208.00 $226.00 $200.00 $234.50 $200.00 $228.50 $195.00 $223.50 700 - 799 $190.00 $199.25 $190.00 $202.00 $185.00 $196.50 $190.00 $200.50 $190.00 $200.00 $189.00 $201.00 $190.00 $205.25 $185.00 $205.50 $185.00 $201.25 800 - 899 $170.00 $180.50 $170.00 $180.50 $170.00 $183.00 $170.00 $182.00 $167.00 $184.25 $178.00 $184.00 $175.00 $186.00 $177.00 $185.50 $178.00 $183.50 900 - 999 $160.00 $167.00

FEEDER HEIFERS

Feb 16 - 508 Hd

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

$164.00 $176.25 $168.00 $179.00 $165.00 $178.50 $175.00 $181.00 $175.00 $178.25

1000+

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

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

Low

High

Low

High

300 - 399 $210.00 $218.00

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

400 - 499 $203.00 $211.00

n/a

n/a

$160.00 $170.75 Low

High

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

Low

High

Low

High

$220.00 $232.00 $212.00 $237.50 $202.00 $222.50 $210.00 $230.00 $205.00 $233.00 $195.00 $215.00

$215.00 $227.00 $215.00 $224.00 $205.00 $224.50 $200.00 $218.00 $200.00 $225.00 $200.00 $226.00 $195.00 $214.00

500 - 599 $190.00 $202.00 $197.00 $207.00 $190.00 $200.50 $200.00 $212.00 $197.00 $219.50 $200.00 $217.00 $195.00 $216.00 $195.00 $223.50 $190.00 $204.00 600 - 699 $185.00 $196.00 $195.00 $206.00 $185.00 $196.00 $195.00 $207.50 $191.00 $202.00 $185.00 $200.00 $185.00 $201.50 $180.00 $203.00 $180.00 $195.00 700 - 799 $170.00 $180.00 $180.00 $190.00 $175.00 $185.00 $180.00 $191.50 $174.00 $188.00 $176.00 $188.00 $175.00 $195.00 $170.00 $183.00 $175.00 $204.00 800 - 899 $160.00 $171.00

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

$158.00 $167.00 $157.00 $169.00 $163.00 $174.00 $165.00 $190.50 $165.00 $178.00 $165.00 $191.00

900 - 999 $145.00 $155.00

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

$150.00 $159.00 $147.00 $160.00 $147.00 $157.00 $150.00 $161.50 $145.00 $153.50 $160.00 $174.50

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

1000+

$140.00 $152.00

D1 - D2 Cows $80.00

$91.00 $75.00

D3 - D4 Cows $70.00

D1 - D2 Cows $85.00

D3 - D4 Cows

$79.00 $65.00

$74.00

D1 - D2 Cows

n/a

D1 - D2 Cows

$80.00 $92.00 $85.00

D3 - D4 Cows

n/a

$95.00

D3 - D4 Cows

$70.00 $79.00 $73.00

$84.00

n/a

n/a

D1 - D2 Cows $84.00

$96.00

D3 - D4 Cows $72.00

$83.00

$132.00 $146.00 $145.00 $155.75 $135.00 $145.50 $135.00 $146.00

D1 - D2 Cows $82.00

$94.00

D3 - D4 Cows $69.00

$79.00

D1 - D2 Cows $85.00

$94.00

D3 - D4 Cows $75.00

$84.00

D1 - D2 Cows $78.00

$88.00

D3 - D4 Cows $68.00

$77.00

D1 - D2 Cows $80.00 $90.00

D3 - D4 Cows $70.00 $80.00

Heiferettes Heiferettes Heiferettes Heiferettes Heiferettes Heiferettes Heiferettes Heiferettes Heiferettes SLAUGHTER CATTLE $115.00 $124.00 $133.00 $144.00 $122.00 $135.00 $140.00 $150.00 $114.00 $141.00 $112.00 $142.00 $120.00 $140.00 $110.00 $140.00 $100.00 $135.00 Bologna Bulls

Bologna Bulls

Bologna Bulls

$90.00 $105.00 $90.00 $114.00 $100.00 $115.00 $90.00

Feeder Bulls

Feeder Bulls

Feeder Bulls

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

Good Bred Cows n/a

n/a

Older Bred Cows n/a REPLACEMENT CATTLE

n/a

n/a

Good Bred Cows $1,900

$2,750

Older Bred Cows $1,200

$1,875

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

n/a

Good Bred Cows 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

$114.00

Feeder Bulls n/a

n/a

Good Bred Cows 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

Bologna Bulls

Bologna Bulls

$90.00 $122.00 $95.00 $125.00

Feeder Bulls

Feeder Bulls

Bologna Bulls

Bologna Bulls

$95.00 $125.00 $90.00 $115.00 $95.00 $120.50

Feeder Bulls

Feeder Bulls

$100.00 $133.00 $100.00 $134.00 $100.00 $130.00 $100.00 $125.00

Good Bred Cows Good Bred Cows Good Bred Cows n/a n/a n/a $1,900 $2,275 n/a Older Bred Cows 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

$1,450

$1,800

Good Bred Hfrs $1,900 $2,500 Cow/Calf Prs (Y) $1,900

$2,150

Cow/Calf Prs (O) $1,400

$1,600

Bologna Bulls

n/a

n/a

Good Bred Cows n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

Good Bred Hfrs

n/a

n/a

Cow/Calf Prs (Y) n/a

n/a

Cow/Calf Prs (O) n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

Good Bred Cows n/a

n/a

Older Bred Cows Older Bred Cows

Good Bred Hfrs n/a

Feeder Bulls

n/a

Cow/Calf Prs (Y) n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

Good Bred Hfrs n/a

n/a

Cow/Calf Prs (Y) n/a

n/a

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

n/a

n/a

n/a

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Canadian cattle imports trend higher ‘Live cattle imports from the US to Canada were up in 2020 which is the fourth year-over-year increase in a row,’ states Jason Wood, livestock market analyst with Alberta Agriculture and Forestry. ‘The numbers for the January to December 2020 period shows just over 272,000 nonpurebred cattle were imported to Canada. This is up 1.5 per cent

compared to 2019.’

Woods adds that Alberta nonpurebred cattle imports were over 156,000 head for the January to December 2020 period - down 2.2 per cent compared to 2019 when just under 160,000 head were imported.

‘In 2020, Alberta saw 57 per cent of the cattle imported to Canada come into the province,’ says

Woods. ‘This is above Alberta’s 53 per cent average share over the last five years’.

Woods says 2020 Canadian cattle exports were also up 2 per cent for slaughter cattle (steers, heifers and cows) over 2019 and 8 per cent higher than the 5-year average. Feeder cattle exports in 2020 were down 36 per cent yearover-year and 39 per cent lower

than the 5-year average.

While imports have trended higher Woods say Canadian exports of live cattle to the U.S. trended downward. ‘We saw a 9 per cent drop from 2019 and 7.6 per cent below the 5-year average.’

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Cattle Sales

Special Sales

Peter Raffan 250.782.3766

Beaverlodge Peter Raffan 780.354.2423

Westlock Travis Sekura 780.349.3153

Ponoka Craig Jacklin 403.783.1453

Rimbey Dean Edge 403.704.0280

Tues, Mar 9th – 9:00 a.m.

Tues, Mar 16th – 9:00 a.m.

Tues, Mar 23rd – 9:00 a.m.

Tues, Mar 30th – 9:00 a.m.

Tues, Apr 6th – 9:00 a.m.

Thurs, Mar 11th – 9:00 a.m.

Thurs, Mar 18th – 9:00 a.m.

Thurs, Mar 25th – 9:00 a.m.

Thurs, Apr 8th – 9:00 a.m.

Thurs, Apr 22nd – 9:00 a.m.

Thurs, Mar 11th – 9:00 a.m.

Thurs, Mar 18th – 9:00 a.m.

Thurs, Mar 25th – 9:00 a.m.

Thurs, Apr 1st – 9:00 a.m.

Thurs, Apr 8th – 9:00 a.m.

Wed, Mar 10th – 9:00 a.m.

Wed, Mar 17th – 9:00 a.m.

Wed, Mar 24th – 9:00 a.m.

Wed, Mar 31st – 9:00 a.m.

Wed, Apr 7th – 9:00 a.m.

Tues, Mar 9th – 9:00 a.m.

Tues, Mar 16th – 9:00 a.m.

Tues, Mar 23rd – 9:00 a.m.

Tues, Mar 30th – 9:00 a.m.

Tues, Apr 6th – 9:00 a.m.

Dawson Creek

Beaverlodge

Westlock

Ponoka

Rimbey

Bred Cow Sale Sat, Mar 13th – 11:00 a.m.

Limousin Influence Sale With Regular Sale Thurs, Mar 18th Western Prime Shorthorn Sat, Apr 3rd – 1:00 p.m.

Sheep/Goat/Hog Sales Tues, Mar 16th – 11:00 a.m.

Tues, Apr 20th – 11:00 a.m.

Diamond C Limousin Bull Sale On the Farm Mon, Mar 15th – 1:30 p.m.

Lazy S Limousin & Charolais Bull Sale

VJV April Horse Sale Saturday, April 10 Tack @ 9:30 a.m.

Horses @ Noon VJV Dawson Creek Performance Horse Sale Saturday, May 1 Tack @ 9:30 a.m.

Horses @ Noon

Horse Sale Sat, Mar 13th Tack @ 9:30 a.m.

Horses @ 12 Noon Sheep, Goats & Small Animal Sale Saturday, May 29th

Limousin Influence Sale With Regular Sale Wed, Mar 17th Bison Sale Sat, Mar 20th – 12 Noon

Sat, Mar 27th – 6:00 p.m.

Longhorn Sale

Sat, Mar 30th – 12 Noon

Replacement Heifers With Regular Sale Tues, Apr 6th

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

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

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

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WEEKLY LIVESTOCK MARKET REVIEW - FEBRUARY 26, 2021

CANADA / US $ Feb 26/21 $79.81 Feb 19/21 $78.76 Feb 28/20 BANK RATE Feb 23/21 0.50 Feb 16/21 0.50 Feb 25/20 CATTLE SLAUGHTER WEEKEND Feb 20/21 (prel) Feb 13/21 (prel) CANADA 56,388 62,953 EAST 11,598 13,375 WEST 44,790 49,578 WEEKEND Feb 27/21 (est) Feb 20/21 (est) US 666,000 552,000 CANADIAN CATTLE GRADES WEEKEND Feb 20/21 Feb 13/21 A 43,742 49,488 B 478 497 D 7,668 7,757 E 111 93 A GRADE MARBLING (%) WEEKEND Feb 20/21 Feb 13/21 AAA 73.3% 75.0% AA 25.8% 24.2% 80.0% A 1.0% CANADIAN CATTLE CLASSES WEEKEND Feb 20/21 (prel) Feb 13/21 (prel) STEERS 31,228 31,936 HEIFERS 15,975 21,255 COWS 9,005 9,618 BULLS 180 144 CALVES 3,101 3,106 CATTLE FUTURES - US 4/CWT - CLOSE February 26, 2021 MONTH LIVE CHANGE MONTH FEEDER FEB 113.10 - 2.83 MAR 138.68 APR 120.00 - 3.67 APR 142.57 JUN 118.42 - 2.10 MAY 145.07 AUG 117.05 - 1.38 AUG 151.95 OCT 120.63 - 0.72 SEPT 152.82 DEC 123.33 - 1.30 OCT 153.20 WEEKEND Feb 26/21 Feb 19/21 US FSP-US$/CWT 138.91 138.11 CATTLE INDICATORS (by prod values) WEEKEND Feb 19/21 Feb 12/21 US - US $/CWT 9.65 9.61 CURRENTNESS Feb 20/21 Feb 13/21 WEST - A1% 13.5% 11.4% CAN - A1% 12.4% 10.7% FD:STR RATIO Feb 19/21 Feb 12/21 ALTA BARLEY 22.2 22.2 Feb 20/21 Feb 13/21 US CORN N/A N/A AVG CARCASS WT Feb 20/21 Feb 13/21 WEST STR - LBS 882.0 911.0 CAN STR - LBS 906.0 929.0 US CATTLE - LBS 846.0 847.0 Alberta Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry - February 26, 2021 https://open.alberta.ca/publications/3479685

$74.84 2.00 Feb 22/20 49,575 11,233 38,342 Feb 29/20 628,300 Feb 22/20 37,292 378 8,080 152 Feb 22/20 69.0% 29.6% 1.4% Feb 22/20 26,581 12,989 9,839 166 3,112 CHANGE - 0.45 - 0.10 - 0.65 - 1.95 - 2.18 - 2.35 Feb 28/20 138.03 Feb 21/20 9.07 Feb 22/20 12.0% 10.7% Feb 21/20 N/A Feb 22/20 31.4 Feb 22/20 888.0 909.0 828.0

CURRENT MARKET PRICING Week of Feb 21, 2021

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

LOW $80.00 $85.00 $100.00 $100.00 $100.00 LOW $200.00 $235.00 $180.00 $190.00 $222.53 LOW $180.00 $208.00 $180.00 $190.00 $209.34 LOW $180.00 $178.00 $170.00 $180.00 $181.50 LOW $165.00 $172.00 $165.00 $165.00 $174.40 LOW $180.00 $195.00 $160.00 $180.00 $194.36 LOW $170.00 $182.00 $160.00 $175.00 $182.00 LOW $160.00 $172.00 $160.00 $170.00 $175.40 LOW $150.00 $160.00 $150.00 $150.00 $168.59

HIGH $119.00 $113.00 $125.00 $119.00 $108.00 HIGH $255.00 $262.00 $255.00 $244.00 $227.50 HIGH $231.00 $242.00 $240.00 $228.00 $215.50 HIGH $207.00 $208.00 $209.00 $205.00 $185.00 HIGH $188.00 $192.00 $187.00 $190.00 $177.00 HIGH $215.00 $218.00 $227.00 $212.00 $194.75 HIGH $207.00 $206.00 $207.00 $190.00 $186.00 HIGH $189.00 $189.00 $195.00 $187.00 $179.00 HIGH $175.00 $174.00 $175.00 $175.00 $175.00

THORSBY STOCKYARDS OFFICE (780) 789-3915

SALE DATE ON OFFER

BID 300 - 399 400 - 499 500 - 599 600 - 699 700 - 799 800 - 899 900 - 999 1,000 + BID 300 - 399 400 - 499 500 - 599 600 - 699 700 - 799 800 - 899 900 - 999 1,000 +

February 22, 2021 February 15, 2021 2,592 Head 550 Head FEEDER STEERS LOW HIGH LOW HIGH $235.00 $281.00 $210.00 $271.00 $225.00 $287.00 $210.25 $259.75 $210.00 $260.00 $205.00 $248.50 $185.00 $230.75 $185.00 $220.00 $175.00 $205.25 $165.00 $204.25 $165.00 $190.00 $171.00 $188.00 $160.00 $181.00 $166.00 $178.00 $145.00 $170.00 $145.00 $171.00 FEEDER HEIFERS LOW HIGH LOW HIGH $200.00 $240.00 $180.00 $226.00 $190.00 $231.00 $186.00 $212.00 $175.00 $215.25 $173.00 $206.50 $165.00 $204.50 $168.00 $196.00 $160.00 $190.00 $163.50 $178.75 $155.00 $175.00 $160.00 $176.00 $140.00 $166.00 $151.00 $166.50 $130.00 $152.00 $125.00 $155.00 SLAUGHTER CATTLE D1 - D2 COWS D1 - D2 COWS $82.00 $94.00 $75.00 $89.00 D4 COWS D4 COWS $60.00 $80.00 $60.00 $75.00 SLAUGHTER BULLS SLAUGHTER BULLS $85.00 $119.00 $91.00 $110.00 REPLACEMENT CATTLE FEEDER COWS FEEDER COWS $85.00 $95.00 $80.00 $95.00 BRED COWS AND HEIFERS COW/CALF PAIRS (Y)

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SMOKY RIVER RED ANGUS 60 Two-Year-Old Red Angus Bulls on Offer Bred, Born and Raised for the Peace Country Quality & Affordable for Commercial Cattlemen Performance Tested Vet Inspected Personalized Service

Maynard Boese (780) 568-4340

Private Treaty Sales Starting April 7, 2021

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What’s in their dung?

Webinar Mar 19/2021 @6:00pm

by Dr John Gilleard BVSc,PhD, DipACVM, MRCVS, who wil be discussing Understanding which roundworm parasites are present and of concern in Cows, Sheep, Goats,Buffalo, and Horses The Basic principles of roundworm parasite control and the problem of anthelmintic drug Parasite Chemical Resistance How/Why checking parasite loads using fecal egg counting in your herd can benefit livestock producers, and good parasite control practices to minimize the risk of drug resistance.

Dr John Gilleard will be presenting a visual lab on The McMaster Grid on how to: Prepare and look at fecal egg counts in flotation using sheep manure Interpret the slide using McMaster grid under microscope, Recognize parasites, How to use the results.

For more information see www.peacecountrybeef.ca/upcomingevents

COR SAFETY

Certificate of Recognition Taking your safety program to the next level?

You may already be on the path to COR. Contact AgSafe to find out!

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BULL SALE

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ANNUAL BULL SALE

March 16, 2021 at 1:00 PM at VJV Dawson Creek

Eight Way Charolais

Thursday, March 18, 2021 1:30 P.M. • VJV, Beaverlodge, AB

250.329.4816 • 250.261.0876 • 250.785.6362

35 Red & White Yearling Bulls

Internet Bidding • Cattle Videos Available FARM VISITS WELCOME Bulls Semen Checked • All Bulls Carry Purebred Reg. Papers • All Bulls Guaranteed Breeders • All Bulls Vaccinated For Foot Rot • White & Red Factor Bulls

For Sale Information, Contact VJV Beaverlodge (780) 354-2423, Peter Raffan (250) 260-0758 Or Yancy Crosier (403) 485-0887

Roy & Erika Schweitzer schwietzerre@gpnet.ca

www.riograndeangus.com

Yearling Black angus Bulls OFF THE RANCH BY PRIVATE TREATY

Clint Collins: 780.814.1455

Anna Collins: 780.814.3875

Phone: (780) 356-3611 Cell: (780) 402-5617

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3rd Western Prime SHORTHORN BULL & FEMALE SALE

2021

FEATURING PUREBRED REGISTERED LONG YEARLING BLACK ANGUS BULLS FOR SALE INFO GEZA SZUCS 780.515.0616 KRIS LANGE 780.515.0626 PETER RAFFAN 250.260.0758

Saturday APRIL 3 1 pm MDT Vold, Jones & Vold Auction Co. Ltd.

WESTLOCK ALBERTA

9:00 AM SATURDAY APRIL 17

Online Bidding

VJVAuction.com

Online Bidding Available

•Cattle can be viewed from 1pm to 6pm on Friday, April 16•

Kirk Seaborn

VJV LIVESTOCK MARKETING GROUP Dawson Creek, BC | 250.782.3766 vjvdawsoncreek@outlook.com | vjvauction.com

Tom Barto

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Red Poll Cattle s Shadow Creek Farm • Canada’s #1 Red Poll Breeder with the best bloodlines 30+ Grass fed Bulls that will work in your pasture • Semen Tested, Guaranteed Breeders available May 2021 Catalogue available on-line or will mail • Reasonable priced, on farm sales at Fort St John, BC 12 Registered heifers • Maternal & docile with light birth weights Breeding Red Poll cattle since 1983 • Our show ring is outstanding in the back pasture info@redpollbeef.ca Phone 250-827-3293 www.shadowcreek.farm

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Private Treaty Bull Sale

2 yr old Red & Black Angus Bulls on Offer at Birch Hills Colony

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RED & BLACK ANGUS BULLS FOR SALE OFF THE FARM CHRIS TSCHETTER 780-978-6406 chrisrtsch@gmail.com

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Dan & Trudy Loewen & family Altona, BC (1 hour north of Fort St. John)

Buy your 2021 Bull NOW! NAT TSCHETTER 780-978-6407 nattschetter@gmail.com

Two-year-old bulls for sale by private treaty by 6B and ERA 35E Come check out the bulls anytime at the farm

EHF 46E BRITISHER LAD ET 6B

6B Daughter and Sons for Sale

Very flexible on delivery and boarding

TOM BASNETT

Ph/Fax: 780-685-2102 Box 41 Eureka River, AB T0H 1K0 Cell: 780-834-8170 tjbasnett@gmail.com From the corner of Hwy 64 and #730, go 11 km N. on #730, 1.6 km W. and 4 km N. on Range Rd. 54

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Women’s Institutes have been a positive influence in the Peace The first Women’s Institutes in the Peace River District of British Columbia were in the South Peace, beginning with West Saskatoon (Kilkerran) in 1928. As in the North Peace, there are now three active branches in the South: Doe River, Rolla and Landry.

In ordinary years, the Rolla location has a supper on Remembrance Day, and it’s a real community event. Doe River usually hosts a turkey supper in the early fall. Landry has been a very active branch, although it did not start until 1941.

Patsy Nagel and Ruth Veiner of Landry WI have each been involved on the provincial WI level. Joan Holthe, a member of Doe River WI, is presently the president of the WI Canada (Federated Women’s Institutes of Canada).

The Women’s Institute has been a positive influence in the lives of the woman of the South Peace for 92 years.

COVID-19 has certainly put a crimp in our style as WIs. We have, however, adapted to holding meetings on Zoom, and there has even been a Zoom coffee time started.

Every Monday evening at 7 p.m. and every Thursday at 4 p.m., members and guests meet for a social time on Zoom. This is hosted by Ruby McBeth, the president of the Peace River District WI, and has helped us to connect. Good ideas get shared.

One example was Jill Copes’ idea about gifts for care home residents. When Jill told us her idea, those at the coffee time from the North Peace branch joined in and those from the South Peace adapted the idea to their care home.

While we do occasionally have a speaker or humorous entertainment at the coffee times, the purpose is mostly social. If you would like to be a guest, email Ruby at l.r.mcbeth@gmail.com.

THURSDAY, MARCH 18, 2021 - 1 PM NORTH CENTRAL LIVESTOCK EXCHANGE CLYDE, ALBERTA

 YOUR ONLY SOURCE OF VIRGIN RED FACTOR TWO YR OLD BULLS.  ALBERTA’S LARGEST SOURCE OF FRENCH - INFLUENCED YEARLING BULLS.

Photo - A black and white picture showing Mrs. Les Staecy, Jean Querin, her two daughters Lorrie and Lynne, Marguerite Davies, and Cora Ventress. They are volunteering at W.I. Centennial Park planting trees. Fort St. John North Peace Museum

Lorne, Effie and Lyle Lakusta Matt and Larissa MacIsaac Box 37, Andrew, AB T0B 0C0 Ph: 780-365-2079 Cell: 780-719-0264 spruceviewcharolais@gmail.com

Philippe & Rae Lusson & Family Tel: 780-348-5683 Cell: 780-206-5440 Clyde, Alberta edmvalanjou@gmail.com

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1,000 jobs created for youth in Ag

GRUNDKE FAMILY SALERS “2020 PUREBRED BREEDER OF THE YEAR”

FOR SALE AT THE FARM

SALERS –BULLS & HEIFERS

SELECTED FOR TEMPERMENTGROWTH AND EASY KEEPING DELIVERY AVAILABLE

(780) 924-2464 –(780) 982-2472

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Youth and young farmers are the future of Canada’s agriculture and agri-food sector.

The Government of Canada recognizes that their fresh ideas and approaches will help build a stronger, more innovative sector ready to meet the needs of tomorrow.

The Minister of Agriculture and AgriFood, the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, delivered remarks at the Canadian Young Farmers’ Forum (CYFF) National Conference.

She noted the opportunities for networking and collaboration in the future between the CYFF and the Canadian Agricultural Youth Council, whose 25 members from across the agriculture and agri-food sector help advise the Minister and the Department on policies and programs important to the council. The two groups share many priorities, and both are working to make progress on issues like succession planning, mental health, agricultural awareness and education, and environmental sustainability.

NORTH POINT ANGUS ANNUAL BULL SALE

1:00 P.M. (BC Time) •Saturday, March 27, 2021 Vold Jones & Vold, Dawson Creek, BC Red Angus and Black Angus Yearling Bulls

RED RSL MOONSHINE MAN 908F Very stylish, dark cherry red bull | Dam is a very good REDMAN 280Z daughter

RED SIX MILE FEEL GOOD 500F Large outline, high performing, proud fronted

REMITALL F STANDOUT 30F. Powerhouse bull with modest birth weight, extra length, loads of muscle, sound structured

SIX MILE FOLK LORE 342F Long spined, smooth shoulder, big topped

Mark & Ginger Zahacy Box 2139, High Prairie, AB

Email: zahacy@telus.net Web: northpointangus.ca

Home: (780) 523-5356 Cell: (780) 523-1356

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Sale under the supervision of Mark Holowaychuk, Optimal Bovines Inc.403.894.4990 | o.b.i.@shaw.ca Peter Raffan, VJV Livestock Marketing Group250.260.0758 | vjvdawsoncreek@outlook.com Catalogue can be viewed onlineat cattlemanagement.ca or vjvauction.com

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March 23, 2021 1:00 p.m.

BC TIME

WORKING GENETICS FOR THE WORKING RANCH

VJV AUCTION DAWSON CREEK, BC

CONTACT THE CONSIGNORS TO REQUEST A CATALOGUE

Halfway River Simmentals

• Traditional Simmental Bulls • Red Factor Simmental Bulls • Black Factor Simmental Bulls • Black Simmental/ Angus Cross Bulls

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Bulls on Offer

Georg and Sarah Weitzel 250 262 7681 Eckbert and Christa Weitzel 250 263 8237

Rosefield Simmentals Selling bulls and heifers INTERNET BIDDING AVAILABLE

James & Martha Wiebe (250) 630-2621 (250) 793-0462

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Bull Selection: breeding programs suitting operational goals There are a range of different beef operations in Canada, and there is no one breeding program that is optimal for all operations. Breeding programs will be determined by operational goals and the management practices that fit those goals.

Here are some examples.

A producer that sells weaned calves at auction may choose a crossbreed program with high calving ease and a focus on performance gained from hybrid vigour; or they may prefer the uniformity of a purebred program with reputation premiums.

A producer that retains heifers and is looking for maternal replacements may be focused on maximizing the performance through inbreeding and outcrossing within a single breed; or they may develop FI crosses with higher reproductive performance and longevity.

These choices may be limited by the number of breeding fields available or the number a producer is willing to manage. There are a variety of breeding programs available, and effective sire selection requires an understanding of the characteristics of the available genetics as well as your own operation.

Purebred and Crossbred Cattle Each breed of cattle has distinct traits that allow them to excel in different geographical or management environments (Table 1).

Depending on the goals of the operation, a sire can be chosen that has the potential to make positive changes for your operation in the areas you’ve identified for improvement.

Indicators: • E: Early, A: Average, L: Late • S: Small, M: Medium, L: Large • 1 = high/desirable; 5 = low/undesirable

Table 1. Comparison between beef cattle breeds in Canada (Adapted from Agriculture Victoria, 2017)

Consigning 3 Yearling & 4 Two-Year-Old Polled Hereford Bulls Plus 2 Open Heifers to the

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CASH OUT @ 18 months

30 BULLS FOR SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY from Herd Bulls and A1 Sires

Consigning 5 bulls & 3 heifers in the

Serena Reber | Mark Martin | Kc Reber R.R. 1, Woking, AB T0H 3V0 780-518-2643 | reber44@yahoo.ca

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Heart of the Peace Multi Breed Bull Sale We are half an hour north of Fort St. John

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Purebred The advantage of the purebred or straight-bred approach of using only one breed is a homogeneous herd where cattle responses to environmental and nutritional factors are easier to predict. There will be consistency in nutritional needs, weaning, yearling, or finishing weights, and days on feed. The largest advantage is the ability to market a relatively uniform product, but ease of planning, and providing breeding stock forcommercial operations intending to maximize hybrid vigour may also be considerations.

Inbreeding When the parents have very similar genetics, the calf is more likely to have two sets of identical genes (homozygosity), which can have beneficial effects if the genes are associated with superior performance. However, negative traits can also show up with homozygosity. This can lead to the expression of abnormal traits, such as lethal recessives (e.g. curly calf syndrome, dwarfism, neuropathic hydrocephalus, etc.)

It can also have more subtle

effects on overall performance by increasing the amount “inbreeding depression” in the population.

Inbreeding depression is a reduction in performance due to the mating of highly related individuals, and it most negatively affects reproductive traits, followed by growth traits, but seems to have little effect on carcass traits. It is associated with an increased percent of open cows and stillbirths, with decreased levels of survival, growth, and overall performance (Northcutt et al). Generally, caution must be exercised when inbreeding as there is a high risk of performance reduction if the breeding program is not managed very carefully.

Three common purposes of inbreeding are to: to test a bull for the presence of undesirable genetics that show up with inbreeding, develop inbred lines for a crossbreeding system linebreed, or to maintain the genetic contribution of a genetically superior individual in the larger population (see page 38)

CONSIGNING REGISTERED RED ANGUS & BLACK ANGUS YEARLING BULLS TO THE HEART OF THE PEACE MULTIBREED BULL & FEMALE SALE Bulls for the sale can be viewed at Binks Angus Farm 722040 RR 44 (3 miles East of Ritchie Bros on Hwy 43)

TIMED Trevor Binks & Melanie Klassen

780.518.0630 Binks Angus Farm Evan & Melanie Binks Grande Prairie, AB

780.518.2020 www.dlms.ca www.farmgatetimedauctions.ca

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JDF 46H Charolais Bull Super Hairy and Powerful Set of Bulls

JDF 12H Red and Red Blaze Simmental Bulls Performance and Maternal Driven

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JAYDAWN FARMS Jason & Nikki and Jordan Kristopher, Darcie McQuaig 780.568.2647 or 780.933.5530 Sexsmith, AB

JDF 23H Excellent Set of Calving Ease Black Bulls

Mark Sh 780.699

BOUCHARD LIVESTOCK INTERNATIONAL Brian Bouchard 403.813.7999 BOUCHARDLIVESTOCK.COM

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sale online MMWK JACKED UP 95G LFE AMBER JACK x SPRING CREEK LINER 56U

BOHRSON MARKETING SERVICES Scott Bohrson 403.370.3010 BOHRSON.COM

Homo Polled COLB HOLLYWOOD 164H SVS CAPTAIN MORGAN x WHEATLAND PREDATOR

WILLOW CREEK SIMMENTALS Mike and Mari, Colby and Tiffany Kyle and Ashley, Colton and Kale 780.957.2814 or 780.832.6714 Crooked Creek, AB

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WILLOWDALE SIMMENTALS

8 YEARLING & 2 TWO-YEAR-OLD RED & BLACK SIMMENTAL BULLS to Trancon’s Peace Country

Simmental B ull Sale

1:00 P.M. • Sat, Feb 27, 2021 VJV, Beaverlodge, AB

breeding - still on the mooove Linebreeding Linebreeding seeks to preserve and continually improve upon the genetics of a high performing ancestor. While linebreeding mates closely related individuals, it seeks to minimize the level of homozygosity (and thus inbreeding depression) while maintaining a high level of relationship to the high performing ancestor.

Linebreeding is typically merited when there is difficulty finding outside bulls with sufficient performance to improve the herd.

Key components of a successful linebreeding program include:

(6 NATIONAL sons on offer)

Dale & Judy Smith & Family Valleyview, AB Farm (780) 524-2790 Dale (780) 558-9337 Call and come view the bulls See sale catalogue at: www.willowdalecattle.com

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individuals selected for a linebreeding program must be of superior quality with no genetic defects

meticulous record keeping of breeding history, parentage records, and animal performance aggressive culling at signs of defects or lower performance – the starting herd should be as large as possible to accommodate aggressive culling keeping inbreeding levels low To keep inbreeding levels low, the recommendation is to keep the genetic contribution of the same ancestor to 50% or less (van der Westhuizen, 2016).

To illustrate, the progeny of mating a daughter to her sire will have 75% of genetics from the sire. Generally, matings that involve full siblings and parents to offspring are discouraged.

Instead, matings of uncle/niece, half siblings, and first cousins are potential strategies. (see you on page 42)

32nd Annual Peace Country Limousin Bull Sale Nor-Alta Limousin Leonel & Lacey Plante Kinuso, AB 780-805-5327 Dry Creek Ranch Gordon & Carla Harmon Cecil Lake, BC (250) 781-3617 • C: (250) 793-2384 gcharmon@hotmail.com Blueberry Valley Farms Limousin Michael & Rebecca McCord Mile 86.5 Alaska Hwy. (250) 772-5116 or 263-8116 mccordmr@hotmail.com

We have made the difficult decision to Postpone our 32nd annual Limousin sale to the spring of 2022.

However the same group of consignors have an excellent set of registered limousin bulls for sale off the farm.

They are top quality and always guaranteed.

Contact consignors soon for your best selection! ***Please note that Lakeroad Limousin and Angus, who has been a part of our sale for many years will be hosting their own Angus Bull Sale

THE NATURAL GENETIC ADVANTAGE FOR YIELD

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If the year 2020 taught us anything, it is that life is unpredictable.

With the uncertainties of these ever changing times, the Continental Connection bull sale has decided to embrace the future. We are grateful for the gift of technology and have decided for 2021 to switch to an Online Only format utilizing the BC Livestock “Next Lot” platform.

Photos and videos will be available early March, catalogue will arrive mid March. Be sure to contact us to make sure you are on the mailing list. As always, you are more than welcome to come and view the bulls any time prior to the sale in addition to our open house on April 2nd.

Make sure to watch our website and Facebook page for all of the details!

2021

Online Only Format BC Livestock NEXT LOT platform 2 days to bid and buy the bulls of your choice!

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ON FARM VIEWING OF THE BULLS AT PINNACLE VIEW LIMOUSIN

Register to bid at www.bclivestock.nextlot.com/public Contact Elysia Penner, BC Livestock’s Purebred Representative for registration assistance.

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JOIN US FOR LIGHT REFRESHMENTS, A LOOK THROUGH THE BULLS AND GET SALE SUPPORT FROM OUR ON-SITE STAFF!

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SUPER WEDNESDAY

Bull S

ON SITE • J LAZY A RANCH • RR

65 Yearling and 15 Tw Black Angus B

Sale catalogue will be posted at www.jlazya.com

JAC 244G BW 89 WW 654 YW®908

JAC 275G BW 91 WW 625 YW 1136

JAC 208G BW 73 WW 558 YW 937

JAC 252G BW 91 WW 625 YW 1136

J Lazy A Ranch

Jarin & Amber Carter 780.518.9652 jarincarter@gmail.com

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Sale

2:00 P.M. MARCH 17, 2021

80 EMERSON TRAIL (HWY 672)

wo-Year-Old Red and Bulls on Offer

m • Please come view the bulls prior to the sale

JAC 278G BW 89 WW 633 YW 932

JAC 287G BW 101 WW 630 YW 900

JAC 253G BW 82 WW 622 YW 1058

JAC 274G BW 91 WW 699 YW 1108

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breeding - still on the roll Annual Bull Sale 12 registered semen tested, vet inspected Black Angus bulls.

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Crossbreeding With crossbreeding, cattle from different breeds are mated. As the genetics from both parents can be very different, both the positive and negative effects seen in outcrossing are magnified with crossbreeding. Crossbred herds are much more unpredictable in terms of calf weight, maturity time, and nutritional demands.

However, there are two key advantages:

Charolais bull contributes growth and performance genetics, while the Hereford-Angus cows have desirable maternal and carcass quality attributes. This may not be seen in every individual animal, but is observed in herd averages. continued on page 44

Heterosis or Hybrid vigor – this is the opposite of the performance reducing effects of inbreeding depression. Heterosis provides improvements, especially in the area of reproduction and growth.

The effect of hybrid vigor is dependent on the animal having two different copies of a gene, where the more unrelated the breeds, the larger the potential improvements.

Breed complementarity – where the strengths of two different breeds are combined.

For example, when mating Charolais bulls to HerefordAngus crossbred cows, the

SILVER WILLOW RANCH

Offering Registered 2-Year-Old And Yearling Black Angus Bulls For Sale off the Farm Bred for Calving Ease and Performance

Yearling & 2-yr Old Simmental Bulls

Box 238, Fairview, Alberta T0H 1L0 Norbert’s Cell: (780) 835-9314 • Home: (780) 835-3165 Email: njluken6@gmail.com

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Norbert & Janice Luken

For more information, contact Kevin & Barbara Quist • RR 2, Sexsmith, AB (cell) 780-876-4649 • (h) 780-568-3510 • kbqrr2@hotmail.com

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For Sale by Private Treaty on the Farm

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1st ANNUAL LAKEROAD BULL SALE

1:00 p.m. (BC Time) | Sat, Apr 3, 2021 | VJV Dawson Creek, BC Online bidding available at www.vjvauction.com

On Offer: 12 Two-Year-Old Black Angus Bulls 15 Yearling Black Angus Bulls | 4 Yearling Simmental Bulls

GJR 1G

GJR 3G

GJR 49G

GJR 22H

GJR 39H

PMHS 9H

Bulls can be viewed on the farm until Thursday, April 1st Bulls can be viewed at VJV in Dawson Creek from 1pm to 6pm on Friday, April 2 L AKEROAD BL ACK ANGUS | Jim & D onna Rowe D onna 780.835.9588 | Jim 780.835.0455 | donnarowe8@icloud.com L AKEROAD SIMMENTALS | S ara h Hay ward & Ko dy Rowe S ara h 780.835.8841 | Ko dy 780.834.7601 | s_hay ward@live.c a Guest Consignor: Dry Creek Ranch, Gordon & Carla Harmon, Cecil lake, BC Gord Harmon 250.793.2384 | Seth Harmon 250.793.1858

RICHMOND COUNTY LINE 235C

WRANGLER CANON 47D

TRI-N HITMAN 710E

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These bulls are the reference sires to the bulls that we have consigned to this year’s sale.

Feel free to give us a call to talk about the bulls we have consigned or to come out and view the bulls.

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ISN'T IT TIME YOUR COW HERD STARTED WORKING FOR YOU?

Registered Black Angus yearling & 2 year-old bulls for sale off the farm, with genetics focusing on adding efficiency and maternal instinct to your herd, without compromising performance.

Studies (Gaines et al., 1966; Turner et al., 1968) have found that compared to purebred, crossbred cows have a 10% increase in calf crop and calves weaned, with the calving percentage of the crossbred cows being consistently higher than their parents. Gregory et al. (1978) found crossbred cattle to be 7 kg heavier and 9 days younger at puberty than their purebred counterparts.

Crossbreeding improves reproductive performance, longevity, and maternal ability of the cow. This is manifested through increased calf survival rate, as well as increased weaning weight. Overall, the performance improvements from crossbreeding can have significant impacts on the bottom line of beef producers.

There are many crossbreeding strategies, for example: 2 or 3 breed rotation, terminal cross, bull rotation, or composite breeds.

A terminal cross is where both parents are purebreds of different breeds, and the resulting calves are a 50:50 mix. However, to maintain this specific breed ratio, replacement breeding stock from purebred herds must be used instead of rebreeding the offspring.

DELANO & MEGAN KJOS 250-467-9450 • 403-804-1107 LOCATED IN TOMSLAKE, BC 1 HOUR WEST OF GRANDE PRAIRIE

purebred, crossbred, all about breeding continues

KJOS BERETTA 70G

by Musgrave Stunner with his dam @ 4 mos

Another strategy is mixed breeds, where multiple breeds are used without maintaining specific ratios of each breed in the progeny. While this strategy does not require complex breeding management, there is lower uniformity and a higher level of uncertainty regarding calf performance.

Concluded on the next page 45.

YEARLING BULLS FOR SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY 780-864-6448 | 780-351-2608 BOX 43 SITE 2 RR1 | SPIRIT RIVER, AB | T0H 3G0 TO RECEIVE A CATALOGUE CALL/TEXT 780-864-6506

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optimal strategies and more on bull breeding The optimal strategy will depend on the operation itself; for example, if calves are sold at a pre-sort sale or are part of a large group and able to fill an entire feedlot pen, uniformity becomes less important.

For further reading on crossbreeding, NBCEC (2010) introduces an overview of different strategies and Gosey (1991) presents a more in-depth discussion.

There are also challenges and considerations associated with a crossbreeding system (NBCEC, 2010): a small herd (i.e., less than 50 cows) can limit choice in crossbreeding strategies a higher requirement for breeding pastures and bull breeds for the more complex crossbreeding strategies (e.g., rotational systems) more record keeping and cow identification as the current breed composition of cows can affect sire and heifer replacement selection less uniformity in progeny no crossbreeding system can overcome low quality bulls Conclusion There is no one-size-fits-all solution or breeding program that is best for all scenarios, as the right genetics depend on the individual operation. Key determining factors include: the management style of the operation, heifer retention (i.e., terminal versus maternal sires), number of breeding fields, and time of marketing. For example, a farm that auctions their calves at weaning may choose a mixed breed program with high calving ease, while a farm that direct markets their beef may prefer the uniformity of a purebred program.

There are many different types of bulls available, and effective sire selection requires an understanding of the characteristics of the available genetics as well as your own operation. Deliberate alignment of the bull’s genetics to your operational goals will contribute to enhanced revenue and reduced costs.

We Believe in Cattle that Speak for Themselves!

PHK3G - 2D53A BW: 100

SIRE SGC Red Diamond 84C

PHKBG - 15E BW: 86

Bought at Calgary Bull sale where he stood beside Grand Champion and won Best Pair of two & three. Second in Sire group. He put his stamp on every calf long curly hair & disposition. Daughters in production and looking good.

PHK17G - 5E24X BW: 102

PHK19G - 8E5A BW: 96

PHK23G - 11A BW: 98

These bulls are for sale off the farm.

Phillip & Helen Krahn & Family • Cell: 780.841.1409 Home: 780.928.3635 Directions to the farm: 35 km SW on Hwy 697 from La Crete, or 35 km east of La Crete Ferry Crossing. Watch for sign PHK Hereford sign on North side of Highway.

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Bull Selection: What are you loo February 14, 2019 by Beef Research Bull selection is one of the most important decisions for cow-calf producers, with implications for shortand long-term profitability of the operation. The choice of bull can be immediately seen in the subsequent calf crop.

If the operation retains heifers and/or bulls, the genetics in the selected bull will be passed down to subsequent generations.

Introducing new genetics is a permanent change to the herd, compared to the temporary nature of supplements or management practices. As such, bull selection can be seen as a long-term investment into the operation.

Research in the area of beef cattle genetics has been growing significantly. There are opportunities to improve profitability through sire selection. However, with a multitude of traits, breed differences, operational goals, and management practices, bull selection is a complex decision.

There are a range of different beef operations in Canada, and there is no one type of bull that is optimal for all operations. Bull selection depends on many factors such as management style, calving season, labour availability, age when calves are marketed, heifer retention practices, and nutritional management.

Before selecting a bull, operational goals should be established and the management and breeding practices that fit those goals determined.

For example, a full-time producer who observes the cattle multiple times a day may not prioritize calving ease in a bull as much as an operation with limited labour. A farm with limited forage resources may prefer smaller cattle that are more efficient at converting low quality forage.

To assist with making bull selection decisions, consistent record keeping on the herd will help identify areas of strength and weakness in the herd and guide you towards the type of genetic change you want to see. Once operational goals and breeding programs have been determined a producer can focus in on specific Expected Progeny Differences (EPDs) to guide their bull selection.

Maternal and Fertility Traits

Calving ease is a key trait that influences profitability dystocia (difficulty calving). Dystocia results in highe rebreeding for the cow resulting in younger calves a The EPD for calving ease takes into account numero birth weight is the most important factor for calvi increases the probability of dystocia by two perce for calving ease, isn’t always a direct correlation, fo no problem giving birth to a 95 lb calf; whereas, a calf has a bigger head and shoulders. However, sho shown to be useful predictors in calving ease (NBC when selecting bulls can be ill-advised. As low birth yearling weights, such a breeding program may lead To determine the significance of calving ease in bu should be taken into consideration. For example, if th heifers, calving on pasture, or a new producer with be prioritized. On the flip side, an intensive operat calving ease to be as important. Calving ease may (i.e., February), as cold weather has been linked to la 2010).

“Labour availability, a high proportion of heifer limited time and experience, calv Other traits of interest are milk production and bull fer High milk production results in increased weaning w cows even when they are not lactating. If the cow-c for high milk production may lead to feed shortages system and not retaining any heifers, the milk produ Bull fertility is linked to higher semen quality and q daughters.

Performance and Carcass Qu

As already mentioned, there are potential trade-off birth weight may increase calving ease, but it is corre are many cases where a low birth weight is warrante or when breeding heifers. A low birth weight can production; however, as milk production increases, t although it’s not a direct 1:1 relationship. Selection and cows too large for the existing forage resources When selecting a bull, Expected Progeny Differences (EPDs) are a helpful tool to predict bull When calves are marketed also affects bull selection performance. EPDs are the estimation of an animal genetic merit. They are compared to a breed on traits associated with a higher weaning weight, s average (not zero) and cannot be compared across breed. An explanation of EPDs can be found here When ownership is retained, weaning weight is less and in NBCEC (2010). as yearling weight and carcass indicators (e.g., carc Table 2. Expected Progeny Difference (EPD) indicators by category EPDs can help remove some of the guessing game w of muscling does not have a strong link to carcass qu

Expected Progeny Differences (EPDs)

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y. It is estimated the majority of calf loss is a result of er labor costs, decreased calf survival, and delayed at weaning the following year. ous factors including birth weight. Studies suggest ing ease – a one pound increase in birth weight ent (Herring, 1996). Birthweight, while important or example a larger frame score cow should have smaller frame score cow might, especially if that oulder width and pelvic areas alone have not been CEC, 2010). Purely focusing on low birth weights weight is genetically correlated with weaning and d to lower growth performance (Herring, 1996). ull selection, the goals and type of the operation here is low labour availability, a high proportion of limited time and experience, calving ease should tion focused on selling large calves may not find also be an important trait if calving in late winter arger calves and lower calf survivability (Hamilton,

rs, calving on pasture, or a new producer with ving ease should be prioritized” rtility. weights. However, it raises energy requirements for calf operation has low forage availability, selecting s and undernourished cattle. If running a terminal uction trait becomes less relevant. quantity, as well as a lower age of puberty for his

uality Traits

ffs between birth weight and performance. A low elated with lower weaning weight. However, there ed; for example, when labour availability is limited be compensated for by selecting for higher milk the nutrient requirement of cows will also increase, n for superior growth can lead to calving difficulty s. n. If calves are sold at weaning, producers can focus such as milk production and weaning weight EPD. s of a priority, and the focus may shift to traits such cass weight, ribeye area, fat thickness, marbling). when it comes to carcass quality as visual appraisal uality.

Conformation and Structural Soundness Traits

Photo credit: The Beef Site Bull conformation directly affects longevity, and his structural soundness is passed along to the cow herd. Conformation can be evaluated through visual appraisal. Key factors to look for are the bull’s ability to walk easily without discomfort, the slope and angle to the joints of the legs, free from defects of the claws (e.g. toes that cross over each other or turn up), and joints free of swelling and inflammation.

Healthy legs and feet are particularly important for extensive operations and large pastures, especially if there is rough terrain or multiple bulls in a breeding field.

When looking at body condition, the goal is to choose a bull with a moderate score. If the score is low, the bull’s performance is reduced as they lose weight during the breeding season. If the body condition score is too high, sperm quality and stamina are adversely affected.

Temperament is another consideration for bull selection. Bulls that are aggressive, nervous, or flighty may be undesirable due to safety concerns (e.g. older operators or young children) or damage to facilities. On the other hand, as temperament is moderately heritable, overly docile cows can pose an issue if calving on pasture where predation is a concern.

Conclusion

There is no one-size-fits-all solution or a bull that is best for all scenarios, as the right genetics depend on the individual operation. Key EPDs include: • maternal and fertility traits (e.g. calving ease, milk production, bull fertility), • trade-offs between performance and carcass quality traits, • conformation and structural soundness.

For example, labour availability during calving season and how closely females are monitored will determine the emphasis on calving ease and birth weight EPDs when selecting a bull. Or if marketing calves at weaning or retaining ownership will influence trade-off producers are willing to live with.

Is the higher birth weight and time spent at calving worthwhile come sale day when you see that weaning weight?

There are many different types of bulls available, and effective sire selection requires an understanding of the characteristics of the available genetics as well as your own operation. Deliberate alignment of the bull’s genetics to your operational goals will contribute to enhanced revenue and reduced costs.

This article was originally published on the Beef Cattle Research Council (BCRC) website, www. beefresearch.ca, and is reprinted with permission. The BCRC is Canada’s industry-led funding agency for beef, cattle and forage research. It is funded through a portion of the Canadian Beef Cattle CheckOff as well as government and industry funding, and is directed by a committee of beef producers from across the country.

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Canada’s farm incomes on track for a record year

HORIZON RED ANGUS

Philip Driedger / LaCrete, AB / 780.926.5896 horizonphilip@gmail.com

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

KJOS ANGUS Est. 1999 REGISTERED YEARLING & TWO-YEAR-OLD BULLS AVAILABLE EACH SPRING

Marty & Miriam Kjos

(250) 787-0970 (250) 264-8756 Miriamkjos@hotmail.com

Dawson Creek Veterinary Clinic Committed to friendly, quality care Striving to deliver the highest quality service and products to result in optimum herd health, success and profitability for our clients.

Ask us about pre-purchase breeding & soundness bull evaluations!

www.dcvet.ca 250-782-1080

Agriculture continues to be a strong driver of Canada’s economy, with our farmers playing a key role in ensuring Canadians have access to affordable, highquality food. Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada has completed an analysis of farm income for 2020 and 2021, and the results show that Canadian farm income and the value of farms is expected to be at an all-time high.

This puts many farmers and farm families on a stronger footing and positioned to contribute to Canada’s economic recovery.

Today the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, shared the results of the analysis while speaking at the annual meeting of the Canadian Federation of Agriculture.

The agriculture sector is expected to see significant growth in key financial areas for 2020 and 2021. In spite of recent challenges, notably COVID-19’s impacts on the food supply chain, the growth in farm income shows that the sector is weathering these disruptions well and adjusting farming decisions accordingly.

Net cash income (NCI) is forecast to have grown by 21.8 per cent in 2020, from $13.5 billion in 2019 to $16.5 billion in 2020. In addition, farm-level income is also forecast to have increased in 2020, with average net operating income (NOI) per farm increasing by 25.4 per cent, from just under $76,000 in 2019 to approximately $95,000 in 2020. Average farm family income is forecast to have increased by 8.6 per cent to just over $194,000 in 2020, driven by increases in NOI from farming.

The grains sector had a very strong year, contributing to an 11.9 per cent increase in overall crop receipts. However, disruptions to the workforce, shifting international trade patterns, and fluctuating commodity prices have caused challenges, including for some parts of the crop sector, such as horticulture. Livestock receipts were forecast to have declined 1.9 per cent, largely due to negative impacts of COVID-19 on the red meats sector.

Looking ahead to 2021, there continues to be uncertainty surrounding COVID-19. However, based on the expectation that the current situation continues to return to normal market conditions, NCI is forecast to further grow in 2021 by 6.8 per cent to $17.6 billion. Average farmlevel NOI is forecast to increase 8.5 per cent to approximately $103,000 per farm, and average farm family income is forecast to grow 7.2 per cent to just under $208,000. Net worth is forecast to reach $3.5 million per farm, up 2.9 per cent from 2020 levels.

Building on this income forecast, the sector also had a strong export showing in 2020, reaching nearly $74 billion up from $67 billion in 2019. This brings the government close to achieving its target of $75 billion in agri-food and seafood exports by 2025. The sector has shown resilience in posting a record performance for agriculture and agri-food exports, despite COVID-19 and its challenges. The agricultural sector is an engine of growth, helping to restart the Canadian economy.

GOLDSTOCK HEREFORD FARMS Bulls For Sale On The Farm By Private Treaty Steve: (Home) 780.354.3190 | (Cell) 780.518.0064 Ashley: 780.933.7734 | Brad: 780.518.5402 Located 10 miles South of Beaverlodge on RD #722 to Halcourt Corner, Then 9 miles West on TWP #710 and 1 mile South on RR#123

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Bred for Handling Ease | Quiet Disposition | Proven Feed Efficiency |Ability To Grade Well

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Genetic Evaluation Definitions

What does that mean?

EPD (Expected Progeny Differences) are expressions of the relative genetic merit of beef cattle for various traits. EPDs are used to compare the predicted progeny performance between two bulls (or females) within a breed, regardless of age or herd location. EPDs are expressed in the actual units of measure for a given trait.

Interim EPDs (indicated as PE+) are calculated using a calf’s sire's and dam’s National EPDs plus the calf’s own performance data.

PERCENTILES FOR ALL SIRES BW

WW

YW

MILK

MWW

SS

MEAN

2.3

31

58

21

36

0.1

NUMBER

5,790

5,770

5,751

5,773

5,742

5,434

High

-3.8

76

129

42

63

1.7

5%

-0.2

45

83

29

47

0.4

10%

0.4

41

76

27

44

0.3

15%

0.8

39

71

26

42

0.3

20%

1.1

37

68

25

41

0.3

25%

1.3

35

66

24

40

0.2

30%

1.5

34

63

23

39

0.2

35%

1.7

33

61

23

38

0.2

40%

1.9

32

59

22

38

0.2

45%

2.0

31

58

22

37

0.1

50%

2.2

30

56

21

36

0.1

PERCENTILES FOR ALL DAMS BW

WW

YW

MILK

MWW

SS

MEAN

2.0

29

55

20

34

0.1

NUMBER

31,991

31,916

31,880

31,934

31,880

30,736

High

-3.7

78

131

46

68

1.3

5%

0.0

41

76

27

45

0.3

10%

0.5

38

70

26

42

0.3

15%

0.8

36

66

24

41

0.2

20%

1.0

34

63

23

39

0.2

25%

1.1

33

61

23

38

0.2

30%

1.3

32

60

22

37

0.2

35%

1.4

31

58

21

36

0.2

40%

1.5

30

57

21

36

0.1

45%

1.7

29

55

20

35

0.1

50%

1.8

28

54

20

34

0.1

PERCENTILES FOR ALL CALVES BW

WW

YW

MILK

MWW

SS

MEAN

2.2

30

58

20

35

0.1

NUMBER

55,081

55,079

55,079

54,999

54,997

52,466

High

-3.8

80

134

35

63

1.1

5%

0.2

43

79

36

45

0.4

10%

0.7

39

73

25

42

0.3

15%

0.9

37

69

24

41

0.3

20%

1.1

35

66

23

40

0.2

25%

1.3

34

64

23

39

0.2

30%

1.4

33

62

22

38

0.2

35%

1.6

32

60

21

37

0.2

40%

1.7

31

59

21

36

0.2

45%

1.9

30

57

20

36

0.1

50%

2.1

29

56

20

35

0.1

Salers Association of Canada - January 5, 2021 http://salerscanada.com/the-performance/sire-summary/

Possible Change Table: EPDs are predictions of an animal's breeding value for a given trait.

As with any prediction, there is a margin of error, or possible change, associated with an EPD. When the accuracy is low, this margin for error is high. As more information (i.e. progeny data) becomes available, the margin of error becomes smaller.

Percentile Table: used to quickly rank a sire or dam within the breed for a given trait.

Active Sires/Dams: animals that have at least one progeny with a weaning weight recorded in the past two years.

Black/Red Carrier: an animal whose coat colour is black, but carries the recessive gene for red coat colour.

---------------------------------(ACC) Accuracy: the reliability that can be placed on the EPD. An accuracy of close to 1.0 indicates higher reliability. Accuracy is impacted by the number of progeny and ancestral records included in the analysis.

(BW) Birth Weight EPD: expressed in pounds, is a predictor of a sire's ability to transmit birth weight to his progeny compared to that of other sires.

(CED) Calving Ease Direct EPD: the average difference in ease with which a sire's calves will be born when he is bred to first calf heifers. The higher the number the more probability that his calves will be born unassisted.

(CEM) Calving Ease Maternal EPD: is expressed as a difference in percentage of unassisted births with a higher value indicating greater probability of unassisted births in firstcalf daughters. It predicts the average ease with which a sire's daughters will calve as firstcalf heifers when compared to daughters of other sires.

(CW) Carcass Weight EPD: expressed in lbs, this EPD predicts differences in the average hot carcass weight in progeny. This EPD is calculated using birth weight, weaning weight and yearling weight EPDs as well as any carcass data available.

(FAT) Fat/Back Fat EPD: expressed in inches, is a predictor of the differences in back fat thickness at the 12th rib (as measured between the 12th and 13th ribs) of a sire's progeny compared to progeny of other sires. The higher the EPD the more back fat expected on a sires calves.

(HPG) Heifer Pregnancy EPD: the percent probability in a bull’s daughters’ ability to conceive and calve as two year olds. Just like the stayability EPD, heifer pregnancy EPDs are expressed in terms of a percentage difference.

For example, two heifer pregnancy EPDs, 5 and 10, differ by 5%. Daughters of the bull with the EPD of 10 are 5% more likely to conceive than daughters of the other bull.

(MARB) Marbling EPD: a prediction of future

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progeny’s performance for carcass marbling scores. This EPD incorporates both ultrasound and carcass data. The higher the EPD the more intramuscular fat expected in the rib eye of a sire’s calves.

(MILK) Milk EPD: is an indicator of milking ability in daughters. It represents the differences in weaning weights of calves due to the amount of milk produced by their mothers.

It is expressed in pounds of calf weaned. The higher the EPD the more weaning pounds a sires daughters will add to her calves via milk.

(PE) Parental Average EPD: indicated as PE, is an average of a calf’s sire's and dam’s National EPDs. These have minimal accuracy as they do not incorporate the calf’s own performance.

(REA) Ribeye Area EPD: expressed in square inches, is a predictor of the difference in ribeye area of a sire's progeny compared to progeny of other sires. The larger the EPD the larger the expected rib eye area.

(SC) Scrotal Circumference EPD: expressed in centimetres, is a predictor of the difference in transmitting ability for scrotal size compared to that of other sires. Scrotal Circumference is an indicator of both growth and male fertility.

Larger scrotal size is related to increased sperm production and semen quality, and in daughters' younger age to puberty, younger age to calving and higher pregnancy rate.

(STAY) Stayability EPD: the percent probability of daughters staying in production to at least 6 years of age. Stayability EPDs for bulls are the prediction of the genetic differences between their daughters probability of staying in production in a herd to at least the age of 6 years. Given the primary emphasis on pregnancy in most herds, stayability is a measure of sustained fertility. The higher the EPD the more likely a sire's daughter will remain in production in a herd past 6 years.

(TM) Total Maternal EPD: is a combination of the weaning weight and milk EPDs. It is calculated as: 1/2 Weaning Weight EPD + Milk EPD = Total Maternal. This EPD represents the differences in weaning weights between calves due to mothering and milking ability of their dams.

(WW) Weaning Weight EPD: expressed in pounds, is a predictor of a sire's ability to transmit weaning growth to his progeny compared to that of other sires. Weaning weight is an indicator of growth from birth to weaning (205 days of age). The calf's growth during this period is influenced by its own ability to grow plus its mother's maternal abilities. The higher the EPD, the heavier, on average, the calves of a sire will be at weaning.

(YW) Yearling Weight EPD: expressed in pounds, is a predictor of a sire's ability to transmit yearling growth to his progeny compared to that of other sires. The higher the EPD, the heavier, on average, the calves of a sire will be at yearling.

(YG) Yield Grade EPD: expressed in USDA yield grade score, this EPD predicts differences in carcass yield grade score to be expected from progeny. This EPD is a ratio or summary of the rib eye area and fat EPDs. The lower the EPD, the closer to USDA grade 1 the sire’s calves will grade (grade 1, having the biggest rib eye area to lowest fat ratio, is the preferred grade).

Taken from the website of the Canadian Angus Association http://cdnangus.ca/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Defs.pdf R0011853354

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Percentiles for Black Angus Calves Born in 2020 Desc

BW

WW

YW

MILK

TM

SC

CED

CEM

REA

CW

MARB

FAT

AVG

+2.1

+48

+86

+22

+51

+0.78

+3.4

+7.0

+0.47

+37

+0.40

+0.015

Top Value

-7.000

+101.000 +174.000

+47.000

+151.000

+2.870

+20.000

+19.000

+1.315

+88.000

+1.610

-0.083

Top 5%

-0.900

+67.000 +117.000

+29.000

+95.000

+1.520

+11.000

+12.000

+0.795

+57.500

+0.895

-0.020

Top 10%

-0.200

+62.000 +110.000

+27.000

+85.000

+1.300

+9.000

+11.000

+0.710

+53.000

+0.740

-0.011

Top 15%

+0.300

+60.000 +106.000

+26.000

+78.000

+1.200

+8.000

+10.000

+0.660

+49.500

+0.650

-0.006

Top 20%

+0.700

+58.000 +102.000

+25.000

+72.500

+1.105

+7.000

+10.000

+0.625

+47.000

+0.580

-0.003

Top 25%

+1.000

+56.000

+99.000

+25.000

+68.000

+1.030

+6.500

+9.000

+0.590

+45.000

+0.530

+0.001

Top 30%

+1.200

+54.000

+96.000

+24.000

+65.000

+0.970

+6.000

+9.000

+0.555

+43.000

+0.490

+0.005

Top 35%

+1.500

+53.000

+93.000

+24.000

+61.500

+0.920

+5.000

+8.000

+0.530

+41.500

+0.455

+0.007

Top 40%

+1.700

+51.000

+91.000

+23.000

+58.500

+0.865

+4.500

+8.000

+0.510

+40.000

+0.425

+0.010

Top 45%

+1.900

+50.000

+88.000

+23.000

+55.000

+0.810

+4.000

+7.500

+0.480

+38.000

+0.400

+0.012

Top 50%

+2.100

+49.000

+86.000

+22.000

+52.000

+0.765

+3.500

+7.000

+0.460

+37.000

+0.370

+0.015

Top 55%

+2.300

+47.000

+84.000

+22.000

+49.000

+0.715

+3.000

+7.000

+0.435

+35.000

+0.340

+0.018

Top 60%

+2.500

+46.000

+81.000

+21.000

+46.000

+0.670

+2.000

+6.000

+0.410

+33.500

+0.315

+0.020

Top 65%

+2.700

+44.000

+79.000

+21.000

+42.000

+0.620

+2.000

+6.000

+0.390

+32.000

+0.290

+0.023

Top 70%

+3.000

+43.000

+76.000

+20.000

+38.000

+0.560

+1.000

+5.500

+0.365

+30.500

+0.265

+0.026

Top 80%

+3.500

+39.000

+69.000

+19.000

+30.000

+0.445

0.000

+4.000

+0.310

+26.500

+0.205

+0.033

Top 90%

+4.200

+34.000

+60.000

+17.000

+15.000

+0.260

-2.000

+3.000

+0.225

+20.500

+0.120

+0.043

Low

+10.300

-2.000

-7.000

0.000

-55.000

-1.500

-21.000

-19.000

-0.330

-22.000

-0.240

+0.093

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Percentiles for Red Angus Calves Born in 2020 Desc

BW

WW

YW

MILK

TM

SC

CED

CEM

REA

CW

MARB

FAT

AVG

+1.1

+36

+62

+23

+34

+0.56

+2.5

+5.3

+0.32

+21

+0.26

+0.005

Top Value

-8.100

+77.000 +143.000

+40.000

+125.000

+2.200

+19.000

+16.000

+0.860

+65.000

+0.840

-0.058

Top 5%

-2.600

+53.000

+90.000

+29.000

+69.500

+1.155

+11.000

+10.500

+0.570

+37.500

+0.515

-0.020

Top 10%

-1.700

+49.000

+84.000

+28.000

+60.500

+1.000

+9.000

+9.500

+0.510

+34.000

+0.450

-0.014

Top 15%

-1.100

+46.500

+80.000

+27.000

+57.000

+0.915

+8.000

+9.000

+0.470

+31.000

+0.410

-0.010

Top 20%

-0.650

+44.500

+76.000

+26.000

+53.000

+0.840

+7.000

+8.000

+0.440

+29.000

+0.380

-0.008

Top 25%

-0.300

+43.000

+73.000

+25.000

+50.000

+0.790

+6.000

+8.000

+0.415

+27.500

+0.350

-0.006

Top 30%

+0.100

+41.000

+71.000

+25.000

+47.000

+0.740

+5.000

+7.000

+0.400

+26.000

+0.330

-0.004

Top 35%

+0.400

+40.000

+68.000

+24.000

+43.500

+0.690

+4.500

+7.000

+0.380

+24.500

+0.310

-0.002

Top 40%

+0.700

+39.000

+66.000

+24.000

+40.500

+0.645

+4.000

+6.000

+0.355

+23.000

+0.290

+0.001

Top 45%

+0.900

+37.500

+64.000

+23.000

+36.500

+0.595

+3.000

+6.000

+0.340

+22.000

+0.265

+0.002

Top 50%

+1.200

+36.000

+62.000

+23.000

+34.000

+0.545

+2.500

+5.500

+0.320

+21.000

+0.250

+0.004

Top 55%

+1.400

+35.000

+60.000

+23.000

+32.000

+0.500

+2.000

+5.000

+0.300

+20.000

+0.235

+0.006

Top 60%

+1.700

+34.000

+58.000

+22.000

+28.000

+0.450

+1.000

+4.500

+0.285

+18.500

+0.220

+0.008

Top 65%

+1.900

+33.000

+56.000

+22.000

+25.500

+0.410

+1.000

+4.000

+0.265

+17.000

+0.200

+0.010

Top 70%

+2.200

+31.000

+54.000

+21.000

+22.000

+0.365

0.000

+4.000

+0.250

+16.000

+0.180

+0.012

Top 80%

+2.800

+28.000

+48.500

+20.000

+14.000

+0.275

-1.500

+2.500

+0.205

+12.500

+0.130

+0.017

Top 90%

+3.700

+24.000

+41.000

+19.000

+5.000

+0.125

-4.000

+1.000

+0.140

+7.500

+0.070

+0.024

Low

+11.100

-4.000

-3.000

+2.000

-48.000

-1.010

-20.000

-13.000

-0.170

-12.000

-0.320

+0.069

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51

Canadian Charolais Breed Average, Percentiles and Trends Current Sires Dams

BW 0.9 0.8 1.4

WW 44.1 44.0 42.5

YW 85.0 84.4 81.4

Avg Min Max SD Top 1% Top 5% Top 10% Top 15% Top 20% Top 25% Top 30% Top 35% Top 40% Top 45% Top 50% Number

0.9 - 10.9 11.6 2.30 - 5.2 - 3.1 - 2.1 - 1.4 - 0.9 - 0.5 - 0.1 0.2 0.5 0.8 1.0 44,168

44.1 - 1.2 79.6 7.55 63.3 57.0 53.8 51.8 50.2 49.0 47.8 46.8 45.8 44.8 44.0 44,168

MILK TM CE CWT REA 21.0 43.1 5.2 17.5 0.44 20.9 42.9 5.1 17.0 0.45 20.9 42.1 4.1 16.9 0.43 Current - All calves born in the last 2 1/2 years (2018 - 2020) Sires/Dams - All sires and dams with a calf reported in the last 2 1/2 years 85.0 21.0 43.1 5.2 17.5 0.44 6.4 0.3 17.0 - 15.9 - 19.3 - 0.29 145.3 37.2 66.0 19.7 44.7 1.26 13.73 4.17 4.98 3.97 6.31 0.133 118.4 30.7 55.2 14.5 32.7 0.81 108.2 27.9 51.5 11.8 27.7 0.66 102.6 26.3 49.5 10.3 25.7 0.60 99.0 25.3 48.2 9.3 23.7 0.57 96.2 24.5 47.2 8.5 22.7 0.54 93.8 23.8 46.3 7.8 21.7 0.52 91.8 23.2 45.6 7.2 20.7 0.50 89.8 22.6 44.9 6.6 19.7 0.48 88.0 22.1 44.2 6.1 18.7 0.47 86.3 21.6 43.6 5.6 17.7 0.45 84.6 21.0 43.0 5.1 17.7 0.44 44,168 44,168 44,168 38,084 44,168 44,168

FAT 0.56 0.54 0.33

LY 1.04 1.05 1.03

MARB 0.18 0.15 0.09

0.56 - 1.68 4.67 0.582 - 0.89 - 0.41 - 0.16 - 0.01 0.12 0.20 0.27 0.35 0.43 0.48 0.55 44,168

1.04 - 0.27 2.37 0.245 1.68 1.45 1.34 1.28 1.23 1.19 1.16 1.13 1.09 1.07 1.04 44,168

0.18 - 2.61 3.99 0.467 1.40 0.96 0.75 0.63 0.54 0.46 0.39 0.33 0.27 0.21 0.16 44,168

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Percentiles for all active Gelbvieh sires (American Gelbvieh Association, September 8, 2020) Gelbvieh active sires are defined as those having a progeny born between Jan1/17 and Sept 18/20 and carries an AGA classification of FB or PB Growth and Maternal

Intake and Carcass

Index Values

CED

BW

WW

YW

MILK

TM

CEM

HP

PG30

STAY

DMI

YG

CW

CREA

MARB

CFAT

ADG

RFI

Cow

FPI

EPI

Number

1658

1658

1658

1658

1658

1658

1658

1657

1657

1658

1065

1658

1658

1658

1658

1658

1065

1065

1066

1658

1066

High

28

6.5

105

148

44

82

20

20

7

26

1.571

0.18

57

1.28

0.83

0.05

0.219

0.504

165.14

94.52

227.69

Avg

12

0.1

63

90

20

52

6

5

1

15

0.010

-0.29

21

0.64

0.21

-0.05

-0.045

-0.006

104.24

71.77

60.98

Low

0

-7.9

19

20

-5

23

-9

-11

-7

-1

-0.943

-0.73

-44

0.05

-0.26

-0.19

-0.232

-0.349

1.81

48.36

-41.70

Top 1%

21

-4.8

88

133

32

71

13

15

4

22

-0.310

-0.52

48

1.08

0.60

-0.11

0.093

-0.242

146.49

89.31

155.79

Top 2%

20

-4.2

85

129

31

68

12

14

4

21

-0.231

-0.50

44

1.04

0.53

-0.10

0.057

-0.172

144.06

87.19

144.77

Top 3%

19

-3.7

83

126

30

67

12

13

4

21

-0.174

-0.47

41

1.01

0.49

-0.09

0.041

-0.129

141.33

85.34

133.15

Top 4%

19

-3.4

83

123

29

66

11

12

3

20

-0.133

-0.45

40

0.97

0.47

-0.09

0.033

-0.112

139.06

84.72

129.29

Top 5%

18

-3.2

81

122

29

65

11

12

3

20

-0.115

-0.44

38

0.95

0.45

-0.09

0.025

-0.094

137.09

84.30

123.93

Top 10%

17

-2.3

77

114

27

62

10

11

3

19

-0.059

-0.40

35

0.88

0.39

-0.08

0.007

-0.047

130.65

81.12

108.42

Top 15%

16

-1.9

74

109

26

60

9

9

2

18

-0.040

-0.38

32

0.84

0.35

-0.08

-0.006

-0.034

126.88

79.17

98.29

Top 20%

15

-1.5

72

105

25

59

8

9

2

18

-0.028

-0.36

30

0.80

0.32

-0.07

-0.013

-0.026

122.38

77.69

89.82

Top 25%

14

-1.2

70

101

24

57

8

8

2

17

-0.020

-0.35

28

0.77

0.29

-0.07

-0.022

-0.021

118.84

76.28

82.53

Top 30%

14

-0.9

68

99

23

56

8

7

1

17

-0.014

-0.33

26

0.75

0.27

-0.06

-0.028

-0.015

115.91

75.32

77.53

Top 35%

13

-0.6

67

96

23

55

7

7

1

16

-0.009

-0.32

25

0.72

0.25

-0.06

-0.033

-0.012

113.32

74.26

73.40

Top 40%

13

-0.4

66

94

22

54

7

6

1

16

-0.004

-0.31

23

0.69

0.24

-0.06

-0.038

-0.008

110.77

73.43

68.49

Top 45%

13

-0.2

64

92

21

53

6

6

1

16

0.000

-0.30

22

0.67

0.22

-0.06

-0.042

-0.005

107.90

72.48

64.12

Top 50%

12

0.1

63

90

21

52

6

5

0

15

0.003

-0.29

20

0.65

0.20

-0.05

-0.047

-0.002

105.29

71.44

59.21

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Canadian Hereford Association Percentiles for Active Hereford Sires for January 1, 2020 All sires have had a calf reported in the last two years (2018-2019) CED BW WW YW MM M&G CEM SC Mean 2.6 2.9 Min -15.6 -7.6 Max 23.0 10.1

52 -12 87

84 -29 143

24 -8 64

50 -4 93

1.9 -15.9 15.9

1% 14.8 -3.5 75 121 40 70 2% 13.6 -2.3 72 117 39 68 3% 12.7 -1.4 71 114 37 67 4% 12.1 -1.0 69 112 36 65 5% 11.4 -0.7 68 111 36 64 10% 9.5 0.2 65 105 33 62 15% 8.1 0.8 63 101 31 60 20% 7.0 1.2 61 98 30 58 25% 6.1 1.6 59 95 29 57 30% 5.3 1.9 58 93 28 55 35% 4.6 2.2 57 91 27 54 40% 3.8 2.5 55 89 26 53 45% 3.1 2.7 54 87 25 52 50% 2.5 3.0 53 85 24 51 NUM 7274 7274 7274 7274 7274 7274

MCW SCF UDDR TEAT MPI FMI

0.9 -1.1 2.8

88 -25 173

14.7 -14.5 35.5

1.2 0.4 2.0

1.2 0.4 2.1

10.6 2.0 9.3 1.8 8.6 1.8 8.2 1.7 7.7 1.7 6.4 1.5 5.6 1.4 4.9 1.3 4.3 1.2 3.8 1.2 3.3 1.1 2.8 1.0 2.4 1.0 1.9 0.9 7274 7274

20 33 39 43 46 58 64 69 74 77 81 84 87 90 7274

25.3 24.1 23.4 22.8 22.4 21.1 20.1 19.3 18.6 17.9 17.1 16.4 15.7 15.0 7274

1.6 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.4 1.4 1.3 1.3 1.3 1.3 1.2 1.2 1.2 7274

1.7 1.6 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.4 1.4 1.4 1.3 1.3 1.3 1.2 1.2 1.2 7274

RFI PWG CW

124.5 116.7 99.4 16.8 5.8 66.0 225.7 299.0 119.0 194.3 183.4 179.4 176.6 173.9 162.6 155.0 149.7 145.5 141.1 136.4 132.0 128.0 124.8 1885

228.2 206.4 192.4 185.8 180.6 165.2 153.1 146.3 140.0 134.4 129.3 124.2 119.9 114.7 1885

32.4 8.0 61.7

FAT

REA MARB

65 3 122

0.013 0.38 -0.099 -0.58 0.161 1.36

0.08 -0.50 1.19

114.0 52.8 93 110.4 50.0 90 109.1 48.5 88 108.8 47.0 86 108.0 46.1 85 106.0 43.2 80 104.0 41.0 77 103.0 39.5 75 103.0 38.2 73 102.0 36.9 71 102.0 35.8 70 101.0 34.6 68 100.0 33.5 67 100.0 32.4 65 428 1885 7274

-0.059 0.92 -0.049 0.84 -0.039 0.79 -0.039 0.77 -0.039 0.74 -0.029 0.65 -0.019 0.60 -0.009 0.55 -0.009 0.52 -0.009 0.49 0.001 0.46 0.001 0.43 0.011 0.41 0.011 0.38 7274 7274

0.55 0.45 0.40 0.37 0.34 0.26 0.22 0.19 0.16 0.14 0.12 0.10 0.08 0.07 7274

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International Cattle Evaluation – Statistical Breakdown for Active Sires (as of January 5, 2021) Num High

GEST 796 2.3

CED 799 21

BW 799 8.8

WW 799 106

GROWTH AND MATERNAL YW MILK TM CEM 799 799 799 799 174 38 81 15

SC 778 2.2

STAY 799 27

DOC 799 26

YG 799 0.15

INTAKE AND CARCASS CW CREA MARB 799 799 799 68 1.95 0.54

CFAT 799 0.03

Avg

-2.9

9

2.0

62

89

22

53

6

0.6

12

11

-0.58

18

1.19

-0.14

-0.09

Low

-7.5

-4

-5.6

19

6

-7

25

-3

-1.2

-3

-13

-0.95

-22

0.02

-0.55

-0.17

1%

-6.2

19

-3.7

91

141

36

70

12

1.8

22

21

-0.81

51

1.68

0.30

-0.14

2%

-5.7

17

-2.7

88

132

34

68

12

1.6

20

21

-0.77

45

1.65

0.25

-0.14

3%

-5.5

16

-2.2

86

128

33

68

11

1.6

20

20

-0.76

43

1.61

0.19

-0.13

4%

-5.4

16

-2.0

83

125

32

67

10

1.5

19

20

-0.74

40

1.59

0.17

-0.13

5%

-5.2

16

-1.7

82

123

32

66

10

1.4

19

19

-0.73

39

1.57

0.14

-0.13

10%

-4.6

14

-0.9

77

115

30

63

9

1.2

18

18

-0.70

34

1.46

0.02

-0.12

15%

-4.3

13

-0.3

74

110

28

61

8

1.1

17

17

-0.69

30

1.40

-0.04

-0.12

20%

-4.0

12

0.3

71

106

27

59

8

1.0

16

16

-0.67

27

1.37

-0.06

-0.11

25%

-3.8

12

0.7

69

102

26

59

7

0.9

15

15

-0.66

25

1.33

-0.08

-0.11

30%

-3.5

11

1.0

67

99

25

57

7

0.8

15

14

-0.64

24

1.30

-0.10

-0.11

35%

-3.4

11

1.3

65

96

24

56

6

0.7

14

14

-0.63

22

1.27

-0.11

-0.10

40%

-3.2

10

1.6

64

93

24

55

6

0.7

14

13

-0.62

20

1.25

-0.13

-0.10

45%

-3.1

10

1.9

63

90

23

54

6

0.6

13

12

-0.61

19

1.22

-0.14

-0.10

50%

-2.9

9

2.1

61

88

22

53

6

0.5

13

12

-0.60

17

1.19

-0.15

-0.10

55%

-2.8

9

2.3

60

85

22

52

5

0.5

12

11

-0.58

16

1.17

-0.17

-0.09

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Canadian Simmental Association BOLT Spring 2021 Genetic Evaluation BREED AVERAGE Current Sires Dams

CE

BW

WW

YW

MCE

MILK

MWW

STAY

CWT

REA

FAT

MARB

API

TI

6.9 7.2 6.1

3.8 3.7 4.3

75.3 74.3 72.8

110.6 109.1 106.2

4.0 4.0 3.6

28.6 28.6 29.1

66.2 65.7 65.4

16.1 15.5 16.4

26.9 26.4 24.7

0.860 0.860 0.840

-0.110 -0.110 -0.113

-0.03 -0.03 -0.03

120.0 119.4 117.9

70.2 69.9 68.2

Current Population - all calves born in the last 2 years (2019-2020) Active Sire - any sire with a calf reported in the last 2 years (2019-2020) Active Dam - any dam with a calf reported in the last 2 years (2019-2020)

PERCENTILES

Percentiles show where an animal stands within the Simmental population. The following percentiles are based on CSA current calves (2019-2020).

CURRENT FULLBLOODS PCTL

CE

BW

WW

YW

MCE

MILK

MWW

STAY

CWT

REA

FAT

MARB

API

TI

Average Minimum Maximum SD 1% 2% 3% 4% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35% 40% 45% 50% Number

4.9 -7.3 19.8 3.64 14.2 13.1 12.5 11.9 11.6 9.9 8.8 7.9 7.2 6.6 6.0 5.5 5.0 4.6 6,544

5.1 -3.1 15.4 1.80 0.7 1.2 1.6 1.9 2.1 2.8 3.3 3.7 4.0 4.3 4.5 4.8 5.0 5.2 6,544

71.8 41.5 106.6 7.74 90.7 88.0 86.5 85.2 84.5 81.6 79.5 78.1 76.8 75.7 74.6 73.7 72.8 71.9 6,544

101.9 51.2 160.0 12.74 133.1 128.8 126.3 124.6 122.9 117.8 114.8 112.3 110.2 108.4 106.6 104.9 103.4 101.8 6,544

2.9 -8.7 14.0 3.00 10.1 9.1 8.6 8.2 7.9 6.7 6.0 5.4 4.9 4.5 4.1 3.7 3.4 3.0 6,544

37.7 22.5 52.1 3.57 46.2 45.0 44.2 43.8 43.4 42.2 41.3 40.6 40.1 39.6 39.1 38.6 38.2 37.8 6,544

73.6 50.4 98.6 5.51 87.5 85.4 84.4 83.4 82.6 80.4 79.1 78.0 77.1 76.3 75.6 75.0 74.2 73.5 6,544

15.9 5.5 23.6 2.44 21.3 20.7 20.3 20.0 19.8 19.0 18.4 17.9 17.5 17.1 16.8 16.5 16.2 15.9 6,544

21.5 -7.2 55.2 7.11 39.5 37.3 35.9 34.7 33.7 30.5 28.5 26.9 25.8 24.9 23.9 23.0 22.1 21.3 6,544

0.91 0.50 1.36 0.111 1.16 1.13 1.11 1.10 1.09 1.05 1.02 1.00 0.98 0.96 0.95 0.93 0.92 0.91 6,544

-0.138 -0.174 -0.068 0.0090 -0.158 -0.156 -0.155 -0.153 -0.152 -0.149 -0.147 -0.145 -0.144 -0.143 -0.141 -0.140 -0.139 -0.138 6,544

-0.05 -0.36 0.21 0.067 0.10 0.08 0.07 0.06 0.05 0.03 0.01 0.00 -0.01 -0.02 -0.03 -0.04 -0.04 -0.05 6,544

112.9 79.3 151.0 9.80 136.7 133.3 131.5 130.0 128.9 125.6 123.1 121.1 119.4 118.0 116.7 115.2 114.0 112.7 6,544

67.3 48.1 87.6 4.35 77.9 76.6 75.7 74.9 74.3 72.8 71.6 70.8 70.1 69.4 68.9 68.3 67.8 67.3 6,544

CURRENT PUREBREDS PCTL

CE

BW

WW

YW

MCE

MILK

MWW

STAY

CWT

REA

FAT

MARB

API

TI

Average Minimum Maximum SD 1% 2% 3% 4% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35% 40% 45% 50% Number

7.3 -6.5 21.9 3.31 15.6 14.4 13.8 13.3 12.9 11.6 10.7 10.0 9.4 8.9 8.4 8.0 7.5 7.1 34,333

3.6 -5.6 13.9 1.92 -1.3 -0.7 -0.2 0.1 0.4 1.2 1.7 2.1 2.5 2.7 3.0 3.3 3.5 3.7 34,333

76.9 35.6 114.3 8.80 97.6 95.1 93.6 92.4 91.4 88.3 86.0 84.2 82.7 81.4 80.2 79.1 77.9 76.8 34,333

113.8 47.5 178.4 14.60 148.0 144.2 141.6 139.6 138.0 132.7 129.1 126.1 123.6 121.3 119.2 117.2 115.3 113.5 34,333

4.1 -8.0 16.1 2.67 10.4 9.6 9.1 8.7 8.4 7.4 6.8 6.3 5.9 5.5 5.1 4.8 4.5 4.1 34,333

26.5 5.6 47.7 4.72 38.4 37.0 36.0 35.4 34.8 32.7 31.4 30.3 29.5 28.7 28.0 27.4 26.8 26.2 34,333

64.9 36.3 91.8 6.42 80.0 78.1 76.9 76.0 75.4 73.1 71.5 70.3 69.2 68.3 67.3 66.5 65.6 64.8 34,333

16.4 6.7 28.7 2.35 21.8 21.1 20.7 20.4 20.2 19.3 18.8 18.3 18.0 17.6 17.3 17.0 16.7 16.5 34,333

28.6 -8.5 71.1 8.18 48.6 46.1 44.6 43.4 42.4 39.2 37.0 35.4 33.9 32.6 31.5 30.5 29.4 28.5 34,333

0.87 0.26 1.58 0.132 1.18 1.14 1.12 1.10 1.08 1.04 1.00 0.98 0.96 0.94 0.92 0.90 0.88 0.87 34,333

-0.106 -0.158 -0.051 0.0130 -0.140 -0.136 -0.133 -0.130 -0.128 -0.123 -0.119 -0.117 -0.114 -0.112 -0.111 -0.109 -0.107 -0.106 34,333

-0.04 -0.43 0.54 0.092 0.22 0.17 0.15 0.13 0.12 0.08 0.05 0.03 0.02 0.00 -0.01 -0.02 -0.03 -0.04 34,333

122.8 83.8 172.9 10.31 148.4 145.2 143.2 141.6 140.2 136.1 133.5 131.5 129.6 128.0 126.5 125.1 123.7 122.4 34,333

71.6 45.8 102.9 5.29 85.3 83.3 82.3 81.4 80.7 78.4 77.0 75.9 74.9 74.1 73.4 72.7 72.0 71.4 34,333

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THE HORIZON ANGUS Sat, Jan 30

M.C. Quantock

M.C. Quantock Bull Sale

Exhibition Grounds, Lloydminster

Fri, Feb 5

Northway Cattle Co.

Annual Bull & Female Sale

On Site, Cleardale Colony

Tues, Feb 23

Crestland Farms Ltd.

Crestland Farms Bull Sale

VJV, Dawson Creek, BC

Fri, Mar 5

GRA-TAN Farm

Chittick Family Bull Sale

Mayerthorpe Diamond Centre

Sat, Mar 6

Ollenberger Stock Farms

Annual Bull Sale

At the Farm, Goodlow, BC

Tues, Mar 9

GoMack Red Angus

50th Annual Bull Sale

VJV, Dawson Creek, BC

Thurs, Mar 11

Excel Ranches

Excellence Bull Sale

at the Ranch, Westlock, AB

Sat, Mar 13

Brandl Cattle Co.

Brandl Cattle Co. Angus Bull Sale

On the Ranch, Jarvie

Tues, Mar 16

Cinder Angus

On Target Bull & Female Sale

Ag Barn, Barrhead, AB

Tues, Mar 16

DWAJO Angus

On Target Bull & Female Sale

Ag Barn, Barrhead, AB

Wed, Mar 17

J Lazy A Ranch

Super Wednesday Bull Sale

On the Ranch, Emerson Trail

Fri, Mar 26

Binks Angus Farm

Heart of the Peace Multi Breed

Online Timed Auction

Fri, Mar 26

Lazy B Livestock

Heart of the Peace Multi Breed

Online Timed Auction

Fri, Mar 26

Rafter SJ Angus

Heart of the Peace Multi Breed

Online Timed Auction

Sat, Mar 27

North Point Angus

Annual Bull Sale

VJV, Dawson Creek, BC

Sat, Apr 3

Lakeroad Black Angus

Annual Bull Sale

VJV, Dawson Creek, BC

Birch Hill Farming Co.

off the Ranch by Private Treaty

Eaglesham, AB

Horizon Red Angus

Off the Ranch by Private Treaty

La Crete, AB

KJOS Angus

off the Ranch by Private Treaty

Fort St. John, BC

Mountain Side Angus

Off the Ranch by Private Treaty

Beaverlodge, AB

Rio Grande Angus

Off the Ranch by Private Treaty

Rio Grande, AB

Schulz Angus

Off the Ranch by Private Treaty

Spirit River, AB

Silent K Stock Farms

Off the Ranch by Private Treaty

Tomslake, BC

Silver Willow Ranch

Off the Ranch by Private Treaty

Sexsmith, AB

Smoky River Red Angus

Off the Ranch by Private Treaty

Sexsmith, AB

Sat, Jan 30

M.C. Quantock

M.C. Quantock Bull Sale

Exhibition Grounds, Lloydminster

Sun, Feb 28

Pro-Char Charolais

Pro-Char Charolais Bull Sale

On the Ranch, Glenevis

Tues, Mar 2

Briar Ridge Stock Farm

First Annual Bull Sale

VJV, Dawson Creek

Sat, Mar 6

Wade Meakin Charolais Farm

Wrangler Made Annual Bull Sale

On the Ranch, Westlock

Fri, Mar 12

JayDawn Farms

Northern Classic Bull Sale

Evergreen Park, Grande Prairie

Tues, Mar 16

Eight Way Charolais

Annual Bull Sale

VJV, Dawson Creek, BC

Thurs, Mar 18

Lazy S Charolais

Lazy S Charolais Annual Bull Sale

VJV, Beaverlodge

Thurs, Mar 18

Spruce View Charolais

Northern Impact Charolais Bull Sale

NCLE, Clyde

Thurs, Mar 18

Valanjou Charolais

Northern Impact Charolais Bull Sale

NCLE, Clyde

Milne’s Gelbvieh

Off the Ranch by Private Treaty

Fairview, AB

Sat, Jan 30

M.C. Quantock

M.C. Quantock Bull Sale

Exhibition Grounds, Lloydminster

Wed, Feb 17

Jonomn Hereford Ranch

Bull & Female Sale

Online Auction Off the Ranch, Clyde

Tues, Mar 2

Briar Ridge Stock Farm

First Annual Bull Sale

VJV, Dawson Creek

Fri, Mar 5

Chittick Farms

Chittick Family Bull Sale

Mayerthorpe Diamond Centre

Fri, Mar 26

Reber’s Polled Herefords

Heart of the Peace Multi Breed

Online Timed Auction

Aspen Ridge Stock Farm

Off the Ranch by Private Treaty

Hythe, AB

Eureka Hereford Farms

Off the Ranch by Private Treaty

Eureka River, AB

Goldstock Hereford Farms

Off the Ranch by Private Treaty

Beaverlodge, AB

Gurtler Polled Herefords

Off the Ranch by Private Treaty

North Star, AB

PHK Herefords

Off the Ranch by Private Treaty

La Crete, AB

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THE HORIZON LIMOUSIN Sat, Mar 6

Hillview Farms Limousin

Annual Bull & Female Sale

On the Ranch, Morinville

Thurs, Mar 11

Excel Ranches

Excellence Bull Sale

at the Ranch, Westlock, AB

Thurs, Apr 1

Pinnacle View Limousin

Continental Connection Bull Sale

Online Timed Auction

Sat, Apr 3

Dry Creek Ranch

with Lakeroad Black Angus

VJV, Dawson Creek, BC

Shadow Creek Red Polls

Off the Ranch by Private Treaty

Fort St. John, BC

North 42 Cattle Co.

Heart of the Peace Multi Breed

Online Timed Auction

Grundke Family Salers

Off the Ranch by Private Treaty

Alberta Beach

Sat, Jan 30

Lazy S Ranch

52nd Annual Bull Power Sale

On the Ranch, Mayerthorpe

Sat, Jan 30

M.C. Quantock

M.C. Quantock Bull Sale

Exhibition Grounds, Lloydminster

Mon, Feb 22

Triangle Stock Farm

10th Annual Bull & Female Sale

On the Ranch, Parkland County

Sat, Feb 27

Albrecht Farms

Transcon’s PC Simmental Bull Sale

VJV, Beaverlodge

Sat, Feb 27

Grimm Ranches

Transcon’s PC Simmental Bull Sale

VJV, Beaverlodge

Sat, Feb 27

KMR Simmentals

Transcon’s PC Simmental Bull sale

VJV, Beaverlodge

Sat, Feb 27

O Double E Simmentals

Transcon’s PC Simmental Bull Sale

VJV, Beaverlodge

Sat, Feb 27

Tri K Cattle

Transcon’s PC Simmental Bull Sale

VJV, Beaverlodge

Sat, Feb 27

Willowdale Simmentals

Transcon’s PC Simmental Bull Sale

VJV, Beaverlodge

Mon, Mar 1

KSL Simmentals

KSL Simmentals Bull & Female Sale

On the Ranch, Beaverlodge

Tues, Mar 2

Briar Ridge Stock Farm

First Annual Bull Sale

VJV, Dawson Creek

Fri, Mar 5

GRA-TAN Farm

Chittick Family Bull Sale

Mayerthorpe Diamond Centre

Fri, Mar 5

KIN-KIN Cattle Co.

Chittick Family Bull Sale

Mayerthorpe Diamond Centre

Fri, Mar 5

Rachido Ranch

Chittick Family Bull Sale

Mayerthorpe Diamond Centre

Sat, Mar 6

Fallen Timber Farms

Spring Select Bull Sale

VJV, Dawson Creek, BC

Fri, Mar 12

JayDawn Farms

Northern Classic Bull Sale

Evergreen Park, Grande Prairie

Fri, Mar 12

Willow Creek Simmentals

Northern Classic Bull Sale

Evergreen Park, Grande Prairie

Tues, Mar 16

SIBL Simmentals

On Target Bull & Female Sale

Ag Barn, Barrhead, AB

Tues, Mar 23

Halfway River Simmentals

North Country Ranchland Bull Sale

VJV, Dawson Creek, BC

Tues, Mar 23

Rosefield Simmentals

North Country Ranchland Bull Sale

VJV, Dawson Creek, BC.

Fri, Mar 26

Blazin’ J Simmentals

Heart of the Peace Multi Breed

Online Timed Auction

Thurs, Apr 1

KRS Simmentals

Continental Connection Bull Sale

Online Timed Auction

Sat, Apr 3

Lakeroad Simmentals

with Lakeroad Black Angus

VJV, Dawson Creek, BC

Moonlite Farm

Off the Ranch by Private Treaty

Fairview, AB

Peace Country Simmentals

Off the Ranch by Private Treaty

Cecil Lake, BC

Desert Acres Speckle Park

Off the Ranch by Private Treaty

Fort St. John, BC

Gunn Lake Speckle Park

Off the Ranch by Private Treaty

Beaverlodge, BC

Rimrock Ranch

Off the Ranch by Private Treaty

Dawson Creek, BC

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Beaver Hill Auction Service - Tofield - Feb 22, 2021 Sheep - 886 Head Goats - 169 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

$/CWT $340.00 - $390.00 $370.00 - $440.00 $330.00 - $390.00 $270.00 - $350.00 $230.00 - $265.00 $137.00 - $210.00 $145.00 - $205.00 $310.00 - $420.00

Goats Light Feeder Kids 0 - 60 lbs Doeling Kids 45 - 69 lbs 70+ lbs Buckling Kids 45 - 69 lbs 70+ lbs Wether Kids 45 - 69 lbs 70+ lbs

$250.00 - $385.00 $370.00 - $425.00 $320.00 - $370.00 $270.00 - $330.00 $220.00 - $250.00 $150.00 - $250.00 $170.00 - $220.00 $500.00 - $570.00

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

$/CWT $350.00 - $380.00 $380.00 - $437.50 $380.00 - $425.00 $390.00 - $437.50 $380.00 - $440.00 $390.00 - $445.00 $380.00 - $440.00

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Feb 20/21 (prel) 399,717 245,448 154,269 28,034 Feb 27/21 (est) 2,642,000

Feb 13/21 (prel) 417,989 259,657 158,332 47,835 Feb 20/21 (est) 2,432,000

Vold Jones Vold (Westlock) - Jan 16, 2021

Feb 22/20 421,949 249,647 172,302 58,684 Feb 29/20 2,561,200

Feb 26/21 1.723 N/A

Feb 19/21 1.667 2.065

Feb 26/21 77.39 1.806

Feb 19/21 70.70 1.671

$/CWT

Nanny/Kid Units Nannys Billys Bred Nannys

n/a $2.20 - $2.90 n/a n/a

$3.00 - $4.40 $3.20 - $4.40 $2.60 - $3.90 $332.50 - $352.50 $2.00 - $2.90 $2.20 - $2.90 n/a n/a

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41 - 80 lbs

n/a

81 - 150 lbs

n/a

151 + Over lbs

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CAN/US $ CLOSE Feb 26/21

MONTH Apr-21 May-21 Jun-21 Jul-21 Aug-21 Oct-21

MONTH Mar-21 Apr-21 May-21 Jun-21 Jul-21 Sep-21

LEAN 87.15 88.88 94.17 94.55 93.63 78.70

CHANGE + 2.65 + 1.47 + 1.85 + 2.22 + 2.30 + 0.28

FUTURES 0.7870 0.7870 0.7870 0.7870 0.7869 0.7867

CHANGE - 0.0054 - 0.0053 - 0.0054 - 0.0053 - 0.0053 - 0.0054

Feb 13/21 220.00 Feb 12/21 N/A 8.4 Feb 19/21 90.49

Feb 22/20 216.00 Feb 21/20 12.9 9.1 Feb 28/20 65.04

HOG INDICATORS Feb 28/20 1.303 1.650

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

Goats - 52 Head Goats Light Feeder Kids 0 - 49 lbs 50 - 100 lbs Whether Kids 50 - 100 lbs

$/CWT $3.00 - $4.40 $3.20 - $4.40 $2.60 - $3.90 $332.50 - $352.50 $2.00 - $2.90 $2.20 - $2.90 $400.00 - $400.00 $450.00 - $450.00

HOG FUTURES - US $/CWT

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

Sheep - 278 Head Sheep - Wool 0 - 69 lbs 70 - 85 lbs 86 - 105 lbs 106 + lbs Ewes Rams Bred Ewes Ewe/Lamb Fmly Sheep - Hair 0 - 69 lbs 70 - 85 lbs 86 - 105 lbs 106 + lbs Ewes Rams Bred Ewes Ewe/Lamb Fmly

Feb 28/20 49.60 1.234

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

Feb 20/21 219.00 Feb 19/21 N/A 8.8 Feb 26/21 93.19

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Ross Equip. Ltd

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Since 1943

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Feb 27 - 2020

Sales AL alross@rossequip.ca, WARREN warren@rossequip.ca JAY jay@rossequip.ca 7

PTO

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PTO

15

PTO

2020 DT570 Versatile 570 hp, P/S Del/Cab 110gpm 6 hyd diff/lock A/S/R, rev fan PTO #764540400670 wt 64,030# msrp $615,000

2020 570 Versatile 570 hp, P/S Del/Cab

2020 DT610 Versatile 610 hp, P/S16x4 110gpm 6 E/ hyd diff/lock A/S/R, rev fan pto PTO110gpm 6 E/ hyd d/lock A/S/R, rev fan #665470400674 54,635# msrp $585,000 #785550500540 64,185# msrp $625,000

NEW 7

Fin $500,000 for 10 A/pmts $ 60,500 oac

Fin $420,000 for 10 A/pmts $ 49,900 oac Fin $500,000 for 10 A/pmts $ 60,500 oac

Hyd As

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Hyd Hitc

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3

2

9650 650

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#395402161 Deutz 6120 CVT

30’ FURY High Speed Disc 22” C/O frt plain rear blades Rolling basket har 8-12 mph $181,000 133210520 10-15hp/ft$139,000 Fin $120,000 for 10 S/A/pmts $ 13,300 oac Fin $120,000 for 5 Ann/pmts $ 26,700 oac

35’ FURY High Speed Disc 22” C/O frt plain rear blades Rolling basket har 8-12 mph $193,000 140200988 10-15hp/ft $146,000 Fin $126,000 for 10 S/A/pmts $ 13,800 oac Fin $126,000 for 5 Ann/pmts $ 28,000 oac

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40’ FURY High Speed Disc 22” C/O frt plain rear blades Rolling basket har 8-12 mph $203,000 147201925 10-15hp/ft $154,000 Fin $132,000 for 10 S/A/pmts $ 14,600 oac Fin $132,000 for 5 Ann/pmts $ 29,400 oac

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Warren 120hp 6120 TTV (CTV) 50km, air seat, dual elec mirrors, prep for front lift, hyd 120 L/m, (31gpm), 4 remotes power beyond, susp axle R-whl wts, 480/65R24, 540/65R34, R- window defrost, susp cab, fast steer, R-beacon 12 v plug Cab lights R-fender ext, frt fenders, 6120 TTV 142228001 msrp $170,500 $154,000 Q7M FEL 169301001 msrp $197,400 $169,100 Fin $153,000 for 10 A/ pmts of $ 18,500 oac

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

6130 5R-2PS Shuttle shift

SOLD

110gpm 6 E/ hyd diff/lock A/S/R, rev fan #599370400053 wt 53,228# Demo $385,000

2019 DT610 Versatile 610 hp, P/S16x4 110gpm 6 E/ hyd diff/lock A/S/R, rev fan #764470400261 wt 61,035# Demo $495,000

2019 610 Versatile 570 hp, P/S Del/Cab

Fin $320,000 for 10 A/pmts $ 38,500 oac

Fin $420,000 for 10 A/pmts $ 49,900 oac

Fin Fin $390,000 $390,000 for for 10 10 A/pmts A/pmts $46,500 $46,500 oac oac

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2013 550 Case 550hp,P/S 16 F Del/Cab Twin Flow Hyd 6 E/ hyd 30” Tracks, 2,590 hrs, 12.9L

110gpm 6 E/ hyd diff/lock A/S/R, rev fan

#698440400330 wt 55,722#

Demo $465,000

$7,995

NOW

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$5,995

Deutz 6185 CVT

2017 315 FWD 310 hp16 spd P/Shift def

Fin $265,000 for 7 A/pmts $43,700 oac

$358,000 #240401462 DEMO $ 243,000

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$98

2003 2360 Versatile 360hp 12spd 16’Doz 710/70R38 #950500627 4965h $99,900 Fin $80,000 for 5 Ann/pmts $ 18,000 oac

130hp 6130 5X3X2 P/S 50km, air seat, dual ,000 elec mirrors, Sunroof w/ sunshade hyd 120 L/ $57 m, (31gpm) 4 remotes, susp axle R-whl wts 540/65R24, 600/65R34, rwdef beacon, 12 v p Fin $51,000 5 Annual Cab lites R-f ext, frt fender shuttle shift 5080 5R-2 6130 P/S 132213002 msrp $159,300 $132,800 Shuttle sh Q7M FEL159291002 msrp $186,200 $159,700 Fin $144,000 for 10 A/ pmts of $ 17,490 oac

Built For 2017 Versatile DT450-550 & Prior

$295,000

#295700953

100’ 2014 RG1100 R 1100 SS tank, Viper 300 GPS, RGL 600 P Cold climate pkg, H boom, Auto boom w 380/90R46, Air ride 327 hp 5 boom sens $586,250 #2992012 OPTION 4-650/65R4 72’ O/H with Auto Lock

CALL FOR TRADE DIFFERENCE CALL FOR TRADE DIFFERENCE Bolt on“Level Ride“AIR Ride Kit

Finance $ 3

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

$215,000 @3.75% 10 Ann/pmts $ 26,100 oac

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9 175 NEMESIS # 251410 with FEL $250,000 $20 210 NEMESIS # 264420 with FEL $264,900 Less Front End Loader deduct $ 35,000 710/70R38 rear singles 600 65R28, frt diff lock, Deluxe Cab, Rear Visor QSB6.7 Cum, 5 HER, 42 GPM, Radio AM/FM, CD, WB Q/T 3pt 2014 2375 Versatile 375hp 12spd QSX11 hitch, Isobus, GPS ready, 1 3/4 rear shaft, LED Cab lites, frt fenders, Front End Loader, #205400771 710/70R38 16’Doz 604h $219,000 bkt, grapple, tines, back screen Fin $185,000 for 5 Ann/pmts $ 41,100 oac

185 hp 6185 TTV (CVT) 50km, airseat, 2 mirror cab led. GNSS SRC40 GPS Receiver, hyd 170 L/m, (45gpm) 5 e-rem 1 3/4” PTO, sup frt axle wts, 600/60R24, 710/60R32, rwdef 2- beacon, 12 v Cab 4 LED, isobus, R-F ext, frt fender 6185 CTV 248398003 msrp $298,300 $248,600 Q7M FEL 275475003 msrp $325,200 $275,500

80hp 5080 5R-2PS 40km Cab, 4 cab work lights roof 3 remotes, frt & re wts, 360/70R20, 420/70 7700lbs, 540 pto, beaco Cab head lights rear fe 5080 66106469 msrp $ Q7M FEL, msrp $1 #930185469

Fin $267,000 for 10 A/ pmts of $ 32,200 oac

Fin $84,000 for 10 A/ p

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2020 models

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$285,000

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Since 1948

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0 down, 3.99% for 84 mbw bi-weekly payments. w/gst OAC, vehicles may not be exactly as illustrated

MSRP $ 88,750

SOLD

71’ Morris C2 D/S paired row Air Drill

0 bu 4 tank 221bu, 107bu, 107bu, 221bu ssist Auger, dual 17” fans, Std Drive, ch Jack, 4 -800/65R32 tire, dual castor Tow Between $ 610,000 $

395,900

355,000 @ 3.8% for 14 SA/ Pmts of

$ 29,000 OAC

FREE Delivery & Setup Jay

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Rogator Sprayer r Pro, Auto Steer, Parallel swath, HID Lights, Accu wheels, Frt load Cab, Air Dryer sor Foam marker 280 $299,000 42 tires, $18,000

DF 22’s are 98% assembled & Tested in Spirit River then hauled FREE of chg to customers in AB, SK. We install FREE of chg all of the sub assemblies on the Drier. After the Electrical & Gas hook up is completed by the Customer we Commission the drier Free of Chg & Instruct the Customer on its operation

$77,000

SOLD

$493-84 mbw

20 1500 Longhorn C/C4x4 SB hemi 8s i324787oh

2PS hift

$493-84 mbw

$493-84 mbw

$ 4,000 disc.

$77,000

19 D3500 Laramie C/C4x4 SB Dsl 6spd i076795oh

Diesel, 6auto

MSRP $ 85,050

MSRP $ 82,050

$398-84 mbw

$490-84 s/ws

$535-84 mbw

$74,900

$77,650

$61,500

2021 1500 Big Horn 5.7hemi 8 CC 4X4 SB v757575c 21 D2500 Big Horn R/air C/C4x4 dsl LB v848776c c 2021 D2500 Big Horn C/C 4x4 SB dsl 6s i966745 c

Diesel, 6auto MSRP $ 61,840

MSRP $ 87,140

$75,950

$395-84 mbw

$545-84 mbw

2021 1500 Ltd Longhorn C/C4x4 SB 8s V8 v143782c 2021 1500 Classic C/C4x4 SB hemi 8s v950561c

MSRP $ 63,540

$533-84 mbw 2021 D2500 Big Horn C/C4x4 SB Dsl 6s v808751 c

Diesel, 6auto

disc $6,250

MSRP $57,035

SOLD

$50,835

$61,600

$325-84 mbw

$397-84 mbw

MSRP $ 99,940

$89,900

$586-84 mbw

21 Pacifica TL+ AWD 3.6L,9s leather dvd v950535c 21 D2500 Limited C/C4x4 SB rai.air.s i150898 nr

21 1500 Classic C/C 4x4 SB Hemi 8 spd v757575 c

-$10,000

Diesel, 6auto

25% off

MSRP $ 65,260

MSRP $48,120

$369-84 mbw

$225-84 mbw

MSRP $ 94,930

$36,020

20 G/Caravan SXT+ 3.6L,6s bkts, dvd i153453oh

20 1500 Big Horn 5.7 hemi 8s CC 4X4 SB i757588oh

Loaded

MSRP $ 83,240

$49,940

$82,200

$55,235

-$14,000

Loaded

30% off

SOLD

$88,430

$533-84 mbw

2021 D2500 Longhorn C/C4x4SB Dsl 6s v477854 dn

-2,600

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72’ PILLAR Heavy Harow 16.5LX16.1,1200# wt on hitch in trans, Auto lock, hyd tine adj hyd spring adj down pressure, 9/16 x 26”tines.

72’ Heavy Harrow #57070509 1-O/H $69,000

5105 5R-2PS Shuttle shift

MSRP $51,000

MSRP $52,320

MSRP $36,720

$266-84 mbw

$245-84 mbw

$220-84 mbw

$36,620

17 Chry Pacifica TL 3.6L 9spd leather 9Ki538459pooh 19 G/Caravan GT 3.6L,6s leather dvd i889491pooh

21 Compass 4x4, 2.4L, 9spd P.seats, v434347 c

Demo 13k

25% off

40% off

MSRP $ 71,650

MSRP $49,520

MSRP $45,000

$255-84 mbw

$256-84 mbw

$178-84 mbw

18 1500 Laramie C/C 4x4 v6 eco dsl 8s 94k i552349

DSRP $ 26,920

Fin $112,000 for 10 A/ pmts of $ 13,600 oac

$34,100

Eco diesel

$42,700

m, air seat dual mirror 105hp 5105 5R-2PS Hi-Lo 40km, air seat dual mirrors, Cab, 4 work lights A/C high visibility A/C high visibility roof Passenger seat, 2 remotes, frt & rear ear diff lock’ rear whl 0R30’ lift assistor rams diff lock’ rear whl wts, 13.6R28, 16.9R38 tires on,12 volt plug, upper 540/1000 pto, beacon,12 volt plug, upper Cab head lights rear fender ext, ender ext, $ 97,600 79,300 $ 66,300 5105 976152063 msrp $ 117,200 msrp $ 144,100 $124,500 106,200 $ 93,200 Q7M FEL #124233063

pmts of $ 10,200 oac

MSRP $ 88,350

$77,000

MSRP $ 63,540

$37,000

/pmts $ 11,300 oac

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MSRP $ 89,250

19 D2500 Laramie dsl 6s C/C 4X4 SB i369794

Diesel, 6auto

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$23,900

15 C1500 LT C/C 5.3L v8 6 auto SB 79k i493217

$37,140

$27,000

20 G/Caravan SXT+ 3.6L,6s bkts, dvd i403464oh 17 G/Caravan SXT 3.6L, 6s DVD 13k i734415 po oh

DSRP $ 78,000

DSRP $ 15,900

2001 FL60 Freightliner, 210 cat 5 spd 14’S/B i932350

09 Chry Aspen Ltd 7 pass, 4x4 5spd 224k i804109

$36,000

$13,900

IT is ALL RIGHT HERE ! $ 10,000 OFF on select 2020 models and if we don’t have what you want CALL we will get it. UP to 30% off on 2019 Grand Caravan and 25% off msrp on select 2020 Grand Caravan The DEAL’s have never been better lets DEAL TODAY. NO doc fees

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Diverse turnout of ‘Food Waste Reduction’ challenge applications The Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, announced an impressive turnout of 343 applications received from innovators in Canada and around the world as part of the Government of Canada’s Food Waste Reduction Challenge.

An initiative under the Food Policy for Canada, the $20-million Food Waste Reduction Challenge was launched in November 2020 to accelerate and advance diverse and high-impact solutions to food waste in Canada. Up to $10.8 million will be awarded under Streams A and B to innovators with business model solutions that can prevent or divert food waste at any point from farm-to-plate.

Of the 343 applications received, 27 percent were submitted by applicants who self-identified as youth (30 years old and under), 30 percent by applicants who self-identified as from a visible minority group and 32 percent by applicants who self-identified as women.

Streams A and B opened on November 19, 2020 and closed on January 18, 2021. Applications are being assessed and the first round of winners will be announced in the coming months. Streams C and D are scheduled to launch in spring 2021, and will focus on new technologies that extend the life of food or transform food waste into new foods or value-added products.

By encouraging more solutions to food waste in Canadian society, we can increase food availability, save consumers and businesses money and strengthen our food systems, while also reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

“Our Government has made fighting food waste a priority, under the Food Policy for Canada. It is encouraging to see just how many innovators there are across Canada ready to step up with solutions to tackling this significant issue. Reducing food waste means we are reducing greenhouse gases while increasing food availability. It can save consumers money and open up exciting new business opportunities. I look forward to seeing the results of this exciting challenge,” says the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food According to estimates, more than half of Canada’s food supply is wasted annually, and nearly $50 billion of that wasted food is avoidable. In addition to economic costs, food waste produces greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to climate change. At the same time, a growing number of Canadians are facing food insecurity.

Approximately 30 innovators will be selected

by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada to receive $100,000 and become semi-finalists for Streams A and B. The semi-finalists will be announced this spring. At the third and last stage, one winner per stream will be awarded a grand prize of up to $1.5 million.

Data related to applicants was collected through an optional survey and is not shared or used for assessment purposes.

The Government of Canada also supported the reduction of food waste through the $50-million Surplus Food Rescue Program, which aimed to

move surplus food commodities through the food system as efficiently as possible to help vulnerable Canadians during COVID-19.

The Government of Canada also recently announced $6 million through the AgriInnovate Program to Enterra Feed Corporation to reduce food waste. The investment aims to increase the production of sustainable, nutritious feed for animals while helping to keep food out of landfills.

The first-ever Food Policy for Canada is a roadmap for a healthier and more sustainable food system in Canada – one that builds on the Government’s ambitious agenda to support the growth of Canada’s farmers and food businesses.

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Shuttle Shift Lever 5080-5105 5R-2PS

5105 5R-2PS Shuttle shift 105 hp

5080 5R-2PS Shuttle shift 80 hp 80hp 5080 5R-2PS 40km, air seat dual mirrors, Cab, 4 cab work lights A/C high visibility roof 3 remotes, frt & rear diff lock’ rear whl wts, 360/70R20, 420/70R30’ lift assistor rams 7700lbs, 540 pto, rotary beacon,12 volt plug, upper Cab head lights rear fender ext

105hp 5105 5R-2PS Hi-Lo 40km, air seat dual mirrors, Cab, 4 work lights A/C high visibility roof Passenger seat, 2 remotes, frt & rear diff lock’ rear whl wts, 13.6R28, 16.9R38 waffle track 540/1000 pto, rotary beacon,12 volt plug, upper Cab head lights rear fender ext, fenders,

msrp $ 79,300 5080 5R-2PS 40km #66106469 Q7M LOADER Sub frame, hose kit,, 26,900 msrp $106,200 3 F/ valve, 260 bkt, Grapple

msrp $ 17,200 $ 97,600 5105 5R-2PS Hi-Lo #976152063 Q7M LOADER Sub frame, hose kit, 26,900 $ 26,900 msrp $144,100 $124,500 3 F/ valve, 260 bkt, Grapple

#169305001

$ 66,300 $ 26,900 $ 93,200

$9,200 DOWN Fin $84,000 for 10 Annual pmts of $10,200 oac 6120 TTV Deutz 120 hp

#159291002

$12,500 DOWN, Fin $112,000 for 10Annual pmts of $13,600 oac

6120 TTV (CVT)

6130 P/S Deutz 130 hp

6130 P/S

130hp 6130 P/S 5X3X2 40km, air seat, dual elec mirrors, Sunroof w/sunshade hyd 120 L/m, (31gpm) 4 remotes, power beyond, suspended axlerear wheel wts, 540/65R24, 600/65R34, rear window defrost, rotary beacon, Shuttle shift 12 volt plugs, upper Cab head lights rear fender ext, frt fenders, 6130 Powershift #132213002 msrp $ 159,300 $132,800 Q7M LOADER Sub frame, hose kit, 26,900 $ 26,900 3 F/ valve, 260 bkt, Grapple msrp $ 186,200 $159,700

$16,100 DOWN Fin $153,000 for 10 Annual pmts of $18,500 oac

$15,700 DOWN, Fin $144,000 for 10 Annual pmts of $17,400 oac

#169305001

#159291002

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120hp 6120 TTV (CVT) 50km,air seat dual elec mirror pre-arr for front lift, hyd 120 L/m, (31gpm), 4 remotes, power beyond, suspended axle rear whl wts, 480/65R24, 540/65R34 rear window defrost, suspended cab hydro fast steering rotary beacon,12 volt plugs, upper Cab head lights rear fender ext, frt fenders, msrp $ 170,500 $142,200 6120 TTV #142228001 Q7M LOADER Sub frame, hose kit, 26,900 $ 26,900 3 F/ valve, 260 bkt, Grapple msrp $ 197,400 $169,100

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So just how interrelated are oil markets?

‘Market reports often refer to the influence of other oilseed markets on the current or projected price of canola,’ says Neil Blue, crop market analyst with Alberta Agriculture and Forestry.

‘A closely related oilseed to canola is soybeans. Soybean oil is even more closely related to canola due to canola’s relatively high oil content and canola oil being substitutable for soybean oil in many markets.’

Blue explains that while palm oil is another substitutable oil for canola, canola oil has superior characteristics in most applications and commands a premium price.

‘Palm oil has become the world’s largest produced vegetable oil,’ states Blue.

‘Despite palm oil plants being native to Africa, Indonesia and Malaysia produce about 85 per cent of the world’s palm oil, with contributions to supply also from Thailand, Columbia and Nigeria.’

Blue says world palm oil production in 2020-21 is estimated at 72 million tonnes compared to soybean oil in second place at 60 million tonnes.

Palm oil has increasingly been used as a source of biodiesel over the last ten years,’ says Blue. ‘A significant amount of palm and other plant-based oils are used in biodiesel production, and for that reason, there is a relation of vegetable and canola oil prices to crude oil prices.’

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2017 JOHN DEERE 8300 Serial #1Z08300YVHR516211 | Stock #755850R1

2019 JOHN DEERE R4044 Stock # 885285U1 | Serial # 1N04044RPK0195119

2016 JOHN DEERE S680 Stock # 817880U2 | Serial # 1H0S680SCG0785775

2017 JOHN DEERE 9620RX Stock # 802119U2 | Serial # 1RW9620RKHP802119

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114 Hours Grass pick up and corn head available but sold separately. Contact dealer for more details.

2020 JOHN DEERE R4045 Stock # 953097U1 | Serial # 1N04045REK0206288

$479,900 629 Hours • Boom Width: 120-Foot • Boom Leveling: Yes • Tank: Stainless • Tire Width: Narrow • Hydraulic Tread Adjust: Yes • Guidance-ready: Yes • Guidance Receiver: Yes • Guidance Display: Yes • Traction Control: Yes • Nozzle Spacing: 20 in • Traction control • Full boom breakaway

C DIVIDERROP FLOAT TS AND 650/65 IRES R38

2017 JOHN DEERE S690 Stock # 817748U2 | Serial # 1H0S690SAH0795269

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$599,900 475 Hours • Boom Width: 120-Foot • Boom Leveling: Yes • Tank: Stainless • Tire Width: Narrow • Hydraulic Tread Adjust: Yes • Guidance-ready: Yes • Guidance Receiver: Yes • Guidance Display: Yes • Traction Control: Yes • Nozzle Spacing: 20 in • ExactApply • Traction control

LSW 55R46 F 800/ TIRES A LOTATION ND DIVIDERCROP S

$369,900 ONLY 1 LEFT! 912 Hours 567 Separator Hours • Small Grain • 2WD • Duals • Spreader • Yield Monitor • Contour Master (Lateral Tilt Feederhouse) • Active Yield • Advisor Package • Canada - Includes Final Tier 4 Certified Engine

• Small Tough Grains Extended Wear Package • Premium Cab • Leather Seat Package • LED Lighting Package and Header Extremity Lights • Premium Radio Package with XM Radio / AutoTrac Complete with Harvest Monitor (SF2)

2014 JOHN DEERE S680 Stock # 908654U2 | Serial # 1H0S680SKE0766449

$524,900 1310 Hours • Track Size: 36-inch • Track Spacing: Narrow • PTO: Yes • Guidance-ready: Yes • Guidance Receiver: Yes • Guidance Display: Yes • Hydraulic Pump: Big • Performance Package • e18 Transmission, 18 F/6 R Speeds with Efficiency Manager • 4600 CommandCenter • John Deere

ActiveCommand Steering • StarFire 6000 Receiver - SF1CommandCenter Premium Activation 1.0 • 4600 Processor • Premium Command • View III Cab with Cab Suspension • Premium Radio Package with XM Radio • Cummins X15 14.9L (912 cu. in.) 6 Cylinder Tier 4/ Stage V Compliant Diesel Engine

2019 JOHN DEERE 9570RX Stock # 888540U1 | Serial # 1RW9570RPJP807079

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$429,900 755 Hours Package & Header 570 Separator Hours Extremity Lights • Small Grain • Premium Radio Package • PRWD • Duals with XM Radio • Chopper • Yield Monitor • AutoTrac Complete with • Contour Master (Lateral Harvest Monitor (SF1) Tilt Feederhouse) [StarFire 6000 Receiver] • Fore/Aft • GreenStar 3 2630 Display • Harvest Mobile (mounted on armrest) • Small Tough Grains Regular Wear Package • Premium Cab • Leather Seat Package • Premium LED Lighting

$269,900 1942 Hours 1379 Separator Hours • Small Grain • PRWD • Yield Monitor • Contour Master (Lateral Tilt Feederhouse) • Powercast Tailboard • Power Folding Bin Extension • Header: No • Premium Cab • Leather Seat Package • HID Lighting Package and Header Extremity Lights

• Premium Radio Package with XM Radio • AutoTrac Complete with Harvest Monitor (SF2) • GreenStar 3 2630 Display (mounted on armrest) • ProDrive Transmission with Harvest Smart Feedrate Control • Powered Rear Axle, 2-Speed 4-Wheel Drive

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$609,900 458 Hours • Track Size: 36-inch • Track Spacing: Narrow • PTO: Yes • Guidance-ready: Yes • Guidance Receiver: Yes • Guidance Display: Yes • Hydraulic Pump: Big • Performance Package • e18 Transmission, 18 F/6 R Speeds with Efficiency Manager • 4600 CommandCenter with Extended Monitor

• John Deere ActiveCommand Steering • StarFire 6000 Receiver - SF1CommandCenter Premium Activation 3.0 • 4600 Processor • Premium Command • View III Cab with Cab Suspension • Premium Radio Package • Cummins X15 14.9L (912 cu. in.) 6 Cylinder Tier 4/ Stage V Compliant Diesel Engine

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Same address with a fresh new look. We don’t take this down time for granted in Teepee Creek. This was a chance to do some much-needed updates to our website and it is now ready to go. Some of our Wagonmasters are missing the write-ups so if you have a program from one of those years, please contact us so we can get those all filled in.

All of the publications from the past Northern Horizon editions will also be available in the Blog tab. We understand that not everyone has social media accounts so wanted the information available for everyone.

Another tab this is very handy for people looking for information about Teepee Creek is the COMMUNITY tab.

Find out about the school, cemetery, general store, landfill hours, Sorkenville, Firehall, County Councillor, 4H Club and more. We are looking to add even more information to this page with products, services, and home-based businesses that are from the people in this direct area. If you have something to add, please contact Corry Stark at 780-5184283 or by email corrystark@gmail.com.

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GRANDE PRAIRIE & DISTRICT PRESENTS FIVE SCHOLARSH

The Grande Prairie & District Oldtimers’ Association was formed in September of 1928; making us one of the oldest organization

We were born from an idea the early pioneers had about having a group of people that came in

Today, we are still made up of desc

Parts of the constitution that came from the original meeting stated that its objectives are “to collect and preserve in authentic fo the history of the Gran

In 1992, we started donating money to the descendants of the pioneers in the form of scholarships. A

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, our 2020 March fundraiser was cancelled and, consequently, scholarship che

KALEB BIBBY

(County of Grande Prairie | GPRC – Bachelor of Science) Hello. My name is Kaleb Bibby. I am entering the second year at the Grande Prairie Regional College, in the Bachelor of Sciences program.

I would like to thank the Grande Prairie & District Oldtimers’ Association for considering me for this scholarship opportunity.

My grandfather, Larry Johnson, has told me many stories of the early Pioneers as they moved into the Peace Country. I fins these stories interesting and quite inspirational.

My great-grandpa was Hilmer Johnson, who moved to Canada when he was 7 and travelled to Northfield in 1915 via the Athabasca Trail. He was one of the FIRST members of the Oldtimers’ organization in 1927. That makes this scholarship very special to me. Grandpa Larry also served as President for 2 years. I look forward to learning more about them and other great Pioneers through this great organization.

My dad is a Rotarian and, so growing up, I had the opportunity to participate in many Rotary events. I cleaned ditches in the Rotary Green-a-thon. I went door-to-door collecting food for the food bank with the Rotary food bank drive. These projects gave me pride because it allowed me to give back to our community.

Rotary also does many international projects. I participated in a Rotary-funded project called “Rise Against Hunger”. This was an amazing time when hundreds of volunteers formed assembly lines and we packaged thousands of bag meals containing healthy ingredients like rice, soy and dehydrated vegetables. We did this project as a family and I even brought some friends along! The meals would be sent to countries in need, typically after a natural disaster just occurred.

In Grade 12, I have worked hard academically and I would be honoured to be considered for the Oldtimers’ scholarship. Thank you very much for your consideration.

JESSE CLOUGH

(Grande Prairie, AB | Mount Royal University – Bachelor of Nursing) As I grew up, I had many different visions of what I was going to be as an adult. I didn’t really start to have a serious idea of this dream, however, until I learned that I had to combine something that I love with something that I’m good at. It was at this conclusion in my life that I realized that I was gifted in the field of Biology, having the capability to understand the human body and how I can involve myself in this type of study. I then found the perfect career for myself; a nurse. Almost one year ago I applied at Mount Royal University and now I am set to begin my first year this upcoming fall in the program that I dreamed of attending; nursing. Being able to follow this path excites me greatly because it gives me the opportunity to live the life I have dreamed of. With a good career as a nurse, I will be able to provide for the family I hope to have with a life filled with happiness. This is why I am passionate about starting my university studies this fall. I know that these opportunities are not present for every person, so being able to have this one set before me is a blessing. I will do everything within my control to ensure that it is not wasted.

CHLOE MACPHERSON (County of Grande Prairie | U of A, Bachelor of Arts – Psychology) I feel that I am deserving of this award for many reasons. The first reason is that I am very dedicated to my studies. School is very important to me and this is reflected in both my college and high school grades. My studies have always been my top priority. Second, I pay for all of my school-associated costs myself. My tuition, books and rent are all paid for by myself with very little help from my parents. My parents, in the past years, have taken significant pay cuts due to different circumstances and are not able to help me very much. In the summer months for the past two years, I have worked for the Grande Prairie Catholic School District full-time in attempt to save for school. I have also held a part-time position during the school year, while taking full-time classes, to help cover additional costs. Being the recipient of this award would allow me to work less hours during the university year and let me gear more of my focus to my school work. Scholarships have the ability to help students like me immensely, especially as a 3rd year student with a higher course load. Thank you for your consideration.

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Amounts varied over the years as funds were available. This year four students received $1,500 each.

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AMANDA PELSTER

(Grande Prairie | Briercrest College – Psychology – Communication Disorders) My great-great-grandfather came to this area as a farmer when there was almost nothing here and worked hard. He helped establish a community by being actively involved with church and contributing to the economy. I try to live in a way that is honouring to the life that he lived and the community that he helped build. I, too, have been involved with my own church community (Grande Prairie Alliance Church) as an active member in the youth group and a volunteer in child care. My family and I volunteered at the Grande Prairie local soup kitchen for three years while I was in high school. I also volunteered as a mentor with Big Brothers Big Sisters during my Grade 12 year.

For the past three years, since high school, I have been involved with an international missions organization (Youth with a Mission) where I’ve had the opportunity to travel to Asia and South America on missions trips to help the underprivileged and share the love and joy of my faith with others. During the summer (past two) I’ve been seasonally employed by the City of Grande Prairie where I work in “Parks” contributing to the beautification of Grande Prairie.

My goal is to pursue a degree in both Psychology and Communication Disorders and then go on to work to achieve a Masters in Speech/Language Pathology. My long-term vision is to work with underprivileged children to help them grow in their abilities so that they have the confidence to fulfill the potential they were created with. With this education, I know I will have many opportunities to work with children who have autism and various other disabilities.

Everyone has something positive to contribute to their community and society. I am grateful to have a hard-working ancestor to gather inspiration from when working towards the ways that I aspire to contribute.

Thank you for considering me.

BRIANNA SANDBOE

(La Glace, AB | GPRC, Bachelor of Science Program) In 1914, many Norwegian pioneers left their home country to adventure the great unknown of these beautiful Albertan prairies. Amongst these pioneers were my ancestors, Johan and Karen Sandboe and their two young boys, Carl and Sigrid. During this time, I am sure my family imagined a life full of new opportunities. However, I am sure they never imagined that their decision to travel the Edson Trail would still provide opportunities generations later. My grandpa Carl always gave everything he had to his family, and for that I am grateful. I continue my gratitude for my deceased grandfather, as he continues giving me opportunities such as applying for this scholarship.

Additionally, I have always found time to look outside of myself and more towards the lives of those around me. I have always loved the idea of being an active citizen and being able to have a positive impact on another’s life. For this reason, I began coaching junior high basketball at La Glace School in 2016. I continued to volunteer my hours for the next three years, and I am so pleased that I did so. During my time coaching junior high girls and teaching grade fives and sixes the fundamentals of basketball, I was able to bond with numerous families from my community, as well as establish a healthy bond as a mentor to my players. More specifically, I was able to create a healthy environment and a safe place for my players, as well as I was able to improve myself as a leader and listener.

To further my impact on my community, I decided to begin offering free tutor sessions. This led me to tutoring a six-year-old with dyslexia, a twelve-year-old who struggled with math, and a sixteen-year-old who was failing both math and science. This experience has allowed me to grow as an individual by pushing me to look through another’s perspective. In addition to this, it allowed me to help others become motivated to succeed. Through tutoring, I enhanced my skills of listening, understanding, and becoming empathetic and supportive. These are all qualities I am proud to have, and continue to always exercise when given the chance.

Having enjoyed volunteering so much, I decided to join my local Interact Club of Sexsmith in 2016 and stay there until 2020. Through this club I was able to be part of a team whose goal was to build a better tomorrow for everyone. More specifically, I was able to attend meetings and conferences, collaborate with like-minded individuals, and work on local, national, and even international projects that promote a better future for my fellow global citizens. Being able to participate in this club really opened my eyes to the possibility for change, and how the smallest positive impact is still an impact.

This scholarship would significantly help me on my journey to becoming a family physician.

The money from this scholarship will allow me more time to continue saving for my academic future, as well as allow me to focus on my schooling without having to stress about my financial stability. The money I have received from previous scholarships has aided me through my first semester at Grande Prairie Regional College, but with six more years of schooling, I still require a large sum of money to be saved to help me pay off my post-secondary expenses. With the aim of becoming a family physician, I plan to attend Grande Prairie Regional College’s Bachelor of Science University Transfer for my first two years, then I will transfer to the University of Alberta where I will finish my science degree and proceed to finish my medical schooling. After I acquire my degree to become a family physician, I plan to come back to the Peace Country area to do my residency, as well as to find a permanent job.

I am thankful for being considered for this reward, and if I were to receive it, I will honour both it and my ancestors by continuing to work hard in both the classroom, as well as the community.

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I have always had a passion to do what is best, both for myself and others. In doing so, I have pushed myself to not only be an honor roll student throughout elementary school, but also to be top student of my grade eleven class, as well as valedictorian of Sexsmith Secondary School’s 2020 class. In doing so, I have widened my horizon for my future and have given myself the academic background required for attending post-secondary school, and my desired degree in the medical field.

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excavator suitable for farm use. 75hp-100hp in running condition.

Call 250-719-4967

2220 Misc Farm Equipment

11-blade M.M. Tiller with seed-box, on rubber $200.

5-16” Case plow on rubber $450. 780-835-0601 2-24 run JD press-drills with small seed+fertilizer boxes & draw-bar to pull both. $400.

780-835-0601

EQUIPMENT FOR SALE

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Caterpillar D6-9U with dozer, cutter and piler D9H or D9G rollers New/Used Double & Single Flange Rollers D9H Top Carrier Rollers Used D9H Muffler and Hardbar D7G Cargo Winch with Pump D6G or Kumatsu 10’ Tree-Cutter D7G or D7R “V” Brushcutter D7G or D7R “V” Brushcutter Ford 9000 Winch, Poles, 5thWhl, GM671 Mtr (2) Lister 7,500kv Light Plants 650lb Sandblaster, In Shack, 40 Bags of Sand

6,500 Call $ 250/ea $ 250/ea $ 1,000 $ 2,500 $ 4,000 $ 8,000 $ 7,500 $ 5,500 As Is $ 2,500 $

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at (780) 524-2678

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IF IT’S NOT IN THE NORTHERN HORIZON IS IT REALLY FOR SALE?

3515 Feed & Grain

BUYING:

DAMAGED GRAIN

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

HEATED CANOLA • GREEN • WEEDY • SPRING THRASHED

8) When inflating tires, are precautions taken to prevent injury from a tire blowout?

9) When moving equipment do you watch for power lines and maintain safe distances?

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Sheep & Goats Misc Farm Equipment Misc Farm Equipment Misc Farm Equipment 2220 2220 2220 3538 Rams for sale. Suffolk, Case IH 5600 35ft Cultivator, comes with harrows, 12”-spacing. Asking $12,500. 250-787-6774 Chem Handler II comes with 2” Honda pump. Asking $2000. 250-787-6774 D8 CAT comes with piler and cutter, 3-bottom plow and parts CAT. $25,000.

(780)928-2768 Degelman 7000 Heavy harrow,. 50ft. Asking $25,000.

250-787-6774

Grain Dryer wanted. Medium sized continuous, or batch dryer Repair projects welcome. (780)836-2642 Looking for a hoe-drill.

20-30 ft (780)928-2768

Looking to buy 667C Clark skidder. Either Line or gravel. 780-836-2580

Wanted: 11-38” Tractor Tire any condition. Eugene. 780835-0601

5015 Business Opportunities

New Holland SC-430-SeedCart, Tow-behind, doublechute, Mechanical, c/w Flex-coil 5000, doublechute, 12”-spacing, 5”-rubber packers $60,000 250-787-6774 Used 2007 Bobcat T300 with tracks. Very good shape. $38,000. Call 250-789-3480 for more info. Used Kverneland 7 bottom plow, pulltype. Good shape. Asking $1,500. Call 250-789-3480 Wanted: Coupe Field-sprayer in good condition.

(250)759-4956 Wanted: Used Drill pill doesn’t matter what shape.

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Dorset and Ile-de-France.

Ram lamb and yearlings.

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2230 Tractors

Looking to buy a small tractor. 35hp to 70hp. FWA. FEL. Call 780-285-9680

3515 Feed & Grain

Buying Oats, Barley, Wheat, Canola, Peas. Dry, Wet, Heated, Prompt Payment. In House Trucks, 1-888-483-8789.

3535 Livestock Shadow Creek Red Polls

• Maternal traits with light birth weights • Dual purpose - high milk production • Registered Breeding stock for sale.

30+ Registered Red Poll Bulls for Sale Contact Marsha at 250-827-3293 or catalogue online at www.shadowcreek.farm

5020

Business Services

CUSTOM PLOWING Careful work done with Kverneland Phone Robert Cell: 250.719.8740 Office: 250.843.7654

8430 Yard Services MAXIMIZE YOUR DUGOUT THIS WINTER

with an Optimal Water Remediation Program by Penergetic Supports water’s self-cleaning capacity | Controls algae growth and development Activates beneficial aquatic microorganisms | Re-establish ecological balance in water Refurbishes groundwater resources

Douwe Hoekstra

Teepee Creek, AB | Cell (780) 219-2456 penergetic.ca@gmail.com | www.penergetic.ca

3520 Horses & Tack

FOR SALE: Webbed harness, bridle, reigns and 2 wheel cart (for horse).

Call: 780-359-2268

3535 Livestock

1/2/3-Year-Old Registered Polled Hereford Bulls.

Semen Tested, Vaccinated, Small Birthweights.

Free Delivery. $3,000 Call 780-836-2125 2-yr-old Simmental Cross bulls. $2500. Vaccinated & ivormectin treated. Phone: 780-836-2125 30+ Registered Red Poll bulls for sale. Contact Marsha 250-827-3293 or catalogue online at www.shadowcreek.farm Built right sheds. Building quality shelters. Call John 780-835-1908 for your quote today.

In search of Donkey for sale.

Call (250)793-9654 Registered Quarter horse stallion, 10-year-old buckskin. Very docile.

Docs Jet Cat. $1500 OBO. Call 780-926-6536 Registered White-faced bulls. Now known as Registered Black Herefords. Yearlings, 2-Year-Olds, & more.

Information: 250-827-3843.

Yearling, 2 & 3-Year-Old Registered Black whitefaced (Black Hereford) bulls for sale.

For info 250-827-3843 Young bred cows. Hereford and Hereford cross.. prechecked. Vaccinated & ivormectin treated. $2000 Phone: 780-836-2125

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Farms for Sale 6020 Quarter, house, sheds, shop,

water coop, dugouts, corrals, fenced, all services, Peace River 780-624-8265.

Farms/Acreages 6530 Farm for sale: house, barn,

shops, serviced. Cattle handling, near pavement. Grimshaw AB. 780-625-2396 For Rent: +/-500acres 15 miles NW of Spirit River.

Farmed organically for years. $20,000/year. ronwiebe011@gmail.com

IF IT’S NOT IN THE NORTHERN HORIZON IS IT REALLY FOR SALE?

Farms/Acreages 6530 Quarter, house, sheds, shop,

Feed & Seed 9020 Good heavy seed oats, ger-

6560

Hay/Bales For Sale 9025 1400 rd hay bales for sale.

water coop, dugouts, corrals, fenced, all services, Peace River 780-624-8265.

Houses For Rent

5119-46th Ave Spirit River, AB 3-Bdrm 2-Bath, 1440 sqft, Fully-Furnished $1,100CAD/mo.

Renter pays all utilities Contact: wayne@fullnet.net 1-918-618-4880 voice/fax 1-918-917-3087 Cell

Pasture For Rent 6930 Looking to rent pasture land for 60 breeding heifers for 2021. BC/AB Peace area (780)835-0319 Supervised pasture for rent.

Reply to Box 7484 Peace River AB, T8S 1T1

Wanted To Rent 6975 Looking to rent pasture land for 60 breeding heifers for 2021. BC/AB Peace area (780)835-0319

Fencing 8130 Good used 4ft and 10ft

chainlink fence and galv sked 40 pipe Krater Contracting: 250-219-4139

Feed & Seed 9020 4010 Forage peas for seed.

Located near LaCrete.

Call 780-926-6536 Certified wheat for sale • AAC Elie great yield easy threshing • AAC Redberry, early maturity, good protein & yield • AAC Leroy VB, early, midge tolerant, incredible yield.

Windmill Seeds, Wanham, AB. Call or text Fred: 780-864-0128

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mination is 96 percent. Can deliver. Phone 250-782-0220

Have feed test results.

Gordondale area Phone (780)837-4068.

150+ Bales mixed grass hay 5x5 $40/bale Montney area 250-262-6196 400 Round Hay Bales for Sale. All bales are dry.

Phone 250-759-4956 5X5 Timothy, Brome, Alfalfa bales for sale. Can deliver Wembley, AB. 780-5125514 Alfalfa/Brome mix round hay bales for sale.

Worsley area. $50/bale.

780-835-0577 Large Hay Bales and straw bales for sale. Peace River, AB area. $30-$40 each 780-618-1234 Round bales: Alfalfa/ Brome/Timothy $50 Baled green/dry. Can load.

Rob 780-512-5514

Steel Buildings/ 9035 Granaries Wanted: 50-60 tonne Wheat-

land/Meridian Grain Bin. Useable Condition. Call/text Tom at 780-978-4705

Auto Miscellaneous 9115 23-ft Concept car hauler.

(780)971-2350

Sports Utilities & 4X4s 9155 2014 Polaris Side-x-Side. $5,000 or trade on small tractor. Call 780-356-2411

RVs/Campers/Trailers 9220 1988 24ft Prowler-Lynx 5th Wheel Trailer. Sleeps 6. $6,000 or trade on small tractor. 780-814-3611

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Rumble Alberta is slated to begin on May 21 The Canadian Motorcycle Tourism Association is pleased to announce that Calgary Harley-Davidson® will be providing rentals for this season’s Rumble Alberta mototouring event.

Calgary Harley-Davidson® is located at 2475 Pegasus Rd NE, Calgary, AB, T2E 8C3. It is one of the largest Harley-Davidson® dealers in Canada in a newly renovated facility.

Services offered include sales of new and used motorcycles, rentals, parts and accessories, general merchandise, financing, maintenance, and custom motorcycle building.

The shop also features a tattoo and barbershop.

Calgary Harley-Davidson® services Calgary & area and offers the largest rental fleet of any dealer in Canada. The Rentals Department is operated by Bill and

Marion Redpath. They are authentic riders with over 25 years of riding experience. They pride themselves in providing the ultimate customer rental experience including assistance with route planning and model selection. Rentals are available on a 24-hour basis with price reductions at 3 days and again at 7 days. The daily rate includes unlimited KMs, roadside assistance, use of helmets and rain gear, and liability insurance. Options for physical damage and theft damage waivers are available.

For more information about rentals contact Marion Redpath by email at rentals@ calgaryharley.com, by phone 403-250-3141, or through the Calgary Harley- Davidson website at https://www.calgaryharleydavidson.ca.

Renting is the perfect way to participate

in the 2021 Rumble Alberta road touring event season. The main mission of this year’s event is to help outlying communities and rural businesses in Alberta rebound through a safe and fun road touring challenge. Any type of vehicle is welcome for participating from motorcycles to cars, Jeeps, SUVs, and minivans.

The purpose is to have fun, visit roadside attractions, play trivia games based on the History Check App, discover new hidden gems like cafes & shops, and explore the roads less traveled across picturesque Alberta.

The event runs from May 21, 2021, to October 3, 2021, throughout the province of Alberta. #rumbleAB https://rumblealberta.com/

RUMBLE ALBERTA May 24 - October 3rd 2021

• 44 Touring Routes + 6/10 Offroad/Onroad Routes touching 400-450 rural Alberta communities • Compete for prizes by earning points as you complete challenges • The event kicks off May longweekend and runs through the end of September • $75 for CMTA Members, $100 for non members *You can ride the routes for free, you just don’t get to participate in the specials,discounts, prizes, gift bags or “door prizes” etc. that each of the 50+routes offers.

This is AN Economic Rebound Event ~ Drive and Ride with Purpose!

See Alberta Through the Eyes of a Tourist! To learn more visit: RumbleAlberta.Com 210081

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2020 Karl C. Ivarson Agricultural Scholarships handed out Jessica Sperber, a PhD student in ruminant nutrition at the University of NebraskaLincoln, was awarded the $17,000 scholarship for PhD students. Her research focuses on feedlot sustainability and greenhouse gas emissions, utilizing biochar and measuring its impact on methane production when fed as a cattle feed additive. Raised on a cow-calf and grain operation in central Alberta, Sperber maintains, with her parents’ assistance, a small herd of commercial cattle. She was a Cattlemen’s Young Leader in 2016 and is vicepresident of the Young Cattlemen’s Council.

David MacTaggart is the recipient of the $10,000 scholarship for master’s students. He is researching forage breeding and development at the University of Saskatchewan with a

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focus on developing drone-based tools to identify superior breeding populations of meadow bromegrass and cicer milk vetch for stockpile grazing. As a 4-H member and junior leader, MacTaggart organized events such as the Lacombe 4-H County Fair to showcase food production in central Alberta and is currently a director of the Saskatchewan Forage Council.

The scholarships are awarded by the Canadian Foundation for Food and Agricultural Education. It also awards the Karl C. Ivarson Soil Sciences Scholarship, a $2,000 award for students entering their second or subsequent year of graduate studies in soil science. Applications for this scholarship close on April 23. See cffae.ca for more info.

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Statistics Canada has made improvements to this year’s online questionnaire, making it easier and faster to complete. For example, the questionnaire will automatically add totals and skip sections that do not apply to a farmer’s specific operation.

Other sources of data, wherever possible, will be used by Statistics Canada to collect the data for the census. This will reduce the number of questions farmers are being asked.

Farmers can also familiarize themselves with the questions by consulting the 2021 Census of Agriculture questionnaire. While some adjustments were made, most questions are identical to those asked in 2016.

A letter will be sent to all farm operators in May 2021 with instructions on how to complete the questionnaire. All farm operators are required to participate and will have until the beginning of September 2021 to complete their questionnaire.

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All sheep, goats, pigs, llamas and alpacas MUST be delivered to the yard by Friday, May 14th. Poultry, geese rabbits and miscellaneous small animals cannot delivered until 8:30 a.m. on sale day.

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Unreserved Equipment Auction Tuesday, March 30th, 2021 Weaver Auction Site — Rycroft, Alberta Timed bidding begins Thursday, March 25th at 9:00am Timed bidding begins to close Tuesday, March 30th at 10:00am

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2007 FREIGHTLINER M2106 FERRARI 714A4 BOOM TRUCK

2014 CATERPILLAR TH514C 4X4X4 TELESCOPIC FORKLIFT

2014 DODGE 3500HD SLT CREW CAB PICKUP

2010 CHEVROLET EXPRESS 12 PASSENGER VAN

2011 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500 LTZ CC PICKUP

2015 GMC SIERRA 1500 SLE CREW CAB PICKUP

BRANDT 60 IN. BRUSH RAKE

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2016 CATERPILLAR 323FL HYDRAULIC EXCAVATOR

2019 JOHN DEERE 325G MULTI TERRAIN LOADER

CAMERON INT. COMPACTION WHEEL

1977 CATERPILLAR D8K CRAWLER TRACTOR

Pre-Sale Purchase Available

SCHULTE XH1500-S3 BATWING 15 FT. ROTARY MOWER

2014 CASE IH WD1203 SERIES II 36 FT. SWATHER

2 – 1978 NODWELL F110 ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES

1984 JOHN DEERE 8650 4WD TRACTOR

2013 SEED HAWK XL 84 FT. AIR DRILL

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COMBINES AT FOSTER’S AGRI-WORLD 2018 CLAAS 760 COMBINE

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$365,000

2017 CLAAS 760TT

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$320,000

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STARTING FROM $265,000

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$199,000

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P514 Header, HP Feederhouse w/Auto Contour, Turbo Chopper, High End Light Pkg, stk 2864

$280,000

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$220,000

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2006 LEXION 590R

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$135,000

2005 CATERPILLAR 560

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$100,000

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$265,000

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