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Alberta Observes Canadian Agricultural Safety Week AGRI-NEWS MARCH 9, 2015

Canadian Agricultural Safety Week runs March 15-21 this year. This is a great time for farmers, farm workers and families to initiate discussion around safety and implementing a health and safety system on their farms.

“It is important to create and implement a health and safety management

system that encompasses all aspects of a farm’s operations for the entire year,” says Laurel Aitken, farm safety coordinator for Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development (ARD). “The important first step to creating this system is for farm owners and managers to develop a policy outlining their commitment to safety.”

Once that commitment is put in place

the next steps are to identify hazards and put controls in place to reduce or eliminate the risks associated with those hazards. The very nature of duties associated with farming can make hazard identification a rather daunting task.

However, it is the identification and control of hazards that create a safe environment on any worksite. Continual monitoring for new hazards and reporting and investigating incidents enable owners, managers and workers to make continuous improvements.

“When you look at the benefits of creating a health and safety system, there are three main factors: human, legal and financial,” says Aitken.

The human factor benefits of a health and safety system are that it not only meets the moral obligations of keeping workers, visitors and family members safe and healthy, but increases morale, motivation and worker retention while meeting consumer expectations of how food is produced. From a legal standpoint a documented safety plan proves due diligence to avoid legal issues and reduces the likelihood of civil or criminal code penalties. The financial benefits of a health and safety system include consistent productivity, more

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There are many tools and resources available to help farm owners and managers develop a health and safety management system on their farm.

Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development is now in the final stages of completing the second pilot program to test the Alberta FarmSafe Plan. The plan is a tool to help farmers implement a tailored health and safety system for their farming operation. It was developed in conjunction with Alberta Jobs, Skills, Training and Labour and the Canadian Agricultural Safety Association. The Alberta FarmSafe Plan will be available to help Alberta farmers implement their own health and safety management system this fall.

For more information on the Alberta FarmSafe Plan, visit the ARD farm safety website or contact Laurel Aitken by phone at 780-980-4230 or by email at laurel.aitken@gov.ab.ca.

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COOL WTO Update

Canadian Cattlemen’s Association – March 2, 2015 Canadian Cattlemen’s Association (CCA) past-President Martin Unrau, executive vice president Dennis Laycraft and CCA legal counsel Ed Farrell were in Geneva, Switzerland last month for the World Trade Organization (WTO) Appellate Body oral hearing into the U.S.’s final appeal of the Country of Origin Labeling (COOL) law. Representatives from the Canadian Pork Council (CPC) and the Canadian Meat Council (CMC) rounded out the Canadian team on hand to assist the Government of Canada’s team during the two-day hearing.

The CCA contingent reported that

the panel asked questions of both sides and that the lawyers for the Canadian Department of International Trade did an excellent job in responding to the Appellate Body’s probe of a number of complex legal issues. These types of questions, however, provide little guidance as to how the panel is leaning. The CCA anticipates that it will see a report early in the second quarter of 2015.

Although it was not possible to “read” the Appellate Body panel, CCA is confident that the U.S. will lose this last and final appeal of its COOL regulation. The U.S. continues to argue that COOL is in compliance with its international trade obligations under the

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WTO, but the WTO has ruled against the U.S. three times.

In the most recent ruling, in October 2014, a WTO Compliance Panel unequivocally supported Canada’s position that the U.S. amendments to the COOL regulation continue the discrimination against live imports of cattle and hogs into the U.S. marketplace. Indeed, in finding that “… the amended COOL measure has increased the original COOL measure’s detrimental impact on the competitive opportunities of imported livestock …,” the Panel affirms the CCA’s position that the revised regulation is worse than the original.

Until COOL comes into compliance with the WTO, the CCA will continue

to insist that the Government of Canada prepare to impose prohibitively high tariffs on key U.S. exports to Canada, including beef.

The impact of COOL on the combined Canadian cattle and hog sectors was estimated in 2012 to be approximately $1.1 billion per year; however, the impact has increased since the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) amended the regulation in 2013. The CCA will continue to work with the Government of Canada to prepare to impose tariffs on U.S. exports selected from a list of targeted commodities released in June 2013.

Alberta Canola Producers Commission urges Alberta Government to prioritize biodiesel policies Alberta Canola Producers Commission, March 2, 2015

Edmonton, AB - On February 23 and 24th, Alberta Canola Producers Commission General Manager Ward Toma joined Doug Hooper of the Western Canada Biodiesel Association, to meet with the Government of Alberta’s Ministers of Energy (Frank Oberle), Agriculture and Rural Development (Verlyn Olson), and Innovation and Advanced Education (Don Scott).

The purpose of the meetings was to raise awareness of two important energy and climate change policies that impact the biofuels sector: 1) Climate Change Strategy Renewal; and 2) Alternative and Renewable Energy framework with Alberta’s energy plan.

These polices seek to both reduce greenhouse gas emissions while maintaining strong economic activity in Alberta and ensuring a fair distribution of the costs imposed by climate policies.

ACPC urges the Alberta government to support the following priorities: 1. A review of the renewable fuel standard for renewable diesel, and an incremental expansion to 5 % by 2020 2. Increased greenhouse gas reduction targets and sustainable biomass production targets 3. Extension of the bioenergy producer credit program, which expires in March 2016 (in order to maintain competitiveness against US subsidies).

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The U.S.D.A. came out with their latest winter crop conditions, showing good-to-excellent (G/E) ratings that were mostly the same as January in major growing states, despite a fairly cold February. Kansas, the biggest wheat grower in the U.S., saw G/E levels drop by two points from January to 44 per cent, but that’s still 10 points better than the same period last year. Overall, most eyes are on Eastern Europe when it comes to winterkill as tougher January weather is setting up for a crop with the worst conditions in a few decades in northeastern Ukraine and southern Russia. However, the market is starting to view the northern hemisphere’s generally favourable growing conditions, and front month contracts are starting to head towards their fall/winter counterparts, which is the wheat complex had its largest one-week fall since September to start the month of May. The first estimates from A.B.A.R.E.S, the Aussie U.S.D.A., suggest farmers in the Land Down Undaa will take off a bigger crop in 2015/16, despite drier conditions persisting. 24.4 million tonnes are expected to get harvested, a three per cent increase from past year’s 23.6 million-tonne crop but the growth is mainly due to a four-year high in seeded acres, at 34.3 million. As a result, exports could increase to almost 18 million tonnes, a fair improvement from 2014/15’s 16.9 million tonnes. Comparably, Aussie canola production is seen falling by four per cent year-overyear to 3.26 million tonnes.

Globally, the U.N.’s Food & Agriculture Organization came out with its first estimates of the 2015/16 crop year, pegging total global wheat production at 720 million tonnes, the highest out of all the earlyyear forecasts (A.B.A.R.E.S. at 707, I.G.C. at 705, & A.A.F.C. at 710) and slightly smaller than this year’s crop of about 727M tonnes. The FAO is expecting a smaller crop out of the EU (147 million tonnes, -5.5% year-over-year), citing some tougher winter weather in Eastern Europe, but raised expectations for Turkey, Canada, and Australian production. In the Black Sea, Russian wheat production is seen falling 6.8 per cent year-over-year to 55 million tonnes, while Ukrainian output is expected to fall 8.3% to 22M tonnes.

One last thing to keep an eye on is the maze of central bank policies and its variable effects on currencies. Currently, the U.S. Dollar is at its strongest level since 2003, making new records against various other currencies, and an interest rate cut expected by the U.S. Federal Reserve this summer could amplify this. The Bank of England, Canada, Australia, and E.U. have all kept their interest rates steady over the past month, while developing economies like India & China have dropped rates as they try to spur demand, contrasting their B.R.I.C.-nation brethren Russia & Brazil who have raised rates in attempts to control inflation. In a bit of a surprise move, China lowered its economic growth forecast to seven per cent in 2015, its lowest level in nearly 25 years! With lowered growth expectations amidst its rate cut and monetary easing, we need to keep a close eye on China (if you didn’t already notice, they consume a fair amount of grain).

Basically, the focus of the People’s Republic seems to be on short-term growth, rather than long-term reform/restructuring, which in turn raises questions about China’s long-term role as a global economic growth engine.

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Man 60.8 3.7 1.2 1.2 1.4 16.2 0.0 0.4 84.9

Sask 148.4 111.6 22.2 12.6 9.3 75.6 22.1 0.3 6.5 408.6

Alta 138.5 12.6 2.3 3.7 1.5 63.2 14.9 0.9 237.6

B.C. 2.7 1.5 0.2 0.1 4.5

Total 350.4 124.2 29.7 17.7 1.2 12.2 155.1 37.0 0.4 0.3 7.4 735.6

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Shipments - Week 30, Feb 23 - Mar 1, 2015 Wheat Durum Wheat Oats Barley Rye Flaxseed Canola Peas Corn Beans Lentils Total

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Sask 138.5 89.9 14.4 11.7 21.4 30.1 28.5 0.1 5.5 340.1

Alta 158.0 9.3 1.6 6.1 0.0 2.9 42.1 5.7 0.7 226.4

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Total 336.6 99.2 21.1 18.6 0.5 24.8 85.0 34.2 0.2 1.0 6.2 627.4

Crop Year-to-Date Producer Deliveries - to March 1, 2015 Wheat Durum Wheat Oats Barley Rye Flaxseed Canola Peas Corn Beans Lentils Total

Man 2,054.9 231.0 37.8 29.8 40.5 1,029.0 9.0 30.7 58.4 4.8 3,525.9

Sask 4,482.6 2,672.5 540.1 620.3 10.5 314.9 2,486.3 983.8 2.9 547.0 12,660.9

Alta 3,951.7 457.0 71.5 436.8 1.0 57.3 2,377.7 903.6 0.2 1.3 34.6 8,292.7

B.C. 115.4 29.9 20.3 82.5 14.4 262.5

Total 10,604.6 3,129.5 872.5 1,115.2 41.3 412.7 5,975.5 1,910.8 30.9 62.6 586.4 24,742.0

Crop Year-to-Date Shipments - to March 1, 2015 Wheat Durum Wheat Oats Barley Rye Flaxseed Canola Peas Corn Beans Lentils Total

Man 2,032.0 221.2 38.1 25.6 34.8 899.5 8.8 32.4 31.6 0.4 3,324.4

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Man 384.3 0.0 31.7 12.3 9.9 14.1 172.7 4.7 2.8 34.4 0.3 667.2

Sask 4,451.5 2,676.7 556.2 656.8 9.4 277.0 2,264.8 922.6 1.5 364.2 12,180.7

Alta 3,983.3 512.0 68.4 433.9 2.0 54.9 2,269.3 861.1 0.4 0.4 32.6 8,218.3

B.C. 114.1 30.5 20.0 75.3 13.8 253.7

Total 10,580.9 3,188.7 876.3 1,148.8 37.0 366.7 5,508.9 1,806.3 32.8 33.5 397.2 23,977.1

B.C. 17.3 1.5 1.3 11.9 0.1 32.1

Total 1,627.1 374.7 124.7 89.3 13.6 69.0 913.1 184.5 2.8 36.7 38.2 3,473.7

Stocks - Week 30 Sask 671.5 327.5 69.3 45.3 3.1 51.9 465.7 104.5 0.0 1.2 32.7 1,772.7

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New Holland, PA. (February 27, 2015) - Superstar duo Florida Georgia Line have kicked off their ANYTHING GOES TOUR 2015, and along with it, New Holland is kicking off its Voice of the Next Gen Contest with a chance to win tickets to one of the hottest tours in country music and an exclusive meet and greet with Florida Georgia Line’s Tyler Hubbard.

Country music fans are invited to fire up their creativity and submit a 30-second video of a portion of FGL’s #1, PLATINUM smash “Dirt” for one of five chances to win an all-expensepaid trip for two to the award-winning duo’s concert at the Giant Center in Hershey, Pa. on May 2, 2015. The contest winners and their guests will also take part in an exclusive meet and greet with FGL’s Tyler Hubbard at New Holland’s Pennsylvania headquarters.

The Voice of the Next Gen contest is part of New Holland’s year-long 120th Anniversary bash, celebrating not just the accomplishments of the past, but looking forward with excitement to the next generation of New Holland SMART products, customers and dealers.

“The song ‘Dirt’ was selected for the contest because its lyrics reflect New Holland’s roots in agriculture and our strong ties to those who work the land,” says Mark Hooper, New Holland’s Director of Marketing in North America.

The Voice of the Next Gen contest is open to adults age 18 and older in the United States and Canada. Contestants

are asked to submit a 30-second video of themselves performing a portion of FGL’s hit song “Dirt,” either a cappella or with the accompaniment of their own music. To submit an entry, go to www. facebook.com/newhollandna.

The contest begins March 1, 2015 and all eligible entries must be submitted by midnight Eastern Time, March 22, 2015. The five Grand Prize winners will be selected from among the top 20 videos, as determined by the public through likes from March 23-31, 2015.

Criteria for selecting the five winners will be based on originality, creativity, entertainment value and interpretation of New Holland’s Voice of the Next Gen theme. One winner from among the five Grand Prize winners will be awarded the “New Holland Voice of the Next Gen” title. For official contest rules visit www.newholland.com/NA/ contestrules.

Florida Georgia Line has skyrocketed to stardom becoming the only artist in history to join Brooks & Dunn in achieving four back-to-back, multiweek #1 singles; breaking the record for longest #1 on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart and selling over 21 million tracks worldwide of their 2X Platinum debut HERE’S TO THE GOOD TIMES and ANYTHING GOES. In addition to collaborating across genres with sensations like Nelly and Jason Derulo, FGL racked up 13 industry awards throughout 2014, topping four of Billboard’s year-end charts and leading Forbes “30 Under 30” list.

Barley Council of Canada appoints new executive director

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Mr. de Kemp officially assumes the position on March 1, 2015.

“Phil de Kemp’s longstanding commitment to growing domestic and international barley markets will allow our council to further develop Canada’s barley industry domestically and internationally,” said BCC Chair Brian Otto. “We look forward to benefiting from his expertise and experience.”

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Via Rail and coach from Grande Prairie to Victoria, B.C. May 1st – 10th, 2015 Staying in the inner harbour, you will be able to walk to: • The BC Legislative Assembly Building (beautifully lit at night) • The Royal BC Museum (with over 7 million objects and documents) • Miniature World (welcomes you to the world of smallness with over 85 exciting displays of history and childhood dreams) • The Robert Bateman Museum • Whale Watching Tours (must reserve) • Pickle Boat Rides in the inner harbour • High Tea at the Empress (must reserve) • Awesome restaurants and shopping!

Package Prices (All double sharing) Cabin for One $2,499*– 4 available Cabin for Two $2,499* each – 12 available Upper Berth $2,199* – 6 available Lower Berth $2,099* – 6 available (*per person includes meals & bed on Via Rail) Economy $1,299** (**No meals or bed on Via)

NOTE: Via Rail must be booked and paid by Friday, March 20th SO BOOK QUICKLY Only 40 total beds available Call Dawn at 780-957-2478 or 780-897-1174 (cell)

Norsk Hostfest

Charter bus transportation from Grande Prairie to Minot, North Dakota and return September 29th to October 5th, 2015 (7 days and 6 nights)

Tour Price Includes: • 6 nights in standard accommodations (double sharing) • Nightly shuttle to shows and back to your hotel • Tickets to see the following headline shows • Ronnie Milsap’s Farewell Tour • Martina McBride • Marty Stuart & Connie Smith • Celtic Thunder • Free entrance to the festival each show day • Five breakfasts • Services of a professional tour director and coach driver

$1,595 per person (priced in Canadian dollars, based on double occupancy) RESERVE TODAY! Call Dawn at 780-957-2478 or 780-897-1174 (cell)

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Alberta exporters participate in mission to the Middle East AGRI-NEWS MARCH, 2015

United Arab Emirates (UAE) is a strategic market for Alberta, and the Gulfood Food and Hospitality Show is one of the world’s largest, providing an excellent trade and sourcing platform for Canadian exporters seeking new sales from the Middle East, Africa and South Asia.

To pursue the opportunities afforded by the show, Alberta’s delegation to Gulfood 2015 was comprised of five exhibiting and three non-exhibiting companies representing Alberta’s grains, pulses, beef, canola and honey

industries. In addition to visiting UAE, the mission also included an exploratory stopover in Bahrain to identify trade potential in that market.

“The mission was successful for companies that were exhibiting at the show and most of the booths were extremely busy,” says Aarij Bashir, trade relations officer, Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development, Edmonton.

“Participation in this mission allowed Alberta companies to identify new opportunities in the region and also enabled them to reconnect with other clients from around the world.”

SEC-RYLEY14-T_NH.qxd Through the accompanying delegation, Alberta was able to profile what

the province has to offer to the Middle East market and build relationships with strategic contacts in the market.

“Alberta’s persistent presence in the region was commended as Alberta is recognized as a valuable partner in the region on matters related to food security,” says Bashir.

In addition to the trade show, Alberta also partnered with Canada Beef, the Consulate General of Canada in Dubai and the Embassy of Canada in Qatar to promote Canadian Beef in the Middle East Market. The beef promotion initiatives included a barbecue station 3/6/15 9:57 AMGulfood Page 1Networking at the Canadian Reception that attracted key stakehold-

ers from the retail, hospitality and food service sectors of the Middle East.

A Canada Beef Advantage seminar, organized by Canada Beef, focused on showcasing premium quality Canadian beef to key chefs and clients in the hospitality sector of UAE. To wrap up the week-long event, a consumer-oriented farmers market barbecue was organized in collaboration with a renowned celebrity chef, from a local high end restaurant, that was very well attended.

Funding for this project was provided through Growing Forward 2, a federalprovincial-territorial initiative.

Contact: Aarij Bashir 780-427-6403

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Most farmers would agree that farming is no nine to five job. Work on farms normally includes shift work, and it gets particularly “shifty” during peak seasons such as spring or harvest.

While some people can adapt to shift work – and even thrive on it – others find it difficult to get into a rhythm. Finding a rhythm with work/life balance is important to acquiring enough sleep and maintaining the balance, energy and strength to work safely.

“Most shift workers, including those on farms, don’t get enough sleep,” says Kenda Lubeck, farm safety coordinator for Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development. “When you’re tired, you may think and move slowly, make more mistakes and have difficulty remembering things. This can lead to increased hazards on a farm worksite.”

The human body has a 24-hour cycle of wakefulness and sleepiness. This is what tells our bodies to sleep at night and be awake during the day.

Any time a worker disrupts this cycle they need to develop a strategy that will help their body adjust.

Incorporating a variety of physical activities into your day and eating a balanced diet can be a good strategy to have.

The National Sleep Foundation has lots of helpful tips for staying alert on the job and for sleeping.

Here are some of their suggestions: Take short breaks throughout your shift and go for a walk or stretch.

Try to work with a buddy.

Try to exercise during breaks.

If possible, talk with co-workers while you work.

Try to eat three normal meals per day. Eat healthy snacks, avoiding foods that may upset your stomach.

If you consume caffeine (coffee, tea, soda, energy drinks, gum, mints), do so early in the shift.

Don’t leave the most tedious or boring tasks to the end of your shift when you will most likely feel sleepy.

Exchange ideas with coworkers on ways to cope with any problems of shift work.

Avoid exercising just before bed time, because exercise raises energy and your body temperature.

Exercise should be done at least three hours before sleeping.

“There isn’t a lot farmers can do to reduce shift work as it’s a necessity to getting a large amount of work done in a short amount of time,” says Lubeck. “The important thing is to have someone available to take the next shift at the specified time.

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Let’s All Go To The March 19, 20, 21 Falher Regional Recreation Complex Falher, Alberta

Over 200 exhibits and information sessions Door prizes and entertainment for the entire family

FREE ADMISSION!

Thursday, March 19 noon to 7:00 p.m.

• Gate Sponsor – BASF Canada

Friday, March 20: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

• Gate Sponsor – Martin Deerline • Free Pancake Breakfast courtesy of Syngenta from 8 am to 10 am

Saturday, March 21: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

• Gate Sponsor – Triple G Trucking • Free Pancake Breakfast courtesy of Viterra from 8 am – 10 am

CHILDREN’S ENTERTAINMENT AT THE CENTRE CHEVALIERS

Saturday, March 21

• Safety games, jumping castles, animal safety, prizes • Two performances by Clarke Robertson

DAILY DOOR PRIZES

Thursday, March 19

$500 (sponsored by Bayer Crop Sciences)

Friday, March 20

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Saturday, March 21

$500 (sponsored by Syngenta) For more information, contact Roch Bremont (780)837-2900 Ext 6 or smokyriveragtradeshow@gmail.com

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Good winter calving practices add to bottom line

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For Red,Information Blacks, Crossbreds 780.568.3906 Ph Call Nick & Lorraine Van Gaalen Fineline Red Angus J Lazy A Ranch 780.831.8421 Cell Box Nick &129 Lorraine van Gaalen Jarin & Amber Carter 780.831.8421 780.518.9652 LaGlace Alberta T0H 2J0vgaalen@gpwins.ca vgaalen@gpwins.ca jarincarter@gmail.com

There are a number of practical approaches cattle producers should follow when dealing with winter calving.

“The most important step is to make sure cows have somewhere sheltered to have their calves,” says Karin Schmid, beef production specialist, Alberta Beef Producers. “The shelter may be either man-made or natural and will keep the animals out of the wind.

“Bedding is also super important. If you have a good bedding pack it can really help keep the calf’s temperature up, and that way they’ll nurse faster and get a lot of colostrum in them and be vigorous when they’re born. You want to make sure that the calves are up and sucking, getting that colostrum into them. You also need to monitor them closely for any disease.”

Keeping calving areas clean helps mitigate any disease factors. “Move cows with older calves into a different

area,” says Schmid. “This will help with cleanliness of the calving area.

“The better start these calves get, the better they’ll grow throughout their entire life, until weaning or even beyond that. The more you can look after them right after calving, the better start they’ll have.”

Contact: Angela Greter Alberta Farm Animal Care (AFAC) 403-652-5111

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GRAIN FUTURES REPORT Grain Future Prices - as of March 9, 2015 Last 428.50s 452.10s 457.10s 455.30s Last 484-4s 494-2s 490-0s 494-2s Last 503-7s 531-0 530-4s 535-4s Last 771-4s 548-2s 560-6s 566-0s Last 299-2 286-2s 287-4s Last 988-2s 993-2s 998-4s Last 30.88s 31.00s 31.18s Last 343.9s 334.1s 330.7s Last 383-2s 388-6s 396-2s

Change - 4.80 + 6.40 + 6.40 + 5.70 Change + 2-0 + 8-4 + 7-4 + 7-6 Change + 0-5 + 10-2 + 8-2 + 8-0 Change - 39-4 + 6-2 + 4-2 + 4-2 Change + 4-0 + 3-2 + 3-4 Change + 9-0 + 8-2 + 8-0 Change - 0.26 - 0.28 - 0.28 Change + 6.9 + 6.4 + 5.7 Change + 4-0 + 2-6 + 2-2

Open 0.00 0.00 450.90 449.60 Open 0-0 491-2 483-6 489-2 Open 0-0 531-2 522-6 527-2 Open 0-0 553-6 556-4 563-6 Open 294-4 281-2 281-0 Open 983-0 985-2 991-0 Open 31.14 31.28 31.46 Open 338.2 327.4 325.0 Open 379-2 386-0 393-6

High 428.50 452.10 458.50 456.50 High 484-4 499-6 495-0 498-6 High 503-7 531-2 535-0 539-2 High 771-4 554-0 567-0 572-0 High 299-2 287-6 288-0 High 993-2 999-0 1004-0 High 31.29 31.44 31.63 High 345.7 336.7 333.0 High 384-6 391-4 399-0

Low 428.50 452.10 450.90 449.60 Low 484-4 491-2 483-4 488-2 Low 503-7 529-0 522-6 527-2 Low 771-4 548-2 556-4 563-6 Low 284-2 277-4 280-0 Low 981-2 985-0 990-6 Low 30.88 30.94 31.13 Low 338.2 327.2 324.4 Low 379-2 385-6 393-6

Prev. Stl. 433.30 445.70 450.70 449.60 Prev. Stl. 482-4 485-6 482-4 486-4 Prev. Stl. 503-2 520-6 522-2 527-4 Prev. Stl. 811-0 542-0 556-4 561-6 Prev. Stl. 295-2 283-0 284-0 Prev. Stl. 979-2 985-0 990-4 Prev. Stl. 31.14 31.28 31.46 Prev. Stl. 337.0 327.7 325.0 Prev. Stl. 379-2 386-0 394-0

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Daily Grain & Feed Grain Report

Weekly Feed Grain Report - Week of Mar 2 - 8, 2015

Weekly Grain Report - March 6, 2015

Canola (#1)

March 6, 2015

February 27, 2015

February 6, 2015

March 7, 2014

Peace

$9.42

$9.56

$9.55

$9.11

North West

$9.50

$9.62

$9.79

$9.24

North East

$9.46

$9.63

$9.73

$9.15

Central

$9.46

$9.72

$9.77

$9.24

South Canola (ICE Prices)

Vancouver

Feed Wheat (#3 CW)

$9.53

$9.75

$9.76

$9.07

March 6, 2015

February 27, 2015

February 6, 2015

March 7, 2014

$11.02

$11.44

$11.33

$11.34

+0.79 vs May/15

+0.79 vs May/15

Mar 2 - 6, 2015

Feb 23 - 27, 2015

Feed Wheat (58lbs/bu, Max 14.5% moisture)

Lethbridge Brooks Calgary Red Deer Edmonton Wainwright Grande Prairie

+ 0.91 vs March/15 + 1.13 vs March/14 Feb 2 - 6, 2015

Mar 3 - 7, 2014

Peace

$4.07

$3.80

$3.81

$3.59

North West

$4.17

$3.96

$3.95

$3.60

North East

$3.99

$3.92

$3.92

$3.49

Central

$4.49

$4.19

$4.13

$3.64

South

$5.17

$4.66

$4.66

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Barley

Mar 2 - 6, 2015

Feb 23 - 27, 2015

Feb 2 - 6, 2015

Mar 3 - 7, 2014

Peace

$2.48

$2.52

$2.06

$2.58

North West

$3.32

$3.29

$3.25

$2.68

North East

$3.47

$3.50

$3.50

$2.73

Central

$3.21

$3.26

$3.20

$2.85

South

$3.60

$3.59

$3.59

$3.18

Mar 2 - 6, 2015

Feb 23 - 27, 2015

Feb 2 - 6, 2015

Mar 3 - 7, 2014

-

-

-

-

North West

$2.44

$2.24

$2.23

$2.00

North East

-

-

-

-

Central

-

-

-

South

-

-

Mar 2 - 6, 2015

Peace

Feed Peas (Max 4% fm allowable

Lethbridge Brooks Calgary Red Deer Edmonton Wainwright Grande Prairie

This Week

Last Month

Last Year

Mar 2 - 8, 2015

Feb 2 - 8, 2015

Mar 3 - 9, 2014

$5.52 ($5.50 - $5.61) $5.44($5.33 - $5.50) $5.50 ($5.44 - $5.55) $5.44 ($5.39 - $5.50) $5.42 ($5.33 - $5.50) $4.98 ($4.90 - $5.12) $4.76 ($4.68 - $4.84)

$5.47 ($5.39 - $5.52) $5.39 ($5.33 - $5.50) $5.39 ($5.36 - $5.44) $5.36 ($5.31 - $5.50) $5.33 ($5.28 - $5.39) $4.90 ($4.79 - $5.01) $4.49 ($4.38 - $4.71)

$4.76 ($4.71 - $4.84) $4.63 ($4.57 - $4.71) $4.68 ($4.57 - $4.76) $4.57 ($4.49 - $4.65) $4.60 ($4.57 - $4.65) $4.41 ($4.25 - $4.63) $3.84 ($3.59 - $3.95)

This Week

Last Month

Last Year

Mar 2 - 8, 2015

Feb 2 - 8, 2015

Mar 3 - 9, 2014

$6.69 ($6.53 - $6.86) $6.80 ($6.67 - $6.86) $6.99 ($6.94 - $7.08) $6.80 ($6.75 - $6.91) $6.83 ($6.67 - $6.97) $6.53 ($6.42 - $6.64) $6.40 ($6.26 - $6.59)

$6.42 ($6.34 - $6.56) $6.40 ($6.26 - $6.53) $6.56 ($6.42 - $6.64) $6.53 ($6.48 - $6.64) $6.45 ($6.37 - $6.53) $6.37 ($6.21 - $6.45) $6.12 ($5.93 - $6.29)

$5.77 ($5.66 - $5.88) $5.82 ($5.72 - $5.93) $5.85 ($5.77 - $5.91) $5.88 ($5.77 - $5.99) $5.80 ($5.66 - $5.91) $5.82 ($5.72 - $6.04) $4.65 ($4.49 - $4.74)

This Week

Last Month

Last Year

Mar 2 - 8, 2015

Feb 2 - 8, 2015

Mar 3 - 9, 2014

Lethbridge Brooks Calgary Red Deer Edmonton Wainwright Grande Prairie

$4.42 ($4.40 - $4.46) $4.33 ($4.31 - $4.40) $4.29 ($4.25 - $4.35) $4.14 ($4.09 - $4.18) $3.88 ($3.77 - $3.96) $4.01 ($3.92 - $4.18) $3.05 ($3.00 - $3.14)

$4.33 ($4.31 - $4.35) $4.25 ($4.20 - $4.31) $4.27 ($4.25 - $4.29) $4.14 ($4.05 - $4.18) $3.81 ($3.77 - $3.88) $4.07 ($3.96 - $4.16) $3.05 ($2.92 - $3.09)

$3.90 ($3.88 - $3.92) $3.79 ($3.72 - $3.83) $3.79 ($3.70 - $3.85) $3.57 ($3.51 - $3.66) $3.33 ($3.22 - $3.40) $3.57 ($3.44 - $3.66) $2.79 ($2.66 - $2.92)

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Today

Last Month

Last Year

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-

Feed Oats (#2CW)

Mar 2 - 8, 2015

Feb 2 - 8, 2015

Mar 3 - 9, 2014

Feb 23 - 27, 2015

Feb 2 - 6, 2015

Mar 3 - 7, 2014

$8.69

$8.45

$8.48

$5.34

North West

$8.79

$8.83

$8.86

$5.38

North East

$8.67

$8.52

$8.51

$5.46

Central

$8.68

$8.82

$8.75

$5.39

South

$8.57

$8.58

$8.60

$5.28

Lethbridge Brooks Calgary Red Deer Edmonton Wainwright Grande Prairie

$2.76 ($2.71 - $2.82) $2.65 ($2.59 - $2.75) $2.70 ($2.65 - $2.79) $2.65 ($2.59 - $2.73) $2.68 ($2.62 - $2.75) $2.51 ($2.44 - $2.59) $2.19 ($2.10 - $2.27)

$2.78 ($2.70 - $2.84) $2.73 ($2.68 - $2.82) $2.76 ($2.71 - $2.82) $2.70 ($2.62 - $2.79) $2.73 ($2.71 - $2.81) $2.51 ($2.44 - $2.58) $2.17 ($2.04 - $2.24)

$2.54 ($2.53 - $2.65) $2.50 ($2.33 - $2.53) $2.50 ($2.39 - $2.58) $2.50 ($2.44 - $2.58) $2.44 ($2.41 - $2.53) $2.47 ($2.33 - $2.50) $1.96 ($1.88 - $2.08)

Oats (#2, 40-42lb)

Peace

Yellow Peas (#2)

Feed Barley (288g per 1/2L, max of 15% moisture)

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Dawson Creek, BC

Beaverlodge, AB

Don Fessler (250)782-3766

Ged Willis (780)354-2423

Feb 26 - 920 Head

301 - 400 401 - 500 501 - 600 601 - 700 701 - 800 801 - 900 901 - 1,000 over 1,000

$310.00 $315.00 $300.00 $275.00 $246.00 $215.00 $195.00 $185.00

$350.00 $342.00 $325.00 $305.00 $261.00 $235.00 $221.00 $207.00

301 - 400 401 - 500 501 - 600 601 - 700 701 - 800 801 - 900 901 - 1,000 over 1,000

$300.00 $290.00 $270.00 $254.00 $230.00 $200.00 $190.00 $180.00

$330.00 $320.00 $295.00 $270.00 $246.00 $219.00 $207.00 $195.00

D1 - D2 Cows $127.00 $142.00 D3 - D4 Cows $105.00 $121.00 Bologna Bulls $140.00 $160.00

Mar 5 - 1,100 Head Mar 3 - 582 Head FEEDER STEERS $320.00 $360.00 $315.00 $350.00 $315.00 $346.00 $315.00 $340.00 $300.00 $322.00 $295.00 $316.00 $275.00 $297.00 $275.00 $294.00 $240.00 $263.00 $230.00 $251.00 $215.00 $238.00 $215.00 $234.00 $200.00 $225.00 $195.00 $221.00 $185.00 $208.00 $175.00 $200.00 FEEDER HEIFERS $300.00 $340.00 $300.00 $330.00 $290.00 $320.00 $290.00 $320.00 $275.00 $300.00 $270.00 $290.00 $255.00 $280.00 $240.00 $265.00 $230.00 $255.00 $220.00 $237.00 $200.00 $220.00 $195.00 $212.00 $185.00 $210.00 $180.00 $200.00 $175.00 $195.00 $170.00 $185.00 SLAUGHTER CATTLE D1 - D2 Cows D1 - D2 Cows $128.00 $144.00 $124.00 $140.00 D3 - D4 Cows D3 - D4 Cows $105.00 $124.00 $105.00 $119.00 Bologna Bulls Bologna Bulls $135.00 $158.00 $130.00 $155.00

Be prepared for calving & lambing season!

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Ponoka, AB

Westlock, AB

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Mar 4 - 2,817 Head

Mar 5 - 1,486 Head

Mar 3 - 2,652 Head

$340.00 $320.00 $300.00 $270.00 $240.00 $220.00 $218.00 n/a

$375.00 $345.00 $330.00 $290.00 $258.00 $239.00 $231.00 n/a

$325.00 $310.00 $290.00 $265.00 $245.00 $230.00 $220.00 $220.00

$405.00 $375.00 $345.00 $310.00 $277.00 $252.00 $235.00 $235.00

$360.00 $220.00 $290.00 $260.00 $220.00 $200.00 $195.00 $195.00

$403.00 $370.00 $341.00 $302.00 $262.00 $242.00 $225.00 $225.00

$300.00 $280.00 $280.00 $260.00 $230.00 $210.00 n/a n/a

$350.00 $320.00 $310.00 $282.00 $248.00 $222.00 n/a n/a

$300.00 $280.00 $265.00 $240.00 $228.00 $210.00 $200.00 $200.00

$360.00 $340.00 $315.00 $280.00 $255.00 $235.00 $215.00 $215.00

$310.00 $290.00 $270.00 $230.00 $200.00 $190.00 $180.00 $180.00

$370.00 $353.00 $317.00 $279.00 $247.00 $230.00 $209.00 $209.00

D1 - D2 Cows $137.00 $150.00 D3 - D4 Cows $120.00 $138.00 Bologna Bulls $140.00 $155.00

Butcher Cows $120.00 $148.00 Butcher Bulls $130.00 $168.00 Feeder Bulls $145.00 $175.00

D1 - D2 Cows $110.00 $154.00 D3 Cows $85.00 $124.00 Slaughter Bulls $130.00 $174.00

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

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

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

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C ttle Directory Sawmill Angus Clarence & Darleen Budal, Hotchkiss, AB................. 780-836-2788 Silver S Red Angus Devin & Amber Stark, Bezanson, AB ........................ 780-876-6252 Smoky River Red Angus Maynard & Curtis Boese, Sexsmith, AB .................... 780-568-4340 Spruce Lane Ranch Andrew & Vivian Miller, Bonanza, AB ...................... 780-353-3355 Wallin Stock Farm Jennifer Wallin, Woking, AB ...................................... 780-864-8556

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Bar B Charolais George & Linda Bolin................................................. 250-785-5325 Briar Ridge Stock Farm Randy & Chris Haddow, Dawson Creek, BC ............. 250-786-5048 Chad & Leah Haddow Dawson Creek, BC ................ 250-784-3924 Clear Lake Charolais Tim & Loretta Fawcett, Tiger Lily, AB....................... 780-674-5992 E Z Ranch Everett Laboucan, Driftpile, AB ................................. 780-355-2179 JayDawn Farms Jason & Nicole McQuaig, Sexsmith, AB.................... 780-568-2647 Lazy S Charolais Roy & Erika Schweitzer, Beaverlodge, AB ................ 780-356-3611 Pro-Char Charolais David & Kristina Prokuda, Glenevis, AB ................... 780-665-3450 RDA Charolais Rick & Donna Alguire, High Prairie, AB ................... 780-524-2915 Rosebud Ranches Dan & Holly Schleppe, Progress, BC ......................... 250-786-5698 Spruce View Charolais Andrew & Effie Lakusta, Andrew, AB ....................... 780-365-2079 Wrangler Charolais Wade & Sherry Meakin, Westlock, AB ...................... 780-349-2982

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Milne’s Gelbvieh Harold & Bev Milne, Fairview, AB ............................ 780-835-2645

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5 Star Herefords Cody Pugh, Cecil lake, BC ......................................... 250-781-3478 Aspen Ridge Stock Farm Jack & Jason Wells, Hythe, AB .................................. 780-356-2359 Benwyn Herefords Bill & Doug Bentley, Progress, BC ............................ 250-843-7575 Briar Ridge Stock Farm Randy & Chris Haddow, Dawson Creek, BC ............. 250-786-5048 Chad & Leah Haddow, Dawson Creek, BC ................ 250-784-3924 Eureka Hereford Farms Tom Basnett, Eureka River, AB .................................. 780-685-2102 Friesen Hereford Farms Chad & Anna Friesen, Grande Prairie, AB ................. 780-832-4068 Gold Stock Hereford Farms Charlie & Steven White, Beaverlodge, AB................. 780-354-3190 Gurtler Farms Garry Gurtler, North Star, AB ..................................... 780-836-2125 Hilltop Honey Ranch Brian & Dana Smith, Pouce Coupe, BC ..................... 250-786-5232 McElroy Polled Herefords John McElroy, Charlie Lake, BC ................................ 250-785-6074 PHK Herefords Philip Krahn, LaCrete, AB .......................................... 780-821-9409 Reber’s Polled Herefords Gerald & Sandy Reber, Woking, AB .......................... 780-774-2161 Serena & Kasey Reber, Woking, AB .......................... 780-774-2337 Spring Mountain Stock Farm Hotte & Villiger Families, Beaverlodge, AB .............. 780-354-2074

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BSE Update The detection of Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) in a nearly sixyear-old Alberta beef cow in February 2015 has resulted in some temporary trade restrictions for Canadian beef and beef products in six markets, which represent about five per cent of Canada’s total beef export sales. These trading partners are not following the longstanding recommendations from the World Health Organisation (OIE) which state that Canada, a controlled risk country for BSE, should be permitted

to export beef from any age of animal given our established human and animal health controls. OIE guidelines allow for live cattle and beef products to be safely traded as a result of the strong suite of measures Canada has in place to manage BSE, such as feed controls, surveillance and Specified Risk Materials (SRM) removal.

Canada has reassured its trading partners of the control measures in place and continues to promote the view that trade decisions should be

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based on sound science. The animal was found through Canada’s National BSE Surveillance Program, which tests roughly 30,000 samples a year. No part of the animal’s carcass entered the human food or animal feed systems which are consistent with Canada’s control measures in place since 2003 and 2007, respectively.

The Government of Canada has been in frequent contact with these important trading partners and others to assure them that they can confidently and quickly remove any temporary restrictions without any safety repercussions for their citizens or agricultural constituents. The CCA will continue to work as a conduit between industry and government to ensure trading partners understand the soundness of the control measures in place.

With respect to South Korea, the bilateral protocol South Korea has with Canada enables Korea to temporarily suspend quarantine inspection of Canadian beef until information provided by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) enables Korea to determine that the recent BSE case does not represent a public health hazard to the Korean population. We believe that Korea is now in possession of sufficient information to reach that determination and we expect them to act quickly to resume quarantine inspections. Peru has temporarily restricted beef products, while Belarus and Taiwan have imposed temporary trade restrictions on beef and beef products. Indonesia has temporarily suspended non-edible by-products for non-ruminant consumption. On Friday, China instructed Canada to temporarily suspend approval of certificates for beef and beef products for export to China.

The Government of Canada is in regular proactive outreach with these and other trading partners. Talks are picking up in Asia now that officials are back in their offices following Lunar New Year holidays there last week. The

CFIA is also posting frequent updates related to its investigation to its website and interested parties are encouraged to visit it regularly.

There has been no indication of trade action from the main markets for Canadian beef, including the U.S. 70% (market share of beef export volume), Hong Kong 8.3%, Mexico 7.4% and Japan 5.9%. In 2014, Canada exported beef to 69 countries. Canadian beef exports totaled 317,700 tonnes valued at $1.93 billion.

Prices (cow, calf and futures) have held steady which is good indication of a rational response from the market regarding the temporary suspensions.

Of course it is always disappointing when protectionist elements use a new BSE case as an opportunity to spin their usual anti-trade rhetoric, including those in the U.S. using it to prop up the discriminatory Country of Origin Labeling (COOL) regulation. Fortunately, these elements are largely on the fringe and have little credibility even in their own country. We remain focused on a World Trade Organization (WTO) outcome that imposes retaliatory tariffs on U.S. exports if Congress does not eliminate the discriminatory effect of COOL. Canadian beef is safe. Canada continues to effectively manage BSE through a series of integrated safeguards designed to protect both human and animal health. These include prohibiting risk materials from entering the human food and animal feed chains and testing cattle for BSE. Since 2003 Canada has prohibited Specified Risk Materials (SRM) or the portions of cattle that could transmit BSE (such as the brain) from entering the human food supply. SRM are removed from cattle slaughtered for human consumption. This measure is internationally recognized as the most effective way to protect human health from BSE. Continued on 22

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Scratch the itch-Why does my pet itch?

By: Dr. Tegan Alce Unfortunately, there are not typically easy answers or solutions to this very common question. Many animals that are itchy can have an ongoing itch for the rest of their lives, particularly when the root cause of their itch is not found or addressed. Even people that are diligent in trying to find the cause of the itchiness can sometimes have great difficulty. However, many pets can live much happier, healthier, and comfortable lives if their itch is relieved.

The two leading causes of itchy skin are allergies or external parasites. Animals that have external parasites have a much better chance at being itch free for life, as long as the parasites are identified and treated appropriately. Allergies are the big can of worms that is much tougher to diagnose and treat. The two major branches of allergies are food and environmental allergies.

First of all, allergies can be from many, many things. As long as an animal has been exposed to something two or more times in their life, they can develop an allergy to it. Animals and people are exposed to thousands and thousands of brand new things our body has never seen before during a 24 hour period; even in our routine lives. I can’t even imagine how many things our bodies come into contact in a 24 hour period that our immune system has already recognized in the past. The immune system is incredible, but when it goes haywire, it can be tough to figure out what it is reacting to.

An allergy is essentially the immune system having an extreme overreaction to something. Sometimes, a pet can suddenly develop an allergy to a food they have been eating their whole life, and sometimes they can eat a food twice and begin to react to it. In general, the more the immune system is exposed to something, the greater the chances of developing an allergy to it eventually.

Sometimes, the pattern of the itch the animal is displaying can be useful in narrowing down the cause of the allergy. Is the itch correlated with a certain season, a visit to a certain place, using a certain shampoo or laundry detergent? If these examples sound more like your pet, environmental allergies could be a more likely culprit. Food allergies generally occur in animals that are 1 year or older. The onset of a food allergy is often more gradual and not seasonally dependant; mild itchiness, reoccurring ear infections, itchy feet, excessively licking the groin area, and gastrointestinal upset are common complaints of food allergies.

The first step to diagnosing an allergy successfully is keeping track of the pattern of the itch. Where does your pet itch? What season does the itch begin? Is your pet itchy at a time of day in particular? Does the

itch come and go? Where in the home does your pet spend most of their time? Having gone to a veterinary dermatologist for my dog, I remember filling out a 5 page questionnaire prior to my consult. Getting a thorough and accurate history of your pet’s itch can often help narrow down the root cause.

The second step is typically a veterinary dermatologic exam. Many pets with allergies are more susceptible to getting skin or ear infections. Infections in themselves are quite itchy and irritating. Of course, if we don’t know what your pet is allergic to, treating the current infection will not solve the problem, but it will help temporarily relieve the itch.

Most vets will recommend beginning with a food allergy trial. Not necessarily because it is more likely than an environmental allergy, but because it is often the most practical and economical thing to do first.

Most animals with food allergies are allergic to a protein or a carbohydrate. There are many different types of foods to try. A novel protein diet is typically the first stepping stone; this is giving a protein and a carbohydrate that an animal has never been exposed to (ex-kangaroo and oats). Some people will choose a protein and a carbohydrate and make their own homemade diet (see a vet for advice if you want to do this). The “gold standard” diet for food allergies is a food whose protein is broken down so small that the body cannot physically have an immune response to it, which is called a hydrolyzed diet. Regardless of the diet, food allergy trials are incredibly strict (8-12 weeks in length, and if you pet eats even a small treat of another type of food, the trial is set back to day 1) and require 100% family compliance to be successful.

Food allergy animals can then have foods gradually added back in to help identify the food which they are allergic to.

If an animal which has undergone this strict food allergy trial has failed to respond, environmental allergies are more likely. Ideally, all animals which have environmental allergies will be referred to a veterinary dermatologist for an intradermal skin allergy test (exactly the same test that we do in people with allergies). This is often not practical or affordable. A less reliable test is a blood test for antigens in the blood against specific common regional allergens. Based off both these test results, several companies can make vaccines targeted towards your pet’s specific allergies. These vaccines need to be given for life, but the frequency can often be tapered over time. About 50% of animals will have an excellent response to these vaccines, 25% will have some response but will still have some itch, and 25% will not respond at all.

Some people will try to minimize allergens within their home (not letting the pets sleep in the bedroom,

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switching to hypoallergenic products, using unscented products, bathing or rinsing the animals frequently to wash off any potential allergens, etc). Sometimes, animals can develop both food and environmental allergies together as well, which can make diagnosing the allergies that much more difficult.

For long term maintenance, essential fatty acids and antihistamines are often used daily. Sometimes, steroids or Atopica (cyclosporine) are used as well; however, these can have adverse effects and Atopica is quite expensive in larger pets. There are many products available to help support skin health and improve the skin barrier available at most veterinary clinics (Duoxo, Allergroom, Allerderm, Dermascent, and more). Many shampoos and topical sprays can be used for itch relief and maintenance.

Sometimes itchiness can also be from compulsive disorders, anxiety, and other underlying medical issues, such as hypothyroidism. Talk to your veterinarian if you have concerns about these things.

All of us at the Dawson Creek Veterinary Clinic sympathize with owners who are struggling with pet allergies. We realize how frustrating it can be to treat and manage these animals, and we would like to offer our help to get pets closer to becoming itch-free.

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Check your rig before hauling livestock this spring AGRI-NEWS MARCH 9, 2015

In order to haul livestock safely, there are a few things to check on both the truck and trailer before hooking on, loading up and heading out. With a bit of research and some hands-on inspection, you can increase the safety of the driver, animals, and everyone else on the highway.

“Knowing the load capabilities of your truck before using it to haul livestock is important,” says Kenda Lubeck, farm safety coordinator for Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development. “Just because your truck can pull a loaded trailer down the road doesn’t mean it can handle it safely. Drivers often won’t discover this until they have problems maneuvering the rig at highway speeds or find it difficult to stop.”

To know if your truck is rated to safely handle a loaded livestock trailer, check the truck’s gross combined vehicle weight rating. This is the maximum weight the tow vehicle can safely handle. It factors in the tow vehicle’s weight (including passengers, fuel and any equipment or cargo) plus the weight of the loaded trailer.

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Lug nuts: Inspect the lug nuts regularly to ensure they are properly tightened.

Flooring: Inspect the trailer floor to make sure it is sturdy and clean. If more traction is needed, install rubber matting. Replace floor boards that are showing signs of wear or rot. \Battery: If you use battery-powered accessories, ensure that your emergency battery is charged and ready for use.

General condition: Check the general condition of your trailer before loading animals and heading on the road this spring. Look for signs of weakness such as warped areas, rust, corrosion or cracked welding points, any sharp edges that could injure an animal or handler, and that all screws, nuts and bolts are tight and secure.

Brake controllers: Test your brake controllers and make adjustments as needed depending on the weight of your trailer. This needs to be done before each trip as load weights change.

“By thoroughly inspecting your truck and trailer each year, you reduce the chances of being caught off guard at an inconvenient and possibly dangerous time,” says Lubeck. “Knowing your rig is safe lets you focus on other important tasks, such as driving.”

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weight and fall into different classifications. Before you even mount a hitch in your tow vehicle, whether bumper-pull or gooseneck, make sure it is rated for the loads required.

If your trailer has been in storage or even in full use over the winter, it’s important to set aside time to do a thorough safety inspection. Check both the truck and the trailer to confirm they are in good working condition.

Below is a suggested list for a yearly trailer inspection: Latches and safety chains: Double check the latches and the safety chains and cables between the truck and trailer to make sure they are fastened securely.

Make sure you are using a ball that is the correct size for the trailer. On a bumper pull, safety chains should be crossed under the tongue and be just long enough to enable the rig to turn, but not so long as to drag on the ground.

Trailer brakes: Inspect the breakaway cable or brake system. In Alberta brakes are required on any trailer over 910 kilograms being towed by a private passenger tow vehicle.

Wheel bearings: Repack the wheel bearings on a regular basis and replace as necessary.

Electric wiring and connections: Make sure all wiring is in good condition. Trailer connectors should match the truck connectors. Check to make sure that all the lights (brake light, turn signals, and tail lights) on both the truck and the trailer are working. Make sure the electrical connection is securely plugged into the truck.

Tires: Examine the tires for signs of dry rot, wear, or damage, and make sure that all tires, including the spare and inside dual tires, have the correct air pressure. Consider replacing tires at least every five years, regardless of use. Now is also a good time to ensure that your tow vehicle tires are strong enough for the job. Check the sidewall and compare the load rating

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New partnership between Lethbridge College and Alberta Cattle Feeders Association will create business risk management curriculum Jan. 21, 2015 – Agricultural students at Lethbridge College will benefit from a new partnership with the Alberta Cattle Feeders’ Association (ACFA) that will jointly develop a business-risk management curriculum, the two organizations announced today.

The college and ACFA are developing programming that will be offered in a variety of delivery modes – face-to-face, online or blended. The highly accessible learning experiences, for both current students and industry participants, will be delivered beginning in fall 2015 as part of the Southern Alberta Cor Van Raay Agribusiness Program.

“We’re thrilled to work collaboratively with industry leaders to further enhance the region’s agricultural programming,” says Lethbridge College Vice President Academic and Chief Operating Officer Stuart Cullum. “Developing this important curriculum with ACFA and other producer groups will ensure that we are developing what is needed, not only for current students, but for producers and other industry members who, as they grow and succeed, will need to also manage risk within their businesses.”

In the past year Lethbridge College conducted an extensive review of its agriculture programming opportunities, which has led to some exciting new programs and partnerships. As they recognized a need for business risk management programming, ACFA also identified the need for students and industry members to increase their knowledge and skills in this area. As operations transition from family farms into larger business entities, producers are faced with increased management and skill requirements. This new partnership will help address these requirements.

“As cattle prices have increased, industry needs to manage their increased exposure to market volatility.

The Business Risk Management programming will provide skills for industry participants currently trying to manage their equity as well as prepare students with a skill set that is in demand in the cattle industry as well as other livestock and grain industries,” explained ACFA Board of Directors member John Lawton.

The partnership will create learning experiences that focus on areas such as financial literacy, com-

munications, currency, market tools, cycles, risk and opportunity policies, self-management and awareness, government policy and marketing, equity in the market, and will include an individual case study. In addition to the flexible delivery modes, students will be able to customize the way they access the learning experiences. Some will access all of them, some will bundle them into courses and some will access one or two to acquire a specific skill set. Instruction will be provided by both college and university faculty as well as from industry.

In June 2014, the college announced the Cor Van Raay Southern Alberta Agribusiness Program in partnership with the University of Lethbridge. This program will create learning opportunities for students in advanced agribusiness practices that will enable them to transform, create and operate a diverse range of businesses in the agricultural industry. Business risk management is one of the first initiatives to be developed and launched under the new Agribusiness program. More information on Lethbridge College’s current agricultural programming can be found online.

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The Canadian Hereford, Simmental and Angus Associations have jointly been awarded funding from the Alberta Livestock and Meat Agency (ALMA) to explore the development of a mobile smartphone application for Canadian cow-calf producers with integration into Canadian breed association performance data.

Integrated Traceability Solutions Global (ITS Global) of Okotoks, Alberta, has been contracted to research and summarize the functionalities Canadian

do not perform cattle breeders want in a mobile app. This on-line type of fly infestation. Stressed – cattle Author Unknown 10644 Spring Mountain Composite to their best ability.

To help alleviate stress in your survey is the first step of the process. herd, you could purchase a Lewis Cattle Oiler or get The questionnaire will take ten to fifteen minutes your current Lewis Oiler serviced. We now have an 8 to complete. Survey results will be analyzed collecgallon tank oiler with oil drape and salt feeder along tively by ITS Global, and all individual responses with will the 15 gallon tank models. There is a payment remain confidential. Only those respondents who exprogram in place though LewisDCattle Oilers with no HERE press an interest in follow-up will be contacted by banks ITS involved, no credit application required, and Global for further feedback, using only the contactyou can take up to 18 months to pay with no interest charges. We provide free delivery and set up.

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OR S EL CO W If you do not want respond to this survey but would ARDEN • JOANNE CHARICE ARDEN • JOANNE HOTTE 780 354-2074 ALEX •ALEX • CHARICE still like to provide input on the development of a moBRYCE HOTTE HOTTE BOX 906, BEAVERLODGE, AB VILLIGER FAMILY BRYCE • SHARAH VILLIGER FAMILY bile cow-calf app, e-mail appinfo@itslivestock.com.

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When it comes to making a decision on feed supplements, it’s a question of first looking at the facts.

“After talking to various retailers, one comment comes out loud and clear,” says Barry Yaremcio, beef and forage specialist, Ag-Info Centre, Stettler. “Sales of lick tubs, molasses blocks, mineral products and protein supplement sales are way up from previous years. But are any of these products actually needed in your situation?”

There are three things that must be known before a decision can be made whether or not any added products are required: • are the feeds tested?

• what are the weights of the animals you are feeding?

• how much of each feed is supplied daily (i.e. do you know the weights of the bales)?

“Without answers to these questions, any attempt to provide a balanced ration by experience or guess can

lead to big problems,” says Yaremcio. “If the quality of the feeds isn’t known, there’s no way to know if a tub, block, mineral or supplement is actually needed.

If there is no defined starting point in the process, it’s difficult to know if the actions taken are helping or hurting the situation.”

Every farm or ranch is different and there are many possible feed combinations to provide a balanced ration, adds Yaremcio. “Unfortunately, there is no single answer that will fit all situations. Adopting a feeding practice must fit your management style and operation. It isn’t acceptable to copy what a neighbor is doing because it seems to be a reasonable thing to do.

Use a pencil and paper or computer to figure out costs.

If necessary, consult with a nutritionist to balance the ration or, if you are comfortable with it, use a ration balancing program such as CowBytes to do the work yourself.”

Contact: Barry Yaremcio 310 (FARM) 3276

Science Matters

World diets getting more similar

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

A standard diet is spreading worldwide, putting more food on the dinner table, but it brings new dangers: loss of diverse local crops, risk of food crisis due to climate change.

Dean & Marsha Anderson – Fort St John, BC

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World now mostly eats a few crops: wheat, maize (corn) and soybeans, along with meat and dairy products

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Grundke Family Salers Since 1987 YEARLINGS, 2 YEAR OLDS & HEIFERS FOR SALE AT THE FARM Bull semen tested. Delivery available.

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allow for consideration of foreign scientific reviews and allow for incorporation by reference. These changes should make for more nimble regulation, enhancing the ability of Canada’s system to adapt to innovation and other changes.

In January 2015, CCA President Dave Solverson and Manager, Federal Provincial Relations Ryder Lee appeared before the Senate Agriculture and Forestry committee to testify regarding Bill C-18. As in the appearance before the House Ag committee in October, Solverson indicated support for the bill, particularly for updates to the APP and in opportunities for improved seed investment due to updating the Plant Breeders’ Rights Act.

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CANADIAN CATTLEMEN’S ASSOCIATION, MARCH 2, 2015 Last Wednesday, Bill C-18, or the Agricultural Growth Act, received royal assent in the Federal House of Commons and is now law. The Act amends several agriculture Acts, including the Feeds Act, the Fertilizers Act, the Seeds Act, the Health of Animals Act and the Plant Protection Act. According to Open Parliament.ca, it amends the Agricultural Marketing Programs Act “to modernize the requirements of the advance payments program (APP), improve its accessibility and enhance its administration and delivery.”

Improvements to the APP that can benefit cattle producers include the program now including bred heifers as an eligible commodity, improving timeframes, streamlining applications processes and enabling administrators to offer the program to a broader commodity group. These changes should encourage more producers to use the program, but even before the changes cattle producers as a group lag other crop types in use of the APP. The program is designed for producers looking to optimize their marketing. For cattle producers it may help an operation change their time of marketing or retain ownership.

The most controversial aspect of this legislation is updating plant breeders’ rights. This update is seen to improve the environment for seed innovation and investment in Canada which is something that benefits cattle producers through expected enhanced forage productivity.

The legislation will also modernize several Acts to

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3/2/2015 - by Erica Shaffer OTTAWA, Canada – Canadian trade officials are in contact with Chinese officials following that country’s announcement of temporary trade restrictions on imports of Canadian beef. Meanwhile, agriculture officials have expanded their traceback investigation.

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) learned of the trade ban before updating the status of the agency’s investigation into the country’s 19th confirmed case of bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) in a cow from northern Alberta. Taiwan, Peru, Indonesia, South Korea and Belarus already have enacted bans on Canadian beef and beef products.

“We continue to work with our trading partners to share information and respond to questions they may have,” said Paul Mayers, vice president – Policy and Programs, CFIA. “We have and will continue to share information on the investigation with industry trading partners and other stakeholders. The CFIA remains committed to protecting animal health and takes BSE very seriously. All necessary resources have been

BSE Update

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Mile 11 on #2 Highway South of Dawson Creek

Investigation broadens in BSE case: CFIA

In terms of measures to prevent the transmission of BSE, in August 1997, Canada introduced a ruminant-to-ruminant feed ban, meaning that rendered protein products from ruminant animals (cattle, sheep, goats, bison, elk or deer) cannot be fed to other ruminants. In December 2000, Canada banned the import of rendered animal material from any species from any country that Canada does not recognize as free of BSE. In July 2007, Canada enhanced the 1997 feed ban by prohibiting SRM from being used in all animal feed, including pet food and fertilizers. The CFIA undertakes inspections at commercial feed mills, retailers of feed, rendering facilities and farms, which indicate that

compliance with the enhanced feed ban requirements by the Canadian industry is very high.

Born after the enhanced feed ban The February 2015 BSE case #19 was born in 2009, 21 months after the 2007 enhanced feed ban was put into place. The case #19 animal is from the same farm as Canada’s BSE case #17 in 2010. Neither of these findings is unprecedented in the global BSE experience. The experience in other countries indicates that multiple BSE cases on a single farm do occasionally occur before and also after strengthening feed ban measures. Research into the origin of these instances indicate that contaminated feed remains the most likely cause.

Cattle are most susceptible to contracting BSE from eating con-

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taminated feed during their first year of life. As such case #19 (born 03/2009) had most likely already been exposed by the time case #17 was discovered in 2010. Therefore, any on-farm practices that may have changed as a result of the case #17 2010 investigation were already too late to prevent infection of case #19.

Feed related efforts to eradicate classic BSE are proven to be highly successful based on the finding of only a handful of cases in recent years around the world. It is worthwhile to note that BSE is on the decline in Canada and globally following the implementation of feed control measures around the world.

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directed towards managing this situation and investigation.”

The agency’s investigation included identifying the cow’s birth and feed cohorts. World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) guidelines state birth cohorts should include animals born in the same year as the infected animal, along with animals born in the year before and after the infected animal. The most recent case was born in 2009.

However, CFIA also discovered that the 2015 case was born on the same farm as another BSE-infected cow — Canada’s 17th confirmed case of BSE, Mayers added. The animal was born in 2004 and confirmed with BSE in 2010. As a precaution, the agency now is actively tracing any surviving cattle that were fed on the farm in the years between the 2010 and 2015 cases, in addition to animals born on the farm in either 2008, 2009 or 2010.

“Moving forward, our focus is on tracing and determining the status of these animals,” Mayers said.

“The investigation into potential sources of contamination of the feed will continue. As you can see, the scope of the investigation is broad. As well, the nature of this investigation is complex and requires us to be very thorough. It will take time.”

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about C$400,000 in 2010 to build storage for about 6,000 tonnes of blended fertilizer.

“We want to store it all - we don’t want to be held hostage by the logistics of springtime and the games the fertilizer companies play,” said Hruska, who grows wheat and canola and uses about 6,500 tonnes of fertilizer a year on his sprawling 45,000 acre farm. “It gives you a lot of security knowing your fertilizer is in place out of season.”

The difference between harvest and spring fertilizer prices has been almost enough for farmers to pay the cost of storage within one season, said Lyndon Carlson, senior vice-president of marketing at Farm Credit Canada, the country’s biggest agriculture lender.

Fertilizer prices have been higher in April, the month when demand soars just before most planting gets underway, than in the previous October eight times in the last decade, according to a survey of Alberta prices by the provincial government. The price of urea, for example, was C$529 per tonne in October 2013 and C$721 six months later.

Sales volumes of epoxy-lined bins - designed to withstand fertilizer’s corrosiveness - have climbed 20 percent since 2010 at Westeel , Western Canada’s second-largest seller of farm storage, said president Andre Granger.

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By Rod Nickel, Reuters March 02, 2015 Canadian farmers are plowing profits from bumper crops into fertilizer storage facilities to mitigate the pricing power held by major retailers and producers.

Having their own storage lets farmers buy nutrients more cheaply during the off-season and creates fewer transport bottlenecks in the spring planting season.

Over time, the practice might erode the steep premiums farmers pay in the spring to retail businesses owned by Agrium Inc, Richardson International and Cargill Ltd , while shifting distribution patterns of producers Potash Corp of Saskatchewan, Mosaic Co and CF Industries.

The trend is part of a wider shift by North American farmers to gain more control over both costs and the prices they collect. In the U.S., farmers are building silos and bins to store grains and oilseeds until crop handlers entice them to sell.

Canadian farmers produced record-large harvests of wheat and canola in 2013, boosting their net income to C$6.4 billion, the fourth straight year of gains, according to the most recent Statistics Canada data.

After diammonium phosphate prices spiked in 2008 to $1,200 per tonne, compared with less than $500 a tonne today, Saskatchewan farmer Kevin Hruska spent ‘Since 1957’

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Cleardale, Alberta

Lloyd & Donna 1-800-667-2251

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DISPERSAL FOR Galarneau Land & Cattle Friday March 20 @ Noon

— 525 Bred Cows — (60% Black/40% Red)

Black Angus bulls out July 15 – pulled Sept 20

Selling on Satellite March 18 550 Calves

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For more information and to consign please call VJV office 403-783-5561 or office@vjvauction.com Regular Sales every Wednesday

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SALES EVERY THURSDAY @ 10:00 A.M. – INTERNET MARKET REPORT: www.vjvauction.com Canadian Satellite Web Site: www.cslauction.com – Email: dawson@vjvauction.com

MARKET REPORT On Thursday March 5, 2015, 1,100 head of cattle went through Vold Jones Vold Auction in Dawson Creek.

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44th Annual Mackenzie Red Angus Bull Sale (Angus) Bar 4A Cattle Co. Bull Sale (Angus) North Country Ranchland Bull Sale (Simmental) 42nd Annual All Breed Bull Sale (Angus, Hereford, Simmental) Peace Country Limousin Bull Sale (Limousin) Bar B Charolais Bull Sale (Charolais) North Point Angus Bull Sale (Angus Last Chance Bull Sale (Multi-Breed)

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ALBERTA: NEIL CAMPBELL Rycroft: 780.765.3054 (c)780.814-4113

BRITISH COLUMBIA: ART PATTERSON Dawson Creek: 250.782.6500 (c) 250.784.4307

BRITISH COLUMBIA: RON KRAMER Fort St. John: 250.827.3245 (c) 250.793.2713

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THE CATTLE MARKET IS VERY STRONG.

Levi Pedgerachny and his staff at Sekura Livestock/Triple J would like to extend an invitation to all Northern Alberta and British Columbia ranchers to market your livestock through their facility in Westlock, Alberta.

Sekura Livestock/Triple J offers: • Large comfortable feed and water pens • Capacity to hold 3,500 head sales • Show alley pre-sort to single owner cattle • 12-15 order buyers at every sale Give us a call today to market your livestock!

Manager: Levi Pedgerachny (780)349-1446 Fieldman: Wade Schaupmeyer (780)305-4104

Regular cattle sales held every Thursday Next sale: Thursday, March 19, 2015 – 9:00 a.m.

Thursday, March 26, 2015 – 9:00 a.m.

Thursday, April 2, 2015 – 9:00 a.m.

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Bred Cow & Cow/Calf Pair Sale: Saturday, March 28 – 10:00 a.m.

Bred Cow & All Breeds Bull Sale: Saturday, April 25 – 10:00 a.m.

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Regular sheep and goat sales on the first and third Monday’s of every month Next sale

Monday, March 16, 2015 – 11:00 a.m.

Monday, April 6, 2015 – NO SALE – EASTER MONDAY Monday, April 20, 2015 – 11:00 a.m.

Regular horse sales on the third Saturday of each month Next sale

Saturday, March 21, 2015 – Tack at 10 a.m., Horses at 1:00 p.m.

Saturday, April 18, 2015 – Tack at 10 a.m., Horses at 1:00 p.m.

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US FARMERS Farmers in North and South Dakota are also building storage for fertilizer, like their Canadian neighbors, but the trend has not caught on with much smaller U.S. Midwest grain farms. Farmers there lack the same scale to buy storage facilities or fertilizer spreading equipment and rely on local co-operatives to do the work, said Peter Trebuschnoj, Iowa-based director of U.S. operations at Meridian Manufacturing, which makes bins for the farm, industrial and energy sectors.

U.S. hog farmers are avoiding high retail prices for spring fertilizer by cashing in on their own endless supply of free manure.

Iowa grain farmer Chuck Souder said the ability to produce and store excess fertilizer was a deciding factor when his family built a hog barn last fall that can hold about 2,500 animals at a time. He estimates the hogs will produce at least $37,000 in fertilizer a year.

North of the border, bumper crops and the strength of multi-generational farms allow some farmers to pay cash for storage, while others borrow, said Randy James, manager of agriculture in Manitoba for Bank of Montreal.

The growing size of Canadian farms also makes building storage affordable. In Saskatchewan, the average farm is 1,668 acres, five times the average in Iowa.

The benefits go beyond dollars and cents.

The farm input distribution system often becomes congested during spring, with fertilizer in high demand during farmers’ narrow planting window.

For that reason, farmers’ move to build fertilizer storage and buy off-season is positive for retail sellers, even though they might sell less product at premium spring prices, said Tom Hamilton, vice-president of Richardson Pioneer.

To be sure, the more fertilizer farmers store, the more price risk they take. In 2009, retail dealers incurred heavy losses on inventories when prices collapsed.

“Bottom line, the risk of inventory change will always overshadow the desire to store up,” said Potash Corp Chief Executive Jochen Tilk.

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• CNH Industrial Parts & Service will issue a $100 reward card, which can be used to purchase genuine Case IH parts at a Case IH dealership, for each Certified Pre-Owned unit purchased.

“This program will offer used equipment customers the reliability, warranty, special financing offers and peace of mind typically found only with new equipment purchases,” says Eric Weaver, Senior Director of Marketing for Case IH. “By partnering with our dealers, CNH Industrial Parts & Service and CNH Indus-

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“They say that ninety percent of TV is junk. But ninety percent of everything is junk.” - Gene Roddenberry

# An existing frack site near Swan Lake. Encana recently bought the rights to drill beneath the lake from a Calgary land broker.

(Johnny Wakefield file photo)

Encana acquires right to drill under Swan Lake to promote good stewardship of the lake and in its watershed," Watson said. "Nobody in the oil and gas industry can guarantee there won't be an accident.

Nowhere is that in the terms of good stewardship."

In December, the provincial natural gas ministry told Alaska Highway News that horizontally drilling beneath the lake posed no risk, adding another oil and gas company has already drilled beneath the lake's north end without incident. In November, the provincial government told Swan Lake residents that the gas rights were up for lease at the December auction. A Calgary-based land broker bought the drilling rights in December for $4.7 million. Encana acquired those rights earlier this year. An Encana spokesperson said it's too early to say whether a well will be brought into production. "We're looking at our drill schedule, and nothing is finalized at this point," said Brian Lieverse.

He added that it was still unclear what impact Encana's recently announced $130 million reduction in Montney spending would have on drilling in the area.

Any drilling operation would still have to go through environmental assessment and a round of First Nations and resident consultation. SLES and the Oil and Gas Commission are scheduled to meet about drilling under the lake this Sunday. reporter@dcdn.ca

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It's the latest development in the bid to drill on the parcel, a move which some nearby residents oppose.

The Swan Lake Enhancement Society (SLES), a conservation group made up of lakeside residents, says there's no guarantee fracking two kilometers down won't harm the lake and its watershed. Ducks Unlimited Canada, which owns a conservation area on the lake, has also expressed concern about drilling. The parcel sold in December includes a section of the adjacent Swan Lake provincial park. SLES president Allen Watson said an Encana representative contacted him shortly after the company bought the parcel. "They talked to me for an hour trying to assure me that there is no risk to the lake," he said.

Watson said he has asked several elected officials to compensate Encana for the parcel—either financially or with rights to drill in a less sensitive area. So far, no one has responded to the suggestion, he said. He has also raised the issue with BC NDP environment critic Spencer Chandra Herbert. "Our mission is

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HONEYBEE SP36+ (2006) 36’, INTEGRATED TRANSPORT MACDON 962 (2001) 30’ HEADER W/LEXION ADAPTER MACDON 963 (2004) 30’ DRAPER HEADER (2) MACDON 974 (2004) 36’ DRAPER HEADER MACDON D60 (2008) 35’ SLOW SPEED TRANSPORT (2) MACDON D50 (2008) 35’, JD ADAPTER MACDON D50 (2013) 30’ SLOW SPEED TRANSPORT LEXION G30 (1999) 30’ AUGER HEADER, ELECTRIC REEL SPEED NEW HOLLAND 94C (2006) NH ADAPTER LEXION MF1200 (2013) 40’ DRAPER HEADER

BOURGAULT 8800 (1995) 48’, SINGLE SHOOT, 3225 TANK BOURGAULT 5710 (2003) 40’ BOURGAULT 4710, 40’ DOUBLE SHOOT DISC DRILL BOURGAULT 3225 (1995) BOURGAULT 5710 AIRDRILL & 6550 AIR TANK (2007) 74’ BOURGAULT 4350 (1999) AIRTANK FLEXICOIL 5000 (2002) AIRDRILL SEEDHAWK 6010 AIRDRILL & 600 AIRTANK (2013)

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It thrives under excessive moisture and isn’t a factor in normal to drier-thannormal growing conditions. A longer rotation - up to six years between pea and lentil crops - may be necessary in fields with positive samples.

The root rot severity varies within the field and production losses are variable.

“It isn’t across the whole field, but it is in the low-lying areas where the water tends to collect,” says Tim Wiens, Sask Pulse Chair and a farmer near Herschel, Sask. “It’s an ideal environment for the root rots to grow.”

A total of 58 root samples and 119 soil samples were submitted by growers to various testing facilities in Saskatchewan in 2014. Aphanomyces oospores were observed in just over half of the root samples. Aphanomyces DNA was detected in 71 per cent of soil samples.

Peas and lentils are most susceptible to aphanomyces, while chickpeas, soybeans and fababeans have good resistance.

Dr. Sabine Banniza with the University of Saskatchewan Crop Development Centre will host a webinar on Thursday, March 19 at noon local time. She will discuss current disease issues in pulse production and ways to mitigate risk.

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17% Tax Credit Available for Alberta’s Barley Farmers CALGARY, ALBERTA-(Marketwired - Feb. 18, 2015) - Alberta barley farmers who did not request a refund of their check-off dollars will qualify for a 2014 Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) tax credit.

The SR&ED tax credit allows farmers to claim the portion of their checkoff dollars used to fund research. The rate for the 2014 tax year is 17 per cent.

“Crop research and innovation substantially increase crop yields and improves farmers’ bottom lines,” said Alberta Barley Research Committee Chair and Region Five Director-atLarge Richard Mueller. “As an added benefit for Alberta’s barley farmers, 17 per cent of the money that they’ve invested through check-off dollars is eligible to earn this tax credit.”

Research is Alberta Barley’s number one, farmer-driven investment to maximize barley’s potential. Alberta Barley funds and participates in a variety of important agricultural research projects that aim to create new opportunities for Alberta barley farmers now and in the future. These projects are detailed on www.albertabarley.com/research.

“I want to thank Alberta barley farmers for entrusting their check-off dollars with us,” said Alberta Barley ViceChairman Jason Lenz. “By investing in Alberta Barley’s research projects, each grower is contributing to the future of their farm and the future of barley.”

To learn more about the program, visit the Canada Revenue Agency website at http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/txcrdt/ sred-rsde/menu-eng.html.

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Tractors:

Woods CZR2652 2012 52” Zero Turn Mower E014133 . . . . . $4,250 Kubota B7510 4wd, 60” Sweeper, 60” Mower, 60” Blade & 48” Tiller 500HRS E011076 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$13,000 JD 2305 2010 4wd, 24hp, 62” Mower & 47” Front Mount Blower 350HRS E014715 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$13,500 NH TV140 1998 Loader, Grapple, 105 PTO HP 7400HRS E011676 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$32,900 NH T4030 2009 4wd, LH Reverser, Ldr, Bucket, SS Q/A, 62 PTO HP, Open Stn. 1675HRS E014937 . . . . . . . . .$34,900 NH T4040 2012 Cab, 4wd, Ldr, LH Reverser, 70 PTO HP 350HRS E013756 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$49,900 NH TS110 2002 Cab, 4wd, FK Loader, 90 PTO HP 5200HRS E014143 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$41,900 NH T5.115 2014 Cab, 4wd, MSL Ldr, LH Reverser, 98 PTO HP 125HRS E014918 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$95,000 Kubota M126X 2011 Cab, 4wd, Ldr, Grapple, 108 PTO HP E015248 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$59,900 JD 7130 2008 Cab, 4wd, IVT, Ldr, Grapple, 100 PTO HP 3400HRS E015156 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$80,000 Vers 2375 2013 710 Duals, GPS, PTO, 375 HP 275HRS E014878. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $154,900 NH TJ425 2004 710 Duals, GPS, Hi. Cap. Hyds, 24spd 3750HRS E013492 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $125,900 Vers 435 2007 900 Duals, Std 2100HRS E013507 . . . . . . . . $139,900 NH T9060HD 2009 Triples, Powershift, 535hp 1300HRS E014421 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $225,000 NH T9.670HD 2011 800 Duals, 600hp, GPS, Lux Cab, Mega Flow Hyds 200HRS E013694 . . . . . . . . . . . $307,000

Sprayers:

FC S67 2003 90ft, Suspended Boom E008860 . . . . . . . . . . .$21,900 FC S67XL 1999 120ft, Wheel Boom, E012248 . . . . . . . . . . .$19,900 NH S1070 2012 100ft, Wheel Boom, 1600 gal. E013758 . . . .$35,900 Apache AS1220+II 2014 120ft Alum Boom, 1200 gal, 2 Sets Of Tires, AutoBoom, Sectional Control Viper 4 Monitor 175HRS E014880 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $280,000

Feeding:

Haybuster 2650 Grain Tank E012987 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$19,900 Haybuster 2650 Grain Tank E013339 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$18,600 Haybuster 2650 E015141 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$13,900

Tillage & Seeding:

Summers 50ft Harrows With Valmar E012006 . . . . . . . . . . .$14,000 Summers 60ft Heavy Harrows E014008 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$22,900 Rite Way 8055 55ft Heavy Harrows E010535 . . . . . . . . . . . .$21,900 JD 220 18ft Disc E014891 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7,250 FC 3450 1997 340bu, Variable Rate, Tow-Behind E011083 . . .$32,500 FC 3450 1998 340bu, Mechanical, Tow-Behind E013668 . . . .$29,900 FC 3450 2002 340bu, Variable Rate, Tow-Behind E012247 . . .$34,900 FC 5000/2340 2001 39’x7.2”, TBT, Variable Rate, Single Shoot, 3” Steel Packers E014570 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$39,000 FC 5000 1997 45’x9” E014377 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coming In

FC 5000/3450 2002 57x7.2, TBT, Mech Cart, Single Shoot . Coming In NH SD440/SC380 2004 51’x9”, TBT, Variable Rate, Double Shoot, E013351 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$78,000 NH P2060/P1060 2009 70’x12”, TBH, Variable Rate, Double Shoot, AgTron Blockage Monitor On Seed Runs, 4” Paired Row Atom Jet Openers Used 1 season, 5.5” Rubber Packers, Clean Unit. E013197 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $127,900

Combines & Headers:

NH TX68 1995 With Pickup E013291 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$46,900 CIH 2388 2003 With Pickup, 1650 T Hours 2210HRS E014945 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$72,000 NH 94C 25’ Draper to fit 2388 E014946 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$25,000 Lexion 570 2011 RWA, Clean Unit, 850HRS E014936 . . . . . $159,900 NH CX8070 2008 1000 T Hours 1300HRS E014437 . . . . . . $169,900 NH CX8080 2009 1160 T Hours 1560HRS E013342 . . . . . . $179,900 NH CX8080 2009 1300 T Hours 1830HRS E014423 . . . . . . $175,000 NH CX8080 2010 1315 T Hours 1715HRS E013343 . . . . . . $185,000 NH CX8080 2010 1350 T Hours 1770HRS E013344 . . . . . . $185,000 NH CX8080 2012 Cast Drum, Tier IV, 220 T Hours 290HRS E013926. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $299,900 NH CX8080 2012 Cast Drum, Tier IV, GPS, Duals, 725 T Hours 900HRS E012937 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $239,900 NH CX8080 2012 Cast Drum, Tier IV, GPS, Duals, E013076 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $239,900 NH CX8080 2012 Cast Drum, Tier IV, GPS, Duals, 700 T Hours 840HRS E013077 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $239,900 NH CX8080 2012 Cast Drum, Tier IV, GPS, Duals, 750 T Hours 945HRS E013078 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $239,900 NH CX8090 2013 Cast Drum, Tier IV, GPS, Duals, 200 T Hours 270HRS E013496 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $325,000 NH CR9070 2008 Hopper Cover, 490 T Hours 730HRS E012246. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $199,900 NH 72C 2006 30ft E014438 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$21,000 NH 74C 2005 30ft Flex Auger E011843 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$21,000 NH 94C 2006 30ft Draper E013501 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$34,900 NH 94C 2011 30ft w/Pea Auger E015295 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$37,000 NH 94C 2011 30ft w/Pea Auger E015296 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$37,000 NH 94C 2011 30ft w/Pea Auger E015301 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$37,000 NH 94C 2011 30ft w/Pea Auger E015302 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$37,000 NH 94C 36ft Draper E010392. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$47,900 NH 94C 2012 36ft Draper E013346 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$47,900 NH 94C 2012 36ft Draper E013347 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$47,900 NH 94C 2012 36ft Draper E013348 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$47,900 NH 94C 36ft Draper E014304. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$51,000 NH 840CD 2013 35’ Center Drive Draper, With Transport E013497 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$67,500

Grain Carts: Demco 850 2014 850 Bu, Black, PTO & Hyd. Drive, 900 Tires, Tarp & Scales NEW E013357 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$49,900 Demco 1050 2014 1050 Bu, Blue, Hydraulic Drive, 900 Tires, Tarp & Scales NEW E013371 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$56,750 Demco 1150 2014 1150 Bu, Black, PTO & Hyd. Drive, 900 Tires, Tarp & Scales NEW E013356 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$64,900

Demco 1150 2014 1150 Bu, Black, PTO & Hyd. Drive, 900 Tires, Tarp & Scales NEW E013372 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$64,900 Demco 1150 2014 1150 Bu, Blue, PTO Drive, 900 Tires, Tarp & Scales NEW E014124 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$62,250 Demco 1150 2014 1150 Bu, Blue, PTO Drive, 900 Tires, Tarp & Scales NEW E014125 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$62,250 Demco 1150 2014 1150 Bu, Blue, PTO & Hyd. Drive, 900 Tires, Tarp & Scales NEW E014289 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$64,900

Swathers: NH HW340 2004 36ft Double Knife Draper 1350HRS E008828 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$54,900 NH HW340 2004 30ft Double Knife Draper E014781. . . . . . .$49,900 Hesston 8400 1994 21ft Draper E014240 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$13,500 MacDon 2930 1996 30ft 960, Single Knife 1725HRS E012437 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$26,900 MacDon 4952i 2004 30ft 972, Transport, Double Knife, Triple Del. E011907 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$49,900 MacDon 9352i 2005 30ft 972, Double Knife, Triple Del. E012026 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$59,900 MacDon 4952i 2006 30ft 972, Double Knife, Triple Del. E013760 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$64,900 MacDon M105 2013 25ft D65, Single Knife, Triple Del. 125HRS E014431 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $129,900 MacDon M150 2008 35’ D60, Double Knife, Trans, Triple Del, Swath Roller 1100HRS E014297 . . . . . . . . $101,900 MacDon M150 2010 30ft D60 360HRS E014784 . . . . . . . . $110,000 MacDon M150 2011 35ft D60 430HRS E015040 . . . . . . . . $119,000 MacDon M155 2012 35ft D65 E014782 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $129,900 MacDon M155 2012 35ft D65 E012951 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $129,900 MacDon M155 2013 35ft D65, Tow Kit 520HRS E014782. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $135,000

Discbines/Haybines/Rakes:

NH 1411 2003 10ft Sidepull E014170 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$11,900 NH 1411 2007 10ft Sidepull E014948 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$14,500 NH 1431 2002 13ft Hydroswing E015146 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$11,500 CIH DCX131 2004 13ft Hydroswing, Shockpro Hubs E014308 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$17,900 CIH 8360 12ft Hydroswing E013769 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,250 NH 1475 2006 16ft Hydroswing E014022 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$17,500

Balers:

NH BR780 2004 Auto Wrap, 2.07m P/U E007642 . . . . . . . . .$13,900 NH BR780 2005 Auto Wrap, 1.5m P/U E009687 . . . . . . . . . .$14,900 NH BR780A 2006 TW/NW, 2.07m P/U E007409 . . . . . . . . . .$18,900 NH BR780A 2007 Auto Wrap, 2.07m P/U E014919 . . . . . . . .$13,900 NH BR7090 2010 Auto Wrap, 1.5m P/U E007406 . . . . . . . . .$19,900 NH BR7090 2010 Bale Command, Twine Wrap, 2.07m P/U E014063 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$19,900 NH BR7090 2011 Bale Command, Twine Wrap, 2.07m P/U E012632 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$19,900 NH BR7090 2011 TW/NW, 2.07m P/U E007415 . . . . . . . . . .$25,900 NH BR7090 2011 Auto Wrap, 1.5m P/U E014224 . . . . . . $22,900.00

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That response is exactly why Dargis spends so much time on the road talking about feelings that most people wall away inside themselves.

Open to change And people do want to talk, she says. She didn’t believe that at first, but hundreds of those brief but deeply personal conversations with total strangers have convinced her people actually want to talk about buried feelings.

They’re just looking for a way to begin, Dargis says, and sharing her story somehow gives them permission to do that.

People are also open to change, she adds.

For example, Dargis always advises parents to tell their kids what is in their will.

“The initial reaction is always, ‘Why would I do that?

They’ll find out what’s in it when I’m dead,’” she says.

“Then I talk about how it will be read, that a will is really your last testament of love, and there are likely to be issues.

“I tell them that if the kids hear it from you and understand your reasons, then they won’t turn on each other after you’re gone. When you put it like that, it really strikes them as something they should do.”

Positive response She gets an equally positive response about putting family ahead of work when she tells the story of how that fatal plane crash came after her parents decided to take time off during silage season for a family event.

“Normally it’s nose-to-grindstone during silage time, but my parents decided we’d have fun that weekend,” she says.

“I ask people to think about that. How often as farmers do we fail to pay attention to life around us? If we miss out on friends and family, what are we doing here? What are we living for?”

Powerful advice Difficult conversations? Certainly. They’re about life and being mortal. They’re about change, whether that’s about passing the reins or risky work behaviour. These aren’t issues that get settled in one conversation, but things won’t get better if you don’t have that first difficult one.

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Dargis has some very simple, but powerful, advice.

“Just be genuine, just be yourself,” she says. “If it comes from the heart, then it’s irresistible. That’s something I believe in — if what you’re saying comes from the heart, then it will reach out and touch the other person’s heart, too.”

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For all their strengths, farms are notorious as places where things get left unsaid, and that’s a shame.

Take, for example, the topic of control. Just mention that issue, and watch Dad’s jaw muscles tighten and that look come into his eye.

The ‘work comes first’ attitude is another. How many spouses say silent prayers every day as their bull-headed partner heads out for yet another long, gruelling, gotta-getit-done day?

The popular term is ‘difficult conversations,’ and nothing’s more difficult than talking about mortality — whether that’s preparing for the day you won’t be around or why your work practices could hasten that time.

People open up Yet these topics are exactly what people want to talk to Leona Dargis about. Every time the motivational speaker from St. Vincent, Alta. gives a presentation (47 of them in four countries in the past two years alone), people are waiting afterwards to speak with her.

It all comes down to communication, communication, communication. If something is going wrong, let’s talk about it.

“There’s always at least five people, and sometimes a dozen,” says the 29-year-old. “I think it’s because I bring the personal side. And I have a true connection. I’m one of them: I’ve picked rocks and done all the hard work that farm kids do. When I share my story, I remind them that this can happen to anybody. I am happy to help in any way I can.”

What happened was the loss of her parents Jean and Joanne and grandmother Anita in a plane crash in 2007, leaving Dargis and her four younger sisters to run a multimillion-dollar operation while dealing with their grievous loss. The lineups after her presentations are testament to her openness and positive attitude — ‘Life is exactly as you make it’ is her motto.

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Dawson Creek - Tara Norman Jumping Clinic @ LaKota AgriPlex Glenevis - Pro Char Charolais Bull Sale @ the Ranch

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Clyde - KBJ Round DAY Bull THANKSGIVING 16 Sale KBJ Round Farm G.P.@- Little Mermaid @ Douglas Cardinal Theatre GPRC

Barrhead - On Target Bull 17 Sale @ Barrhead Ag Barn Innisfail - Western Progress Bull Sale @ Innisfail Auction Mart

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G.P. - Peace Wapiti School District Spring Concert @ Douglas J. Cardinal Theatre

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Beaverlodge - Mountain Side Angus Bull Sale @ VJV

Chetwynd - Chamber of 29 Commerce Trade Show Dawson Creek - Robin Hahn Jumping Clinic @ LaKota AgriPlex G.P. - 22nd Annual Home & Garden Show @ Evergreen Park

Beaverlodge - Transcon P.C. Simmental Bull Sale @ VJV

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Dawson Creek - Tara Norman Clinic @ LaKota AgriPlex G.P. - Women’s Show (Spring Edition) @ Revolution Place

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G.P. - STUART McLEAN @ Douglas J. Cardinal Theatre

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Dawson Creek - Cabin Fever 5 Concert “The Great Plains” @ DC Senior Centre Dawson Creek - Gymkhana/ Barrel Night @ LaKota AgriPlex Fort St. John - STUART McLEAN @ North Peace Cultural Centre Wanham - Aspen Hill/ Heart Valley Angus Bull Sale @ Aspen Hill Ranch

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Clyde - Chittick Family Bull Sale @ North Central Livestock Dawson Creek - STUART McLEAN @ Unchagah Hall Fort St. John - CDC Talent Show @ North Peace Cultural Centre

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G.P. - GPPSD District Band Concert @ Douglas J. Cardinal Theatre

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Dawson Creek Gymkhana/Barrel Night @ LaKota AgriPlex G.P. - 30th Annual Peace Country Classic Agri-Show G.P. - GPPSD District Choir Concert @ Douglas J. Cardinal Theatre

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G.P. - 30th Annual Peace Country Classic Agri-Show G.P. - Northern Classic Bull Sale @ Evergreen Park

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Beaverlodge - Peace Country Supreme Bull Sale @ VJV Dawson Creek - Eceptional Equine Clinic @ LaKota AgriPlex Demmitt - “BOOGIE PATROL” @ Demmitt Community Centre Fort St. John - Hollywood Nights Masquerade Ball @ Lido Theatre G.P. - 30th Annual Peace Country Classic Agri-Show Grimshaw - DANCE - “Sweet Tequila” @ Mile Zero Regional Multiplex Jarvie - Stoke the Fire Bull Sale @ Brandl Ranch

Beaverlodge - Fineline Red Angus/J Lazy A Ranch Bull Sale @ VJV

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Dawson Creek - Mackenzie Red Angus Bull Sale @ VJV Falher - Smoky River Agricultural Trade Show

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Dawson Creek - Tara Norman Clinic @ LaKota AgriPlex Falher - Smoky River Agricultural Trade Show G.P. - Women’s Show (Spring Edition) @ Revolution Place

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Clyde - Northern Impact Charolais Bull Sale @ North Central Livestock Dawson Creek - Bar 4A Cattle Co. Bull Sale @ VJV Dawson Creek - Tara Norman Clinic @ LaKota AgriPlex Falher - Smoky River Agricultural Trade Show G.P. - Women’s Show (Spring Edition) @ Revolution Place Mackenzie - 2015 Slopes for Hopes Day @ Powder King Ski Hill Saskatoon Lake - Ag Society Spring Fling. Sask Lake Comm Hall (Wembly Ab)

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Dawson Creek 26 Gymkhana/Barrel Night @ LaKota AgriPlex Dawson Creek - North Country Ranchland Bull Sale @ VJV G.P. - High School Basketball All-Star Game @ GPRC Gym

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Chetwynd - Chamber of 27 Commerce Trade Show Dawson Creek - Robin Hahn Jumping Clinic @ LaKota AgriPlex G.P. - “THE CELTIC TENORS” @ Revolution Place G.P. - 22nd Annual Home & Garden Show @ Evergreen Park

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Clairmont 4:00 p.m. to 13 7:00 p.m. Community Hall Contact 780-832-6688 Grande Prairie 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. 10032 - 101st Avenue Contact 780-814-8224 LaCrete 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

10102 - 101st Street Contact 780-928-3178

Clairmont 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Community Hall Contact 14 780-832-6688 Dawson Creek 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. 10300 - 8th Street Contact 250-782-1428 Fairview 9:00 a.m. To 12:00 a.m. Fairview Legion Contact 780-835-4633 Fort St.John 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. FSJ Curling Rink Contact 250-785-5886 Grande Prairie 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. 10032 - 101st Ave Contact 780-814-8224 Peace River 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. 10301 - 101st St. Contact 780-618-3640

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Weaver Bros. Auctions Ltd. • Auctioneers for the B.C. and Alberta Peace Country JEFF WEAVER • 780.864.7750 • weaverauctions@gmail.com | www.weaverauctions.com LORNE WEAVER • 250.219.0871 | EVAN WEAVER • 250.219.4539

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6043 Land Wanted Looking for Alfalfa Land to Rent. Please Phone: 780821-9350

WANTED: Pasture for cow/calf pairs & yearlings.

Phone: 780-831-6872

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Hadland Seed Farm Ltd. PEDIGREED SEED FOR SALE Yellow Peas AAC Peace River (New) CDC Meadow CDC Horizon (Forage) Barley CDC Austenson CDC Maverick Chigwell

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Information Wanted Found Lost Personal Messages Volunteers Career Opportunities Career Training Help Wanted Work Wanted Auctions Firewood For Sale - Misc.

600 foot pound snap on torque wrench.

Call 780-836-2504

Birch & Tamarack wellcured lumber for sale.

Phone: 250-719-6142

HRS Wheat AAC Redwater CPS Wheat

AAC Ryley Oats AC Mustang OP RR Canola Café Rugby Smooth Brome Grass Fdn. Carlton

WANTED: Rider for Wanham pasture, must have horses. Accommodations provided. Send resume to Gilbert, Box 1786, Grimshaw, TOH 1W0. Phone: 780-618-1621

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Anniversaries Announcements Birthdays Card of Thanks Churches Congratulations Engagements Wedding Announcements Funeral Services In Memoriam Obituaries

LIMIT 3 ADS PER ISSUE. NON-COMMERCIAL CUSTOMERS ONLY.

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Furniture Garage Sales Wanted Heavy Equipment Misc. Farm Equipment Livestock Pets Seminars/Education Travel Business For Sale Business Opportunities Services

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

9031 Certified Seed for Sale 1215 General Employment 2205 Farm Implements

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Looking for Cut-Leaf Bee Equipment. Phone: 780821-9350

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

250-793-9746

For Sale 2002 Lennox Oil Furnace.

Good working condition.

Contact Paul 780-835-4845 Large 40 lb. pails organic honey for sale,$3.50 per lb.

Phone: 250-719-6142.

2205 Farm Implements

For Sale: Bale Saver with Grain Tank. Rebuilt, new chains, bars straightened, works good. 250-788-3122 For Sale: JD 235 26 ft.

Field Disc , asking $6,000.00 OBO. phone: 780-927-4582 For Sale: Nordic Livestock Scale with Cage. 250-7947971

2210 Haying Equipment For Sale: New Idea 4865 Round Baler, asking $2,000.00 OBO. Phone: 780-927-4582.

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Open Houses Real Estate Wanted Apartments Condos for Rent Commercial Rent to Own Duplexes for Rent Farms/Acreages for Rent Houses for Rent Office/Retail Property Management

2215 Heavy Equipment

Attachments for skidsteers, tractors, loaders. Large selection of pallet forks, grapples, buckets, snow and dirt blades, tillers, mowers and snow blowers, etc.

Phone 780-354-2161, Beaverlodge.

2220 Misc Farm Equipment

‘06 NH CX860 combine for sale. Good condition 2,500 hours. $85,000.00 call (250)262-1376 FSJ 10 Bottom John Deere 3100 Plow for Sale. Phone: 250-794-7971 1 MF 760, 6 cyl. perkins, all new belts, chopper, 3500 hrs. $3,000.00 OBO. 780-985-3257

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

2220 Misc Farm Equipment

1 JD 7700 Turbo. New seives, pick-up header, chopper, 3300 hrs. $3,000.00 OBO. Phone: 780-985-3257 2003 Morris Neverpin Disc Drill, double-shoot, 10 in. spacing with side-band, 7180 3 compartment tank.

Asking $30,000.00 OBO. Call Darrell: 780-685-2042 64 feet of steel packer for 5710 Bourgault air drill. In good condition. 9.8 inch spacing,3.5 inch packer.

780-864-8979 6600 Highline Bale Processor for Sale. Phone: 250794-7971 New Idea round baler.

Cocksutt 621 square baler.

1-780-971-2350

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9’ 4 way blade for sale.

Will fit 2wd & fwa tractor. $7,500.00 OBO. 780-8360577

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Finance Clerk Position Halfway River First Nation is located 160 km northwest of Fort St. John BC. We provide a wide range of services to our members, including housing, government services, municipal services, economic development, education and Health.

Reporting to the Band Manger and Chief and Council the Finance Clerk is responsible for all financial services for Halfway River First Nation.

The Finance Clerk is responsible for the verification, calculation, recording and processing of accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll. They are also responsible for travel claim submissions, and expense claims. Another portion of the position is to reconcile the bank accounts and make deposits. They are also responsible for reconciling and replenishing petty cash. They are responsible for producing monthly budgetary statements and assisting with year-end processing.

Skills and Qualifications • Accounting related post-secondary degree, certificate or diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience • Minimum of 3 years finance experience including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll and basic bookkeeping • Ability to work independently and within a team environment • Experience performing repetitive tasks including data entry with minimal errors • Ability to analyze and reconcile accounts • Experience working with Adagio or similar computerized accounting program is an asset • Comprehensive knowledge of MS Excel and proficient in MS Word and Powerpoint • Excellent analytical, interpersonal, communication and organizational skills • Must provide an acceptable criminal records cheque • Must have valid drivers license

Deadline for submissions is March 27, 2015

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This is a full time 8:30 – 4pm position at the Band Office on Reserve.

Interested persons may submit their resume, cover letter and three references to : Randy Or, Band Manger, Halfway River First Nation P.O. Box 59, Wonowon, BC V0C 2N0 bandmanager@hrnf.ca

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‘69 F-350 with deck and 600 gallon water tank. ‘68 Chev 1 tonne.

1-780-971-2350 For Sale: 1 New 250bu Blue Tag Creep Feeder.

Phone Garry @ 780-8362125

Highline 4065 Bale Processor as New, Bale Truck & Wagon, Calf Table. Call Charlie: 780-624-8265

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RY: now selling corral panels, silage bunks/wind breaks/fenceline feeders/bale feeders and gates.

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Wanted: Looking for International 1206 or 1256 tractor, running or not running.

Phone: 780-285-4680

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1992 Belarus, Model 1790, approx. 1300 hrs, 175 hp, very good condition. $25,000.00 OBO 780-9853257

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For Sale: Polish Canola for Seed. Farm in Fairview, Alberta Area. Phone: 780835-4648

3520 Horses & Tack

Registered O.H. Brood Mare, $500.00. Two and three year old Geldings, Colonel Freckles. Phone: 780-624-8265

DAMAGED GRAIN

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123 Angus Heifers: Red & Krinkled Face. Bred to start calving May 1st. Heifers preg tested, calm & trained to electric fence.

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10 Black Angus/Simmental x bred heifers. Bred to easy-calving Black Angus Bull. Calving first week of April/15. Heifers are calm,quiet and easy to handle. Call: 780-618-5894 for details.

2 YEAR OLD CHAROLAIS BULLS Red factor and White 250-781-3443 2yr old Flechvie Simmental bull. Calm, easy to handle.

Semen tested. Has all shots, plus Foot-rot shot & Ivomec. Call for pricing 1-780-618-5894 Are you interested in starting a small herd of cattle?

Red Polls are docile, dual purpose, beef cattle breed that are suitable for 4H and young families. For a package deal call Dean or Marsha Anderson at Shadow Creek Farms 250-827-3293 or www.shadowcreek.farm

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Box 6237 Fort St. John BC V1G 4H7

Ken Boon tel/fax: 250.261.6900

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Steel Buildings/ Granaries

www.chinookloghomes.com

Rod Hedges tel: 250.263.7944

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IF IT’S NOT IN THE NORTHERN HORIZON 1x12.25 Rural mst rd. auction2 - Composite IS IT REALLY FOR SALE?

Livestock

Dawson Creek Radiator Repair.

Black Angus Bulls for Sale. or small.

Light BWBig from OLe We do780-624it all.

Farms. Phone: Phone Tony 3913 @ 250-219-1227.

Bred heifers for sale. Red and Black. Due May 1st.

(780)597-2055 6020 Farms for Sale For Sale: 16 Registered Black Open Heifers.

740 Angus Acres, excellent 2cow/calf Cows with Calves west of operation, (Calves are 5 months Edmonton, Call Old) Richard 780-836-2584 780-727-2919.or 780-8366239 For Sale: Nubian milk 6036 Property For Sale goats.

Will kid in April.

Pasture250-786-5463 Lease For Sale. 965 Phone acres, north eaglesham or 250-784-5081 area.

Also, For Sale: Onecomplete 3-year oldcattle handling systemBull 780-359Polled Simmental 2261.BW). Garry @ 780(82lb 836-2125 9020Feed Feed&&Seed Seed

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For Sale: One 3-year old Registered Red Angus Bull (78lb BW). Garry @ 780836-2125.

For Sale: Two virgin 2-year old horned Hereford bulls in Sexsmith area. Phone: 780-831-6872 Most Natural Cattle & Bison for Sale/Lease or Calf Crop Share. Phone or Fax: 250-630-2524.

One Purebred Red Angus Bull, just turned 2 Feb. 1/15. Easy to handle, calm, smooth with a 92lb birth weight. Semen tested Call: 780-618-5894 for pricing Red Poll Bulls for Sale.

Yearlings $2,500 and older bulls up to $3,500. Contact Dean or Marsha Anderson at Shadow Creek Farms 250-827-3293 or www.shadowcreek.farm

REACH THE ✔ Custom Plowing RURAL ✔ Discing (Finishing) RESIDENTS! ✔ Seeding Contract, Construction & repairs to corrals, pasture and game fencing.

FREE ESTIMATES

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TheFor Sale 6036 Property

For Sale: NE5 91 23 W5.

Manning area, recreational quarter on goose flyway, creek runs through. 100 acres open, 60 in brush.

Taking offers: 780-8362580

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Phone: 250-782-4449 Mile 2 Alaska Hwy. Dawson Creek, BC Toll Free: 1-866-782-4449

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Registered Polled Hereford Bulls. 1, 2 and 3 year old Rooms bulls.

Vet inspected. Seman testFurnished rooms/private ed. bath in Pouce Coupe from Proven blood lines. Good $575.00 per month includbirth weight. FREE DEing utilities/cable.

LIVERY. • • Call 250-719-8111 780-836-2125.

SeedH A T “ D I S C O V E RFeed &W REGISTERED RED AN29,Sale.

2011 #1 AlfalfaJuly Seed for GUS 2 YEAR OLD Bagged and Inoculated.

BULLS, EXCELLENT 780-832-8250 6515 Commercial & Acreages for Sale Phone: 6040 Lots STOCK. Stan & Faye HetCertified Stettler Seed man 250-827-3694 30x50 Shop for rent. 14’ FOR SALE: Wheat 96% germination. bay doors, $5200/month.

2 Alberta quarter sections.

Fusarium Please REGISTERED RED ANPerfect for Free.

Vac Truck.

Approximately 25 minutes phone 250-843-7359 GUS YEARLING & 2 Phone Tony 250-219-1227.or from Dawson Creek on 250-782-0220 (cell) YEAR OLD BULLS For Highway 49. Phone BUILD TO SUIT Industrial For Sale: CERTIFIED Sale.

Semen250-782-3553. tested & Vet evenings sites available in Dawson Round-up Ready CANOLA checked. SAWMILL ANCreek, Chetwynd, Tumbler Seed; FUSION, CAFE , GUS-Clarence Budal 780Ridge.

1 - 13 Acres. Call 6045 Mobile/Manufactured Homes Sale andfor RUGBY; SYNERGY 836-2788 250-719-1815.

POLISH Canola; LIMFOR SALE: 1981 RICK, and TETRUS Peas; Wanted: Bull for summer 6530 Farms/Acreages Briarwood trailer be STETTLER, & RYLEE months for 20 cows. to Phone moved.

Needs some repairs Wheat; FOR AUSTINSON, RENT: 1-780-518-8390. Valhalla to flooring.

MEREDITH, COWBOY, 90 Acres standing alfalfa Centre Alberta $3000 area obo.

Phone 780-978-3334.

MAVERICK Barley; and/or 60 Acres alsike to MORGAN Oats combine in Gordondale TO PetsBE MOVED Gerald: Cell:780-518-1505 area.

Phone Mike Older 14x60 Mobile home Home:780-538-3868 780-841-7998. for sale. Gyproc lined, appliances, 3 year 2working Yorkshire Terrier puppies Hay/Bales For Sale 6560 Houses For Rent oldsale. propane for DOB:furnace.

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GoodThree homeCreeks a quality alfalfa AExcellent large Serviced RV Lot District, Peace River. must!

Phone:780-835brome for rent in Rolla. $450 per $5000 obo. To view phone 4796. mixture, large hay bales. month plus hydro & water.

780-624-8557.

780-538-9240 Phone 250-442-0313 or Feed & Seed 250-442-9413.

Small square hay and straw 9020 Feed & Seed bales banded in bundles of 6965 SuitesCan For Rent twenty-one. deliver.

780-864-8979.

Bedsitting Rooms For Rent from Trucks $500 per month. In& Vans cludes Utilities & Cable.

Phone 2006 GMC 2500 diesel.

250-782-7998.

Lots of good parts. $5000 OBO. Call Rooms To Rent Furnished 250-261-8039 in private home, Dawson Creek, Rentals 250-782-9223. & Leases

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On the open road BIG LIVES and the women who live them!

BIG LIVES and the women who live them! Meet Kate MacEachern In 2005 a single mom with a one year old little boy joined the military.

She successfully finished all training and was posted to CFB Edmonton.

In 2007 she experienced “traumatic injury” while in training on the base. A closed head trauma & significant spinal cord damage that left her with seizures and a subsequent stroke 9 weeks later. She was told at the time, that due to the extent and nature of the damage to her brain and body that her career would be over. The chance of ever regaining mobility and full function was minimal at best.

She walked out of the hospital within weeks of the surgeon and doctors speaking those words. The day she tried to speak with an intubation tube down in her throat is the day she learned what FIGHT really meant.

At the time, she had to surrender her drivers license and her life.

“With seizures I wasn’t allowed to drive. So much of my life was now “my new normal” things got hard. With my recovery, I would get so close to the time period needed to be re licensed and relapse. So close but so far away. I wanted to quit. But I didn’t. I am a Leopard tank driver by trade, if I couldn’t drive, I was nothing. My unit and my family never gave up on me. My Dad never gave up. “ says Kate In 2010 she was finally cleared medically on the physical injuries. She could finally return to a fighting Squadron, get her license back and carry on.

“After the accident I had saved a little money. I wasn’t driving or paying for gas so, I could squirrel away a little. I had a very specific goal in mind. I never gave up.

Years ago, My Dad had given up his motorcycle due to the financial obligations of being a father. He always missed it. You could see it in his eyes when you would hear the vibration of a bike coming up the road. He’s the type of man that just belongs on a bike. It just fits. Dad gave up so much for us but he would never ask nor attempt to get another.

Something always got in the way.

So in December, I flew home from Alberta and I bought my Dad and I motorcycles. He was in NS, I was in Alberta.

We competed to the minute as to who was going to get their licence back first. Our course was running the same time and days but...due to the time change he technically got his first. He still hasn’t let me live that one down!”

Although this was an amazing period in her life, later that year she was diagnosed with PTSD. She went into a denial period. A heavy period of denial.

“I wanted to put my head in the sand and just ignore the world. Fade into a dark wall and disappear. Between anxiety, depression, trigger episodes... I was not doing well at all. The bike though, it gave me freedom. Wind therapy.

It hurt, and it was a horrible experience but I didn’t give up.

It’s not in my blood. That being said though, I was tired of fighting. Tired of getting one step ahead and falling three behind. I recognized that I wasn’t alone. Many others faced this demon. I needed to do something.” said Kate In 2012 that “something” was born. It is called “The long way home”. A physical journey to show people what it looks like to come “home” after injury.

Her goal was to bring as many soldiers “home” as she could. Help them heal, to protect her brothers and sisters and show them...they are never alone.

In June of that year she walked from CFB Gagetown to her hometown of Antigonish NS, 576km.

Hit with hail, bleeding feet, exposed bone, dehydration...

She had no idea what she was doing...but she could sleep at night knowing she was at least trying.

She and her team raised 20 thousand dollars for their benefactor - Soldier On. In 2013, Kate was forced to make a decision about her military career - either stay in uniform or give it up to continue with her personal mission to change the way people view PTSD. She chose her personal mission - she was determined to make a difference even if it was only for one person.

In 2013 she decided to take the lessons she had learned and apply them to something bigger.

She wanted to incorporate more people.

“It’s not just soldiers that survive PTSD. Nobody is exempt.” said Kate So, she put her boots and ruck on once again. This time she left from Cape Breton NS and walked 1876 kms to Ottawa Ontario in support of Military Minds.

“I’ll be honest, I wanted to quit a few times, but I never gave up.

Three amazing things happened that year though. I was patched in with 2CAV Dunkirk, but I had to sell my bike. I wanted desperately to buy a house, a forever home for my son and I, so the “wants” had to go and the “needs” were the focus.

It killed me, but I finally understand why dad had that look in his eye around bikes.

It gets in your blood.

Someday I’ll have another. Might not be anytime soon but...

I won’t give up. Bikers are my life and have always been a part of my life. They are my brothers and sisters.”

Now I ride behind trusted friends and family - I miss the wind therapy that much. It’s not the same as riding my own, but a girl’s gotta do what a girl’s gotta do.

In 2015, Kate will cross the entirety of western Canada.

Over 3000 Kms in 85 days In support of all who have cho-

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sen to survive PTSD. She leaves from Nipawin Saskatchewan the founding home of the Wounded Warriors Weekend and ends her journey in Chilliwack BC arriving in time for the Wounded Warriors Weekend events there.

JP Cormier, singer songwriter responsible for the hit song “Hometown Battlefield” has written a song called “The Long Way Home” in honour of Kate and Her Walk - the LONG WAY HOME. Kate has set not one, but two World Records for the Heavy March.

Her walk this year will mean that she has traversed all of Canada with a 45 pound rucksack on her back. That’s no small feat!

She has touched thousands of lives and has helped so many people.

“I walk for all of us with PTSD. The 45 lb pack on my back, it’s not just my burden, it’s all of ours. I carry it to show people what that looks like. The journey home. The long way Home.” says Kate.

An amazing woman of courage and strength, Kate Mac (as we who are blessed to call her friend, call her) is an inspiration, a breath of fresh air! A gorgeous woman inside and out, one built with a determination that few can equal.

She is a woman who lives a VERY BIG LIFE! Join Kate’s Facebook Page - The Long Way Home Have a wonderful day, and if you are blessed to live where you can ride, please ride like everyone around you is blind and cannot see you.

Belt Drive Betty Editor & Rider

RHYTHM AUCTIONS SPECIALIZING IN: Real Estate • Farm • Commercial Charity • Estate • Auction Sales 250.261.4198

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Unreserved Consignment Sale Rhythm Auctions is now taking up consignments for our SPRING CONSIGNMENT SALE We plan on hosting an Indoor Consignment Sale in Fort St. John BC in the Fort St. John Curling Club Arena.

9504 96 Street May 2nd, 2015 @ 9am sharp You can also consign to the consignment sale in Prespatou BC June 6, 2015 at 10am at the local Prespatou store.

Delivery dates for this sale are JUNE 1, 2, 3, 4 FROM 8AM TO 8PM DEADLINE FOR ADVERTISING IS MAY 5, 2015 For the auction in FSJ - Delivery dates to the auction yard are from April 27th to the 30th. Unloading hours are from 8am to 6pm. All items must be in the yard by April 30th, 2015 by noon sharp. No exceptions unless arranged by Aron.

Consign your items today to allow for adequate advertising and ensure the best price for your items.

● JD 9360R Tractor, 440 hrs. ● 2014 BOURGAULT 5810 AIR DRILL, 6450 Tank, 1200 acres ● PATTISON CB3200 Liquid Fert. Tank ● 2013 JD 4730 - 90’ Sprayer, 150 hrs. ● 2013 JD 670 Combine, 463 eng. hrs ● 30’ Flexheader ● 2014 JD 150 Swather, 30’ - 60 cutting hrs. ● BRANDT 50’ Heavy Harrows, used one season ● 2006 IH 7500 & 2003 Freightliner Tandem Grain Trucks ● GSI 112 Airstream Grain Dryer ● Whisper Watt Gen Set ● JD 7710 FWA Tractor c/w 740 Loader ● Hutchmaster 28’ Disc ● Kello 14’ Disc ●20 Newer Hopper Grain Bins ● 5 Newer Grain Augers PLUS MORE CONSIGNED ● JD 567 Baler ● NH 1475 Haybine ● JD 2010 Tractor ● JD 20’ Mower

ANNUAL SPRING CONSIGNMENT SALE - SAT., APRIL 18 - REDWATER SITE TUES., APRIL 21 - 11:00 A.M. - CHIZEN FARMS LTD. - RADWAY - PH. 780-818-2505 ● 2012 NH CR 8090 Combine, 383 threshing hrs., Full Load ● 2012 Vari-Feed 35’ Straight Cut Header SPRAYER & TRAILER ● 2011 ROGATOR 1396 - 100’ Sprayer, 909 hrs.,c/w 1300 gal. Stainless Tank ● WABASH 48’ Tandem Trailer c/w 3x1750 gal. poly tanks, & Chem. Handler 1 AIR SEEDER & TILLAGE ● 2007 NH SC430 Three Compartment Variable Rate Tow Between Air Tank ● 2007 NH SD 440A double shoot 58’ Cult.,Stealth openers, 10” spacing● 56’ Flexicoil 820 Deep Tillage Cult. ● 7200 Bourgault - 70’ Heavy Harrows TRACTORS ● 2007 CASE IH STEIGER 430, P.Shift, 1474 hrs.● NH TM115 FWA Tractor, 1980hrs.

TRUCKS & GRAIN TRAILERS ● 2008 FREIGHTLINER CLASSIC, 483,000km., SHARP UNIT ● 2000 IH EAGLE, Cat 500hp.

538,000 kms. ● 2010 Lode King Super B Grain Trailers, One Owner, 30,000kms. ● 2013 MAURER Alum. 45’ Tandem Grain Trailer, One Owner ● 1999 F350 LARIAT Crew Cab, 38,500 kms.● 2007 SEADOO, GTI, 13 hrs. ● 1998 - 26.5’ TRAVELAIRE ● 2002 UNITED 26’ Enclosed Trailer ● HONDA 350 4X4 QUAD ● GRAIN BINS & MORE WED., APRIL 22 - 10:30 A.M. - JENNIE & RICHARD RAWA - BOYLE - PH. 780-675-4384 TRACTORS ● JD 9200 Tractor, 2978 hrs., 3 hyds., One Owner ● JD 9200 Tractor, 4362 hrs., 4 hyds., GPS ● JD 4240 Tractor, c/w Loader ● Farmall Super C HARVEST EQUIPMENT & SPRAYER ● JD 9870 STS Combine Bullet Rotor, 305 threshing hrs.,Orig.

Owner ● 2008 JD 930D. 30’ Straight Cut Draper Header ● JD W150 - 30’ Swather, 172hrs. ● 2005 SPRAY-COUPE 4650 - 80’, S.P. SPRAYER, 599 hrs., Orig. Owner TRUCKS & TRAILERS ● 2004 IH 7400 T/A Grain Truck SWS 20’ x58” Steel Box, Nordic Hoist, 16670km., DT530 -auto.● 2002 IH 7400, T/A Grain Truck SWS 20’ x58” Steel Box, Nordic Hoist, 13,560 miles, DT530 -auto., Special Order Truck, One Owner ● 2005 BIG TEX 20’ G/Neck T/A dually ● 1994 GMC 3500HD, reg cab TILLAGE EQUIPMENT ● 2010 EZEE-ON Model 7550 40’ Air Seeder, double shoot, 10” spacing, c/w Ezee-On 4400 3 comp. Tank ● Kverneland 10 bottom PLOW ● 2003 BRANDT Commander 50’ Heavy Harrows ● Ezee-On 36’ Cult. c/w 3 bar tines, floating hitch ● Ezee-On 1600 approx. 26’ Single Wing Disc ● Shulte Jumbo 320 4 batt Rock Picker SAW MILL, TANKS ● SAW MILL c/w 51” blade, 44”x50’ table ● MILLER 301G Welder● Various Large Fuel Tanks & MORE

FRIDAY, APRIL 24 - ESTATE SALE - MUNDARE - WATCH FOR DETAILS SATURDAY, APRIL 25 - 11:00 A.M. - PETER & PAT DAHOY - NAMAO - PH. 780-973-2371 TRUCKS - 2010 FREIGHTLINER SELLS 1:00 P.M. SHARP ● 2010 FREIGHTLINER Tandem Truck, 15,500 km., 300 Cummins, Allison Automatic, c/w 20’ SWS Steel Box & Nordic Hoist, Loaded, Premium, One Owner Truck ● 1977 GMC 6500 Grain Truck, c/w 16’ Steel B&H COMBINE & SWATHER ● JD CTS II COMBINE s/n 675503, 1928 threshing hrs., has done 900 acres since $10,000 W. Order & Green Light ● JD 2320, gas,18’ Swather TRACTOR & TILLAGE ● JD 8650 4WD Tractor, 235hp., Quad Range, 4699 hrs., 1000 PTO, Green Lighted in 2009 ● WISHEK MODEL FD236 24’ Heavy Tandem Disc ● BOURGAULT 8810 - 32’ Cult., single shoot, floating hitch, granular kit, 8” spacing, c/w BOUGAULT 2130 SPECIAL 2 comp. Tank., Orig. Owner - $3,000.00 Work Order in Fall of 2014 ● BOUGAULT 4000 - 32’ Coil Packers ● PLUS GRAIN BINS, AUGERS, ANTIQUES & MISC.

SUNDAY, APRIL 26 - ESTATE SALE - WASKATENAU - WATCH FOR DETAILS ● JD 9100 Tractor, 3045 hrs ● JD 9500 Combine ● JD 4240 & 4230 Tractors ● Ezee-On 4600 Disc, notched fronts ● MORRIS MAXIM II 40’ c/w 7040 Triple Comp. Tank ● JD 36’ Deep Tillage ● Brandt QF1500 - 100’ Sprayer ● Kirchner V Ditcher ● VERSATILE 4750 Swather ● 2 Sharp GM S/A Grain Trucks c/w steel Boxes ● JD 3600 - 8 Bottom Plow ● PLUS TILLAGE, V.GOOD SHOP & YARD ITEMS

TUES., APRIL 28 - 11:00 A.M. - SANDY & NANCY ROGOZA - SMOKY LAKE PH. 780-383-2127 ● CASE IH 325 Tractor, 1181hrs ●CASE IH MX130, 2281hrs. ●CASE IH 2388 - 469 Threshing hrs. ● MF 220 Swather, 889 hrs. ● MORRIS MAXIM II - 29’, single shoot c/w Ezee-On 3175 tank ● MORRIS 50’ Heavy Harrows● CASE 29’ Deep Tillage ● WHITE 28’ Tandem Disc ● CASE 4900 Vibra Tiller ● HESSTON 1150 Haybine ● HESSTON 565A Baler ● 2 S/A Grain Trucks● PLUS TRUCKS, TILLAGE, STOCK TRAILER, CREEP FEEDER, CATTLE EQUIP. ETC.

THURS., APRIL 30 - 10:30 A.M. - MARILYN MOROZ & THE LATE GEORGE MOROZ -TWO HILLS - PH. 780-768-2226 ● VERSATILE 936 Designation 6, 6350hrs ● 2 AC 8550 Tractors, Plus AC 7045 & AC 220 Tractors ● FLEXICOIL 41’ Cult. c/w Flexicoil 1330 Air Tank ● Morris 45’ Cult ● Ezee-On 27’ Disc ● NH 660 Baler ● NH 116 Haybine ● Highline 7000 ● Hesston 12 wheel Rake ● MF 860 & 760 Combines ● Versatile 4750 & 4400 Swathers ● Flexicoil 70’ Harrow Packers ● 3 S/A Grain Trucks & MUCH MORE

THURS., APRIL 30 - 6 P.M. - FOR CONRAD CATTLE CO. - S.W. of ST.PAUL- PH. 780-918-7060 ● 2001 & 2000 VOLVO Highway Trucks ● 1994 Lode King 45’ Tridem Grain Trailer ● NH 8870 FWA Tractor, 8316hrs., Loader & Dozer ● VERSATILE 835 Tractor ● 2011 Arc Ally Grain Bagger ● 2009 Tridekon 1210 Grain Extractor ● Batco 1375 Belt Grain Auger ● 2004 CASE IH 2388 - 1503 threshing hrs. ● 1997 Praire Star 4930 - 25’ Swather, 1858hrs. ●2010 JD 568 Rd. Baler ● Frontier 1216 - 16’ Hydro Swing ● Harmon 3680 - 36’ Air Drill ● Ezee-On 14’ Breaking Disc ● PLUS GRAIN BINS & MORE - SHORT SALE

FRIDAY, MAY 1 - 10:00 A.M. - SID MULKAY - VILNA - FOR INFO. PH. 780-645-1245 ● VERSATILE 950 4WD, TRACTOR, 6790 hrs. ● JD 4650 TRACTOR, 8380 hrs. ● JD 5020 & 4010 TRACTORS ● Wishek 842 NT 26’ Heavy Duty Breaking Disc, One Owner ● IHC 55 - 42’ 5 Fold Deep Tillage ● Morris Magnum CP 731 - 31’ Ch. Plow ● MF 259 - 40’ Vibra Shank ● Degelman 570 Rock Picker ● 16’ Homebuilt 42” Land Roller ●JD 535 Baler ● NH 116 - HAYBINE● IHC 620 -28’ DD Press Drills ● WALINGA 510 Grain Vac● Bourgault 850 Centurion 3 - 75’ Sprayer ● Sakundiak 10”X71’ Swing Away ● MF 760 diesel Combine ● Terex 6261 Wheel Loader ● Timber Jack 404 Skidder ● 1974 IHC 1910 Fleetstar Tandem Grain Truck, gas, auto c/w 20’ SWS ● PLUS GRAIN BINS, TRUCKS, TILLAGE, ATTACHMENTS, PARTS & MUCH MORE

SAT., MAY 2 - 11 A.M. - BILL & JANET PACHOLOK - ATHABASCA - PH. 780-675-4631 TRACTORS SELL AT 1:00 P.M. SHARP ● JD 6420 MFWD TRACTOR, 1724 hrs, shuttle shift, c/w JD 640SL Loader, 3pt.One Owner ● JD 4640 2WD,TRACTOR,3846 hrs., quad range, One Owner, The Sharpest 4640 you will find ● JD 2955 FWA TRACTOR, CAHR, c/w JD 265 Loader ● David Brown 1212 TRACTOR ● JD 567 Rd. Baler, 9166 bales, Orig. Owner ● 12 Wheel TONUTTI V-Rake ● NH 2450 Windrower, One Owner c/w 14’ Hay Header & 18’ Honey Bee Grain Header ●JD 7720 COMBINE, TITAN II, 2191hrs., Hydro, reverser ● JD 9450 - 2x10’ HOE DRILLS c/w fert. & grass attach.● CASE IH 496, 26.5’, DISC, c/w rear tine harrows ● JD 3600 - 6 bottom Plow● PLUS FULL LINE-UP OF SHEDDED EQUIPMENT, SOME ANTIQUES & MISC.

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Unreserved Public Farm Auction

Gauthier Farms Ltd. Dan & Rhonda and Victor & Ying Gauthier Donnelly, AB | April 1, 2015 · 10 am

2– 2011 Case IH 9120

2011 Case IH 600 & 2011 Seed Hawk 8412 84 Ft w/800

2009 John Deere 4730 100 Ft

2012 MacDon M155 35 Ft

1987 Case IH 9110 & 2013 McFarlane WDL-2070-16 70 Ft

2007 & 2003 International 9400I & 2— 2013 Doepker 45 Ft AUCTION LOCATION: From Donnelly Corner, AB (Junction of Hwy 49 & Hwy 2), go 6.4 km (4 miles) South on Hwy 49, then 3.2 km (2 miles) East on Twp Rd 772. GPS: 55.664, -117.081 A PARTIAL EQUIPMENT LIST INCLUDES: 2011 Case IH 600 Quadtrac Tractor · 2001 Case IH STX375 Quadtrac Tractor · 1987 Case IH 9110 4WD Tractor · 1984 Case 4894 4WD Tractor · 2008 Case IH Farmall 95 MFWD Tractor · International 1466 2WD Tractor · 1979 International 1086 2WD Tractor · 2011 Case IH 9120 Combine · 2011 Case IH 9120 Combine · (2) 2010 Honey Bee SP40 40 Ft Draper · 2002 MacDon 872 Header Adapter · 2012 MacDon M155 35 Ft Swather · 2007 International 9400I Eagle Sleeper T/A

Truck Tractor · 2003 International 9400I Sleeper T/A Truck Tractor · 1995 Ford LTL9000 Aeromax T/A Truck · 1990 GMC Topkick S/A Boom Truck w/National Crane N65 10000 Lb · 2– 2013 Doepker 45 Ft Tri/A Grain Trailers · 2007 Bobcat S205 Skid Steer · 1990 Hitachi EX150 Hydraulic Excavator · 2011 Seed Hawk 8412 84 Ft Air Drill · 2013 McFarlane WDL-2070-16 70 Ft Flex Harrows · 2009 John Deere 4730 100 Ft 4x4 High Clearance Sprayer · Unverferth 7250 750± Bushel S/A Grain Cart ...AND MUCH MORE!

For up-to-date equipment listings, please check our website: rbauction.com Dan Gauthier: 780.837.0017 gfarms@cciwireless.ca Victor Gauthier: 780.837.0027 Ritchie Bros. Territory Manager – Mike Slon: 780.518.6249 800.491.4494 Auction Company License #303043 & 309645 r001990092

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Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Unreserved Public

Real Estate Auctions

Every lot will be SOLD to the highest bidder on auction day – regardless of price!

K & R Services

Gregg Breault

2 Parcels of Industrial Property – 2.95± title acres – Fairview, AB

2 Parcels of Farmland — 320± title acres

April 13, 2015

April 9, 2015

Dawson Creek, BC

Grande Prairie Auction Site

Property Features Include ▸ Parcel 1– 10925 90 Ave – 1.53± acres, 54 ft x 64 ft shop, parts room, mezzanine area w/ washroom, boardroom, office, 3 bays – 14 ft drive through bay, 10 ft x 35 ft OH door, 8 ft x 14 ft OH door, recent 20 ft x 50 ft attached office expansion, (2) offices, municipal services ▸

Parcel 2– 10917 90 Ave – 1.42± acres, graveled, 2 sides fenced

Owner: Gord Kaiser: 780.835.0016

Ritchie Bros. Territory Manager: Gord Aebly: 780.402.5893 Realtor: Rick Wallan, All Peace Realty: 780.518.3313 (c)

Property Features Include ▸ Parcel 1– 155± acres cult, peas and oats in 2014, fenced on West side, drainage ditch on SE boundary ▸

Parcel 2– 145± acres cult, peas and oats in 2014, approach into bin yard w/ some shale, dugouts

Owner: Gregg Breault: 250.782.3337 (h), 250.784.7854 (c)

View by Appointment: Shaun: 780.835.0914

Albert & Aino Fingerhut – Selling at the Breault Farm Auction Site 1 Home Quarter & 1 Parcel of Farmland — 320± title acres

Ritchie Bros. Territory Manager: Rod Thibeault: 780.933.9156 Realtor: Rick Wallan, All Peace Realty: 780.518.3313 (c) Broker: Ritchie Bros. Real Estate Services Ltd, Ellen Engelsbel: 778.331.5427

Can Be Viewed Without Appointment

Art Soucy Mechanical Ltd. – Art & Brenda Soucy

1 Proposed Residential Acreage & 1 Parcel of Farmland – SLR* $3000

June 16, 2015

April 13, 2015

Peace River, AB

Dawson Creek, BC

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Parcel 1– 2000± sq ft 1 ½ storey home with 3 bedrooms, 2 ½ bathrooms, sauna, 40 ft x 60 ft insulated metal building, 135± cult acres, summer fallow 2014, $3000 Surface Lease Revenue

Property Features Include ▸ Parcel 1– Proposed residential acreage, 25± title acres, 10± acres yard site, 1400± sq ft bungalow, attached double heated garage, 4 shops, 2 approaches, $3000 SLR

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Parcel 2– 133± cultivated acres, 27± acres bush & creek, summer fallow in 2014

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Property Features Include

Owner: Albert Fingerhut: 250.719.8696

Ritchie Bros. Territory Manager: Rod Thibeault: 780.933.9156 Realtor: Rick Wallan, All Peace Realty: 780.518.3313 (c) Broker: Ritchie Bros. Real Estate Services Ltd, Ellen Engelsbel: 778.331.5427

Open House: March 26, 1-4pm

The Estate of Dusty Hill

1 Home Quarter, 19 Parcels of Farmland & 2 Grazing Leases – 340 AUMs

Parcel 2– 134± title acres, 129± acres cult, Roundup Ready canola in 2014, wheat in 2015 - wheat crop sold with property, 5± acres treed

Owner: Art Soucy: 780.618.6777

Ritchie Bros. Territory Manager: Mike Slon: 780.518.6249 Realtor: Rick Wallan, All Peace Realty: 780.518.3313 (c)

Rochon Holdings Ltd. – Norm, Lina & Denis Rochon

October 22, 2015 Girouxville, AB

High Level, AB

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2,495± cult acres, 320± acres of natural pasture, 2,180± acres government lease

Contact: Jayde Thompson: 780.926.1393

Ritchie Bros. Territory Manager: Rod Thibeault: 780.933.9156 Realtor: Rick Wallan, All Peace Realty: 780.518.3313 (c)

*SLR = Surface Lease Revenue

1 Proposed Residential Acreage & 13 Parcels of Farmland – SLR* $25,459

August 5, 2015 Property Features Include ▸ Parcel 1– 2,690± sq ft ranch style bungalow w/ attached double garage, 160± title acres, 120± cult acres, 40± acres of yardsite, 2,280± sq ft quonset-style shop, 7,200± sq ft machine storage building.

Open House: May 9, 2-4 pm

Property Features Include ▸ Parcel 1– Proposed residential acreage, 10± acres yardsite, 1248± sq ft bungalow, 30 ft x30 ft heated double garage, 30 ft x40 ft heated metal clad shop, 40 ft x 60 ft quonset, water co-op ▸

Parcel 2 to 14 –A complete listing of cultivated acres per quarter as well as 2014 & 2015 crop info and surface lease revenue can be found at rbauction.com/realestate.

Owner: Norm Rochon: 780.618.7288

Ritchie Bros. Territory Manager: Mike Slon: 780.518.6249 Realtor: Rick Wallan, All Peace Realty: 780.518.3313 (c)

Open House: Sept 19, 2-4pm *SLR = Surface Lease Revenue

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Gerald & Nikki Zatelny | March 28, 2015

1994 Caterpillar D6H

2014 Kenworth W900 & 2015 Lode King Prestige 1500 Gallon NH3 Tanks w/Wagon

2013 Case IH Patriot 3330 120 Ft

Trucks

2014 Kenworth W900 Sleeper T/A, s/n 1XKWD40XXEJ968955, Cummins 525, eng brake, 18 spd, 46000 lb rears, 42 in. sleeper, 391 ratio, navigation, Magnum bumper & HAR, 35092 km showing.

1997 Kenworth T800 T/A, s/n 1NKDL20X4VRP46816, Cummins N14, 525 hp, eng brake, 18 spd, Chalmers susp, 46000 lb rears 590,000 km showing.

2000 Kenworth W900B Sleeper T/A, Cummins N14, 525 hp, eng brake, Eaton Fuller 18 spd, 46000 lb rears, 230 in. WB, 764834 km showing.

2008 Ford F550 XLT Crew Cab 4x4 Boom w/Hiab 046-3, s/n 1FDAW57RX8EA67181, power stroke, 6 L, diesel, A/T, 6 ft steel bed, hyd stabalizer, tool cabinets, gooseneck hitch, 203723 km showing.

1981 GMC Brigadier T/A Grain, s/n 1GDT9C4J0BV555216, Detroit 6V92, 13 spd, 18 ft steel box.

1952 International R200 T/A Grain, s/n CE603Y187489, Inline 6, 6x3, 16 ft box, roll tarp.

1971 GMC 6500 S/A Grain, 366 hp, 5x2, spring susp, 16 ft steel box.

2008 GMC 1500 SLE Crew Cab 4x4 Short Box Pickup, s/n 2GTEK13C181320746, 4.8 L, A/T, 144,355 km showing.

Trailers

1980 Peerless T/A Double Drop Loboy, s/n B80311505, 25 ft deck, 5 ft detach neck.

2015 Lode King Prestige 28 Ft Super B Grain, s/n 2LDHG2833FF058614, 30 ft pup, s/n 2LDHG3024FF058615, lift axles, A/R susp, roll tarp, gauges.

2002 Lode King Prestige 28 Ft Super B Grain, s/n 2LDHG2832F037952, 30 ft pup, s/n 2LDHG30242F037953, A/R susp, air scales, roll tarp.

2007 Trailtech Prospector 22 Ft T/A Bumper Pull Equipment, s/n 2CU33AL9372023107, ball hitch, ramps.

2004 Advance T/A Fuel, s/n 2AEARPBRX4R000331, FARM USE ONLY - 30,000 L tank, 30 gpm, 110 v, pump & hose.

1997 Trailtech T/A Sprayer, s/n 2CUUCE8U9V2002356, 17,000 lb axles, 8 ft neck, ramps.

Industrial Equipment

1993 Caterpillar D6H Crawler, s/n 4LG04339, C/dozer w/tilts, canopy, 2 bbl ripper, 10000 hrs showing.

2004 Caterpillar 320CLU Hydraulic Excavator, s/n CAT0320CEPAC01217, w/hyd thumb, A/C cab w/guard, 32 in. TBG, catwalks, 5215 hrs showing.

Seeding, Tillage & Breaking

2009 Seed Hawk 6012 60 Ft Air Drill, s/n 281943, 12 in. spacing, dbl shoot, pneu packers, 400 Plus 3 comp’t tank, dbl fan, 10 in. load auger.

John Deere 680 40 Ft Deep Tillage Cultivator, s/n N00680X001361, 12 in. spacing, 3 bar mtd harrows, NH3 kit, Dickey John Auto Rate Controller.

2004 Caterpillar 320LCU Flexi-Coil 820 Medium Duty Cultivator, bar mtd harrows.

Steiger 3435 Trail R 35 Ft Tandem Disc, s/n 343500527, 25 in. frt blade, 26 3/4 in. rear blade, scrapers.

Bourgault 7200 50 Ft Heavy Harrows, s/n 36706H, 21.5 in. tines, 5/8 tine, hyd down pressure, hyd angle.

Allied 50 Ft Harrows.

Riteway 2130 40 ft Wing Up Packer, phoenix harrows.

Custombuilt 12 Ft Heavy Land Leveler.

Shurway 7 Wheel Root Rake.

10 Ft Spring Tine Root Rake.

Flexi-Coil S95 50 Ft Harrow Packer, s/n B0001026165, PARTS ONLY. Custombuilt Hydraulic V Ditcher.

NH3 Equipment NH3 Tank, twin 1500 gal tanks, Wadena steel T4150 4 wheel wagon, s/n 15108, (1) Western Tank s/n 26682A, Westeel-Rosco tank, A2102.

(2) NH3 4 Wheel Wagons.

Grain Bins (2) 2011 Meridian 1620 136± Tonnes Epoxy Lined Hopper.

(2) 2008 Meridian 1620EIPWD5 136± Tonnes Epoxy Lined Hopper.

(3) 2011 Meridian GM4000 4000± Bushel Hopper.

(2) 2008 Meridian GM4000 MVW 4000± Bushel Hopper.

(4) 2008 Meridian GM4000 MVWD5 4000± Bushel Hopper.

(4) Behlen 9700± Bushel 24 Ft x 6 Ring Hopper.

(8) Twister 19-5 4600± Bushel 19 Ft x 5 Ring Hopper.

(5) Twister 2300± Bushel 14 Ft x 5 Ring Hopper.

Westeel-Rosco 146 2300± Bushel 14 Ft x 6 Ring Hopper.

Wheatland 1212E 49± Tonnes Epoxy Lined Hopper.

(4) Butler 1650± Bushel 14 Ft x 3 Ring Hopper.

(4) Twister 19-7 5400± Bushel 19 Ft x 7 Ring Grain.

(2) Westeel-Rosco 198 5300± Bushel 19 Ft x 8 Grain.

(2) Westeel-Rosco 2700± Bushel 14 Ft x 8 Ring Grain.

Twister 14-5 2000± Bushel 14 Ft x 5 Ring Grain.

(8) Chief Westland 2350± Bushel 15.5 Ft x 5 Ring Grain.

(8) Matco Mfg 13 Ft x 26 Ft Bin Support Mats, to fit Behlen hopper bins.

(11) Matco Mfg 16 Ft x 16 Ft Bin Support Mats, to fit Meridian GM4000 hopper bins.

Matco Mfg 8 Ft x 36 Ft Bin Support Mats, to fit Meridian 1620E hopper bins.

Matco Mfg 8 Ft x 40 Ft Bin Support Mats, to fit Meridian 1620E hopper bins.

For more information:

Large Qty of Grain Bins

Grain Handling Equipment Wheatheart 1385 13 In. x 85 Ft Mechanical Swing Grain Auger · Grainmax 4385 13 In. x 85 Ft Mechanical Swing Grain Auger · Spray-Air Grain Max 4371 Mechanical Swing Grain Auger · 2006 Westfield WR80-71 8 In. x 71 Ft Grain Auger · Sakundiak HD8-1600 8 In. x 53 Ft Grain Auger · Sakundiak HD8-39 8 In. x 39 Ft Grain Auger · Westfield W70-41 7 In. x 41 Ft Grain Auger · Conveyair 2970 Grain Vac · Elmers Haulmaster 1150 Grain Cart · Vertec VT6600 6 Tier Continuous Grain Dryer · Keho 16750 Super-Flo 7.5 HP Aeration Fan · Flaman FCU24-5-1 5 HP Aeration Fan · Flaman FCJ-13-3-1 3 HP Aeration Fan · Wheatheart Hydraulic Bin Sweep · Baldor VFD Sgl Phase to 3 Phase Converter.

Landscape Equipment

2014 Club Cadet RZTS 54 In. Ride On Zero Turn Lawn Mower.

Cub Cadet RT65 Walk Behind Rototiller, 12 hrs showing · Farm King 42 In. Lawn Sweep · Spraytek 10 Ft Pull Type Estate Sprayer.

Recreational Vehicles

2009 Polaris RMK 700 Snowmobile.

2008 Polaris Dragon 700 Snowmobile.

2004 Polaris 600XCSP RMK Vertical Edge Snowmobile.

2011 Yamaha Grizzly 700 4x4 Quad.

John Deere 620I Gator 4x4 Side By Side.

Pleasure Craft 2010 Fire Fish 21 Hunter 21 Ft Jet Boat.

1997 Wellcraft 1955SX 191/2 Ft Fibreglass Ski Boat.

Other Items Include 2013 Case IH 3 In 1 Light Generator Set · 1983 NMC 12 Ft x 38 Ft (2) Man Skidded Wellsite Trailer · Westeel 300 Gallon Fuel Tank · Qty of Tanks · 3000 Gallon Vertical Poly Tank · Custombuilt Skid Mounted Fuel Shed · 13 Ft Brush Rake · CWS Brush Excavator Rake · Tractor Grapple · Schulte 15 Ft Batwing Rotary Mower · Chem Handler III · Sortera Chemical Pump · Baldor VFD Phase Converter · Beachcomber 6 Person Hot Tub · Appliances · Bedroom Furniture ...AND MUCH MORE!

Fertilizer 44 Tons of 46.0.0 Fertilizer.

75 Tons of 46.0.0 Fertilizer.

Gerald Zatelny: 780.836.0624, zatelny@yahoo.ca

For complete list of details visit:

rbauction.com | 800.491.4494

Rod Thibeault

Agricultural Territory Manager Alberta, British Columbia Peace Region

780.933.9156

rthibeault@rbauction.com

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Unreserved Public Farm & Real Estate Auction

Gerald & Nikki Zatelny

1 Home Quarter & 26 Parcels of Farmland – 4281.26± Title Acres

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Deadwood, AB | March 28, 2015 | 10 am

Deadwood

Peerless Lake

Worsley

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Fairview

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Property Highlights Don’t miss this opportunity to purchase 27 parcels of well-located farmland in the north Peace River area. This land has been farmed and managed by Gerald & Nikki to be one of the highest producing farms in the local area. Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers & the Zatelny family are proud to offer to the public, by unreserved auction, an opportunity to buy farmland that is high yielding and ready for the 2015 crop year. The majority of the land has had 200 lbs of 46-0-0 applied in the fall of 2014.

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Gordondale

2 Rycroft

Smoky R.

Sexsmith

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Prairie

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Calais

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1,380± sq ft home

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Reno

Atikameg

Kenzie Enilda

Very clean & functional home quarter. The property consists of mature shelter belts, gravel and well maintained buildings.

Sunset House

Faust

Valleyview

15 16

18 19 20 1 21 22 23

60 ft x 200 ft shed

This parcel includes a 1380± sq ft 4 bedroom bungalow w/attached 2 car heated garage, 60 x 200 ft Goodon Industries metal clad shed w/40 ft bifold door, 42 x 78 metal clad shed, 42 x 78 ft heated shop w/infloor heat, insulated, metal clad lined, concrete floor and a large overhead door. Located on this parcel is a very large grain handling system that will be sold separately on sale day.

Parcels 2 to 27 – Farmland

24 25

Parcel 1– Yardsite

A complete listing of cultivated acres per quarter as well as 2014 crop info can be found on our website.

Peace River 56 km

For more information on parcels 26 & 27: Darrel & Bernard Johnson: 780-864-1267 Realtor: Rick Wallan, All Peace Realty: 780.518.3313

Visit our website for auction and property details: rbauction.com/realestate

2003 Case IH STX375 & 2012 Elmers Haulmaster 1150

1 of 2— 2013 Case IH 8230

Directions: From PEACE RIVER, AB go 56 km (35 miles) North on Sec Hwy 743 (Webberville Rd). OR From MANNING, AB go 21 km (13 miles) South on Hwy 35, then 15 km (9 miles) East on Hwy 690, then 18.2 km (11 miles) South then East on Sec Hwy 743. Yard on North side. GPS: 56.6322, -117.3106

Tractors 1991 Ford Versatile 9030 Bi-Directional, s/n 470225, 2360 ldr w/bkt, s/n D432613, 3 hyd outlets, 540 PTO, 3 pt hitch, 16.9x28, 7234 hrs showing.

2003 Case IH STX375 4WD, s/n JEE0102617, 16 spd powershift, diff lock, 4 hyd outlets, aux hyd, Big 1000 PTO, Outback receiver, S2 display, auto steer, 710/70R42, 4267 hrs showing.

1990 Case IH 9250 4WD, s/n JCB0006883, 16 spd powershift, 4 hyd outlets, Big 1000 PTO, 20.8x38, 7126 hrs showing.

2012 Case IH Farmall 95 MFWD, s/n ZCJP50272, 570 ldr w/bkt, s/n YCWL45084, 12 spd, 3 hyd outlets, 540 PTO, 3 pt hitch, 340/852R24 F, 460/85R34 R, 432 hrs showing.

1965 John Deere 3020 2WD, s/n T123R074499R, 8 spd, 1 hyd outlet, 540 PTO, rear weights, 15x30 F, 18.4x30 R.

John Deere 316 Utility, s/n M00316X011076, 48 in. mower deck, 36 in. tiller.

Combines & Headers

2013 Case IH 8230, s/n 4DG219392, 15 ft hdr, s/n 7DS037292, 3016 P/U, reverser, auto HHC, lateral tilt, Magnacut fine cut chopper, ext wear small tube rotor, HID lighting, 520/85R42 F, 750/65R26 R, duals, 372 receiver, Pro 700 display, Nav II controller, elec hopper cover, 128 eng hrs showing, 169 sep hrs showing.

2013 Case IH 8230, s/n YDG220246, 15 ft hdr, 3016 P/U, reverser, auto HHC, lateral tilt, Magnacut fine cut chopper, ext wear small tube rotor, HID lighting, 520/85R42 F, 750/65R26 R, duals, 372 receiver, Pro 700 display, Nav II controller, elec hopper cover, 168 eng hrs showing, 119 sep hrs showing.

2012 Case IH 2152 35 Ft Draper, s/n 7C2N08497, split P/U reel, hyd F&A, factory transport, hyd tilt.

2010 Case IH 2152 35 Ft Draper, s/n 7AZN06936, split P/U reel, hyd F&A, factory transport.

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2011 Westward M150 30 Ft, s/n 208115, MacDon D60-D hdr, s/n 208552, P/U reel, split, dbl knife drive, trip del, Trimble receiver, 750 display, auto steer, MT2000 mtd swath roller, 480 eng hrs showing, 410 hdr hrs showing.

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2013 Case IH 3330 Patriot 120 Ft High Clearance, s/n 7DT034787, 1000 gal stainless steel tank, 5 nozzle bodies, crop dividers, section control, aim command, fence row nozzle, 372 receiver, Pro 700 display, Nav II Controller, 3 in front fill, luxury cab, air comp, 320/90R46, 268 hrs showing.

(4) Michelin 650/65R38 Tires, to fit Case IH Patriot 3330.

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Farm & Equipment Auctions

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Unreserved Real Estate Auction for William (Bill) Todosychuk Saturday April 18 @ 12 pm Westlock, AB

In conjunction with Sekura Triple J Horse Auction — Westlock These three properties are centrally located between the communities of Dapp, Rochester, and Clyde in the municipality of the Westlock County. The county’s population is just under 7000 and is located less than one hour from the province’s capital city of Edmonton. This location is in the heart of the County’s best recreation including Tawatinaw Ski Hill, Cross Lake Provincial Park, Long Island Lake which has a municipal campground, boat launch, lovely beach, swimming, boating & fishing. Around the lake are some of the best equestrian, ATV-ing, and skidoo trails. Abundant wildlife and miles of

crown land to the North.

T-1 NW 28-61-25-W4th ±160 Acres T-2 SE 28-61-25-W4th ±150 Acres T-3 PT of SE 28-61-25-W4th ±10 Acres (Home & Buildings) For additional information, call Brandi Wolff at Muller Realty (780) 349-0764

Unreserved Real Estate & Equipment Auction for Dave & Linda Fehr Saturday May 2 @ 11 am Thorhild, AB A rare opportunity to purchase 3 full quarters of Certified Organic land just North of the Town of Thorhild. There are many benefits to Organic Farming including: the rotation of crops builds soil fertility naturally, reduction of farm pollution, reduction of toxic substances in the environment, better soil as chemical fertilizers destroy topsoil, safer water for everyone, etc.

JD 4WD + Loader Tractors • Kubota Acreage Tractor • 3pt Acreage Equipment • Harvest Equipment • Grain Bins • B-Train Grain Trailers • Tillage Equipment & much more

F-1 SW 17-60-21-W4th ±158.02 acres (Home & Buildings)

F-2 NW 24-60-22-W4th ±160 Acres F-3 NE 24-60-22-W4th ±160 Acres For additional information, call Brandi Wolff at Muller Realty (780) 349-0764

Unreserved Real Estate & Equipment Auction for Dennis & Corinne Brown Wednesday May 6 @ 10 am Thorhild, AB 4 Deeded Quarters & 10 Acre Country Residential Acreage (Home Quarter includes Home & Buildings). Well maintained 1656 sq ft 3+1 bedroom bungalow situated on amazing farm yard with numerous outbuildings. This farm has an impressive yard with mature trees and landscaping. This property shows pride of ownership, it has a very functional set up for animals, and endless storage.

JD 4WD, 2WD Loader Tractors • Collectors Tractor • JD Combine • Harvest & Haying Equipment • Grain Dryer & Bins • Grain Trucks • Air Seeder • Big Tillage Equipment • Livestock Equipment & much more

B-1 SW & SE 12-61-23-W4th ±318.20 Acres (Home & Buildings) B-2 NW 1-61-23-W4th ±144.20 Acres B-3 NW 6-61-22-W4th ±149.99 Acres B-4 (PT of NW 6-61-22-W4th) Plan 0822815 Block 1 Lot 1 ±10.01 Acres For additional information, call Brandi Wolff at Muller Realty (780) 349-0764

More Upcoming Auctions Real Estate & Farm Equipment Auction for Jerry & Lora Kuzio 10 AM Apr 25 – Sunnybrook, AB

Farm Equipment Auction for Raymond & Darleen Broadbent

11 AM May 9 – Drayton Valley, AB

Foreclosure, Equipment Auction for Dial Oilfield Service Ltd. 10 AM May 23 – Drayton Valley, AB

Real Estate & Equipment Consignment 10 AM May 30 – Entwistle, AB

Equipment for Herb & Dean Kloeck Equipment for Wes Wierenga Real Estate for Tony Ritter Real Estate for Valinda Johnson

Farm Equipment Auction for David & Patricia Zadderey 10 AM Jun 20 – Sangudo, AB

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THURSDAY, APRIL 9, 2015 – 9:00 AM

GT Farms LP – Carbon, AB LOCATED: From Three Hills, go 32.7 km south on Hwy 21, then 1.4 km west on Twp Rd 28-4 or from the junction of Hwy 9 & 21 (45 km west of Drumheller), go 3.2 km north on Hwy 21, then 1.4 km west on Twp Rd 28-4.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: Juan Siemens at 403-383-9966 or Gary Torhjelm at 403-820-3134.

This is a single owner farm auction of modern low houred equipment. Most equipment was purchased new and is in very good condition, some with very limited use. Large shed in case of poor weather. This is only a partial listing.

See website for full descriptions. Equipment & Internet Bidding at 10:00 a.m.

TRACTORS • 2010 Case IH 535 Quadtrac, showing 447 hrs, 36” tracks • 2010 Case IH 535 Quadtrac, showing 877 hrs, 36” tracks, PTO • 2009 Case IH 535 Quadtrac, showing 1912 hrs, 36” tracks, PTO • 2010 Case IH 535 4WD w/ 520/85R46 triples, showing 925 hrs • 2010 Case IH 535 4WD w/ 800/70R38 duals, showing 1061 hrs, PTO • 2009 Case IH 535 4WD w/ 800/70R38 duals, showing 473 hrs The above 6 tractors c/w powershift, diff lock, Pro 600 w/ auto steer, hi flow hyd., lux cab w/ leather, LH shuttle, 5 hyd. plus return, HID lights, tow cable.

• 2010 Case IH 275 Magnum MFWD w/ Case L780 loader, bucket, grapple, showing 693 hrs, Pro 600 w/ auto steer, HID lights • 2010 Case IH 275 Magnum MFWD w/ Case L780 loader, bucket, grapple, showing 1090 hrs, Pro 600 w/ auto steer, HID lights • 2008 Case IH 215 Magnum MFWD, showing 950 hrs, front weights The above 3 tractors c/w 520/85R46 rear duals, 480/70R34 front duals, 3-pt hitch, lux cab w/ leather, LH shuttle, 4 hyd., PTO, powershift.

• 2008 Case IH 155 Puma MFWD w/ Case LX 760 loader, bucket, grapple, showing 1832 hrs, 3-pt hitch • 1996 John Deere 8870 4WD, 710/70R38 duals, showing 4467 hrs • 1997 John Deere 7810 MFWD w/ JD 740 loader, bucket, grapple, showing 6589 hrs • 2001 John Deere 7410 MFWD w/ JD 740 loader, bucket, grapple, showing 6483 hrs • 1999 John Deere 7410 MFWD w/ JD 740 loader, bucket, grapple, showing 9044 hrs • John Deere 4020 2WD w/ JD 158 loader, bucket, grapple, powershift, diesel, joystick COMBINES • 2011 Case IH 9120, 388 sep / 532 eng hrs, 3016 header, Case PU • 2011 Case IH 9120, 401 sep / 576 eng hrs, 3016 header, Case PU • 2011 Case IH 9120, 548 sep / 748 eng hrs, 3016 header, Case PU • 2010 Case IH 9120, 303 sep / 451 eng hrs, 2016 header, SwathMaster PU • 2010 Case IH 9120, 530 sep / 744 eng hrs, 2016 header, SwathMaster PU • 2010 Case IH 9120, 532 sep / 749 eng hrs, 2016 header, SwathMaster PU • 2010 Case IH 9120, 667 sep / 890 eng hrs, 2016 header, SwathMaster PU • 2010 Case IH 9120, 665 sep / 921 eng hrs, 2016 header, SwathMaster PU The above 8 combines c/w 520/85R42 or 20.8R42 duals, auto fold hopper, Pro 600 w/ auto steer, leather int., extra fine chopper, small tube rotor, lateral header tilt w/ trap, power mirrors, diff lock, HID lights, rear hitch.

Terms: 25% non-refundable deposit, balance by Aug. 1/15.

HEADERS

• 2012 Macdon FD70 40’ flex draper header, used one season • 2011 Case 2162 40’ flex draper header • 2011 Case 2162 40’ flex draper header • 2011 Case 2162 40’ flex draper header • 2010 Case 2162 40’ flex draper header • 2010 Case 2162 40’ flex draper header The above 6 headers c/w split PU reel, pea auger, fore & aft, slow spd transport, poly skid plates.

• 2010 Honey Bee SP 36 draper header, 36’ • 2009 Honey Bee SP 36 draper header, 36’ • 2009 Honey Bee SP 36 draper header, 36’ The above 3 headers c/w PU reel, pea auger, Fore & aft, slow spd transport.

Terms: If a combine is also purchased, 25% non-refundable deposit, balance

by Aug. 1/15.

Coulter closers c/w 2004 Bourgault 5350 • 1990 IH 4000 TA fuel truck c/w 5 comp TBH tank, 491 monitor 16,800 L tank, diesel, 13 spd • 2001 Kenworth W900B TA water truck SPRAYERS c/w Wabash 17,300 L tank, Cat C15, 18 • 2011 120’ Case IH 4420 Patriot, spd 380/90R46 tires, showing 652 hrs • 2001 Mack CH613 TA water truck c/w • 2011 120’ Case IH 4420 Patriot, Advance 15,900 L tank, E7 460 Mack, 380/90R46 tires, showing 697 hrs 18 spd • 2010 120’ Case IH 4420 Patriot, 380/90R46 tires, showing 893 hrs DISCS & ROCK PICKER The above 3 sprayers c/w Viper Pro monitor, • 20’ Kello-Bilt 800-3636B offset breaking auto steer, auto height, sec control (7) w/ disc remote, Aim Command, lux cab w/ leather, • 20’ Kello-Bilt 800-3636B offset breaking 1200 gal SS tank, Tridekon air lift dividers, disc HID lights, hyd. tread adj., 3” fill, foam • 35’ Ezee-On 6650 MD tandem disc marker.

• Degelman Signature RP 7200 rock picker Terms: 25% non-refundable deposit, LAND ROLLERS balance by June 15/15.

• (3) sets of four 650/65R38 floatation • (2) 80’ Degelman LR 8000 land rollers • 62’ Riteway FFS62 land roller tires & rims for above sprayers

• 2001 Ford F550 dually, 4x4, 7.3L diesel, 5 spd, c/w service body w/ crane, compressor & fuel tank • 2008 Ford F350 King Ranch dually, 4x4, 6.4L diesel, auto, loaded w/ leather, showing 77,383 km • 2011 Dodge 1500, 4x4, 5.7L, auto, quad cab, showing 71,643 km • 2009 Chev 1500 Z71, 4x4, 5.3L • 2008 GMC 1500 Z71, 4x4, 5.3L • 1997 GMC 2500, 4x4, gas TRAILERS • 36’ PJ tandem dually 5th wheel trailer, beaver tail • 2010 24’ Diamond C TA 5th wheel trailer • 2007 20’ RT Trailers TA car hauler • 2004 18’ SL Trailers TA car hauler • 2007 2-place snowmobile trailer

COMPACT & LAWN TRACTORS • 2005 JD 4120 MFWD w/ JD 400 loader, HEAVY HARROWS MULCHER bucket SWATHERS & ROLLERS • 2006 Bron 400 mulcher w/ BH250 Fecon • 82’ Degelman SM 7000 heavy harrows, • 2007 JD X540 tractor, 118 hrs, 54” deck 5/8” tines • 2010 Case IH WD 1903 c/w 30’ DH 302 head, showing 4790 hrs, Cat C9 350 hp • (2) Kubota GR 2110 & (2) GR 2100 MFWD • 2008 84’ Bourgault 7200-84 heavy diesel yard tractors w/ 54” mowers, 112header, 567 hrs harrows, 5/8” tines WHEEL LOADER • 2010 Case IH WD 1903 c/w 30’ DH 302 314 hrs • Cat 924 G wheel loader, showing 9164 • 2010 72’ Bourgault 7200-72 heavy header, 630 hrs SPRAYING / harrows, 5/8” tines • 2010 Case IH WD 1903 c/w 30’ DH 302 hrs, 20.5R25 tires, bucket WATER EQUIPMENT header, 746 hrs • Freeform PLS 7400 portable liquid AUGERS & GRAIN VAC HIGHWAY TRUCKS • 2010 Case IH WD 1903 c/w 30’ DH 302 storage trailer w/ (2) 4440 US gal tanks, • 2006 Peterbilt 378, 36” bunk, Cat C15, • Rem 3700 grain vac, showing 116 hrs header, 566 hrs 3” Honda GX200 pump, S/N 39538ST-04 • (2) Farm King Y16104, 16”x104’ mech • 2008 Case IH WD 1903 c/w 30’ DHX302 18 spd Eaton, 24.5 tires, alum. rims • (4) Freeform 2520 US gal skid mtd, • 2006 Kenworth T800B 48” midrise swing, hyd. swing drive & lift, reverser, header, 1010 hrs hopper water tanks 1000 PTO sleeper, Cat C15, 18 spd, 11R24.5 tires The above 5 swathers c/w UII PU reel, fore • (2) Freeform 2100 US gal poly tanks & aft, dbl knife, 21L-28 front tires, 2010s • 2005 Freightliner FLD120SD, 42” bunk, • (3) Brandt 1390-HP, 13”x90’ mech • (3) Chem Handler III w/ Honda GX160 Cat C15, 18 spd, 11R24.5 R /11R22.5 F swing, swing mover & lift, reverser, 1000 have cab & rear axle susp., 2008 has cab pumps; Chem Handler IV w/ Honda PTO tires susp. pump; Honda WB30X pump Terms: 25% non-refundable deposit, • 2005 Kenworth W900, 42” bunk, Cat • (4) Sakundiak HD10-1600, 10”x52’, 3540hp, Hawes SP mover, elec clutch, rev • (3) Soterra chem pumps C15, 18 spd, 11R24.5 tires balance by Aug. 1/15.

ATVs • (7) Freeform TB 2000 adjustable width • 2003 IH Eagle 9900i, 60” midrise gear box sleeper, Cummins ISX02 500, 18 spd, • Sakundiak HD8-1600, 8”x52’, 27hp, SP • 2010 Case IH Scout 4x4, 152 hrs, winch, TBH swath rollers mover 11R24.5 tires elec. tilt GRAIN CARTS • (3) Sakundiak HD8-1400, 8”x46’, 30hp, • 2008 JD Gator 620i 4x4, 556 hrs, elec tilt GRAIN TRAILERS • Brent Avalanche 2096 cart, 2000 bu, SP mover, elec clutch • 2011 Arctic Cat 425 quad, 4x4, 720 km 900/60R38 tandem tires, steerable • 2010 Doepker Super B’s, lift axles, OTHER EQUIPMENT axles, 24” unload auger, pistol grip 11R22.5 tires, roll tarp, LED lights CATTLE & HAYING EQUIPMENT remote auger w/ multi direction spout, • 2010 Doepker Super B’s, lift axles, • Kuhn Knight Propush 2054 vertical • (2) 2012 Westeel Fuel Vault dbl wall 1000 gal fuel tanks scales w/ digital read out, roll tarp 11-24.5 tires, roll tarp, LED lights manure spreader, unused • Lincoln Ranger 305G gas welder, • Balzer 2000 bu cart, 800/65R32 triples, • 2010 Doepker Tridem trailer, 45’, lift axle, • 2008 John Deere 835 discbine, 11’6” steerable axles, 24” unload auger, roll tarp • 2006 John Deere 568 rd baler, Megawide 183.3 hrs electronic scale, roll tarp Plus, Cover Edge, tandem whls, hyd. PU • (4) Complete Graham seed treaters, SPRAYER & DROP DECK Terms: 25% non-refundable deposit, • 2003 John Deere 567 rd baler, Megawide 8”x15’ augers, 3hp, cyclone & tank • 7’ Schulte S70 rotary mower TRAILERS balance by Aug. 1/15.

PU, Cover Edge, hyd. PU • 8’ Schulte 3-pt snow blower • 2010 Falcon Tri Axle sprayer trailer, dual • Wheatheart Heavy Hitter post pounder • 25’ Hardi 3-pt sprayer, 80 gal AIR DRILLS 215/75R17.5 tires, removable flip up • 32’ McFarlane 132 chain harrows • (2) Kirchner QA big square bale forks • 2010 Bourgault 3310-55 Paralink 55’ sides, pintle hitch • (3) 3-pt quick hitches for Case tractors drill, 10” spacing, mid row banders, c/w • 2007 Lode King 53’ drop deck tridem CAT GENERATORS & • Larson ZAY7032G mill drill; Larson 2010 Bourgault 6550ST TBH tank, 5 trailer, alum/steel combo, 22.5 tires COMPRESSOR comp., rear 650/75R34 duals, hyd. bag • (2) 2011 Cat D60 generators, Cat C4.4 75T shop press; Larson 40-Pro plasma GRAIN TRUCKS lift, 591 monitor eng., 46.6KVA, 120/240 V single phase, welder; Dewalt jack hammer w/ bits • 2009 Bourgault 3310-65 Paralink 65’ • 2002 IH 9100 TA c/w 20’ CBI box & hoist, c/w enclosure & dbl wall fuel tank, 0.7 AUCTIONEER’S NOTES drill, 10” spacing, mid row banders, c/w auto trans, 400 Cummins, silage endgate hrs & 105 hrs • Internet Bidding provided by 2009 Bourgault 6550ST TBH tank, 5 & racks Above units purchased new in 2013. comp., rear 650/75R34 duals, hyd. bag • 2002 IH 9100 TA c/w 20’ CBI box & hoist, • 2012 Doosan P185 portable air lift, 591 monitor auto trans, 400 Cummins, silage endgate compressor, 4 cyl. JD diesel, 52.6 hrs • 2010 Bourgault 5710-70 drill, 74’, 10” & racks • Internet bidders must pre-register at spacing, dbl shoot, rubber cap packers • 2000 IH 9100 TA c/w 20’ CBI box & hoist, PULL DOZER / LEVELLER / least 48 hours prior to sale. c/w 2010 Bourgault 6550ST TBH tank, 10 spd manual, Detroit 430/470 hp, SKID STEER 5 comp, 591 monitor, rear 900/60R32 silage endgate & racks • 16’ Leon pull dozer, 6-way, hyd. steer • Items must be paid in full before being removed from the sale site. tires, hyd. bag lift • 1984 Freightliner Cabover, 19’ ABC box axle • If paying by cheque and unknown to • 2004 Bourgault 5710-40 drill, 40’, 10” & hoist, silage endgate • 12’ Kirchner box scraper Auction Company, we require a letter of spacing, mid row banders, c/w 2004 • Bobcat 743 B skid steer, bucket reference from your bank.

FUEL & WATER TRUCKS Bourgault 5350 TBH tank, 491 monitor • Posthole auger w/ 9/12/20” bits • See complete terms and conditions on • Case IH ATX 4010 5 plex drill, 40’, 10” • 2004 IH 7500 TA fuel truck c/w 5 comp spacing, dbl shoot, edge on shanks, alum 16,800 L tank, 13 spd our website.

SERVICE & LIGHT TRUCKS

CAMROSE, AB

Phone 780-672-1105 • Fax 780-672-3955 Email djas@xplornet.com www.dougjohnsonauctionservice.com AB License 334038

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2007 KENWORTH T800B T/A TRUCK

2007 WESTERN STAR T/A TRUCK

2005 LODEKING SUPER B GRAIN TRAILERS

EQUIPMENT and LAND AUCTION Weaver Sale Yard • Rycroft, AB • Internet Bidding

WED., APRIL 8, 2015 • 9:00 a.m.

PRELIMINARY EQUIPMENT LIST CRAWLER and TRACTOR: 1976 Cat D8H, power shift, angle blade • IHC 1066 tractor, Ezee-on FEL • PORTABLE BRIDGE: Rapid Span 100 ton 14x60 ft. portable bridge • TRUCKS: 2007 Kenworth T800B t/a truck, Cat C15 550 hp eng, 18 spd, NEW HOLLAND TX66 COMBINE 2001 ROGATOR 1254 H/C SPRAYER 46k rears, 36 in. sleeper • 2007 Western Star t/a truck, Cat 550 hp, 18 spd, 46k rears • 1986 Kenworth W900B t/a gravel truck, 400 Cummins • 1999 IHC 4900 t/a van truck • 1980 GMC 7000 t/a grain truck • 1979 GMC t/a grain truck • 1978 GMC 6500 t/a grain truck • IHC t/a truck, 250 Cummins • PICKER TRUCKS: 2006 Ford F350 E-cab picker truck, Maxilift M300 picker • 2005 Sterling Acterra 5-ton, Fassi F150 picker • PICKUPS: 2009 Ford F150 c/c 4wd p/u, shortbox • 2005 Dodge Ram 3500 4wd c/c • 2005 Dodge Ram 4wd c/c • 2008 Ford F250 4wd c/c p/u, dsl, fuel tank/jockey box • 2006 Ford F350 flatdeck truck, dsl, dual wheels • 2004 Chev Avalanche, 4wd, 454 eng • 1978 Ford p/u • TRAILERS: 2005 Lodeking Super B grain trailers, roll tarps, *Current AB inspection • 2000 Arrow 8.6x48 ft. tridem oilfield float, Kicker roll, live roll, 11R24.5 tires, a/r, *Current AB Safety • 2001 Manac 8.6x48 ft. tridem picker trailer, sliding axles, 11R-24.5 tires, *Current AB Safety • 1982 Fruehauf t/a jeep • TANDEM 48 FT. CATTLE LINER CASE 2188 COMBINE 2001 24 ft. t/a dual wheel step deck trailer, ramps • 2015 TNT t/a cargo trailer • 4 Unused 2015 Southland 18 ft. t/a flatdeck trailers, alum. ramps, 16 in. tires • 2000 Royal t/a cargo trailer • 1990 Goertzen 8x24 ft. t/a stock trailer, rubber mats • 1988 tandem 48 ft. cattle liner • 1981 Load Master tridem cross dump gravel trailer, spring ride, 11R-24.5 tires, *Current AB Safety • 40 ft. t/a hay trailer, pintle hitch • 2007 Forest River 8x24 ft. enclosed cargo trailer • 2006 PJ 24 ft. flatdeck 3-axle trailer, pintle hitch • 2 T/A highboy trailers • SPRAYERS: 2001 Rogator 1254 h/c sprayer, 5,595 hrs, Falcon II controller, 100 ft. boom, 1,200 gal. stainless tank, 24.5-32 tires, extra set of narrow tires, crop dividers, *Starfire 3000 GPS and 2600 screen (to sell separately) • 1998 Willten sprayer transport, t/a dual wheels, 17.5 in. tires, Chem Handler III, 2 poly water tanks • NH S1070 100 ft. p/t sprayer, 1350 gal. tank, rinse tank • HAY and HARVEST EQUIPMENT: Case 2188 combine, p/u, chopper, AFX hopper ext • 1994 NH TX66 combine • Honeybee SP30 draper header • 1994 2006 FORD F350 PICKER TRUCK NH TX 66 combine • 1986 NH TR96 combine • NH 25 ft. 971 s/c grain head2015 TNT CARGO TRAILERS er • 1983 NH TR85 combine • NH 970 18ft. s/c grain header for TR85 • 1985 and 1984 IHC 4000 swathers • Richiger R9 grain bagger • NH 688 round baler, gathering wheels • NH 320 sq baler • 2001 NH 1431 discbine • NH 166 swath inverter • NH 1032 bale wagon • New Idea and NH side delivery rakes • SEEDING and TILLAGE: 1997 Case Concord 50 ft. air drill, 10 in. spacing, s/s, Concord 3400 tbh air cart • 1981 IHC 6200 press drill • JD 630 18 ft. tandem disc • 1975 White 253 20 ft. tandem disc • JD 3100 5x16 plow • 1980 Wilrich 10 bottom plow • 1977 JD 1000 32 ft. vibrashank cultivator • 1983 Laurier 32 ft. packer • 1987 Flexi-coil 40 ft. bander • Nodet 40 ft. applicator • 20 ft. harrows • Co-op 40 ft. harrows • Continued on next page PTI 10 X 32 FT. WELLSITE TRAILER RAPID SPAN 100 TON 14X60 FT. BRIDGE

CAMP UNITS • AUGERS • P0RTABLE BUILDINGS and STORAGE CONTAINERS • EASY-KLEEN HOT WATER PRESSURE WASHERS HEAVY DUTY TIRE CHANGERS and WHEEL BALANCERS • HEAVY DUTY METAL WORK BENCHES • WROUGHT IRON GATES • HD TOOL BOXES and CABINETS We are adding equipment to this sale on a daily basis, for complete up to date listing and info log on to weaverauctions.com Weaver Bros. Auctions Ltd. • Auctioneers for the B.C. and Alberta Peace Country JEFF WEAVER • 780.864.7750 • weaverauctions@gmail.com LORNE WEAVER • 250.219.0871 | EVAN WEAVER • 250.219.4539

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GROUNDBIRCH, B.C.

GROUNDBIRCH, B.C.

EQUIPMENT and LAND AUCTION WED., APRIL 8, 2015 • 9:00 a.m.

Weaver Sale Yard • Rycroft, AB • Internet Bidding

REAL ESTATE in GROUNDBIRCH, B.C. 4 PARCELS of FARMLAND - 1,283.87 ACRES ±

Groundbirch, B.C. • Southwest of Dawson Creek, B.C. Canada

PARCEL 1 - 630 ACRES GROUNDBIRCH, B.C.

PARCEL 3 - 157 ACRES

Directions: Parcels 1 and 2 are located 50 km southwest of Dawson Creek on Hart Hwy. 97, then 1 km north on the Rice Rd. 283. Parcels 3 and 4 are located 44 km southwest of Dawson Creek on Hart Hwy. 97, then 8.7 km north on Stewart Lake Rd. 275 to Willow Valley Rd. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: • Parcel 1: DL 911, LD 44 - 630 acres ± with 230 acres hay land • Parcel 2: DL 912, LD 44 - 339.87 acres ± with 180 acres hay land • Parcel 3: SE 1/4 19-79-19-W6 - 157 acres ± with 60 acres hay land • Parcel 4: SW 1/4 19-79-19-W6 - 157 acres ± with 70 acres hay land • ALL ACRE VALUES ARE APPROXIMATE Real Estate transaction handled by: Re/Max Dawson Creek Realty 10224-10th St. Dawson Creek, B.C., Canada • 250.782.8181 Real Estate Agent: Riley Brown • Cell 250.719.7355 Email: rileybrown@remax.net

CONCORD AIR CART

CAT D8H CRAWLER

PRELIMINARY EQUIPMENT LIST Continued from first page LIVESTOCK EQUIPMENT: Morand cattle handling system; 3 alley sections, E scale, sliding doors, divider gate, squeeze, palp cage, crowding tub • Haybuster 256 bale shredder • UFA calf tipping table • REAL ESTATE: 4615-47th St., Rycroft, AB: 65x120 ft. lot, 1979 mobile home, fridge, stove, washer, dryer, 24x26 ft. garage, fenced yard, 2014 taxes $1,018.97 • GRAIN BINS: Twister 2000 bu. grain bin • Butler 2000 bu. grain bin. Directions: 4.5 km east of Savanna, AB, on Sec.

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PARCEL 4 - 157 ACRES

FORD F250 DIESEL CREW CAB

681, then 9.5 km north on RR 93. • RECREATION and ATV’S: (2) 2008 Yamaha motorized golf carts • (3) 2011 Polaris Ranger 500, 2010 Polaris Ranger RZR4, 2 Polaris Ranger RZR side by side ATV's • ATTACHMENTS: Unused Tomahawk hd 72" and 66" brush grapples • Unused Turco 6 ft. 3pt rototillers • 86'' and 94" hydraulic skid steer loader dozer blade/ snow pusher • 2012 Bobcat 72 in. snow blower • Bobcat 72 in. brush grapple • 2005 Cat BP18B skid steer 80 in. sweeper • Partial list only, complete up to date information at weaverauctions.com

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GERALD SAWKA WHITELAW, AB WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17, 2015

Directions: From Grande Prairie, AB go 52 km southeast on Hwy 43 to Debolt, then 39 km northeast on Whitemud Rd Sec. 736, and proceed 1.5 km north on RR 260 to #75079.

Directions: from Pouce Coupe, B.C. go 14 km south on Hwy 2, then .8 km east on Hilbert Road 197A, and .8 km south on Old Edmonton Hwy, then .5 km east on Kreuzinger Road.

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DIRECTIONS: 18 km east of Fairview, Ab on Hwy #2, then 3 km further east on Golden Meadow Rd. Twp. #820.

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