Northern Horizon 2022-1028

Silver Willow 4-H Club Report

Hi there, this is Wren Shipley reporting from the Silver Willow 4-H Club. As winter is approaching 4-H clubs across the Peace Country area are preparing for another amazing 4-H season. e Silver Willow Club will be having their weigh-in for beef projects in November. Members have been picking steers from their family’s herd or purchasing a steer for their market projects.

e steers are chosen for their looks, conformation and disposition in hopes that in July they will have a Grand Champion. Close-

Closeoverlay-clever Silver Willow Club which is located in the Montney/Rose Prairie area, will also have sheep projects and possibly small engine repairs.

If you are interested in 4-H there are currently six clubs in the Fort St John area with projects in beef, swine, sheep, horse, dog and small engine repairs.

Ifyouareinterestedinjoining a4-Hclubpleasecheckoutour districtFacebookpagecalled North Peace District 4-H. at’sallfornow,WrenShipley

Dan Przybylski

Transformation

of the Western

The Western Milk Pool is pleased to announce that all five western provincial Boards have unanimously agreed to support a new modernized governance model for working together.

BC Milk, BC Dairy, Alberta Milk, SaskMilk, and Dairy Farmers of Manitoba

Milk Pool

have all agreed to a partnership approach that aligns the resources and expertise of the five organizations under one WMP.

The historic decision to unanimously support WMP transformation, and establish a new governance model, addresses the need to work together more efficiently, make decisions faster – and provide a more organized, unified voice for western dairy farmers in discussions at the national table and with all dairy stakeholders.

The WMP transformation is supported by a clear vision, mission, guiding principles and decision-making authority to ensure milk quality remains consistently high, “drive excellence in dairy”, and support a stronger, vibrant dairy industry in Canada.

The WMP is very much a long-term, forward-looking partnership which will continue to spearhead several priority initiatives already underway. These include:

Continuing to advance the Dairy Innovation West (DIW) project – the new state-of-the-art dairy concentration facility that will be built in Alberta, with the capacity to accommodate up to 300 million litres of milk from western dairy farmers per year.

Aligning policies across the four western provinces to ensure farmers are treated equitably and there is consistency for processors as we continue to collectively focus on the most innovative practices for ensuring farm excellence.

Forming a WMP transportation team to focus on efficiency and accountability to provide the best value and service to the industry – including a fully harmonized milk transportation system that meets the needs of both dairy farmers and processors through common transporter policies.

Processor Relations and Business Development to better engage western processors and create a more attractive business climate for farmers and processors in the context of a national framework, leading to a stronger dairy industry in Canada.

Establishment of an integrated communication function with pooled resources to ensure clear, consistent, responsive messaging on WMP decisions and the dairy industry and foster open dialogue and engagement with all stakeholders.

The next step in WMP transformation is finalizing the new governance model, which is expected to be completed by Spring 2023. Following this important milestone, the work will begin to fully operationalize the WMP within the legislative framework of each province.

Get an assessment of your grain’s quality

“One of the services of the Canadian Grain Commission (CGC) is the Harvest Sample Program, which gives producers a free grade on samples from that year’s crop,” says Neil Blue, provincial crops market analyst with Alberta Agriculture, Forestry and Rural Economic Development. “Producers can then use those grades as part of their crop marketing.”

The grade information from the CGC provides the producer with a base grade to compare with grades on those same representative samples provided to crop buyers. Grading is based on both visual opinion and instrument analysis, resulting in some differences in grades assigned. The CGC grade is unofficial, but is from an independent, non-commercial source. It is not used in negotiating a sale grade, but it gives producers confidence in shopping the market with their product.

On request, the Canadian Grain Commission sends producers postagepaid envelopes in which they can place representative samples and return to the Commission. The Harvest Sample Program can be used for cereal grains, pulses, canola, flaxseed, mustard seed and soybeans. The grading report includes the following valuable information that a producer can use in crop marketing:

unofficial grade dockage assessment on canola protein content on barley, beans, chickpeas, lentils, oats, peas and wheat oil, protein and chlorophyll content for canola oil and protein content and iodine value for flaxseed oil and protein for mustard seed and soybeans falling number for wheat and rye vomitoxin (deoxynivalenol or DON) levels for wheat, corn and barley Grade results are available within 20 business days from when the CGC receives a sample. Producers can submit samples of their newly harvested crops each fall.

“Individual reports remain confidential,

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December 13-15th, 2022

Successful farm transition planning is a team effort. In this session, identify who’s on your professional advisory team and what skills and expertise are needed to fill the gaps www.absoilgrazing.com for more dirty details!

but in collecting the grade information, the Commission can assemble and publish aggregated data on crop quality, useful to sellers and both domestic and international buyers,” says Blue. “Producers may sign up for the Harvest Sample Program on the website of the Canadian Grain Commission.”

Connect with Neil Blue for more information: 780-422-4053

“With the high cost of fertilizer inputs, now more than ever, it is important to make the best use of available on-farm nutrients such as manure and compost,” says Trevor Wallace, nutrient management specialist with Alberta Agriculture, Forestry and Rural Economic

Development. “Ensuring that nutrients are used effectively minimizes nutrient loss. Adding too much manure or compost can negatively impact air, soil, groundwater and surface water quality, not to mention be very costly.”

Testing and analyzing the soil in your fields provides an understanding of what nutrients are available for crop growth, as well as the physical, chemical, and even biological characteristics of the soil. This information is invaluable when selecting the right rate for manure or compost application. Read Consider the right time for manure or compost application

“The ideal time to assess your soil is just before a crop’s active growth stage when soil nutrient uptake is high. In most areas of Alberta, it is generally safe to begin fall soil sampling by mid-October. Fall sampling in forage fields can begin any time after September 1.”

Use a reputable soil testing laboratory that uses Alberta data to determine fertilizer recommendations. Producers can contact their local agricultural fieldmen, applied research or forage association, industry or private agronomist, or 310-FARM (3276) for more information on soil and manure sampling and labs available to complete the analysis.

Assess and account for other nutrient additions such as previous fertilizer, manure or compost application, or irrigation water. Use book values found in the Manure Characteristics and Land Base Code or test the manure or compost to estimate the nutrient content to calculate manure application rates.

“The best time to collect a manure or compost sample

is during application,” says Wallace. “The initial manure or compost application rate is determined based on book values or previous analyzed samples. Once the latest samples are analyzed, and bulk density and manure analysis information is available, the calculations can be updated to determine the correct application rates and determine whether additional fertilizer is required.”

Manure and compost application rates should be adjusted based on method and time of application to reduce potential nutrient losses. Method of application influences the potential for nutrient loss through runoff and volatilization, which can be reduced by incorporation or injection. Applying the nutrient source as close to crop need as possible also minimizes the risk of nutrient loss. The greater the lag between application and crop need, the more opportunity for microbial or environmental activities to tie up or transform nutrients resulting in transport and loss.

Finally, weather conditions at the time of application can significantly influence loss. The least optimal time for application is on frozen or snowcovered ground, as infiltration is limited, and plants are not growing to utilize applied nutrients. Adjust application rates based on application method and timing as well as anticipated environmental conditions. Read Consider the right time for manure or compost application

“Once the application rate has been determined, you can determine if additional fertilizer is required to meet shortfalls for any one nutrient. Supplemental fertilizer application may be needed in response to weatherinduced losses after manure or compost application. Monitor conditions through the season to determine if any additional nutrient applications are warranted based on changing economic or weather conditions.”

Connect with Trevor Wallace for more information: Phone: 780-980-7587

APG seeks advisors in all zones to grow Pulse industry

Pulse producers who want to grow the province’s pulse industry while developing their own leadership skills are invited to let their names stand for election as an Alberta Pulse Growers (APG) Advisor at their zone meeting this fall.

“I strongly encourage any interested pulse farmers to join the APG team,” said APG Chair Robert Semeniuk. “I joined the organization as an Advisor like most APG Directors. Becoming an Advisor is a great way to get involved with APG. Each of our five zones has available positions and it’s a good introduction to the organization, working on committees, and making things happen for Alberta pulse farmers.”

A team of Advisors leads extension activities specific to each of APG’s five zones. Directors on APG’s provincial board often serve as Advisors first.

Available positions are presented below, along with this fall’s meeting dates. There will be a province-wide APG production livestream on December 5 as well. Please register in advance for all events via albertapulse.com/event/

Zone Number Available Advisor Positions Meeting Date & Location

Zone 1 3 December 5 – Zone 1 AGM in Taber

Zone 2 5 November 10 – Zone 2

Dinner & AGM in Red Deer Zone 3 1 November 15 – Zone 3

Dinner & AGM in Fort Saskatchewan Zone 4 2 November 22 – Zone

4 Dinner in Falher, November 23 – Zone 4 Dinner in La Crete, November 28 – Zone 4

Virtual AGM

Zone 5 5 November 16 – Zone 5 Lunch & AGM in Camrose

Producers must have sold pulses and paid service charges since August 1, 2020 in order to be eligible as an Advisor. Anyone interested in letting their name stand for an Advisor position is asked to complete and submit a Nomination Form by Nov. 9, 2022. Each candidate must be endorsed by another pulse producer from their zone. The form and zone map are available on the homepage at www.albertapulse.com .

The Alberta Pulse Growers Commission represents 6,500 growers of field pea, dry bean, lentil, chickpea, faba bean and soybean in Alberta. Our vision is to have Alberta pulses on every farm, on every plate.

For more information, please contact: Rachel Peterson, Communications Coordinator

Phone: 780-986-9398 ext. 108 rpeterson@albertapulse.com

Glenn Stewart - international talent right here in the Peace

Glenn Stewart has been working with horses and their owners for over 40 years teaching thousands of students his Horse Development Program.

Glenn’s work with and knowledge of horses is diverse. He travels extensively each year delivering horsemanship clinics across Canada, the United States, South America and Europe.

Glenn leads camps at his home in Fort St. John at The Horse Ranch. For 19 consecutive years, he led the Learning Holiday Adventure High & Wild in the Northeastern Rocky Mountains – a remote location 160 kilometers from the nearest roads. Glenn was in charge of the horse program and developing 200+ herd of wild horses.

This included: the breeding program, seasonal roundup, the taming/gentling, foot breaking, trimming, overall maintenance of the herd and welfare. Ultimately horses were prepared annually for people from all over the world, with varying degrees of horsemanship abilities to be able to safely ride in the wilderness of the Canadian Rockies.

“I believe people get into horses because they love the thrill and connection that is possible. I also believe the connection and thrill of a good partnership with your horse is much deeper than most realize and is worth the effort,” he says.

Glenn has a diverse background, education and

unique expertise to offer.

Some of Glenn’s Awards include:

Champion, 2020 Heart of the Horse Colt Starting Competition, Alberta Canada Champion, 2019 Heart of the Horse Colt Starting Competition, Alberta Canada

Canadian Representative 2012 World Championship of Colt Starting, Tennessee USA

Champion, 2010 Cowboy Up Challenge, Calgary Stampede, Alberta Canada

Nominated for Western Horseman of the Year

Glenn has been asked by a variety of organizations to be a keynote speaker or lead team building and leadership training for:

Public and private corporations Oil and gas industry leaders

Canadian billionaire business leaders

Leadership conference for medical professionals Western College of Veterinary Medicine

Civic leaders and city managers Talk of the Town Equine expositions and competitions

Regardless of the dream or discipline, whether cutting, reining, dressage, ranch roping, jumping, racing or pleasure riding the common denominator is always the horse. “Horsemanship” is the tool you use to develop the skills required for the particular discipline you are interested in. “Horsemanship” is what keeps you and the horse safe and gives both parties enjoyment. The more you understand the horse and work with their natural tendencies the more

extraordinary the results can be. It is natural if you cause and allow learning to happen rather than make.

Considering the horse’s point of view first and then the best way to present your idea can all be learnt. If you get it right, everything else will be too! If you understand what is important to them, have the ability to read each as an individual and know the why, the how and the when to responding, the possibilities for what horse and human can achieve in a partnership are limitless.

The Peace Region Forage Seed Association

The Peace Region Forage Seed Association was formed in 1995. The association brought together the longer histories of several associations in the Peace River region of both Alberta and British Columbia.

The Fine Seed Committee of the BC Grain Producers Association and the Alberta Alfalfa Seed Producers Association - Peace Branch and local members of the Canadian Seed Trade Association added their years of experience and expertise working for the industry, to the association. PRFSA celebrated it’s 25th anniversery as an association in 2020.

From a handful of committed people in 1995, the membership in the Peace Region Forage Seed Association grew to 215 members in 2002. In 2005, the levy paid by forage seed growers constitutes membership in PRFSA. Currently there are over 500 grower members and over 50 corporate and associate members.

A seven member Board of Directors drawn from the PRFSA membership governs all activities of the Peace Region Forage Seed Association. The board consists of three Alberta producers, three BC producers and one seed trade member. The association also has three provincial government advisors and one research advisor.

The directors contribute their time and expertise. They are reimbursed for direct expenses, their travel and a per diem for their contributions. They currently have several contractors hired who each work part time for this association including a coordinator, a bookkeeper, and a central levy administrator.

www.peaceforageseed.ca

Altona Falls Red Angus

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

Biltrite Angus

Stan & Faye Hetman, Rose Prairie, BC 250-827-3694

Link & Alicia Copeland, Rose Prairie, BC 250-262-7629

Binks Angus Farm

Evan Binks, Grande Prairie, AB 780-518-2020

Brandl Cattle Co.

Byron & Gwen Brandl, Jarvie, AB 780-954-2599

Broken Stick Ranch (formerly WILP/HAR Farms)

Tom & Amber Ditner, Baldonnel, BC 250-794-7105

Cinder Angus

Brad Yoder & Nicolle Hoskins, Barrhead, AB 780-674-5773

Nat & Chris Tschetter, Wanham, AB 780-978-6407 / 780-978-6406 Horizon Red Angus Phillip Driedger, LaCrete, AB 780-926-5896

Kjos Black Angus Marty & Miriam Kjos, Fort St. John, BC 250-787-0970

Lazy B Livestock

Trevor Binks & Melanie Klassen, Grande Prairie, AB 780-539-7128 / 780-518-0630

JayDawn Farms

Jason & Nicole McQuaig, Sexsmith, AB 780-933-5530

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

Lazy S Charolais

Raymond & Mona Chittick, Whitecourt, AB 780-778-0150

Eureka Hereford Farms Tom Basnett, Eureka River, AB 780-834-8170

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

Rosebud Creek Charolais Dan & Holly Schleppe, Dawson Creek, BC 250-786-5698/250-219-5698

Spruce View Charolais Andrew & E e Lakusta, Andrew, AB 780-719-0264/780-365-2079

Triangle Stock Farm

Vance & Michelle Klepper, Stony Plain, AB 780-718-9334/780-718-6024

Valanjou Charolais

Phillipe & Rae Lusson, Clyde, AB 780-206-5440/780-348-5683

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

Gold Stock Hereford Farms

Steven, Ashley & Brad White, Beaverlodge, AB 780-518-0064/780-354-3190

Gurtler Polled Herefords

Garry & Ethan Gurtler, North Star, AB Garry 780-836-2125 / 780-836-0117 780-836-0552 / Ethan 780-836-0552

JoNomn Hereford Ranch

Norm & Joanne 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

Whiskey Jack Black

Herefords & Simmentals

Tamara & Darcy Kuriga, Whitelaw, AB 780-834-7108/780-835-8090

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 250-793-2384

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

North 42 Cattle Company

Heath Barn eld, Sexsmith, AB 780-897-3339

Whispering Aspen Ranch Megan Thompson, Cecil Lake, BC 250-793-4830

Tamarack Shorthorns

Alvin Johnson, Brownvale, AB 780-618-9044

Trieber Farms Fred & Naomi Trieber, Beaverlodge, AB Fred 780-831-1346 / Naomi 780-814-0052

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

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

Briar Ridge Stock Farm Randy & Chris Haddow, Dawson Creek, BC 250-786-5048

Chad, Leah, Gene & Addison Haddow, Dawson Creek, BC 250-784-3924

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

Registered Purebred & Fleckvieh Simmentals

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

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

Grimm Ranches

info@fallentimberfarms.com www.fallentimberfarms.com

100%

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

JAYDAWN FARMS JASON

Gary & Faye Chittick, Mayerthorpe, AB 780-786-4500

KMR Simmentals

Kent & Robin Malcomson, Grovedale, AB 587-298-5404

KRS Simmentals

K. Reanne Sanford, Quesnel, BC 250-991-9496

KSL Simmentals

Keagan Scorgie, Beaverlodge, AB 780-518-6572

Brad Smith,, 780-202-0254

Lakeroad Simmentals

Sarah Hayward & Kolby Rowe, Fairview, AB 780-835-8841

Janice Luken 780-835-3165 Email: njluken6@gmail.com Simmental Cattle

Norbert &

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

Cody

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

Olds Auction Market Olds, AB 403-556-3655

Thorsby Stockyards Inc. Chance Martin, Thorsby, AB 780-789-3915

Viking Livestock Market Cli Grinde, Viking, AB 780-336-2209

VVJV Livestock Marketing Group

O ce, Dawson Creek, BC 250-782-3766

O ce, 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

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

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

CATTLE MARKET REPORT

FOR OCT 28, 2022

Cattle Market Report

VJV LIVESTOCK MARKETING GROUP

DAWSON CREEK BEAVERLODGE WESTLOCKPONOKA RIMBEY

TUESDAYS/FRIDAYS WEEKLY

Tues, Nov 1st - 9:00 a.m. Fri, Nov 4th - 9:00 a.m.

Tues, Nov 8th - 9:00 a.m. Fri, Nov 11th- 9:00 a.m.

THURSDAYS WEEKLY

November 3rd - 9:00 a.m.

November 10th - 9:00 a.m. November 17th - 9:00 a.m. November 24th - 9:00 a.m.

THURSDAYS WEEKLY

November 3rd - 9:00 a.m.

November 10th - 9:00 a.m. November 17th - 9:00 a.m. November 24th - 9:00 a.m.

WEDNESDAYS WEEKLY

November 2nd - 9:00 a.m.

November 9th - 9:00 a.m.

November 16th - 9:00 a.m.

November 23rd - 9:00 a.m.

TUESDAYS

Nov 1 - 9am Nov 8 - 9am Nov 15 - 9am Nov 22 - 9am

600 - 699$234.00$247.00$238.00$246.00$230.00$242.00$238.00$252.00$245.00$260.00$247.00$260.00$245.00$269.00$245.00$262.00$229.00$261.75

700 - 799$232.00$242.00$232.00$242.00$230.00$235.00$238.00$249.00$237.00$256.00$240.00$253.50$235.00$261.50$235.00$257.00$220.00$260.75

800 - 899$205.00$231.00$222.00$235.00$210.00$228.00$209.00$230.00$205.00$224.00$215.00$236.00$200.00$245.00$230.00$245.75$210.00$247.75

900 - 999$200.00$209.00$201.00$205.00$200.00$220.00$204.00$215.00$198.00$215.00$200.00$214.00$195.00$215.00$200.00$220.00$200.00$224.00

1000+$198.00$202.00$199.00$202.00$195.00$202.00$202.00$207.00$191.00$206.00$195.00$215.00$190.00$209.00$190.00$212.50n/an/a Bid

300 - 399$222.00$260.00$235.00$262.00$222.00$240.00$232.00$259.00$229.00$281.00$235.00$274.00$245.00$281.00$220.00$260.00$215.00$255.00

400 - 499$218.00$245.00$222.00$248.00$210.00$225.00$227.00$249.00$218.00$244.00$228.00$252.00$230.00$258.00$220.00$260.00$210.00$248.00

500 - 599$210.00$230.00$215.00$230.00$208.00$225.00$215.00$232.00$211.00$230.00$217.00$239.00$220.00$239.00$215.00$242.00$205.00$245.00

600 - 699$200.00$214.00$205.00$217.00$205.00$214.00$207.00$215.00$203.00$222.00$208.00$225.00$210.00$225.50$210.00$230.00$200.00$215.00

700 - 799$200.00$205.00$202.00$219.00$205.00$212.00$205.00$229.00$195.00$215.00$206.00$217.00$205.00$220.50$205.00$222.50$200.00$208.00

800 - 899$195.00$204.00$197.00$207.00$201.00$209.00$208.00$217.00$193.00$210.00$197.00$215.00$200.00$218.25$200.00$225.00$200.00$216.50 900 - 999$190.00$207.00$195.00$204.00$195.00$208.00$198.00$212.00$193.00$205.00$175.00$208.00$195.00$210.00$180.00$210.50$195.00$209.50 1000+$180.00$198.00$190.00$201.00$185.00$200.00$180.00$202.00$175.00$193.00$148.00$179.00 $190.00$209.25$155.00$188.00$190.00$203.50

Wed, Nov 2nd – 9:00 a.m. Wed, Nov 9th – 9:00 a.m.

Wed, Nov 16th – 9:00 a.m.

Wed, Nov 23rd – 9:00 a.m.

9:00 a.m. Thurs, Dec 8th – 9:00 a.m.

$110.00$145.00

Viking $95.00$152.00 Innisfail $100.00$151.00 Olds $110.00$145.00

BCLPCA $106.00$123.00

NCLE

$225.00$285.00

Viking $265.00$313.00 Innisfail $260.00$294.00 Olds $230.00$285.00

BCLPCA (Avg/High)$246.79$260.50

STEERS 600 - 699 LOW HIGH NCLE $210.00$258.00

Viking $242.00$280.00 Innisfail $245.00$261.00

Olds $230.00$268.00

BCLPCA (Avg/High)$232.98$250.00

STEERS 700 - 799 LOW HIGH

NCLE

$210.00$252.00

Viking $223.00$268.00 Innisfail $225.00$264.00

Olds $220.00$260.00

BCLPCA (Avg/High)$238.08$251.00

STEERS 800 - 899 LOW HIGH

NCLE $200.00$245.00

Viking $202.00$251.00

Innisfail $225.00$241.00

Olds $210.00$249.00

BCLPCA (Avg/High)$209.87$240.00

HEIFERS 500 - 599 LOW HIGH

NCLE

$200.00$228.00

Viking $213.00$231.00

Innisfail $215.00$250.00

Olds $190.00$240.00

BCLPCA (Avg/High)$213.32$228.00

HEIFERS 600 - 699 LOW HIGH

NCLE $200.00$226.00

Viking $210.00$226.00 Innisfail $210.00$250.00

Olds $190.00$237.00

BCLPCA (Avg/High)$210.62$223.00

HEIFERS 700 - 799 LOW HIGH

NCLE

$190.00$220.00

Viking $202.00$218.00

Innisfail $200.00$225.00

Olds $180.00$235.00

BCLPCA (Avg/High)$201.33$213.00

HEIFERS 800 - 899 LOW HIGH

NCLE $185.00$215.00

Viking $200.00$217.00 Innisfail $180.00$225.00 Olds $180.00$225.00

BCLPCA (Avg/High)$194.00$205.00

SALE

ON OFFER3,827 Head 3,806 Head

FEEDER STEERS

BID

300 - 399$275.00$364.00$275.00$357.50

400 - 499$245.00$312.00$250.00$324.00

500 - 599$245.00$284.00$250.25$301.00

600 - 699$240.00$264.25$245.00$270.75

700 - 799$235.25$257.50$240.00$261.00

800 - 899$225.00$246.25$220.00$254.00

900 - 999$205.00$230.50$210.00$235.50

1,000 +$184.00$215.50$190.00$221.50

FEEDER HEIFERS

BID

300 - 399$190.00$263.00$220.00$320.00

400 - 499$190.25$257.00$190.50$269.00

500 - 599$190.00$238.00$190.00$247.75

600 - 699$185.00$223.50$205.00$235.00

700 - 799$190.00$220.50$205.25$233.00

800 - 899$191.00$217.50$200.00$226.50 900 - 999$175.00$213.25$190.00$218.00 1,000 +$140.00$201.00$165.00$205.75

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FEEDER | Thursday, November 3rd – 10:00 a.m.

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REGULAR | Monday, December 19th – 9:00 a.m.

Farmers, ranchers benefit with extreme weather support

B.C. farmers and ranchers looking to improve their climate preparedness and resiliency to wildfires, flooding and extreme heat, can apply for the second intake of funding through the Extreme Weather Preparedness for Agriculture program.

The new program is helping reduce the effect of climate change and extreme weather events and build a more resilient and competitive agriculture and food sector that puts food on the tables of British Columbians and employs B.C. workers.

The $1.5-million Extreme Weather Preparedness for Agriculture program supports a variety of projects tackling wildfires, flooding and extreme heat. To date, 50 applications and more than $440,000 have been approved from the first intake this past summer, including:

farm building retrofits to improve cooling during extreme heat; FireSmart critical Infrastructure assessments;

tree and berry infrastructure improvements including canopy cooling, and shade and heat protection for harvested fruit, berry and vegetable crops, and flood-proofing fuel tanks and farm-input storage facilities. The second intake of the program will be open to farm and ranch businesses throughout B.C. in October. Funding will be allocated on a first come, first-served basis for all eligible agriculture businesses.

Eligible applicants can access as much as $35,000 in costshared funding.

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Fri,Nov187:00p.m.CamroseKodiaks Grande Prairie Storm

Sat,Nov196:00p.m.SpruceGroveSaints Grande Prairie Storm

Fri,Nov257:00p.m.LloydminsterBobcats Grande Prairie Storm

Sat,Nov266:00p.m.LloydminsterBobcats Grande Prairie Storm

Wed,Nov307:00p.m. Grande Prairie Storm WhitecourtWolverines

Sun,Dec42:30p.m.DraytonValleyThunder Grande Prairie Storm

Fri,Dec97:00p.m.CanmoreEagles Grande Prairie Storm

Sat,Dec106:00p.m.OldsGrizzlys Grande Prairie Storm

Fri,Dec167:00p.m. Grande Prairie Storm CamroseKodiaks

Sat,Dec176:00p.m. Grande Prairie Storm BlackfaldsBulldogs

Mon,Dec197:00p.m. Grande Prairie Storm DrumhellerDragons

Tue,Dec207:00p.m. Grande Prairie Storm OldsGrizzlys

Fri,Jan67:00p.m. Grande Prairie Storm DraytonValleyThunder

Sat,Jan77:00p.m. Grande Prairie Storm DraytonValleyThunder Sun,Jan82:00p.m. Grande Prairie Storm SpruceGroveSaints Fri,Jan137:00p.m.CalgaryCanucks Grande Prairie Storm Sat,Jan146:00p.m.BlackfaldsBulldogs Grande Prairie Storm

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The News office in Dawson Creek has a collection of photos that we’ve published over the years to celebrate graduations, birthdays, engagements, etc. We invite you to come in & reclaim your forgotten property.

Office hours are 8:30am4:00pm, Mon-Fri, or call 250-782-4888.

For Sale: 2001 Manac SuperB reverse log trailer. (780)502-7002

Heavy Equipment Transport Operators Wanted for lowbed trucking in the Peace Country area. 780-831-4098

Wanted: Looking for a tandem truck in good shape long-wheel-base preferably Kenworth Tandem Truck. 250-759-4956

TAKE YOUR CONFIDENCE & communication a level. Get the career and family life of your dreams! Jon a Toastmasters International group near you. www.toastmasters.org/ nd-a-club

TAKE YOUR CONFIDENCE & communication up a level. Get the career and family life of your dreams! Jon a Toastmasters International group near you. www.toastmasters.org/finda-club

French Tutor available with affordable rates. Please contact Gavin at 867-688-3559 or ggscottqc@yahoo.ca.

Mobile first-aid Courses. Contact us to book a group or join a course. Call/Text 780-882-3541 1942

To Sell: Eleven (11) pieces of 6in x 6in x 12ft Lumber. 780-864-0809

To Sell: Three (3) pieces of 8in x 8in x 25ft Lumber. 780-864-0809

Never Used: Reddy Pro-165 Kerosene Heater 165,000/BTU 24ft of 12-inch fully-lined Norseman heater duct. 780-353-2477

6-person Beachcomber hot tub, with cover, mint-condition. Water-treatment supplies included. $4000 OBO 780-926-6462

Built right sheds. Building quality shelters. Call John 780-835-1908 for your quote today.

Looking for 6340 Zedder with cab for parts 250-843-7020

Looking for: Ford Expedition Max, 8-passenger, 2016 & newer. 780-926-9412

Looking for: Hammer Mill Mix-Mill. 780-926-9412

Looking for set of 27 or 28 inch mud tires for 12 inch rims. 780-926-6462

Wanted: Looking for a tandem truck in good shape long-wheel-base preferably Kenworth Tandem Truck. 250-759-4956

Wanted: Plastic or wood adjustable pack saddle, with or without packrigging. E-mail lyaciw@pris.ca, ph 250-786-5860

WANTED SASQUATCH SKULL - Also purchasing SILVER & GOLD coins, bars, jewelry, scrap, nuggets, sterling, 999+ BULLION, maple leafs, bulk silver, pre-1969 coins. Coin collector BUYING ENTIRE COIN COLLECTIONS, old $ & Royal Canadian Mint coins.

TODD 250-864-3521.

Wanted: Set of Heavy Harrows in good condition. Call 780-945-9330

WANTED: Shed Antlers for Creative Art. Any Amount. Purchase by pound. Call Terry at 780-766-2937/780-8764455

24ft Straight Cut Header for Sale. Call Jack at 780-766-2117

Case IH 2188 Combine. Comes with 25ft Straight Cut Header & Header Transport. 780-864-0415

For Sale: Combine parts for New Holland PR85 Hydro and Massey Ferguson 510. 250-785-5321

Massey 750 combine with pickup header. Shedded for 15 years. Good running condition. 780-523-1488

200 Westward 9350 swather 30-footer, pickup reel. Average to good condition. 780-925-2186

3-string square baler for sale

New Holland 585. Excellent condition 780-625-2396

New Holland 664 Baler, very good condition, Ph 780-518-4575

New Holland BR780 Round Baler for Sale. Asking $18,000. Call Greg at 780512-1207 or 780-538-9115

11 Blade MM Tiller with Seed Box. $200 Call Eugene 780-835-0601

16ft Deep Tillage Cultivator, Reduces to 14ft & 12ft, 3 sets of Shovels. $1,500 780-567-3044

2 24 Run 24ft JD H-17 Hoe Drills w/Drawbar to pull both. $400

Eugene 780-835-0601

Looking for 12ft to 15ft Tandem Offset Braking Disk. Must have oil bath bearings. 780-523-1488

Medium Duty 12ft Tandem Disk for sale. Dual Wheels. $800 780-567-3044

Wanted: Set of Heavy Harrows in good condition. Call 780-945-9330

White 24ft Heavy Duty Chisel Plow, 4x6 Frame with Heavy 32inch Shanks. $14,500 250-785-5321

32in x20ft Culvert new with couplers. $700. Call Eugene 780-835-0601

Attachments for skidsteers/tractors, loaders. Large selection of pallet forks, grapples, buckets, snow and dirt blades, tillers, mowers and snow blowers, etc. 780354-2161, (Cell)-780-5186095. Beaverlodge. Dozer for Caterpillar D8H for sale. Call Ed at 780-6189161 or 780-836-2107

1994 Western Star watertruck 3406 18-speed 46-lockers, good rubber 152,000kms

Ask for Joe $20,000 780-933-2238

500 gallon fuel tank. price reduced to $150. Phone Arras 250-719-9272

Farm King Roller Mill. Best offer. Phone 780-835-7827

For Sale: 52 used knife guards to fit Case IH combine cutting table. 780-8370592

FOR SALE: Cultivator, harrows, combine, Swather, sprayer, fuel tanks, etc.. 780-323-4364

FOR SALE: Egg candler Speed King electric unit Phone 250-843-7115

FOR SALE: large poly hopper with adjustable straps Phone 250-843-7115

Looking for an older gravel truck or grain truck with diesel motor. 780-285-1839

Looking for: Hammer Mill Mix-Mill. 780-926-9412

MM Tiller with seed box-11 blades, John Deere 17-B 24run press drill $200/each Eugene 780-835-0601

New 919 automated grain tester for sale. Call 403-8947633

Model-7413 Front-end loader from TW-25 Tractor, really good shape. Bucket & 5tine grapple-hook. Offers. 250-261-1943

Nobel Victory 37ft Air Seeder complete with tank & auger. 7inch spacing. Asking $15,000. 780-523-1488

Page wire, 25 foot roll six feet high, $50. Phone 250-719-9272

Peerless 510 Roller-Mix Mill. Shedded. Very good condition. $13,000 780-926-9412

Stamford Light Plant. 12.5kva comes with 200gal Fuel Tank. $5500 Call 780-933-6363

Steel Fuel Stand to fit 500gal Tank for Sale. Call Greg 780-512-1207 or 780-5389115

Stihl chainsaw $200, Poulan Pro chainsaw $100, both in excellent condition, phone 250-719-9272

Windbreak panels for sale with 2.75-inch frame and 1.5-inch thick slabs. Delivery available. Call 403-894-7633

Rebuilt 1981 Chevy Welding truck, with steel deck, 200amp Lincoln welder, tools, cables. $25,000 780-296-5010

13ft folding steel railing table, Asking $1200. 780-296-5010

2 Beach top boxes. 2 roll cabinets full of assorted mechanics tools. Taking offers. 780-296-5010

Case White 1070 Tractor for Sale. PowerShift. $12,000 Call Greg 780-512-1207 or 780-538-9115

Tractor Tires for Sale. (2) 12.4x24, (1) 14.9x24, (1) 13.6x24. Call Bryan 780-864-5067

Brand New Wheatheart R10-36 Auger, 35HP Kohler Engine, HD Mover, LED Lights, Loaded. $23,000 250-785-5321

For Sale: Brandt 13ft x 70ft Swing Auger. 780-864-0415

REM 2700 Grain Vac for Sale. 6.6 Hours. $32,000 780-926-9412

Bay Mare Belgian/Percheron cross, 16.3-hands, good-disposition, easy-to-catch. good barn manners, good with feet $5000. 780-835-9670

Gray Belgian/Percheron cross gelding. 17.1 hands, started two years ago, sound, good disposition. $6000. 780-835-9670

Looking for someone to do colt starting. Call Greg 780512-1207 or 780-538-9115

Strawberry Roan Belgian gelding 17.1 hands, sound, no bad habits, started twoyears ago. $6000. 780-8359670

Wanted: Plastic or wood adjustable pack saddle, with or without packrigging. E-mail lyaciw@pris.ca, ph 250-786-5860 Heavy

Todd’s

JD 9750 combine c/w pickup header, hopper topper, new motor. Call Ed 780-6189161 or 780-836-2107

Friesen (Dairy)/Suffolk Call/text Bill 250-793-9654 For Sale: Black white-faced Heifers Yearlings, 2-YearOlds, & more. Information: 250-827-3843.

Registered Black Angus heifer calves for sale Mountain Side Angus. Sire: Paint Rock Trapper. 780-354-2726/780-831-8497

Registered White-faced bulls. 70bw Known as Registered Black Herefords. Yearlings, 2-Year-Olds, & more. Information: 250-827-3843.

Registered Yearling Angus Bulls for Sale. Semen tested, Parent verified, Solid Genetics, Delivery Options. 780-781-4457

Round wheat straw bales 68in. Phone 780-835-7827

Windbreak panels for sale with 2.75-inch frame and 1.5-inch thick slabs. Delivery available. Call 403-894-7633

3537 Swine

Berkshire Cross Weiner piglets. Ready to go mid-September Asking $130/each. Call for more info. 250-7893778

3538 Sheep & Goats

Registered Canadian Arcott Yearling Ewes and Ewe Lambs for Sale. Sky Blue Farm, Donnelly,AB. 780837-1770

Registered Canadian Arcott Yearling Rams and Ram Lambs for Sale. Sky Blue Farm, Donnelly,AB. 780837-1770

3563 Dogs

2022 AQHA & APHA Foals. Cattle bred, great minds, registered & grade available. Call/text: 780-882-3541

3563 Dogs

6 Border-Collie Red-Blue Healer Cross with black-lab very cute & friendly. Asking $300. 250-789-3778

7 Purebred Siberian Husky Crossed with Great Pyrenees. 5-female 2-male. Ready Mid-October $800/each. 250-789-3778 St Bernard Puppies. By Grande Prairie. Excellent family & guard dogs. Call/text: 780-882-3541

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Houses for Sale

3-bedroom, 2-bathroom, finished basement with possible suite. 4820-48th Ave Pouce Coupe $190,000 OBO 250-786-5157

House for sale in Eaglesham. bungalow with detached garage and paved driveway. Call: 780-359-2268

Produce

Naturally-raised Grass- fed eggs and beef! Sold by the cut, 1/4, 1/2, full Call/Text 780-882-3541 9015 Farmers

Naturally-raised

Rolled

Markets

For Sale

Large Round Hay Bales for sale. Peace River, AB area. 780-618-1234

Good work-truck. Needs some repairs $7000 OBO 250-789-3778 9165

For Sale: Tonneau cover, size 70in-x-79in, $100 780-876-0578 9184 Vans

1989 Ford Econoline. 223,000 Kms. Accepting offers. 780-928-3171 or Daniel 780-926-0185

9185 Boats

FOR SALE: SAN JUAN 21 SAILBOAT, 21 ft fibreglass 3.5HP motor, sails, trailer, etc. 250-843-7115

1997, 22.5ft River Glass boat, 350Chev, 3-stage Hamilton pump, lots extras, good shape 250-261-1943

14ft Thermalite fibreglass boat. 45HP Mercury Motor, trailer. Needs some work. Asking $3,000 780-296-5010

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WHAT IS NEBC ALERTS?

North East BC (NEBC) alerts is a regionwide digital notification system for emergencies and public events happening in the Peace River region, and is used by all electoral areas and municipalities.

WHY IS NEBC ALERTS IMPORTANT?

NEBC alerts takes the guesswork out of emergencies and important updates in the Peace; subscribed users receive fast and accurate updates on evacuations, floods, wildfires and more - directly to your inbox. Residents can also opt-in for non-emergency notitications such as waste and water station closures, and public meetings and events.

HOW DO I SIGN UP FOR NEBC ALERTS?

Signing up is easy and only takes minutes. Register for an account online, through the Everbridge app or by scanning the QR code. You can unsubscribe from NEBC alerts any time within your settings.

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Go to nebcalerts.com and select “Click Here to Sign Up”. Fill out the required information fields. If you want to be notified of non-emergency alerts like public meetings, you can opt-in to those on the next screen.

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Search for Everbridge in the App Store for iOS or Google Play for Android. Once downloaded and open, tap “Find an organization or subscription” and type “PRRD” into the search field. Select “PRRD Alerts” and create an account.

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Are you prepared for an emergency in the Peace region?

Agricultural Society Innovation Award accepting applications

“The Agricultural Society Innovation Award recognizes agricultural societies for their innovation, resilience and commitment to their communities,” says Susan Lacombe, program coordinator with Alberta Agriculture, Forestry and Rural Economic Development. “This award allows us to work together to champion and celebrate the significant contributions that agricultural societies make, while inspiring others to take action.”

The program recognized 2 agricultural societies in 2021, which made tremendous impacts on their communities – the Calmar and District Agricultural Society and the Rocky Mountain House Agricultural Society.

The Calmar and District Agricultural Society and curling club were gifted a piece of land to farm. Using donated materials, machinery, seed, fertilizer, crop insurance and a host of volunteers, profits from the harvest were distributed to the curling club and other Leduc County charities and organizations. This had a tremendous impact on the local community.

The Rocky Mountain House Agricultural Society was recognized for developing a series of agriculture education videos for grade 4 students. These videos featured local farms and producers covering a wide range of topics from

farm safety, equine safety and dairy, beef and sheep production, to information on 4-H steers. These videos are also available to the public, and can be incorporated into future in-person educational programming.

A selection panel made up of individuals representing agricultural societies will evaluate the 2022 applications based on a ranking system that includes creativity, community impact, challenge overcome and overall impression.

“Up to 3 agricultural societies will be recognized at the upcoming Alberta Association of Agricultural Societies annual convention on February 3, 2023. Innovations should be something that is new to the agricultural society, and demonstrate how the society continued to positively impact community engagement, recovery and reopening during the last year.”

Applications for the 2022 award are now available. The deadline to apply is November 30, 2022.

“Agricultural societies matter and this is one small way for us to say thank you for the critical work they do in building a stronger Alberta,” says Lacombe.

Connect with Susan Lacombe for more information: 780-9686557.

Mineral and nutrition workshops aplenty

Discuss Minerals, Nutrition, and Feed testing to get the most out of your winter feed!

Presentation topics include: What’s missing in your mineral program, What’s new in Implant Technology for Backgrounding and Grazing Cattle, and Minerals and nutrition in the Peace Country.

Dates & Locations:

Monday November 7th: Beaverlodge Ag Society

Tuesday November 8th: Grimshaw Legion

Wednesday November 9th High Prairie Ag Society

Thursday November 10th Valleyview Agriplex

10:00 am Coffee & Speakers

12pm Light Lunch

2pm Wrap Up

RSVP with Johanna at 780 523 4033

Amalgamation voting open for Alberta wheat and barley farmers

Amalgamation voting open for Alberta wheat and barley farmers

The Alberta Agricultural Products Marketing Council (Marketing Council) is conducting two plebiscites on the question of amalgamation of the Alberta Wheat Commission and Alberta Barley Commission.

Voting instructions and voting credentials were mailed to all eligible wheat and barley producers on September 30.

If you are an eligible producer and have not received a voting PIN by October 12, 2022 contact the Voter Help Desk toll-free at 1-844-807-5762 or at plebiscites2022@mnp.ca.

For further information, visit Marketing Council’s Alberta Wheat Commission and Alberta Barley Commission plebiscites website.

If you have any questions regarding the plebiscites, contact Marketing Council at 780-427-2164 or af.marketingcouncil@gov. ab.ca.

Plebiscite voting closes at noon on November 1, 2022.

Farm transition planning workshop in the ...planning

and pointers for successfully working through the ‘undiscussabull’. Don’t miss this chance to see Canada’s Farm Whisperer in person!

Date: November 18th Location: Chateau Nova, Peace River Time: 10am - 3:30pm Cost: $75/Person $140/Farm Pair

First 60 people to register receive Elaine’s book Farm Family Coach Insights free!

Welcome Farm Transition Expert, Elaine Froese to the Peace Region for a full day Succession Planning Workshop!

Farm succession is a tough topic. We are excited to welcome Elaine Froese back to the Peace Region for her famous one-day workshop: Finding Fairness in Farm Transition.

hrough this workshop, Elaine will give attendees tips

What is Provided: Farm Transition Planning Workbook, Lunch & Refreshments

What to Bring: Notebook, Pen, Cell Phone (to text Elaine your questions during the session)

For more info see www. peacecountrybeef.ca/ farmtransitionelainefroese