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New regulations encourage farming on ALR land in British Columbia VICTORIA, June 15, 2015 - New regulations under the Agricultural Land Commission Act will encourage farming and help B.C.’s agricultural community fill the growing demand for B.C. food, locally and around the world, Agriculture Minister Norm Letnick announced today.

The regulations will help farmers throughout B.C. take advantage of the demand for value-added B.C. goods by promoting the use of co-operatively owned processing facilities. The changes make it easier, for example, for berry growers to use co-operatively owned facilities to make value added products like jams or sauces, or flash freeze them for off-season sales.

Similarly, the regulation creates opportunities for producers in the north and east to pool resources and establish value-added facilities for fruits, grains, honey and other crops. The opportunity for B.C. farmers to increase their income through value-added products also encourages farmers to expand their business models and consider growing additional crops in the ALR. The regulations also support the growing appreciation of B.C. wines, beers and spirits by locals, as well as those visiting B.C. Breweries, distilleries and meaderies will be permitted to operate on ALR land on terms similar to wineries, requiring at least 50% of the products used to make the beverage be grown on the farm. Another change, subject to the results of consultations being conducted by the Liquor Control and Licensing Branch, will permit alcohol producers in the ALR to offer alcohol from other producers to their lounge and restaurant guests, so winery guests who prefer a beer with their meal can have one.

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In 2014, two ALC-administered zones were created to better recognize the province’s regional differences. Zone 2 includes the Interior, Kootenay and North regions, where growing seasons are shorter than elsewhere in the province. One other change in the regulation supports succession planning in Zone 2, by allowing retiring farmers to continue living on their family farm after they’ve sold it using a lease for a life term. The retiring farmers can continue to live on the farm they have worked on, while sharing their knowledge with the next generation of farmers who have purchased their farm, and keeping the entire piece of land in production, growing crops and food.

The Regulations are one part of the B.C. government’s efforts to grow the Agrifood Sector to $14 billion by 2017, by supporting high-quality, high value products, building domestic and international markets

and securing a strong future for farming.

Quotes: B.C. Agriculture Minister Norm Letnick “We heard in our extensive consultations with representatives of about 100 farming groups and local governments, that British Columbians wanted these regulations to help preserve farmland and encourage agriculture, and that’s what we’ve delivered. These regulations provide farming families the chance to earn a higher income, and prepare for the transition of the farm from one generation to another, ensuring B.C. has a growing agrifoods economy and reliable food source for years to come.”

BC Agriculture Council chair Stan Vander Waal “These regulations are good news for BC agriculture. BC farmers have been calling for the modernization of the Agriculture Land Commission Act for some time. With these regulations BC farmers can explore new farm business opportunities under continued proactive oversight by the independent Agriculture Land Commission (ALC). BCAC trusts the ALC to administer these new regulations in accordance with the commission’s primary purpose, which is to keep BC farmland for farming.”

Workforce development program grant From the June 29, 2015 issue of Agri-News Alberta Agriculture and Forestry (AF) continues to offer the workforce development program grant.

“This grant provides some cost-shared support to food processing companies or producers to retain staff, or to adopt new technologies and processes that improve worker productivity,” says Al Dooley, agriculture recruitment specialist, AF, Edmonton. “The retention grant offers support up to 50 per cent, while the productivity improvement grant covers up to 80 per cent to a maximum grant of $25,000.”

The retention grant provides assistance for employers to contract consultants to review, improve and develop retention strategies in order to reduce worker turnover and address workforce stability. The produc-

tivity grant provides financial support to producers and food processors to contract consultants to assist with process improvements, technology options and in coaching senior staff on productivity improvements and environmentally sustainable business management practices.

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Grain producers invited to “Making the Grade” workshop in Olds Alberta Wheat Commission, June 15, 2015 – Alberta Barley, Alberta Wheat Commission (AWC), and Alberta Canola Producers Commission (ACPC) are pleased to invite producers to a one-day workshop designed to provide insight into getting the best grade for their grain.

Called “Making the Grade,” the July 28th workshop at Olds College will include hands-on sessions from experienced industry speakers on barley, wheat and canola grading and agronomy.

“Over the last year, each of the commissions have received requests from producers for a course that would enable better understanding of grain grad-

ing and factors affecting quality,” said Terry Young, ACPC and AWC director and member of the wheat subcommittee of the Western Grain Standards Committee. “We created Making the Grade to address those knowledge gaps, and by having the commissions working together, we can ensure producers are getting the best value possible in a one-day seminar.”

Producers can look forward to three concurrent workshops focused on canola, wheat and barley, with speakers representing organizations such as the Canadian Grain Commission (CGC), Rahr Malting, and the Canadian International Grains Institute (Cigi).

The workshops will focus on hands-on malt barley

grading, wheat grading and how your grade affects end-use in international markets, and canola grading and crushing.

The agronomy session (may still be hands on) will cover topics like harvest management, late season pesticide applications, grain storage and more.

Seating is limited for this event and early registration is encouraged. The early bird registration fee is $75 until July 14th, and $100 after July 14th until tickets sell out. Producers can get complete details and register on each of the host commission websites or by visiting Eventbrite link.

Saskatchewan farmers wait for rain FARM CREDIT CANADA JUNE 26, 2015

By Neil Billinger Saskatchewan farmers are counting on elusive thunderstorms to provide enough rain to keep their crops growing.

Some areas did well and received about 25 millimetres last weekend. However, others were not as fortunate and picked up only a few millimetres. In many cases, the difference between rain and no rain was only a few kilometres.

“These showers cover such a short range of area,” says Terri Lang, an Environment Canada meteorologist in Saskatoon. “Plus they don’t last very long, especially this year because we haven’t had any well-organized weather patterns yet.”

A decent amount of rain can provide a much needed boost to struggling crops. Jim Wickett says his farm, about 100 kilometres southwest of Saskatoon, received between 20 to 25 millimetres in two separate events late last week.

“It’s a tough way to get moisture when you’re hoping for a thunderstorm because they come hard, fast and furious sometimes and the results are not exactly what you need, but the moisture is really welcome this year,” Wickett says.

Cereal stands are thin, but Wickett’s crops are doing better than those a relatively short distance away in locations such as Herschel, Dodsland and Plenty. The west central region is one of the driest in the province.

Saskatchewan Agriculture’s weekly crop report shows only 27 per cent of cropland has adequate topsoil mois-

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ture with 41 per cent short and 32 per cent very short.

Wickett is concerned with several days of sunny, hot weather in the forecast.

“We can handle three or four days with the little bit of rain we received, but if we run into six to 10 days of above normal heat with a bit of wind, we don’t have the carrying capacity to withstand a prolonged stretch at 30 degrees.”

The hot weather could also spawn an influx of grasshoppers. The insect was not an issue over the past few years due to wetter than normal conditions, but that is likely going to change over sections of southwest and west central Saskatchewan.

“Warm and dry is ideal for grasshoppers, so this will help very much on their egg hatching, survival and development,” says Scott Hartley, Saskatchewan Agriculture’s insect specialist. “We’re just into early hatch in some areas. We’re probably in mid-to-later hatch in others.”

The story tends to be better over eastern Saskatchewan, especially in areas that received precipitation over the past couple of weeks.

“There has been some late emergence on the hilltops and drier areas where we didn’t have good germination at seeding,” says Bryce Moore, who farms near Leroy, about 150 kilometres east of Saskatoon. “Things are looking better.”

Moore has friends who farm in the drier western regions of the province and he hopes they get rain soon.

“Farming is a pretty volatile occupation. If the game was easy, everyone would play it. All you can do is look at the sky and hope.”

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Successful event on a beautiful day: 4-H The annual South Peace District 4-H Judging Rally was held at The Kiskatinaw Fall Fair Grounds in Sunset Prairie on 23 May, 2015. Over 100 people, including 4-H members, their families, 4-H Leaders and volunteers and importantly, Judges for the various stations, gathered at the event. The judging rally provides an opportunity for 4-H members to exercise their skills in analysis and comparison, and to make a decision. It also provides an opportunity for the members of the various clubs to gather together and have fun.

Following the judging events everyone was treated to a delicious pot luck lunch and then the Cloverbuds participated in the Bike Rodeo while Junior and Senior members broke into several teams of three to test their observation and analytical skills while doing the scavenger hunt.

Many thanks to all who assisted in making this a successful event on a beautiful sunny day in May, including our event sponsors; Canadian Tire, Homis Surveys Ltd., Ram Oilfield, and Sunset Prairie Recreation Commission.

It is your support of events like this that helps to keep 4-H alive in the community.

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70 so on. Each share type might have exactly 60 the same attributes, 50 but having different share classes allows 40 you to pay dividends 30 to everyone at different rates.”

20 Corporations do 10 pay a higher tax rate on certain types of in0 < $10,000 < $25,000 < $50,000 < $100,000 < $250,000 < $500,000 < $1,000,000 < $2,000,000 $2,000,000 come, Shultz cauand over Gross farm receipts tions. So if your corporation receives divSource: Statistics Canada, Census of Agriculture, 2011 idends or capital gains income, you will alwithout it being classified as income. most certainly want to take money out of your company Producers shouldn’t take money out of the corporathrough dividends instead of wages. byIf charging a also management fee, Shultz cautions. dividend, it would receive about a $3,333tion refund.

You can claim a tax-free mileage allowance on sitting on a sizeable balanceain RDTOH your vehicle.

If youonce-common keep track of the kilometres youIts These types of income you go are into something called CRA now frowns on this practice. accounts, it’s likely advantageous to pay dividends are management using for business,fees CRAshould will allow refundable dividend tax-on-hand account, better known position is that bea perconsidered rather than wages. kilometre claim on that vehicle the corporation can by its acronym RDTOH. If you pay a dividend while wages, and the corporation should have withheld and deduct and you don’t need to include in personal you have an RDTOH balance, about 33 per cent of it submitted theincome. taxes and statutory deductions owed on it with benefits will qualify as a tax credit Options to the corporation.

So if the at the time of payment.

Any land or tax-paid asset rolled into the company does offer it farmers a few other options, Shultz corporation paid a $10,000CRA dividend, would receive at time of incorporation also qualifies as a says.

These include rental income and a variety of about a $3,333 refund. If you are sitting on a sizeable shareholder loan. The company can pay this value benefit options, like medical plans, that are tax balance in RDTOH accounts, it’s likely advantageous back any time without it being classified as income. deductible for the corporation but don’t have to to pay dividends rather than wages. be declared as personal income.

Producers shouldn’t take money out of the Options with benefits. corporation by charging a management fee, Shultz “It’s quite common for producers to charge their cautions. CRA now frowns on this once-common CRA does offer farmerscompany a few other options, Shultz rent for farmland they personally own practice. Its position is that management fees should says. These include rental income a varietyShultz of benoutside theand corporation,” says. “Of course, be considered wages, and the corporation should efit options, like medical plans, that are taxtodeductible this becomes income you personally and does have withheld and submitted the taxes and statutory attract Rental income for the corporation but don’t haveGST to or beHST. declared as per-also can be deductions owed on it at the time of payment. n used to build up your RSP room, but it doesn’t sonal income. qualify for CPP.” “It’s quite common for producers to charge their company rent for farmland they personally own outside the corporation,” Shultz says. “Of course, this becomes income to you personally and does attract GST or HST. Rental income also can be used to build up your RSP room, but it doesn’t qualify for CPP.” You can also claim a tax-free mileage allowance on your vehicle. If you keep track of the kilometres you are using for business, CRA will allow a perkilometre claim on that vehicle the corporation can deduct and you don’t need to include in personal income.

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There are several ways you can do this, says Kelvin Shultz with Wheatland Accounting in Fillmore, Sask.

The two most common are wages and corporate dividends. Both come with advantages and disadvantages.

“Taking money out of your corporation as wages allows you to build up RSP (retirement savings plan) room at a rate of 18 per cent of your gross salary,” Shultz says. “It also allows you to pay into Canada Pension Plan.”

A less obvious but significant advantage is that the corporation calculates the tax you owe and submits it to Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) on your behalf.

This is an advantage, because if you take money out of the company in any other fashion, you have to calculate and submit your personal taxes, and accounting fees are paid personally.

Up until a year ago, producers who took money as dividends instead of wages paid about two per cent less tax, Shultz says. However, due to recent tax rate changes, that’s no longer the case. While every province’s rates are still a bit different, there’s now so little variance it hardly matters which method you choose. The only reason you would choose one over the other comes down to whether you want to pay into CPP and build RSP room through wages.

Manage your dividends.

Dividends can be used to transfer money out of the corporation to any eligible shareholders, Shultz says.

However, you have to remember that every shareholder who has the same class of share must be paid the same dividend per share.

“Most producers structure their corporations so that each spouse, child or other shareholder is issued a different class of shares,” Shultz says. “One will receive Class A shares, another will receive Class B shares and

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CGC Statistics & BUSINESS INFORMATION Western Division Primary Elevators (in 000’s of tonnes)

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Producer Deliveries - Week 46, June 15 - 21, 2015 Wheat Durum Wheat Oats Barley Rye Flaxseed Canola Peas Corn Beans Lentils Total

Man 90.1 4.0 1.4 0.1 0.6 27.7 1.4 125.3

Sask 222.2 20.2 10.5 10.6 0.0 3.0 97.3 9.6 3.0 376.4

Alta 152.4 5.9 2.4 17.8 0.0 0.2 93.8 4.9 0.3 277.7

B.C. 3.9 1.3 0.2 2.6 0.1 8.1

Total 468.6 26.1 18.2 29.9 0.2 3.8 221.4 14.5 1.4 3.3 787.4

Wheat Durum Wheat Oats Barley Rye Flaxseed Canola Peas Corn Beans Lentils Total

Man 78.7 1.2 1.0 0.6 0.4 14.1 0.7 1.6 0.5 0.8 99.6

Sask 222.7 30.1 7.8 10.8 0.0 3.4 72.7 28.5 0.4 2.1 378.5

Alta 230.3 5.0 1.9 18.6 0.1 0.0 50.9 2.9 0.1 0.3 310.1

B.C. 4.2 0.8 0.2 3.6 8.8

Total 535.9 35.1 11.7 30.6 0.7 3.8 141.3 32.1 1.6 1.0 3.2 797.0

Wheat Durum Wheat Oats Barley Rye Flaxseed Canola Peas Corn Beans Lentils Total

Man 3,188.9 0.0 275.8 55.6 37.4 61.6 1,412.2 14.6 51.0 66.0 4.8 5,167.9

Sask 7,134.7 3,418.0 791.2 945.0 14.3 426.6 3,949.6 1,391.5 4.0 779.4 18,854.3

Alta 6,663.1 523.6 108.2 706.0 1.4 72.9 3,877.9 1,101.9 0.2 1.3 52.6 13,109.1

B.C. 180.7 46.3 27.2 125.7 19.1 399.0

Total 17,167.5 3,941.5 1,221.4 1,733.7 53.0 561.1 9,365.4 2,527.1 51.2 71.3 836.8 37,530.0

Wheat Durum Wheat Oats Barley Rye Flaxseed Canola Peas Corn Beans Lentils Total

Man 3,270.8 263.4 56.0 36.8 63.7 1,324.2 13.7 54.7 44.8 2.1 5,130.2

Sask 7,264.8 3,567.5 835.0 989.4 13.3 420.0 3,708.5 1,362.9 4.5 551.0 18,716.9

Alta 6,856.5 608.7 102.4 697.9 2.5 69.3 3,708.0 1,109.0 0.4 1.1 53.4 13,209.2

B.C. 181.3 46.8 27.1 126.9 18.5 400.6

Total 17,573.3 4,176.2 1,247.6 1,770.4 52.6 553.0 8,867.6 2,504.0 55.1 50.4 606.4 37,456.6

Man 302.3 0.0 31.1 12.8 6.9 7.7 133.2 5.6 0.9 25.9 0.1 526.5

Sask 564.6 166.8 44.7 40.2 2.8 18.6 490.5 61.3 0.0 22.5 1,412.0

Alta 411.5 28.9 24.1 37.6 0.5 4.0 328.8 26.7 0.5 1.5 864.1

B.C. 16.4 1.6 1.1 4.3 0.3 23.7

Total 1,294.8 195.7 101.4 91.6 10.2 30.3 956.8 93.9 0.9 26.3 24.1 2,826.0

Primary Elevator Shipments - Week 46, June 15 - 21, 2015

Crop Year-to-Date Producer Deliveries - to June 21, 2015

Crop Year-to-Date Shipments - to June 21, 2015

Wheat Durum Wheat Oats Barley Rye Flaxseed Canola Peas Corn Beans Lentils Total

Stocks at Primary Elevators- Week 46

CAA long term recognition awards ROCKY VIEW COUNTY, AB - The Canadian Angus Association (CAA) honoured 550 years of membership at their National Convention banquet on Saturday, June 6, presenting six 50-year, two 75-year and one 100-year long-term recognition awards. The awards recognize breeders who have been a member of the Association for 50, 75 and 100 consecutive years. The long dedication of these producers to the Angus breed is essential to the overall success of the beef industry.

The Gibson Family, Alberta; the Steve Tofteland Family, Alberta; Spuceyvale Angus, Alberta; Allencroft Angus, Alberta; Gord Bradshaw, Alberta; and Aldo Pederzolli, Alberta were honoured for 50 years of continuous membership.

The Bradshaw Family, Alberta; and Willabar Ranch, Alberta were recognized for 75 years of continuous membership. The C.H. Richardson Family/ Willow Park Farm was honoured for 100 years of continuous membership and commitment to the agriculture industry.

Ernest Gibson began raising a purebred Angus herd in 1965, which was originally a commercial operation. Over time, the commercial cows were all replaced by registered Angus cattle, which began the Everblack Angus herd at Vermilion, Alberta.

Steve and Hazel Tofteland founded Double A Stock Farms in 1965 near Valhalla Centre, Alberta. Today, Steve and Hazel are both retired and living on the same family homestead Laverne Lohr began his Angus herd, Spruceyvale, at age nine in 1965. Today, Laverne and his wife, Colleen, are still committed to Angus cattle, along with their children and grandchildren.

Allencroft Angus was established by Doug Allen and his wife, Joyce, in Meaford, Ontario. They operate today in Alberta, alongside the second and third generation of the Allen family.

Aldo Perderzolli purchased his first Angus cows in 1965. Today, at age 85, Aldo has returned to raising Angus cattle along with his grandson-in-law, Ashton Robertson. The ranch is located west of Medicine Hat, Alberta and continues to expand.

D.C Bradshaw began the “Meadowburn” herd in 1928. In 1949, the “Aberlynn” prefix was developed, and endured for 75 years. Today Gordon Bradshaw maintains the legacies of both herds in his own herd “Three D Angus.” Gordon has had Angus cattle registered to his name since he was a child, beginning in 1966.

Orrin Hart was just 18 when he launched Willabar Ranch in 1941. Orin, along with his wife, Margaret, operated and expanded the ranch and the herd throughout the years. Since his passing in 2013, Orrin’s granddaughter, Katie, maintains a small herd of Angus cattle carrying Orrin’s Willabar prefix.

The C.H. Richardson family, of Willow Park Farm, have a history with the Angus breed that spans over a century. Charles Henry Richardson and his wife, Maude, established the farm in 1914. Their grandson, Jim, and his wife Betty, operate Willow Park today and take great pride in the Angus cattle that remain at the farm.

Congratulations to the recipients of these awards. It is because of the dedication of these individuals and families that the agriculture industry continues to be an important aspect in our nation today.

The Canadian Angus Association is Canada’s largest purebred beef breed organization. The Association represents 2,700 members across Canada for the purposes of registering and recording the pedigrees of purebred Angus cattle in the closed Herd Book and promoting the breed across Canada. The memberapproved mandate is to maintain breed registry, breed purity and provide services that enhance the growth and position of the Angus breed.

In 1969, Steve and Hazel proved the strength of their Double A Stock Farm cattle program by taking home the Grand Champion Female at the Dawson Creek Fall Fair.

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Although now retired, Steve and Hazel remain involved in the Peace Country cattle industry; here being caught on camera while attending the Fineline Red Angus/J Lazy A bull sale last March in Beaverlodge.

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Census info draws Canadian ag picture FARM CREDIT CANADA JUNE 26, 2015

By Richard Kamchen Another Census of Agriculture is on the horizon, and while farmers are legally required to participate, they should also be aware that their answers will end up benefitting them.

The questions the government will pose to farm operators in May 2016 were published in the Canada Gazette on June 20. They’re also available on the Statistics Canada website.

“People will be able to see what questions we’re asking and get an idea of the data that will be available when we publish in May 2017,” says Erik Dorff of Statistics Canada’s agriculture division.

Agriculture Canada and the provincial ag departments are among the biggest users of the data for formulating programs and policy decisions in general, he notes.

Agriculture Canada and the provincial ag departments are among the biggest users of the data for formulating programs and policy decisions in general, he notes. [Erik Dorff] Survey programs also use the information as a benchmark in order to afford smaller samples, allowing the surveys to be turned around faster and at a lower cost.

Farm groups are also heavy users of the census, using its detailed information in formulating policy requests, as well as producing communications and outreach work, and market development, Dorff says.

Local governments and rural municipalities make use of the census as well in local planning efforts.

In the fall preceding the Census of Agriculture, Statistics Canada begins its outreach work to the farm community, including going out to farm shows and working with the farm media to share what’s different about the upcoming census and explaining its utility.

Farmers will receive an invitation letter at the beginning of May 2016 that will include information on how to fill out the questionnaire online or how to request a paper version instead.

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response burden, Dorff notes. Filling in the questionnaire online will make it easier for respondents to verify or correct information if there’s any need to clarify, whereas with paper, there’d have to be a follow up call.

The electronic form is smart phone and tablet compliant. A secure access code is provided in the letter.

The questionnaire for the upcoming census has been trimmed down, Dorff says. StatsCan went through the content and determined where there were opportunities to use administrative or referential data to replace respondents’ supplied data. That in turn reduces the amount of questions farmers are required to answer, Dorff says.

During each census cycle, StatsCan sits down with data users and listens to wish lists of what they want in order to address issues that could potentially arise between the upcoming census and the next one. Mock questions are then tested with individual farmers and focus groups in order to determine their efficacy.

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Incoming Mexican and Colombian Buyer Delegation AGRI-NEWS JUNE 29, 2015

Alberta Agriculture and Forestry (AF) is inviting Alberta export-ready suppliers of grains, pulses, oilseeds, animal feed and food ingredients to participate in a one-on-one meeting program with qualified buyers from Mexico and Colombia food and animal feed industry on July 29, 2015, in Edmonton.

“The delegation will be comprised of 16 buyers from food manufacturers/processors, animal feed manufacturers/processors, distributors, importers and wholesalers,” says Paola Zaragoza, AF, Edmonton.

“The buyers are interested in sourcing grains, pulses and oilseeds for use in the food processing industry, in addition to ingredients for the animal feed industry.”

Companies interested in registering for one-on-one meetings for July 29 must be export-ready, says Zaragoza. “Please indicate your interest in participating as soon as possible as space will fill up quickly. We will send you buyer profiles with detailed information on each company and their interests.”

To apply for this free selling opportunity, e-mail Paola Zaragoza or Dusan Rnjak indicating your availability. A confirmation including meeting times and further participation details will be sent to you.

Funding for this project is provided through Growing Forward 2, a federal-provincial-territorial initiative.

Contact: Paola Zaragoza, 780-638-3831

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Although most science is pointing to warm waters in the Pacific bringing on an El Nino event with wetter conditions in the US Midwest, ironically it is weather from the East Coast – Tropical Storm Bill – that’s actually created headaches for farmers from the Delta up through the Midwest. With all the wet weather, there is more than enough consensus that some acres won’t get planted this year, but the bigger effect will be the number of acres that don’t get harvested thanks to higher abandonment rates. However, there is the chance that with the significant amount of moisture falling on fields that yields could turn out higher than expected.

The old saying goes, rain makes grain – what usually follows (and is often left unsaid) is the opportunity for a beer and a chance to slow down for second.

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Accordingly, looking at the U.S.D.A.’s acreage report set to come out June 30th, there’s a lot of questions as to whether or not all intended acres will get in. As managed money has built up bigger short positions over the past month, short-covering strength has been the name of the game for any rallies on the futures board, especially in soybeans, which has obviously supported canola prices.

Across the pond, forecasts for European rapeseed yields have also declined a little, as some areas are also dry but estimates are still relatively within the range of the average of the last few years so we need to be mindful of that. Nonethless, temperatures for the first week of July look pretty warm. In the Land Down Undaa, Australian acres have gotten some useful rains that will help yields, but the reality is acreage is down significantly for wheat and canola. Where did all those acres go? Barley, oats, and chickpeas according to A.B.A.R.E.S., (the Aussie version of the U.S.D.A.). Further, 70 per cent of chickpea acres are seen having adequate moisture to help get them through to the winter months. Of course, the chances of an El Nino event bringing drier weather to the Southeast Asian region remain high, creating more volatility in the markets and opportunities to make sales into any rallies. Nonetheless, the Canadian Ag Ministry, A.A.F.C. says that pulse prices will remain strong this year with smaller discounts for lower grades, thanks to significant Indian demand

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Coming back to Canada, the reality is that drier weather in Western Canada is catching a lot of eyes. Aggregately, through late June, the Canadian Prairies have received less than half of the average amount of rainfall (in some areas more, in some areas less than that). Further, the first few days of July are looking really hot and with no significant rains to help alleviate temperature stress, there is more threat to production levels. Currently the market seems to be pricing in a low-to-mid 13 million tonne range. This is why I’ve been saying $13/bu is possible but it’ll likely come with a production number that’s below 12.8-12.9 million tonnes. Getting a pulse on these numbers is more than difficult though and it’ll be at least a few more weeks before price volatility starts to subside. Aggregately, the market is mostly concerned about European, Australian, & Canadian dry weather, and ironically, American wetness. Hey America – send some of those beer clouds our way.

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Where’s the Pea Market headed?

Alberta Pulse Growers “Pulse Market Insight #106” June 22, 2015 - One of the most common questions analysts get is how high (or less frequently, how low) prices are going to go. Farmers would like to know when to pull the trigger on selling the crop or at least where to set a target price. The person asking the question may not like it but my standard response is, “It all depends.” Market-moving factors change all the time and the only time you really know the high in the market is well after the fact, once it’s too late.

The “it all depends” response gets even more vague in the middle of the growing season. That’s because there are even more unknowns caused by the weather.

It would be easier if someone could predict with certainty how much rain will fall and how hot it will get. But they can’t, so we continue adjusting market outlooks based on the latest goings-on.

With all those excuses/disclaimers/weasel words out of the way, some factors in pea markets are more certain and can be banked on. Most of these “knowns” are on the demand side. The problems with the Indian pulse crop are already well-known and will be the biggest factor for the 2015/16 marketing year. Even before its crop losses had been counted up, India had already been purchasing large volumes of Canadian yellow peas for August and September shipment. A big fall shipment is very normal, but once the reality of the smaller Indian crop took hold, those new-crop purchases took on more urgency.

There are limits to fall movement of peas and it

looks like this year, we’ll find out just how many can be crammed through the export pipeline. Most of those volumes have already been purchased from farmers, so buyers won’t likely need to raise bids to attract more farmer selling. In fact, despite the heavy fall demand, selling off the combine could be enough to cause a short-term dip in prices.

China is the other key buyer of yellow peas for

processing into starch and protein. That demand is fairly strong as well but those purchases are steadier throughout the year, with less seasonal influence.

Green pea demand is also fairly constant from month to month and year to year. Purchases are spread across a wide number of countries and don’t shift much. As a result, demand has less influence on green pea prices, but the supply side can cause big shifts.

Speaking of supplies, that’s where most of the unknowns come from. We’ll soon have a better picture from StatsCan about seeded area, including a breakdown of yellow versus green peas. Some analysts thought there should be more than StatsCan’s planting intentions of 3.83 million acres but we think it’s probably not too far off. We also expect more of those acres will be yellows and fewer greens than last year, mostly because of the small spread between greens and yellows.

The last Pulse Market Insight included a map showing where peas are grown, with a large portion located in the driest areas of Alberta and Saskatchewan. The latest numbers from the two Ag Departments were 55% good/exc in Alberta and 53% good/exc for Saskatchewan, far below average ratings. Even if more rain starts to show up soon, yields will be reduced.

How much depends (there’s that word again) on rain and heat from this point forward.

The Canadian average yield is 37 bu/acre, which would produce a crop of 3.74 million tonnes. A 5%

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That brings us to the price outlook. The basic rule of economics is that when demand is greater than supply,

prices rise. For 2015/16, that outlook appears more and more likely. But until the yield (and supply) picture is settled, it’s hard to say how high prices could go. Once again, predicting the highs in the market will “depend” on how that next unknown turns out.

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As one of the world’s leading producers and exporter of pulses, Canada is getting ready to celebrate the 2016 International Year of Pulses (IYOP) with a broad range of initiatives that will increase the profile of beans, chickpeas, lentils and peas.

Pulse Canada, Saskatchewan Pulse Growers, the Canadian Special Crops Association, Alberta Pulse Growers, Ontario Bean Growers, and Manitoba Pulse and Soy Growers will fund several activities, including a consumer promotion campaign to increase the demand for pulses in North America.

“Having an international year is a great way to heighten public awareness of the nutritional benefits of pulses as well as how sustainable they are,” says Shirzad Chunara, registered dietician and development officer, Agriculture and Forestry, Edmonton.

She says there are four themes that go along with the 2016 IYOP. These are: • creating awareness • nutrition, food security and innovation • market access and stability • productivity and environmental sustainability

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Chunara says there are lots of opportunities for pulses. “There is ever increasing demand for healthier snacks. We’re seeing pulses answer this with creative options such as bean chips. Pulses are also an excellent option for those looking for gluten-free.”

There are also pulse drink options that provide higher protein, fibre and nutrients. “It’s not just soy and almond milk anymore,” she says. “We’re also seeing beverages made with yellow peas and bean proteins.”

The international year of pulses hopes to follow on the success of the 2013 international year of quinoa. “I don’t think many North Americans had even heard of quinoa before 2013,” says Chunara.

“Now, it’s available in all sorts of grocery stores and not just speciality health food stores.”

As 2016 comes closer, the Alberta Pulse Growers will have more information about the IYOP on its website at www.pulse.ab.ca.

“Canada is a leader in global exports of pulse crops,” adds Chunara. “Through IYOP, consumers will gain a greater awareness of the health, nutrition and sustainability benefits that pulses offer.”

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HortSnacks in the field will be touring Erdmann’s Gardens and Greenhouses in Vimy on July 21, 2015.

“Ron and Wendy Erdmann and their family have been growing vegetables for over 30 years in Westlock County,” says Dustin Morton, commercial horticulture specialist, Alberta Agriculture and Forestry (AF), Stettler. “At the event, Ron will be discussing their Integrated Pest Manage-

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Things get under way at 5:30 p.m. and a light supper will be provided. To register, call 1-800-387-6030. If the weather is poor, the event will be rescheduled to July 28.

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“Proper greenhouse sanitation is one of the most important but often more overlooked aspects of a quality IPM program,” says Dustin Morton, commercial horticulture specialist, AF, Stettler. “The greenhouse environment with its warm, humid climate is the perfect environment for weeds, diseases and insects, which can all seriously harm production. By taking appropriate steps, such as the ones outlined in this new publication, greenhouse growers can

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“Recent precipitation and cooler temperatures in many areas of the province have caused a resurgence of stripe rust,” says Mike Harding, plant pathologist, Alberta Agriculture and Forestry, Brooks. “New stripe rust symptoms on upper canopy leaves were reported in many areas of southern Alberta.”

Increasing levels of stripe rust were reported last week in winter wheat at Olds and Lacombe, and stripe rust was found on spring wheat seedlings there as well.

Additionally, stripe rust on winter wheat at the Crop Diversification Centre South in Brooks was seen for the first time this week; however, it was not seen on spring wheat there.

“Stripe rust appears to have overwintered on winter wheat in many areas of Alberta so local sources of the disease are abundant,” says Harding. “Additionally, the most recent Cereal Rust Wind Trajectory Report and Risk Assessment reported that numerous air parcels from the Pacific Northwest passed over southern and central Alberta. These air parcels may contain stripe rust spores.”

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Feline lower urinary tract disease Submitted by Dr. Emily Wilson Feline lower urinary tract disease, despite its dry description, actually describes a number of important problems that we commonly see in our feline pets. Feline lower urinary tract disease, or FLUTD, includes common problems that affect the bladder and urethra of cats. We will briefly go over a few of these diseases, how to recognize them, and how they are treated. Then we will look at ways to protect your cat from developing FLUTD. The blocked cat is the most emergent, of these diseases. Blocked cats suffer from a blockage of their urethra that prevents them from being able to urinate.

Kidneys will continue producing urine, even if there is no more room in the bladder. As a result, the bladder becomes painfully stretched and can even rupture. At the same time, toxins from the urine are absorbed into the blood stream, making the cat feel sick and potentially leading to death.

Urethral blockage occurs in male cats (because their urethra is so much smaller) who are usually young and overweight. Signs include multiple trips to the litterbox, straining to urinate, and yowling while urinating or trying to urinate. Sometimes these cats can pass small amounts of urine, and other times they may strain but produce no urine. He may spend time grooming his genital area. Later, he becomes more painful and depressed. He may hide or begin vomiting. Finally, if no treatment is implemented, he will become unresponsive, and he may die. One of the scariest aspects of urethral blockage is that he may become very sick within a day.

Treatment is aimed at reducing the pressure in the bladder and removing the blockage. Bloodwork is often run because sometimes dangerous toxins need to be treated first, before the cat is anesthetized. These toxins include dangerous levels of potassium which can lead to heart problems. The cat is then placed under anesthesia, with intravenous fluids, and a catheter is placed into his bladder. The bladder is then flushed and the urine analyzed. The cat spends 1-3 days in hospital before the urinary catheter is pulled.

Urethral blockages usually occur because there are too many crystals or small stones in the bladder and they block the urethra. Long term treatment includes switching to a diet that dissolves these crystals and making sure that the cat is always hydrated. Weight loss is also important to prevent recurrence of this disease.

Feline interstitial cystitis, or FIC, is another common problem. FIC refers to inflammation of the bladder that leads to painful bloody urination and inappropriate urination (i.e. urinating outside the litterbox). Strangely, FIC is not related to a urinary tract infection although it shows many of the same signs.

Diagnosis includes a urinalysis and thorough physical

examination. Often bloodwork is also recommended because we need to make sure the kidneys are working appropriately.

Who is at risk? Cats 2-6 years of age, spayed and neutered cats, and Burmese, Persian, and Himalayan cats may be at higher risk for calcium oxalate bladder stones as a cause of FLUTD. Indoor cats have a higher risk, due to decreases activity, water intake and frequency of urination. Obese cats are also more commonly affected, and the final big risk factor is stress.

Cat stress??? Even though cats appear to be contented, lazy creatures, they can be quite easily stressed out by their home environment. Triggers include loud noises, other household cats or dogs, outside cats that can be seen through windows, and boredom.

Treatment is aimed at controlling the discomfort and reducing stress.

Stress reduction includes weight loss and increased exercise, feline pheromone treatment, and environmental enrichment. Often, giving cats perches to hide on can really help with feelings of anxiety.

How do we prevent FLUTD? There is no magic answer, but a few key changes will make it much less likely that your cat will suffer from FLUTD. 1. Encourage your cat to drink water by always having fresh clean water available. This may require: sub Q fluids, switching to canned food, or having water fountains.

2. There are bladder health diets that your cat can be on to help prevent future episodes. It is also important to keep from changing diets frequently, if you have one that works stick with it.

3. Offer at least one litter box per cat plus one extra in a safe quiet area 4. Keep the litter box clean on a daily basis 5. Make sure your cat is at an ideal weight. Consult your veterinarian for help with weight loss.

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is good for weight loss and emotional health. Laser pointers can work great to encourage exercise.

7. Provide a good home environment for your cat – this includes nice places to hide and areas to perch on.

Most cats feel safer if they are perched up high and can look down.

8. Consider using feline pheromone, Feliway, in your home to help your cat relax.

See your veterinarian if you notice any of the FLUTD signs: urinating outside litterbox, straining to urinate, bloody urine, vocalizing in the litter box, or other signs of illness.

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Daily Grain & Feed Grain Report

Weekly Feed Grain Report - Week of June 22 - 28, 2015

Weekly Grain Report - June 26, 2015

Canola (#1)

Peace North West North East Central South Canola (ICE Prices)

Vancouver

June 26, 2015

$11.11 $11.01 $10.78 $11.26 $11.10

June 19, 2015

May 29, 2015

$10.72 $10.65 $10.63 $10.87 $10.78

$10.34 $10.23 $10.20 $10.37 $10.19

June 27, 2014

$10.17 $10.18 $10.40 $10.57 $10.29

June 26, 2015

June 19, 2015

May 29, 2015

June 27, 2014

$12.56

$12.08 + $0.68 vs Nov/15

$11.40

$11.51

+ $0.68 vs July/15 June 22 - 26,2015

June 15 - 19, 2015

May 25 - 29, 2015

June 23 - 27, 2014

Peace North West North East Central South

$4.13 $4.72 $4.66 $4.66 $4.88

$4.00 $4.62 $4.66 $4.51 $4.82

$4.22 $4.28 $3.96 $4.59 $4.53

$3.61 $3.57 $3.75 $3.70 $3.80

June 22 - 26,2015

June 15 - 19, 2015

May 25 - 29, 2015

June 23 - 27, 2014

$3.00 $3.61 $4.00 $3.72 $3.91

$3.39 $4.00 $4.11 $4.10 $4.32

$2.95 $3.58 $3.54 $3.58 $3.87

$2.37 $3.00 $3.10 $3.23 $3.61

Peace North West North East Central South Oats (#2, 40-42lb)

June 22 - 26,2015

June 15 - 19, 2015

May 25 - 29, 2015

June 23 - 27, 2014

Peace North West North East Central South

$2.65 -

$2.67 -

$2.33 -

$2.16 $2.00 -

Yellow Peas (#2)

June 22 - 26,2015

June 15 - 19, 2015

May 25 - 29, 2015

June 23 - 27, 2014

Peace North West North East Central South

$8.71 $8.68 $8.08 $8.79 $8.50

Last Month

Last Year

May 25 - 29, 2015

June 23 - 27, 2014

Lethbridge

$6.21 ($6.10 - $6.40)

$5.44 ($5.36 - $5.55)

$5.17 ($5.12 - $5.28)

Brooks

$6.15 ($5.99 - $6.21)

$5.39 ($5.33 - $5.44)

$5.20 ($5.09 - $5.31)

Calgary

$6.18 ($6.01 - $6.26)

$5.36 ($5.31 - $5.39)

$5.12 ($5.06 - $5.14)

Red Deer

$6.26 ($6.04 - $6.37)

$5.50 ($5.39 - $5.58)

$5.14 ($5.03 - $5.23)

Edmonton

$6.15 ($6.01 - $6.26)

$5.36 ($5.31 - $5.44)

$5.09 ($5.03 - $5.23)

Wainwright

$6.12 ($6.04 - $6.26)

$5.17 ($5.12 - $5.28)

$4.76 ($4.65 - $4.93)

Grande Prairie

$5.66 ($5.58 - $5.77)

$5.23 ($5.06 - $5.39)

$4.49 ($4.27 - $4.68)

+ $0.68 vs Jul/15 + $0.91 vs Nov/14

Feed Wheat (#3 CW)

Barley

This Week June 22 - 26, 2015

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

$8.68 $8.65 $8.08 $8.69 $8.50

$8.78 $9.02 $8.49 $8.98 $8.43

BUYING FEED GRAIN: ~ ON FARM PICKUP ~ ~ COMPETITIVE PRICES ~ ~ PROMPT MOVEMENT ~

$6.51 $6.54 $6.39 $6.38 $6.46

This Week

Last Month

Last Year

June 22 - 26, 2015

May 25 - 29, 2015

June 23 - 27, 2014

Lethbridge

$7.16 ($6.94 - $7.29)

$6.78 ($6.67 - $6.86)

$7.38 ($7.08 - $7.48)

Brooks

$7.21 ($7.13 - $7.35)

$6.75 ($6.64 - $7.02)

$7.29 ($7.08 - $7.65)

Calgary

$7.18 ($7.08 - $7.29)

$6.91 ($6.78 - $7.02)

$7.40 ($7.13 - $7.51)

Red Deer

$7.24 ($7.18 - $7.35)

$6.86 ($6.75 - $6.97)

$7.29 ($7.21 - $7.40)

Edmonton

$7.10 ($7.02 - $7.21)

$6.86 ($6.80 - $6.97)

$7.24 ($7.02 - $7.40)

Wainwright

$7.02 ($6.91 - $7.13)

$6.75 ($6.64 - $6.86)

$7.10 ($6.99 - $7.29)

Grande Prairie

$7.02 ($6.91 - $7.08)

$6.56 ($6.37 - $6.67)

$6.31 ($5.99 - $6.48)

This Week

Last Month

Last Year

Feed Peas (Max 4% fm allowable

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

June 22 - 26, 2015

May 25 - 29, 2015

June 23 - 27, 2014

Lethbridge

$5.01 ($4.92 - $5.12)

$4.40 ($4.31 - $4.44)

$4.14 ($4.11 - $4.20)

Brooks

$5.03 ($4.79 - $5.12)

$4.31 ($4.27 - $4.40)

$4.03 ($3.98 - $4.11)

Calgary

$4.92 ($4.79 - $4.96)

$4.35 ($4.31 - $4.40)

$4.03 ($3.98 - $4.07)

Red Deer

$4.81 ($4.70 - $4.90)

$4.27 ($4.14 - $4.35)

$3.94 ($3.81 - $4.03)

Edmonton

$4.68 ($4.59 - $4.75)

$4.27 ($4.22 - $4.31)

$3.64 ($3.53 - $3.72)

Wainwright

$4.90 ($4.83 - $5.01)

$4.22 ($4.18 - $4.31)

$3.57 ($3.53 - $3.66)

Grande Prairie

$4.27 ($4.18 - $4.44)

$3.92 ($3.79 - $4.05)

$2.98 ($2.83 - $3.07)

Today

Last Month

Last Year

Feed Oats (#2CW)

June 22 - 26, 2015

May 25 - 29, 2015

June 23 - 27, 2014

Lethbridge

$2.71 ($2.65 - $2.78)

$2.65 ($2.62 - $2.75)

$2.64 ($2.54 - $2.71)

Brooks

$2.70 ($2.65 - $2.75)

$2.67 ($2.62 - $2.75)

$2.58 ($2.48 - $2.71)

Calgary

$2.68 ($2.62 - $2.75)

$2.62 ($2.56 - $2.65)

$2.58 ($2.50 - $2.68)

Red Deer

$2.65 ($2.59 - $2.70)

$2.58 ($2.54 - $2.62)

$2.54 ($2.48 - $2.65)

Edmonton

$2.65 ($2.59 - $2.71)

$2.58 ($2.54 - $2.64)

$2.56 ($2.50 - $2.71)

Wainwright

$2.59 ($2.53 - $2.67)

$2.44 ($2.39 - $2.50)

$2.51 ($2.41 - $2.62)

Grande Prairie

$2.53 ($2.47 - $2.59)

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GRAIN FUTURES REPORT Grain Future Prices - as of June 26, 2015 Last 508.30s 511.80s 523.60s 521.70s Last 523-4s 562-2s 568-0s 576-0s Last 547-2s 559-2s 569-0s 588-4s Last 729-4s 595-6s 609-2s 622-2s Last 385-0s 392-4s 402-0s Last 259-4s 267-2s 273-4s Last 1002-0s 997-6s 989-4s Last 33.22s 33.31s 33.38s Last 341.3 334.8s 329.6s

Change + 5.20 - 4.40 - 2.00 - 1.80 Change + 14-0 + 30-2 + 30-0 + 27-4 Change + 10-6 + 24-0 + 25-4 + 26-2 Change + 3-2 + 21-2 + 22-0 + 21-2 Change + 8-4 + 9-6 + 9-6 Change - 1-2 + 0-2 + 2-6 Change + 1-6 + 10-6 + 10-2 Change - 0.14 - 0.14 - 0.16 Change + 4.6 + 4.3 + 4.3

Open 0.00 515.00 524.90 523.50 Open 0-0 532-0 538-4 549-0 Open 0-0 535-0 543-4 564-4 Open 0-0 573-0 586-6 600-6 Open 376-0 382-2 392-2 Open 260-0 266-0 271-6 Open 999-0 986-4 979-2 Open 33.36 33.45 33.54 Open 336.8 330.5 325.3

High 508.30 516.10 532.00 528.30 High 523-4 566-2 572-0 579-6 High 547-2 563-0 572-0 591-0 High 729-4 599-6 612-4 625-0 High 390-0 397-0 406-4 High 267-2 272-6 277-0 High 1024-4 1011-6 1003-2 High 33.75 33.84 33.92 High 348.0 341.6 336.1

Low 508.30 509.00 519.20 517.50 Low 523-4 530-2 536-0 547-0 Low 547-2 534-0 541-6 560-2 Low 729-4 573-0 585-2 598-6 Low 375-4 382-0 391-4 Low 258-0 266-0 270-6 Low 997-6 985-0 976-6 Low 33.11 33.21 33.30 Low 336.1 330.0 324.7

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Prev. Stl. 503.10 516.20 525.60 523.50 Prev. Stl. 509-4 532-0 538-0 548-4 Prev. Stl. 536-4 535-2 543-4 562-2 Prev. Stl. 726-2 574-4 587-2 601-0 Prev. Stl. 376-4 382-6 392-2 Prev. Stl. 260-6 267-0 270-6 Prev. Stl. 1000-2 987-0 979-2 Prev. Stl. 33.36 33.45 33.54 Prev. Stl. 336.7 330.5 325.3

Time 06/25/15 06/26/15 06/26/15 06/26/15 Time 06/25/15 06/26/15 06/26/15 06/26/15 Time 06/25/15 06/26/15 06/26/15 06/26/15 Time 06/25/15 06/26/15 06/26/15 06/26/15 Time 06/26/15 06/26/15 06/26/15 Time 06/26/15 06/26/15 06/26/15 Time 06/26/15 06/26/15 06/26/15 Time 06/26/15 06/26/15 06/26/15 Time 06/26/15 06/26/15 06/26/15

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Canola Cash Jul-15 Nov-15 Jan-16 Wheat Cash Jul-15 Sep-15 Dec-15 Hard Red Wheat Cash Jul-15 Sep-15 Dec-15 Spring Wheat Cash Jul-15 Sep-15 Dec-15 Corn Jul-15 Sep-15 Dec-15 Oats Jul-15 Sep-15 Dec-15 Soybeans Jul-15 Aug-15 Sep-15 Soybean Oil Jul-15 Aug-15 Sep-15 Soybean Meal Jul-15 Aug-15 Sep-15

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Dawson Creek, BC

Beaverlodge, AB

Ponoka, AB

Westlock, AB

Rimbey, AB

Clyde, AB

Shawn Gist (250)782-3766

Don Fessler (780)354-2423

Henry Thalen (403)783-5561

Gary Jarvis (780)349-1446

Wes Skeels (403)843-2439

Garth Rogers (780)349-1491

June 9 - 209 Head

June 24 - 1,412 Head

June 25 - 724 Head

June 23 - 443 Head

June 23 - 1,527 Head

June 18 - 255 Head

June 25 - 267 Head

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

$320.00 $320.00 $300.00 $270.00 $250.00 $240.00 $210.00 $180.00

$350.00 $350.00 $335.00 $300.00 $284.00 $262.00 $240.00 $220.00

$320.00 $320.00 $300.00 $270.00 $250.00 $240.00 $210.00 $180.00

$350.00 $350.00 $335.00 $300.00 $284.00 $262.00 $240.00 $220.00

$325.00 $325.00 $320.00 $280.00 $255.00 $220.00 $210.00 $180.00

$360.00 $360.00 $340.00 $300.00 $280.00 $242.00 $230.00 $205.00

$340.00 $310.00 $310.00 $290.00 $260.00 $237.00 $225.00 $215.00

$360.00 $346.00 $337.00 $315.00 $290.00 $253.00 $243.00 $225.00

$305.00 $282.00 $278.00 $268.00 $237.00 $235.00 $195.00 $195.00

$327.00 $327.00 $326.00 $312.00 $305.00 $269.00 $246.00 $246.00

n/a $90.00 $100.00 $100.00 $248.00 $125.00 $190.00 $190.00

n/a $358.00 $337.00 $314.00 $297.00 $252.00 $234.00 $234.00

$310.00 $320.00 $305.00 $295.00 $285.00 $248.00 $220.00 $220.00

$375.00 $355.00 $347.00 $330.00 $306.00 $271.00 $249.00 $249.00

$295.00 $295.00 $252.00 $247.00 $242.00 $220.00 $185.00 $185.00

$310.00 $307.00 $295.00 $289.00 $269.00 $243.00 $235.00 $235.00

$155.00 $167.00 $111.00 $177.00 $175.00 $224.00 $171.00 $171.00

$325.00 $334.00 $322.00 $302.00 $275.00 $238.00 $222.00 $222.00

$300.00 $308.00 $295.00 $260.00 $238.00 $227.00 $195.00 $195.00

$350.00 $332.00 $314.00 $311.00 $277.00 $252.00 $231.00 $231.00

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

$300.00 $290.00 $270.00 $260.00 $225.00 $215.00 $190.00 $175.00

$320.00 $315.00 $305.00 $285.00 $255.00 $230.00 $215.00 $190.00

$300.00 $290.00 $270.00 $260.00 $225.00 $215.00 $190.00 $175.00

$320.00 $315.00 $305.00 $285.00 $255.00 $230.00 $215.00 $190.00

$300.00 $295.00 $275.00 $260.00 $228.00 $210.00 $180.00 $170.00

$325.00 $320.00 $298.00 $273.00 $245.00 $230.00 $200.00 $185.00

$300.00 $300.00 $300.00 $255.00 $240.00 $230.00 $210.00 $185.00

$330.00 $330.00 $325.00 $296.00 $253.00 $242.00 $225.00 $202.00

SLAUGHTER CATTLE D1 - D2 Cows $130.00 $142.00 D3 - D4 Cows $110.00 $125.00 Bologna Bulls $150.00 $175.00

D1 - D2 Cows $130.00 $142.00 D3 - D4 Cows $110.00 $125.00 Bologna Bulls $150.00 $175.00

D1 - D2 Cows $128.00 $139.00 D3 - D4 Cows $110.00 $122.00 Bologna Bulls $155.00 $175.00

D1 - D2 Cows $132.00 $145.00 D3 - D4 Cows $120.00 $130.00 Bologna Bulls $165.00 $180.00

Butcher Cows $118.00 $137.00 Butcher Bulls $145.00 $183.00 Feeder Bulls $189.00 $207.00

Cows $100.00 $147.00 Bulls $103.00 $178.00

D1 - D2 Cows $105.00 $135.00 D3 Cows $80.00 $115.00 Slaughter Bulls $120.00 $160.00

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C ttle Directory Spruce Lane Ranch Andrew & Vivian Miller, Bonanza, AB ...................... 780-353-3355 Wallin Stock Farm Jennifer Wallin, Woking, AB ...................................... 780-864-8556

CHAROLAIS

Bar B Charolais George & Linda Bolin, Cecil Lake, BC ...................... 250-785-5325 Briar Ridge Stock Farm Randy & Chris Haddow, Dawson Creek, BC ............. 250-786-5048 Chad, Leah, Gene & Addison Haddow, Dawson Creek, BC...................................................... 250-784-3924 Eldon & Marilyn Cassity Wembley, AB .............................................................. 780-766-2887 Eight Way Charolais Drschiwiski Family, Groundbirch, BC ....................... 250-329-4816 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 ................... 780-932-1654 Rosebud Ranches Dan & Holly Schleppe, Progress, BC ......................... 250-786-5698 Spruce View Charolais Andrew & Effie Lakusta, Andrew, AB ....................... 780-365-2079 Valanjou Charolais Phillipe & Rae Lusson, Clyde, AB ............................. 780-348-5683

GALLOWAY

Alberta Plaid Galloway Steve Schweer, Red Deer, AB..................................... 403-227-3428 Chickadee Farm Jim King, Red Deer, AB ............................................. 403-227-6081 Tri-R-Way Livestock Brian Robertson, Innisfail, AB.................................... 403-556-0401

GELBVIEHS

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

HEREFORDS

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, Gene & Addison Haddow, Dawson Creek, BC...................................................... 250-784-3924 Chittick Family Hereford Ranch Raymond & Mona Chittick, Whitecourt, AB ............. 780-778-0150 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

LIMOUSIN

Blueberry Valley Farms Limousin Michael & Rebecca McCord, Mile 86.5 Alaska Hwy, BC.......................................................... 250-772-5116 Dry Creek Ranch Gordon & Carla Harmon, Cecil Lake, BC.................. 250-781-3617

Excel Ranches Ron & Barb Miller, Cody & Amy Miller, Westlock, AB ............................ 780-349-2135 Fouillard Limousin Dan & Pam Fouillard, Thorsby, AB............................ 780-789-4055 Hansen’s Limousin Scott & Lesley Hansen, Evansburg, AB ..................... 780-727-4557 Hillview Farms Raymond & Corine Verbeek, Sturgeon County, AB ... 780-938-2173 Lakeroad Limousin Jim, Donna & Jackie Rowe, Worsley, AB .................. 780-685-2141 Pinnacle View Limousin Rob & Cheryl Swan & Erin & Eric Kishkan, Quesnel, BC ................................................................ 250-747-2618

LOWLINE

Butterkup Farms & Pinnacle Lowlines Andy & Melanie Guttner, Pink Mountain, BC ........... 250-793-4742

RED POLL

Shadow Creek Red Poll Dean & Marsha Anderson, Fort St. John, BC ............. 250-827-3293

SALERS

Grundke Family Salers Werner & Debbie Grundke, Alberta Beach, AB ......... 780-924-2464

SHORTHORNS

Tamarack Shorthorns Alvin & Deanna Johnson, Brownvale, AB ................. 780-597-3973

SIMMENTALS

Albrecht Farms Steve, Tammy & Ryan Albrecht, Spirit River, AB ..... 780-864-4259 Briar Ridge Stock Farm Randy & Chris Haddow, Dawson Creek, BC ............. 250-786-5048 Chad, Leah, Gene & Addison Haddow, Dawson Creek, BC...................................................... 250-784-3924 Fallen Timber Farms Chet & Jamie Jans, Groundbirch, BC ......................... 250-780-2141 Flatrock Valley Simmentals Brad Geisbrecht, Cecil Lake, BC................................ 250-781-3580 GRA-TAN Farm Grant & Tanya Chittick, Mayerthorpe, AB ................. 780-786-2181 Halfway River Simmentals Eckbert & Christa Weitzel Georg & Sarah Weitzel, Charlie Lake, BC ................. 250-263-8237 Hodges Simmentals Roy & Scot Hodges, Beaverlodge, AB ....................... 780-512-4669 JayDawn Farms Jason & Nicole McQuaig, Sexsmith, AB.................... 780-568-2647 KIN-KIN Cattle Co. Gary & Faye Chittick, Mayerthorpe, AB .................... 780-786-4500 KRS Simmentals Reanne Sanford, Quesnel, BC .................................... 250-249-5332 KSL Simmentals Keagan Scorgie, Beaverlodge, AB.............................. 780-518-6572 Moonlite Farm Norbert & Janice Luken, Fairview, AB ...................... 780-835-3165 Moose Creek Simmentals Don, Joyce & Shon Smith, Gordondale, AB .............. 780-353-2284 O Double E Simmentals Ole, Elden & Einar Bakkehaug, Hythe, AB................ 780-356-2113 Rachido Ranch Randy & Donna Chittick, Mayerthorpe, AB .............. 780-786-4373 Rosefield Simmentals James & Martha Wiebe, Prespatou, BC ...................... 250-630-2621 SIBL Simmentals The Smith Families, Cherhill, AB............................... 780-785-2045 Tri-K Simmentals Keith & Kerriley Hodges, Beaverlodge, AB .............. 780-831-7999 Willow Creek Simmentals Mike & Mari Klassen & Family, Debolt, AB ............. 780-957-2814 Willowdale Simmentals Dale & Judy Smith, Valleyview, AB ........................... 780-524-2790 Wolfe Farms Tony Wolfe, Valleyview, AB ....................................... 780-524-3939

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The Beef Cattle Research Council and Western Beef Development Centre have published some production findings from the project (find them in a BCRC blog post here.) The questionnaire, which was distributed last fall and winter, was designed to help beef researchers understand common practices on cow-calf operations and provide producers with benchmarks to evaluate their herd performance. It was modeled after the “Alberta Beef Herd Analysis,” last conducted in 1998.

In total, 411 responses were received, representing just over 76,000 cows.

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The conception rate for all females was 92.8 percent, down from 95.6 percent in Alberta in 1998.

The average open rate was 7 percent for cows and 10 percent for heifers.

There’s been a shift toward later calving. 36 percent of respondents start calving in March. Around 34 percent start calving in January or February. In 1998, the majority were calving in February.

55 percent of females, on average, calved in the first 21 days, an improvement from 48 percent in the 1998 survey. Just over 40 percent of respondents achieved the target of 60 percent or more of females calving in the first 21 days.

19 percent of respondents regularly body condition score their females and 91 percent vaccinate.

47 percent test their winter feed for quality, and 80 percent of those use the test results to balance rations.

The survey was supported by the provincial producer organizations, the provincial agriculture departments, the Beef Cattle Research Council, Canfax and the Western Beef Development Centre. They hope to conduct the research every five years.

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Impact of wildlife survey results Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) has been working with the Miistakis Institute for the past two years on surveying Alberta’s beef producers. The Impact of Wildlife to Beef Producers study is now complete and the results were presented to ABP delegates at the recent semi-annual general meeting.

“The survey presents a considerable amount of information that relayed the level of damages caused by wildlife in the province to beef producers both quantitatively and in dollar amounts,” said Fred Hays, ABP policy analyst.

These damages were broken down by major categories: predators (including coyotes), ungulates and birds.

Although coyotes were reported to have an impact of 50 per cent of all predator loss in Alberta, they are not considered to be predators under Alberta’s Wildlife Predator Compensation Program.

“Taken together the final 672 producer responses did give the values in the province as a whole statistical significance. The final report with 126 pages was filled with a compliment of data and trends,” said Hays.

Ninety-four percent of producers in the province did report wildlife issues. Eighty-one percent of these were from ungulates such as deer or elk, 74 percent from

predators such as wolves, grizzly bears, and including coyotes and six percent from birds such as geese and ravens.

“As a whole, it was projected that about $22 million of depredation losses occurred during the surveyed period and about 75 per cent of those losses were calves,” said Hays.

The average loss from all wildlife was about 1.7 percent of the provincial calf crop, 1.3 per cent of the provincial yearling herd and slightly less than 0.5 per cent of the beef cow herd.

Forage crop and pasture damage was more difficult to assess. However, $14.5 million impact was estimated from wildlife during the same survey period. Much of this dealt with in-field losses such as baled feed and swathed feed damage and hay loss from elk, deer and geese.

Continuing next steps will be undertaken by ABP to develop a wildlife strategy soliciting government and wildlife interest groups support, using the report as resource material. A strategic plan to deal with policy development will be developed later in the summer.

A copy of the main report and a summary of this report are available on ABP’s website.

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East County 4-H Achievement Day

By Denise van Rootselaar The 2015 Central Peace 4H District Livestock Achievement Day kicked off on Wednesday, June 3rd, at the Savanna Agricultural Society Rec Plex. The Central Peace 4H District includes the Savanna 4-H Multi Club, the East-West Woking 4-H Club, and the Eaglesham 4-H Beef Club.

All three clubs presented their heifers and steers for judgement based on showmanship and grooming, as well as a few sheep.

Eaglesham’s Taten Hartman took the District Grand Champion Steer award, with Taylor Jones of Savanna taking the District Reserve Champion Steer.

Taylor Kobylanski of Savanna and Katie Boomgaarden won the District Grand Champion Heifer and District Reserve Champion Heifer awards, respectively.

The District Grand Champion for Cow/Calf winner was Evan Oatway of Eaglesham and the District Reserve Champion for Cow/Calf winner was Tara Pockett of East-West Woking.

First and second place, for the Top Rate of Gain, were both won by participants from the Eaglesham Beef Club. Svea Emmerson took first and Taten Hartman took second.

As for the Judging Steers category, Katie Boomgaarden took first place, with Cheyenne Dolen of Savanna taking second. Cheyenne Dolen landed in first

place for the Judging Sheep category, though, with Taten Hartman coming in second.

Lane Hartman came in first place for the Senior Steer Showmanship and Kelsey Oatway came in second, both participating for Eaglesham. First place for the Junior Steer Showmanship went to Shelby DeSmet of Savanna, with second place going to Montana Lefley of East-West Woking. Katie Boomgaarden took first place for Senior Grooming Steer, with Kelsey Dolen of Savanna coming in second. Shelby DeSmet also won first place for the Junior Grooming Steer category. Vada Martin of East-West Woking won second place.

The first place winner of the Senior Heifer Showmanship category was Taylor Kobylanski, with Katie Boomgaarden coming in second. Zoya Leiske of Savanna took first place for the junior spot and Shelby DeSmet came in second. Lastly are the Senior and Junior Heifer Grooming categories. Kelsey Dolen came in first place for the senior spot and Shelby DeSmet came in first place for the junior. Katie Boomgaarden took second place for the Senior Heifer Grooming, with Zoya Leiske taking second place for the Junior Heifer Grooming.

And that wraps up this year’s Central Peace 4-H Achievement top placed awards.

RESULTS Eaglesham 4-H Beef Club, East-West Woking 4-H Club, Savanna 4-H Multi Club District Grand Champion Steer - Taten Hartman (E) District Reserve Champion Steer - Taylor Jones (S) District Grand Champion Heifer - Taylor Kobylanski (S) District Reserve Champion Heifer - Katie Boomgaarden (EWW) District Grand Champion Cow/Calf - Evan Oatway (E) District Reserve Champion Cow/Calf - Tara Pockett (EWW) Top Rate of Gain 1st - Svea Emmerson (E), 2nd - Taten Hartman (E) Judging Steers 1st - Katie Boomgaarden (EWW), 2nd - Cheyenne Dolen (S) Judging Sheep 1st - Cheyenne Dolen (S), 2nd - Taten Hartman (E) Senior Steer Showmanship 1st – Lane Hartman (E), 2nd – Kelsey Oatway (E) Junior Steer Showmanship 1st – Shelby DeSmet (S), 2nd – Montana Lefley (EWW) Senior Steer Grooming 1st – Katie Boomgaarden (EWW), 2nd – Kelsey Dolen (S) Junior Steer Grooming 1st - Shelby DeSmet (Savanna), 2nd – Vada Martin (EWW) Senior Grand Champion Heifer - Taylor Kobylanski (S) Senior Reserve Champion Heifer – Katie Boomgaarden (EWW) Junior Grand Champion Heifer – Zane Dolen (S) Junior Reserve Champion Heifer – Shelby DeSmet (S) Senior Female Showmanship 1st – Taylor Kobylanski (S), 2nd – Katie Boomgaarden (EWW) Junior Female Showmanship 1st – Zoya Leiske (S), 2nd – Shelby DeSmet (S) Senior Female Grooming 1st – Kelsey Dolen (S), 2nd – Katie Boomgaarden (EWW) Junior Female Grooming 1st – Shelby DeSmet (S), 2nd – Zoya Leiske (S)

Eaglesham 4-H Beef Club Results

BEEF Senior Grand Champion Steer: Casey Layton Senior Reserve Champion Steer: Kelsey Oatway 3rd – Kale Emerson, 4th – Lane Hartmen, 5th – Cole Emerson, 6th – Evan Oatway Junior Grand Champion Steer: Taten Hartman Junior Reserve Champion Steer: Payton Emerson 3rd – Svea Emerson, 4th – Kenzie Emerson, 5th – Kolton Notenbomer, 6th – Tanner Notenbomer Senior Steer Showmanship: 1st – Kelsey Oatway, 2nd – Lane Hartman

Junior Steer Showmanship: 1st – Taten Hartman, 2nd – Kenzie Emerson Senior Steer Grooming: 1st – Kelsey Oatway, 2nd – Cole Emerson Junior Steer Grooming: 1st – Kenzie Emerson, 2nd – Taten Hartman Senior Steer Judging: 1st – Evan Oatway, 2nd – Kelsey Oatway Junior Steer Judging: 1st – Kolton Notenbomer, 2nd – Tanner Notenbomer SHEEP Senior Sheep Judging: 1st – Taten Hartman, 2nd – Kelsey Oatway Junior Sheep Judging: 1st – Kolton Notenbomer, 2nd – Tanner Notenbomer

East West Woking 4-H Club Results

BEEF≠ Senior Grand Champion Steer: Katie Boomgaarden Senior Reserve Champion Steer: Adrian Corfe 3rd – Cullen Imes Junior Grand Champion Steer: Wyatt Lefley Junior Reserve Champion Steer: Clint Lefley 3rd – Vada Martin, 4th – Montana Lefley, 5th – Paige Imes, 6th – Matthew Klassen Senior Steer Showmanship: 1st – Katie Boomgaarden, 2nd – Adrian Corfe Junior Steer Showmanship: 1st – Vada Martin, 2nd – Montana Lefley Senior Steer Grooming: 1st – Katie Boomgaarden, 2nd – Cullen Imes Junior Steer Grooming: 1st – Vada Martin, 2nd – Matthew Klassen Senior Steer Judging: 1st – Katie Boomgaarden, 2nd – Adrian Corfe Junior Steer Judging: 1st – Jacob Klassen, 2nd – Montana Lefley SHEEP Senior Sheep Judging: 1st – Cullen Imes, 2nd - Katie Boomgaarden Junior Sheep Judging: 1st – Jacob Klassen, 2nd – Vada Martin

Savanna 4-H Multi Club Results

BEEF Grand Champion Steer: Taylor Jones Reserve Champion Steer: Taylor Supernault Grand Champion Heifer: Taylor Kobylanski Reserve Champion Heifer: Zane Dolen Grand Champion Cow/Calf: Deanna Nobbs Rate of Gain: Taylor Kobylanski Senior Steer Showmanship: 1st – Cheyenne Dolen,

2nd – Taylor Kobylanski Junior Steer Showmanship: 1st – Shelby DeSmet, 2nd – Zane Dolen Senior Female Showmanship: 1st – Taylor Kobylanski, 2nd – Deanna Nobbs Junior Female Showmanship: 1st – Zoya Leiske, 2nd – Shelby DeSmet Senior Steer Grooming: 1st – Kelsey Dolen, 2nd – Cheyenne Dolen Junior Steer Grooming: 1st – Shelby DeSmet, 2nd – Taylor Jones Senior Female Grooming: 1st – Kelsey Dolen, 2nd – Deanna Nobbs Junior Female Grooming: 1st – Shelby DeSmet, 2nd – Zoya Leiske Senior Steer Judging: 1st – Cheyenne Dolen, 2nd – Deanna Nobbs Junior Steer Judging: 1st – Zane Dolen, 2nd – Kade Dolen SHEEP Grand Champion Ewe Lamb: Shelby DeSmet Reserve Champion Ewe Lamb: Rory DeSmet 3rd – Cheyanne Brett, 4th – Reata Spence Grand Champion Ewe With Lamb: Shelby DeSmet Reserve Champion Ewe With Lamb: Emerson Cowell 3rd – Kaitlyn Hehr Grand Champion Junior Market Lamb: Jesse Nickisch Reserve Champion Junior Market Lamb: Kyle Nickisch 3rd – Bailey Spence, 4th – Jessica Hehr Grand Champion Cleaver Market Lamb: Cheyanne Brett Reserve Champion Cleaver Market Lamb:Anberlin Watt 3rd – Jaci Spence Senior Judging Lambs: 1st – Cheyenne Dolen, 2nd – Deanna nobbs Junior Judging Lambs: 1st – Shelby DeSmet, 2nd – Jessica Hehr Junior Sheep Showmanship: Grand Champion - Bailey Spence, Reserve – Brice Hehr, 3rd – Kyle Nickisch, 4th – Shelby DeSmet Cleaver Sheep Showmanship Grand Champion – Emerson Cowell, Reserve – Cheyanne Brett, 3rd – Rory DeSmet, 4th – Elena Cowell Junior Sheep Grooming: Grand Chammpion – Shelby DeSmet, Reserve – Jesse Nickisch, 3rd – Kyle Nickisch, 4th – Bailey Spence Cleaver Sheep Grooming Grand Champion – Chad Nickisc, Reserve – Rory DeSmet, 3rd – Jeremy Mickisch, 4th – Travis Hehr Junior Ewe Lamb Conformation: Grand Champion – Shelby DeSmet, Reserve – Reata Spence, 3rd – Bailey Spence Cleaver Ewe Lamb Conformation: Grand Champion – Rory DeSmet, Reserve – Cheyanne Brett, 3rd – Chad Nickisch, 4th – Emerson Cowell R0011057235

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Canadian Professional Chuckwagon Association standings to June 24, 2015 DRIVER POINTS 1. Jamie Laboucane 2. Vern Nolin 3. Wayne Knight 4. Dallas Dyck 5. Kris Molle 6. Todd Baptiste 7. Layne Bremner 8. Curtis Morin 9. Ray Mitsuing 10. BJ Carey 11. Kris Flanagan 12. Ryan Baptiste 13. Dean Mitsuing 14. Shane Nolin 15. Kelly Morin 16. Chance Bensmiller 17. Dave Galloway

240.00 208.50 207.00 197.50 187.00 180.00 180.00 180.00 177.00 173.50 167.00 166.00 162.00 159.00 157.00 126.00 123.00

18. Ross Fisher 19. Bob Van Eaton 20. Ken Walters 21. Gordon McCallum 22. Ervin Quinney 23. Lanson Gaudry 24. Evan Magee 25. Rocky Bremner 26. DJ King 27. Ken Studer 28. Danny Ringuette 29. Robbie Ethier 30. Dallas Langevin 31. Kirby Stanley OUTRIDER POINTS David Bensmiller Tyler McKenzie Dale Mitsuing

119.00 105.50 105.00 104.50 98.00 95.00 90.00 89.00 75.00 72.00 70.50 56.00 37.00 37.00

Aric Pare Mick Nolin Logan Pethick Cole Flad Kale Lajeunesse Ryan Johnson Tyson Whitehead

1427 1220 1160

1157 858 786 770 692 689 554

Darren Mitsuing Brett Nolin Josh Hrynyk Sandy McKenzie Chane Jurke Brendan Nolin Chance Bensmiller

512 258 213 177 110 41 32

World Professional Chuckwagon Association standings to June 24, 2015 8 Chad Harden 466 9 Luke Tournier 464 10 Layne MacGillivray 446 11 Mark Sutherland 445.5 12 Gary Gorst 424 13 Rae Croteau Jr. 408.5 14 Logan Gorst 400.5 15 Jason Glass 399.5 16 Jerry Bremner 390 17 Doug Irvine 385.5 18 Darcy Flad 379 19 Jordie Fike 374 20 Troy Dorchester 354 21 Codey McCurrach348.5 Dorothy and John McElroy 22 Mitch Sutherland344.5 22 Roger Moore 344.5 Box 185, Charlie Lake, BC VOC 1H0 24 Troy Flad 338 Phone: 25 Colt Cosgrave 337 Email: jrmcelroy52@yahoo.ca 26 Ross Knight 334.5 580.5 570 566.5 524.5 500 489 488.5

McElroy Herefords (250) 785-6074

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North Peace 4-H District Interclub Show a Crowd Pleaser

The Fairview Livestock 4-H Club and Montagneuse Multi 4-H Club would like to say THANK YOU to all the sponsors, donors, buyers, bidders, family and friends who contributed to our Annual Interclub and Achievement Day.

Major Sponsors

Baron Oilfield Supply Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. (CNRL) Clear Hills County Golden Meadow Community Club Derek Moos Municipal District of Fairview #136 North Central Livestock Exchange Vold Jones and Vold Auctions Co. Ltd.

Other Sponsors and Donors

2W Livestock Adventure Automotive Alrite Signs B & E Hardware Neil & Ruby Boyd Campbell Chrysler Clear Body Image Clear River Red Angus Cycle West Jerry & Rhonda Duggan Ed Luck Insurance Eureka Hereford Farm Fairview Value Drugs Fentie’s Fuel Service (UFA) Fountain Tire Great Canadian Dollar Store Guardian Drugs Hammermaster Welding Hayward Electric John & Jolane Hayes Garry & Linda Hoover JR Ventures Jolt Energy Phil & Andrea Kolodychuk Lookout Stock Farm Mad Dog Cresting Maverick Livestock In Memory of Elden McLachlan John & Jean Milne Moonlite Farm NAPA Auto Parts North Peace Animal Hospital OK Tire Richardson Pioneer Roy Angus

Sandy’s Jewellery & Gifts Tim & Rosanne Schaffer Gaylord & Debbie Toews Tread Pro / RM Fuel & Tire Supply Tri-S Concrete Tydal Trucking Ltd. Village of Hines Creek Al & Lynne Wilson Beef Judge: Colby Klassen Sheep Judge: Ryan Gauthier Showmanship Judge: Kaitlan McLachlan Ringman: Tom Salmond Master of Ceremonies: Laurie Fisher Auctioneer: Shawn Gist

CLASS WINNERS:

JUDGING Junior Bailee Richardson (Montagnuese) Darby Ostrem (Montagneuse) Intermediate Kaylee Rueker (Montagneuse) Alicia Heck (Fairview) Senior Jared Rochon (Fairview) Alana Salmond (Fairview) SHEEP CLASSES Market Lamb Confirmation Hannah Schaefer (Fairview) Kody Young (Fairview) Rate of Gain Jared Rochon (Fairview) - 0.61 lbs/day Showmanship Junior Class Bryce Richardson (Montagnuese) Siara Popovich (Fairview) Intermediate Class Hannah Schaefer (Fairview) Aidon Girvan (Fairview) Senior Class Jared Rochon (Fairview) Alia Kolodychuk (Fairview) Team Grooming Kaylee Rueker/Bailee Richardson (Montagneuse) Alexis Schaefer/ Samantha Popovich

(Fairview) Freshman Class Bailee Richardson (Montagneuse) Siara Popovitch (Fairview) Ewe Parade Alia Kolodychuk, Samantha Popovich, Siara Popovitch, Alexis Schaefer, Hannah Scaefer BEEF CLASSES Beef Steer Confirmation Aidon Girvan (Fairview) Alana Salmond (Fairview) Female Champion Class Alana Salmond (Fairview) Tristin Basnett (Montagneuse) Rate of Gain Aidan Girvan (Fairview) - 3.49 lbs/day Showmanship Junior Class Jared Heck (Fairview) Tristin Basnett (Montagenuse) Intermediate Class Logan Roy (Fairview) Alicia Heck (Fairview) Senior Class Alana Salmond (Fairview) Skylar Berg (Montagneuse) Team Grooming Aidon Girvan/Logan Roy/Thea Heck (Fairview) Owen Salmond/Jared Heck/Alicia Heck (Fairview) Freshman Class Aidon Girvan (Fairview) Dane Ostrem (Montagneuse) CLEAVER PARADE Cash Roy, Ethan Rochon, Matthew Schaefer HOG SHOWMANSHIP DEMONSTRATION Brandon Girvan, Alicia Heck, Jared Heck, Logan Roy, Alana Salmond, Owen Salmond, Alexis Schaefer, Hannah Schaefer

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By Hugh Maynard AgriSuccess Mar-Apr It’s not easy to get started as a young farmer, even when your family owns a farm. It’s a rarer feat to become established when you have to start from scratch.

But that’s what Véronique Bouchard and François Handfield have done in establishing Ferme aux petits oignons near Mont-Tremblant, Que. Starting from scratch is not an exaggeration given that the six hectares they purchased from a retiring dairy farmer was a hay field without any buildings.

Today, eight years after they first leased the patch of farmland just outside one of Quebec’s iconic tourist destinations, they are certified organic and producing 60 different types of vegetables, herbs, fruits and flowers in the field as well as in greenhouses. They sell directly from the farm, and supply 400-plus communitysupported agriculture (CSA) baskets and two farmers markets weekly with more than 160,000 pounds of produce.

Their 2014 gross revenue topped $500,000 and they have eight full-time employees, hiring another three or more on a seasonal basis. They’re set for the next phase of development with a new two-story cold storage building completed in fall 2014. It also houses a garage, machinery shed and apartment for employees so they can keep their success story moving in the right direction.

Every farm has its unique story, and even though Handfield describes their becoming established in farming as a mix of circumstance (finishing school with student debt didn’t give them much room to maneuver for financing) and opportunity (a retiring farmer ready to part with the farm), he and Bouchard have identified six factors key in their starting-fromscratch success.

Management takeaways for every farm.

1 | Training.

Both have science degrees – Handfield in bioresource engineering and Bouchard in agronomy.

As well, Bouchard earned a masters in environmental science. “University gave us the theory, and continuing education has given us the technical expertise and practical experience, including learning from other farmers,” Handfield says, emphasizing the importance of training as a life-long pursuit as much for themselves as for the farm’s employees.

2 | Entrepreneurship.

“Even if it’s easier because it’s in your character, it’s still something you need to develop. You need to acquire the intuition for entrepreneurship,” Bouchard says, adding that entrepreneurship is something they try to transmit to their employees as well. She notes entrepreneurship is not just about being bold and daring, but also about working with the numbers to be able to take calculated risks and have a long-term outlook for planning and projects.

3 | Capable management.

Just having an accountant is not enough, according to Bouchard: a farmer has to understand all the ins and outs of the operation to assess professional advice, whether it’s for accounting, taxes or the best choice of legal status for the farm operation. “When you put time into your management system, you get lots out,” she says. Handfield developed spreadsheets to help manage the complex task of organizing rotations, harvesting schedules and produce allocations for an organic farm with hundreds of customers.

In a role reversal from most operations, Handfield’s

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parents left their restaurant in Mont-Tremblant to work on the farm. Ghislaine and Léopold brought 31 years of experience managing a small business in the food industry, which has helped with everything from bookkeeping to construction planning. Still, the farm used commonly accessible financing strategies, starting with $500 and re-investing profits every year.

4 | Innovation.

To an outsider, the farm model that the couple chose – intensive management of a small acreage with highvalue sales directly to consumers – may seem novel, and Handfield sees innovation even beyond that. “It wasn’t just that we offered CSA baskets. Our key innovation was that we gave purchasers a choice,” he says. This helped them keep their customers, overcoming one of the common challenges of CSA baskets: buyers getting what’s available, not what they want.

The farm’s website lists the different types of produce available during each season so consumers can see what’s ahead on the menu, from lettuce and green beans to potatoes and parsley.

5 | Perseverance.

Naturally, no farm has succeeded without the determination to overcome obstacles. Bouchard notes it took a year of working with regulators to separate the six hectares they planned to buy from the neighbouring dairy farm. The answer could just as easily have been no, perhaps from concern that small lots of farmland can become unviable. Ferme aux petits oignons was the first to succeed in this regard, and has proven the request to be well-justified.

They also persevered to successfully overcome the challenges presented by distributing produce baskets in towns.

6 | Passion The term has almost become a cliché among farm families, and Bouchard and Handfield don’t mince words on the need for it. They describe their sector as one that demands performance, even in their difficult climate. “It’s a clientele that wants the best quality at the lowest price,” Handfield says. “It’s tough work.”

There’s no success in any farming operation – whether with employees, parents or customers – without a passion for agriculture. A passion that’s obvious in both Bouchard and Handfield.

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ccess from a humble start

Harvesting cabbage, just one of the 60 varieties of vegetables, herbs, fruits and flowers grown on the six-hectare farm. (above) Véronique Bouchard & François Handfield

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VJV Auctions - Westlock, Alberta • Sheep, Goat & Pig Market Report June 1, 2015

May 4, 2015

Sheep (W & H) - 279 Head

Goats - 154 Head

Sheep (W & H) - 322 Head

Goats - 120 Head

0 - 69 lb 70 - 85 lb 86 - 105 lb 106 lb & Over Ewes Rams Bred Ewes Ewe / Lamb Families

Kids Doeling Kids 0 - 49lb Doeling Kids 50 - 69 lb Doeling Kids 70 - 90 lb Billy Kids 0 - 49 lb Billy Kids 50 - 100 lb Whether Kids 0 - 49 lb Whether Kids 50 - 100 lb

$2.40 $2.48 $2.19 $2.40 $2.15 $2.45 $2.20

$2.60 $2.64 $2.60 $2.68 $2.40 $2.75 $2.57

0 - 69 lb 70 - 85 lb 86 - 105 lb 106 lb & Over Ewes Rams Bred Ewes Ewe / Lamb Families

Kids Doeling Kids 0 - 49lb Doeling Kids 50 - 69 lb Doeling Kids 70 - 90 lb Billy Kids 0 - 49 lb Billy Kids 50 - 100 lb Whether Kids 0 - 49 lb Whether Kids 50 - 100 lb

$2.50 $2.52 $2.29 $2.50 $2.20 $2.50 $2.20

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Pigs - 23 Head

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$290.00 $310.00

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$0.90 $1.30 $0.90 $1.20 $150.00 $175.00

$2.29 $2.37 $1.80 $1.12 $0.55 $0.50 $175.00 n/a

$2.57 $2.65 $3.25 $2.25 $1.45 $1.00 $225.00 n/a

Pigs - 12 Head 30 - 40 lb 41 - 80 lb 81 - 150 lb 151 lb & Over

$55.00 $82.50 $190.00 $180.00

$82.50 $82.50 $190.00 $230.00

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

June 20/15 (prel) 397,837 235,713 162,124 60,728 June 27/15 (est) 2,143,000

June 13/15 (prel) 397,599 234,392 163,207 60,064 June 20/15 (est) 2,140,000

June 21/14 382,400 224,974 157,426 59,480 June 28/14 1,909,500

$0.95 $1.45 n/a

June 26/15 $1.206 N/A

June 19/15 $1.736 N/A

n/a n/a n/a $200.00

$2.80 $2.90 $2.35 $1.95 $1.30 $1.00 $240.00 $300.00 n/a n/a n/a $300.00

$2.72 $2.72 $2.52 $2.72 $2.30 $2.72 $2.30

HOG FUTURES - US $/CWT

CAN/US $ CLOSE June 26, 2015

MONTH Jul-15 Aug-15 Oct-15 Dec-15 Feb-16 Apr-16

MONTH Sep-15 Dec-15 Mar-16 Jun-16 Sep-16 Dec-16

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

$2.62 $2.35 $1.80 $1.80 $0.70 $0.80 $200.00 $250.00

LEAN $75.45 $72.83 $63.33 $61.23 $64.90 $69.10

CHANGE - $0.30 - $1.00 - $0.95 - $0.42 - $0.70 + $0.50

FUTURES $0.8107 $0.8098 $0.8092 $0.8090 $0.8093 $0.8098

CHANGE - $0.0038 - $0.0038 - $0.0038 - $0.0037 - $0.0040 - $0.0036

HOG INDICATORS June 27/14 $2.384 $2.704

WEEK END AV DRSD WT US-LBS FD: HOG RATIO

June 20/15 $214.00 June 19/15

June 13/15 $214.00 June 12/15

June 21/14 $215.00 June 20/14

INTERIOR IOWA MINNESOTA HOG CASH PRICES

US CORN

21.2

21.7

26.6

12.7

13.3

19.8

$84.55

$131.95

WEEK END

June 26/15

June 19/15

June 27/14

ALTA BARLEY

US $/CWT

$74.16

$75.61

$125.13

US PORK CARCASS CUTOUT

CAN EQVT $/KG

$1.748

$1.771

$2.548

US $/CWT

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1996 CASE 2188 2012PLAIN NEW ..........................$76,299 HOLLAND BR7090 STONY STONY PLAIN ..........................$29,000

2011 MF 9895 573HRS 373SHR 2004 GLEANER R65 STONY Everything PLAIN ....................... $284,900 STONY PLAIN ...................... you need to produce higher-quality hay. $127,900 From the aggressively redesigned Hesston-built round balers to disc mowers, rakes and more, these hay tools are impressively productive — and profitable. Get yours today.

Don’t wait — offer ends June 30, 2015!

Everything you need to produce higher-quality hay.

HESSTON and MASSEY FERGUSON are registered trademarks of AGCO.

© 2012 AGCO Corporation, 4205 River Green Parkway, Duluth, GA 30096 (877) 525-4384 HS12N001TCG

From the aggressively redesigned Hesston-built round balers to525-4384 disc HS12N001TCG © 2012 AGCO Corporation, 4205 River Green Parkway, Duluth, GA 30096 (877) 2012 AGCO Corporation, 4205 River Green Parkway, Duluth, GA 30096 (877) 525-4384 HS12N001TCG mowers, rakes and ©more, these hay tools are impressively productive — and profitable. Get yours today.

2011 GLEANER S77 STONY PLAIN ...................... $289,900

2012 GLEANER S77 2010 MASSEY FERGUSON 2856 LOUGHEED ........................... $319,000

20 STON

2007 MASSEY FERGUSON 9790 STONY PLAIN ....................... $159,900

200 HIGH

HIGH RIVER..............................$28,900

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HESSTON and MASSEY FERGUSON are registered trademarks of AGCO. HESSTON and MASSEY FERGUSON are registered trademarks of AGCO.

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2006 GLEANER R75 STONY PLAIN ....................... $150,000

JOHN DEERE 9770STS LOUGHEED ........................... $179,000

1987 CASE 1680 HIGH RIVER..............................$19,900

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by Agriterra (dealer) ororlearn Stop learnmore more at athesston.com/convhay hesston.com/convhay 2012 CHALLENGER 540C CAMROSE ............................ $285,000

HESSTON and MASSEY FERGUSON are worldwide brands of AGCO. ©2015 AGCO Corporation, 4205 River Green Parkway, Duluth, GA 30096 (877) 525-4384. HS15P048FC

2003 NEW HOLLAND 780 LOUGHEED .............................$12,900

2006 CHALLENGER RB56 GRAND PRAIRIE ......................$12,699

*On select models with approved credit from AGCO Finance LLC. Down payment required. Tractor not included. Contact your participating dealer for more details. Offer expires June 30, 2015 and may be subject to change without notice.

Front-folding Performance to the

The Unverferth® X-TREME™ grain cart delivers unmatched grain-movement performance with more outward, upward and forward reach than any other 2956 IN front-folding single-auger grain cart!

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THE 1840 SQUARE All X-TREME models feature a patent-pending auger design thatSTOCK allows theSTONY, upper BALER IN portion to store diagonally along the front of the cart for extreme auger CAMROSE, reach.

STOCK IN LOUGHEED, • Capacities of 1,300, 1,100 and 1,000+ bushels STONY PLAIN • Undercarriage choices of high-flotation singles, walking-tandem GRAND duals, AND PRAIRIE, AND or tracks, depending on model HIGH RIVER HIGH RIVER • Unloading speed of 620 bushels per minute

*On select models with approved credit from AGCO Finance LLC. Down payment required. Tractor not included. Contact your participating dealer for more details. Offer expires June 30, 2015 and may be subject to change without notice.

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DAVE ROSS EQUIP. LTD Ph: 780-864-3731,

Spirit River

www.rossequip.ca

Fax: 864-3468,

Toll Free 1-800-661-7401 Web site:

Ross Equip. Ltd Since 1943

www.rossequip.ca

June 26 - 2015

Call for a Quote

SOLD

$ 130,000 disc

DEMO

Price varys w / Exch

100’ 2014 RG1100 Rogator Sprayer 1100 SS tank, Viper Pro, Auto Steer, 300 GPS, Accu boom, Auto boom wheels, Frt load 380/90R46, Air ride, Air Dryer Pkg, $490,400 6/15 Blowout 359,000 10-Semi-Annual Lease payments OAC

2014 550 Versatile 550 hp, P/Shift Del/Cab 110gpm hyd 6 E/ hyd diff/lock Radar, A/S/R, Canbus, Radar *475100 800/70R38 Firestone 394,700

$29,315

35’ M155 MD Swathe

16.5x16.1, DKD, 6 B/PU msrp $216,200

2015

10-Semi-Annual Lease pa

Free form 10’ hydraulic ro

LEASE to Own this 550 Versatile Tractor

10-Semi-Annual Lease pmts OAC of $30,340 + rv

$ 137,000 disc

DEMO

Call for a Quote 2015 500 Versatile 500 hp, P/Shift Del/Cab 110 hyd 6 E/ hyd diff/lock Radar, A/S/R, Canbus, Radar *469100 800/70R38 Firestone 390,700

LEASE to Own this 500 Versatile Tractor 10-Semi-Annual Lease pmts OAC of $29,335 + rv

105 hrs 2014 DT500 Versatile 500 hp P/Shift Del/Cab A/S/Ready, 6 E/ hyd 110 gpm F/R diff/lock, Rev fan Tran oil heater, HID/lites, camera, HD drawbar, Tow cable, $514,950 36” Tracks,

DEMO offer

Option: Live PTO

add

10-Semi-Annual Lease payments OAC $31,340

30’ 2004 9352 MacDon

30’ 960 table, guage wheel Reg 75,250 #153507

$400,000

20,000

LEASE to Own this DT500 10-Semi-Annual Lease payments of $34,400 + rv OAC

Versatile 2375 In Stock

Versatile Delta Track DT500 In Stock

120’ 2014 RG1100 Rogator Sprayer 1100 Blowout 382,000 $519,400 6/15

25’ 8825 IH DK, MD, P

$ 137,000 disc 120’ 2015 RG1100 Rogator Sprayer AWS Blowout 415,000 $557,400 6/15

25’ table, guage wheels, 54 Reg 65,100 #127203 Prem

10-Semi-Annual Lease payments OAC $33,200

SOLD

SOLD DEMO

2013 310 Versatile 310hp, 16spd Power Shift 4 E/hyd 55 gpm, Fender w / 3pt. L/wts 540/1000pto $278,350 20.8R42D, Demo 223,350 199,900

2014 2375 Versatile 375hp QSM11, 2014 DT550 Versatile 550 hp P/Shift Del/Cab A/S/R 710/70R38 duals 4 hyds Radio work lite 6 E/ hyd 110 gpm diff/lock HID/lites, R/fan, camera LEASE to Own 310 Vers Tractor msrp $295,200 Only $185,000 10-Semi-Annual Lease pmts OAC of $18,200 + rv *535,110 36” Tracks, introductory offer 468,700 10-Semi-Annual Lease payments OAC of $36,420

90’ 2005 8500 Willmar Sprayer 200hp 2300hrs

New 825 gal/tank, 380/90R46, crop/divider auto-boom Trimble Ez –boom, Ez Auto Steer, 710 tire avail $10k $ 135,300 #85107 new hydro 95,900

10-Semi-Annual Lease payments OAC of $16,500

12-S/A Lease pay

Blow Out Price.

*257,220 radio, work lites 1 Only 169,099 16’ 6 way Quick Tach Deg Dozer $36,050 30,900

May Special 1-only cnt $199,999

2014 DT500 Versatile 500 hp P/Shift Del/Cab A/S/R 6 E/ hyd 110 gpm diff/lock HID/lites, R/fan, camera *514100 36” Tracks, introductory offer 450,700 10-Semi-Annual Lease payments OAC of $34,400

20’ V-Wing Ditcher, 32’ V-Wing Ditcher,

intro intro

98,000 157,500

2014 - 2375 Versatile 375hp 710/70R38 duals 4 hyd 16’ HLA Quick-tach 6 Way dozer $45100 34,900 318,220 radio, work lites 1 Only 185,000

Double your drying capac 2,000 b/h 12-S/A Lease

Mar. Special only cnt$219,900

10-Semi-Annual Lease payments OAC of $19,220 Tier 3

10-Semi-Annual Lease payments OAC of $16,200

12-S/A Lease pay

LEASE to Own Drier+1

Call for a Quote

305 Versatile FWD 305hp 20.8R42 dual 16 spd P/S, 540/1000 PTO, 55gpm hyd 4 hyd

LEASE to Own DF22 Dr

$ 10,000 disc 1000+ bu. GC9250 UF Grain Cart, w/Tarp c/w 17” Auger, 1000 pto, 900/60x32R1 $59,550 1 only 49,900 10-Semi-Annual Lease payments OAC of $ 5,000

2014 2375 Versatile 375hp QSM11, PTO 710/70R38 duals 4 hyds Radio work lite 12’ 650 Offset 10”s 26”x8mm *38960 $34,500 msrp $310,200 Only $195,000 10-Semi-Annual Lease payments OAC of $ 3,500

10-Semi-Annual Lease payments OAC of $17,000

Demo 305 Versatile 305hp,16spdPS, 8hr

$ 14,000 disc

85,900 8,500

4 E/hyd 55 gpm, Fnds HID L/3pt wts 540/1000pto *227,150 489 20.8R42D, 16.9R30 $169,900

1300 bu G/Cart tarp 50” tires $99,130

10-Semi-Annual Lease payments OAC of $14,160

10-Semi-Annual Lease payments OAC of $ 8,000

520 Scale 5 point system

SIMPLE DRIER BAS 8” X 4” Wide Flang

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The Northern Horizon, July 3, 2015 June 26 - 2015

www.rosschrysler.ca

Spirit River, Ab

780-864-3731,

N S p i rit R i ver

R yc ro ft

Toll Free

800-661-7401

Call for a Quote

$15,000 disc

$ 60,000 disc

er 148hp,600/65R28,

UR, H/D Trans, HID lite

NEW Apollo 25.6, 71hp, Lift cap 5,500# lift 19’ 4”x 48” forks, Cab, A/C, 27km, hyd coupler, lites, 109,200 wt 10,600 lbs 1 only 94,000 10-Semi-Annual Lease payments OAC

$8,900

ROSS CHRYSLER $14,900

V6 Dsl & Air Ride 40 mpg

2-only $169,900

discount

add

New Agri-Tech 35.7 128hp 540 / 1000 PTO, Lift 7,700# Lift 23’ boom susp Cab A/C forks

10-Semi-Annual Lease payments OAC $13,300

$14,800 2014 discount

SOLD 45,700

$353-84 mbw

$14,900

V6 Dsl & Air Ride 40 mpg

discount

MSRP $66,920

40x70R24, 11x16 rear mium unit $49,900

While stock lasts $11,000 disc.

1014 Farm Boy Unloader 1 only $49,500

38,500

52,000

Deals at

$10,000 to $16,000 in discounts AND No Doc fees $499 no air chg,$100 no tire nitrogen chg $75, no compulsory life insurance.

Just OLD Fashion respect

34 mpg

y OAC of $

22,000

1214 Renn Unloader 12’ 1 only $62,500

$62,500

47,500

11 Explorer XLT v6, 6spd 94k i119165

14 D2500 L / horn C/C4x4 SB i953715 Diesel

Coil Susp

$445-60 mo

64,700

32 mpg

$459-84 mbw

$10,000

discount

MSRP $40,320

30,300

14 G/Caravan SXT 6spd i409382 Diesel

$244-84 mbw

$12,050

MSRP $76,750

$234-84 mbw Coil Susp

MSRP f 78,350

$66,600

$36,300

15 Journey R/T AWD 3.6L i099347

$472-84 mbw

discount

MSRP $38,130

$34,300

32 mpg

63,300

$19,900

34 mpg

$244-84 mbw

MSRP $79,330

used 23,250

MSRP $38,130

15Journey R/T AWD 3.6L i100355

SOLD

36 mpg

48,800

$341-84 mbw

discount

14 D2500 Laramie C/C4x4 SB i377692

discount

14 G1500 Laramie V8 QC4X4 8ASB i945538

$16,000

Coil Susp

ALL the 2014’s have from

$10,050

V8, Air Ride 26 mpg

Diesel

have never been better!

MSRP $58,850

While stock lasts $15,000 disc.

2014

$400-84 mbw

14 D1500 Laramie V6 8A CC4X4SB i269602

1214

rier 1000 b/h $255,000

67,600

Ross Chrysler

MSRP $60,450

14 G1500 LaramieV8 CC4X4 8ASB i620546

MSRP $80,450

48,800

$496-84 mbw $299-84 mbw 14 D1500 SLT V6d 8ACC4X4SB i872538 $345-84 mbw 14 D2500 L / horn C/C4x4 SB i394726

V8, Air Ride 26 mpg

48”x adj 72” wide 3 rear hyd, 1 boom hyd, Rev fan, 55gpm / pump, lites,boom suspension, 22.5” Ag tires, 174,250 Empty wt 15,900 lbs 1 only 149,900

1014

PUR, Swather 895 hrs

discount

MSRP $58,950

43,300

$25000 disc

$49,000

G r an d e P r ai rie

$14,850

Coil Susp

discount

MSRP $58,920

14 D1500 SLT V6 8ACC4X4SB i661523

ls, 540x70R24, 11x16 rear

Diesel

S e xs m it h

SOLD

5,000

DK, MD, 1852 hrs

E

O n ly 4 0 m ile s N o rth o f G ran d e P rairie

S

$10,150

V6 Dsl & Air Ride

for Matt, Al, AJ or Larry June 26 - 2015

Since 1948

40 mpg

$15,165

ayments OAC

oller

All Payments 0 down, 3.99% for 84 mbw=months-bi-weekly payments. OAC, except used

W

15 D2500 Laramie C/C4x4 SB i726706 Diesel

$472-84 mbw Coil Susp

150 KW Gen $294,000

y OAC of $

26,000

40,800

50,900

15 Limited AWD 8spd, V6vvt i530487

While stock lasts $10,000 disc.

10’ Bagger 30” conveyor 1 only $57,500

$47,500

$342-84 mbw

15 Cherokee Ltd 4x4 3.2L i441391

e pay OAC of $ 44,000

84’ O/H with Auto Lock

1200# hitch wt in trans

3 Ph Gen Sets

15 G/Caravan SXT 6spd i585384 V6 Dsl

150kw = 188kva = 201hp, 3ph gen 480v - 226 amp $53,900

$39,000

when sold w / Drier

SE in lue of cement. ge on screw pillings

$234-84 mbw

15 G/Caravan SXT 6spd i119384 Diesel

MSRP $55,950

PILLAR HEAVY Harrow 16.5LX16.1, 12.5l-15 wing 1200# wt on hitch in trans, Auto lock, hyd tine adj hyd spring adj down pressure, 9/16 x 26”tines.

52’ Heavy Harrow MSRP $59,100 Intro

52,900

60’ Heavy Harrow MSRP $63,100

Intro

72’ Heavy Harrow MSRP $68,100

Intro

53,900 58,900

84’ Heavy Harrow MSRP $75,100 1-only

63,100

46,500

15 D1500 SLT V6 8AQC4X4SB i265515 $315-84 mbw

used 28,950

$25,500 Call Owner at 780-864-5409

10 G3500 SLT C/C4x4 LB 81k i752225

$565-60 mo

MSRP f 71,150

$234-84 mbw Coil Susp

15 D3500 SLT C/C4x4 LB i238649

02 1500 Chrysler Sebring 221k i140353

$60,400

$412-84 mbw

Diesel

MSRP f 72,350

MSRP f 72,950

$415-84 mbw

$415-84 mbw

$61,300

15 D2500 SLT C/C4x4 LB i695655

$415-84 mbw

Diesel

32,900

32,900

While stock lasts $12,000 disc.

$61,300

15 D2500 SLT C/C4x4 SB i270653

MSRP $40,340

MSRP $40,340

city with Twins $ 510,000

$281-84 mbw

36 mpg

36 mpg

MSRP f 72,150

MSRP $41,820

MSRP $52,930

$61,500

15 D3500 SLT C/C4x4 LB i 657665

used 28,550

used 2,500

$1,950

$21,500

09 F150 Lariat C/C4x4SB 198k i701150

$545-60 mo

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AGRITERRA

EQUIPMENT

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39.50 2.5 Gallon

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Tyler Bodnaruk (780) 380-4017

Roger Obrigewitch (780) 832-8502

10116 – 132nd Ave., Grande Prairie, AB T8V 4J7

Tractors:

Kubota RTV-900 2010 SidexSide 1180(E)hrs E015145 . . . $10,500 Woods CZR2652 2012 52” Zero Turn Mower E014133 . . . $4,250 Kubota B7510 4wd, 60” Sweeper, 60” Mower, 60” Blade & 48” Tiller 500(E)hrs E011076 . . . . . . . . . . . $13,000 NH TS110 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coming In NH TV140-TV6070 Loader, Grapple, 105 PTO HP Starting At: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $32,900 NH T9060 Triples 300(E)hrs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $225,000 NH T9.670HD 2011 800 Duals, 600hp, GPS, Lux Cab, Mega Flow Hyds 200(E)hrs E013694 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $307,000

(780) 538-9330

Jun 22, 2015, New Holland Agriculture In honor of the bravery, service, and sacrifice of America’s and Canada’s military and first responders, New Holland has announced the expansion of the True Blue Salute Military and First Responder incentive program. This annual program provides an exclusive, year-round equipment incentive to all current and retired United States and Canadian military personnel and first responders.

“New Holland is honored to show our appreciation and support of our military and first responders through the True Blue Salute program. It’s our way of saying thanks to the heroes in North America who serve and protect us,” says Mark Hooper, Senior Director Marketing for New Holland in North America.

New Holland is extending a special equipment offer to active, reserve, retired military and honorably discharged veterans, and current or retired first responders, including police officers, fire fighters, and emergency medical technicians. New Holland will offer $500 off the purchase of select new New Holland tractors, light construction equipment, and hay and forage products purchased from an authorized New Holland dealer in the United States or Canada. A valid, government-issued military ID card or other proof of service is required. Information on eligible equipment is available from local, authorized New Holland dealers.

Combines & Headers:

Used Pull Type Sprayers, Various Models Starting At: . . . . $21,900 Apache AS1210 2009 100ft, 1200 gal, AutoBoom, 5 Section Boom, Envizio Pro 850(E)hrs . . . . . . . . . . . . . $159,900

NH TX68 1995 With Pickup Header, E013291 . . . . . . . . . $46,900 CIH 2388 2003 With Pickup Header, Hopper Cover, 1,650 T Hours 2210(E)hrs E014945 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $72,000 NH 94C 25’ Draper to fit 2388 E014946 . . . . . . . . . . . . $25,000 Lexion 570 2011 RWA, Clean Unit, 850(E)hrs E014936 . $159,900 NH CX8070 2008 1000 T Hours 1300(E)hrs E014437 . . $169,900 NH CX8080 2009-12 9 Available Starting At: . . . . . . . . $175,000 NH CX8090 2013 Cast Drum, Tier IV, GPS, Duals, 200 T Hours 270(E)hrs E013496 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $325,000 NH CR9070 2008 Hopper Cover, 490 T Hours 730(E)hrs E012246 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $199,900 NH Selection Of NH Straight Cut & Draper Headers Various Sizes Available Starting At: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $22,000 JD 9860 2004 Hopper Cover, Clean & Ready To Work, 1,815 T Hours 2420(E)hrs E015728 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $124,900

Feeding:

Grain Carts:

Sprayers:

Haybuster 2650 Grain Tank Starting At: . . . . . . . . . . . . . $13,900

Tillage & Seeding:

Summers 60ft Heavy Harrows E014008 . . . . . . . . . . . . . $22,900 JD 220 18ft Disc E014891 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7,250 FC 3450 340bu, Variable Rate & Mechanical Rate Units Available, Tow-Behind Starting At:. . . . . . . . . . . . . $29,900 FC 820/1720/Pack 33’x9”, Single Shoot, TBH, Air Seeder, Packer Bar E015372 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $22,000 FC 5000/1720 33’x9”, Single Shoot, TBH, 4” Rubber Packers E015789 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $30,000 FC 5000 45’x9”, Double Shoot, TBH, 4” Rubber or Steel, Two To Choose From Starting At: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $40,000 NH P2060/P1060 2009 70’x12”, TBH, Variable Rate, Double Shoot, AgTron Blockage Monitor On Seed Runs, 4” Paired Row Atom Jet Openers, 5.5” Rubber Packers, Clean Unit. E013197 . . . $125,900 FC 5000/3450 2002 57’x7.2”, TBT, Mech Cart, Single Shoot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $55,000

Demco 850-1150 2014 850 to 1150 Bu, Black or Blue PTO & Hyd. Drive, 900 Tires, Tarp & Scales Starting At: New. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $49,900

Swathers:

NH HW340 2004 36ft Double Knife Draper 1350(E)hrs 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 1725(E)hrs E012437 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $26,900 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. 125(E)hrs E014431 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $129,900

MacDon M150-M155 30’ & 35’ D60/D65, Double Knife, Trans, Triple Del, Swath Rollers Available Starting At: . . . $101,900

Discbines/Haybines/Rakes:

NH 1411 2003 10ft Sidepull E014170 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $11,900 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/BR780A/BR7090 Auto Wrap, 2.07m P/U Starting At: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $13,900 NH BR780A 2006 TW/NW, 2.07m P/U E007409 . . . . . . . $18,900 NH BR7090 Bale Command, Twine Wrap, 2.07m P/U Starting At: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $19,900

Consignments:

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Bourgault redefines BIG! At the farm progress show in Regina New 3420 Hoe Drill and 71300 Air Cart talk of the show June 16th, 2015, St.Brieux, SK Bourgault previewed two new products at the annual ProSeed dealer event at the Farm Progress Show recently held in Regina. The Saskatchewanbased dealer introduced a number of additions to their extensive line, including the Model 7700 Air Seeder with tracks, 3320 QDA Hi Flotation PHD at 66 feet, and a 3720 Independent Depth Hoe Drill with High Flotation at 60 feet, but the stars of the show were the new 3420 Paralink™ Hoe Drill and the 71300 Air Seeder.

Model 71300 Air Seeder - Redefining BIG! For 2016, Bourgault redefines BIG with the 71300 air seeder. This new flagship product exhibits 35% greater size than the 7950 with a base capacity of 1300 bushels and a 1340 bushel maximum capacity when equipped with the optional Saddle Tank!

The incredible volume, coupled with the Bourgault ingenuity of the 7000 series, ensure that the 71300 is not only big, but also advanced. With the Bourgault KNEX™ Integral Tank De-

sign, Class A distribution system, PDM Pro™ metering, Auto Section Control, as well as all other options you can be assured that the customer is maximizing productivity while minimizing your input requirements.

The optional 40 Bu Saddle Tank & Pallet Storage Platform mounted on the left side of the 71300 is designed for the seeding and storage of bagged product and raises the total tank capacity to 1340 bushels. The Bourgault Auto Section Control (ASC) system is designed to work with the Topcon X30 Apollo System to sense when a drill is about to overlap a seeded section of the field.

The 71300 is equipped with IF710/70 R42 duals on the front axle and IF850/75 R42 dual on the rear, each set to a low 15 psi inflation pressure, even when operating fully loaded.

Compaction is minimal and farmers can continue to fill the compartments even in wetter seeding conditions. For those individuals looking for additional flotation and reduced compaction, Bourgault also offers a track option for the 71300, 7950, L7800 and 7700 air seeders.

The 71300 is available with a 12”

dia. tube with 20” wide belt conveyor.

This conveyor is capable of filling the whole 71300 in less than 30 minutes!

3420 Paralink™ Hoe Drill (QDA) 100 Feet of Extreme Productivity Imagine a 100’ drill with the proven performance of a 3320 PHD. Then envision a 100’ drill with a transport width and height that falls in the shadow of the tractor that is pulling it. The 3420 Paralink™ Hoe Drill does just that with the development of the TransFold™ system, a collaborative effort between Bourgault and Terry Friggstad. This seed drill spans 100’ in-field position, then transforms into an extremely impressive 18’2” width and 16’6” height in transport position - an unbelievably compact transport dimension for a drill of this size!

The unique TransFold™ fold back design provides a transport envelope that is narrower than most wheeled 4WD tractors. The TransFold™ system is controlled by the operator through

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the X30 Apollo system. To gain a real appreciation for the innovation of the 3420 TransFold™ system, visit the Bourgault Video channel on YouTube for a short demonstration.

One of the most important benefits the narrow transport profile will provide operators is the reduced stress when meeting traffic on narrow roadways.

The 14 wheels positioned under the drill during transport spreads the load of this large drill, reducing the chance of “losing it” on a soft shoulder. In addition, the transport height is only about 16’, so farmers typically will not be in danger of overhead obstacles such as power lines.

The back four sets of 3420 transport wheels can be controlled by the operator via the X30, to steer the drill and tank around intersections and through approaches. When going around a corner, the operator can select a left or right turn to guide the drill. Once around the corner, the operator can then reset the wheels to “Drive Straight”.

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Grande Prairie 780-532-8402 • Fairview 780-835-4440 • La Crete 780-928-3337 • Dawson Creek 250-782-4141 www.prairiecoastequipment.com Items may not be exactly as shown, accessories & attachments cost extra. Taxes, set-up, delivery, freight, and preparation charges not included. Prices are based on the US exchange are subject to change. A documentation fee of up to $250 will be applied on all finance offerings. Additional fees may apply. Programs and prices subject to change without notice, at any time, see dealer for full details, some restrictions apply. *Offer valid from March 1, 2015 until July 31, 2015. Financing on approved John Deere Financial credit only. 0% APR purchase financing for 60 months on new John Deere 1 Series Sub-Compact Utility Tractors. Eligibility for $0 down payment offer is limited to highly qualified customers and scheduled monthly payments will be required. Representative Amount Financed: $10,000, at 0% APR, monthly payment is $166.67 for 60 months, total obligation is $10,000, cost of borrowing is $0. Monthly payments/cost of borrowing will vary depending on amount borrowed/down payment. MSRP cash price based on highest priced product in series: $14,696 (includes $50 documentation fee). Cost of borrowing based on Representative Amount Financed not MSRP cash price. Minimum finance amount may be required; representative amount does not guarantee offer applies. The charge for amounts past due is 24% per annum. *Offer valid from May 1, 2015 until July 31, 2015. Minimum finance amount may be required; representative amount does not guarantee offer applies. The charge for amounts past due is 24% per annum. Additional dealer fees may apply. Financing on approved John Deere Financial credit only. See dealer for details. Limited time offer which may not be combined with other offers. Discounts or othe hich may result in a higher effective interest rate.

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TRACTORS

JD S690 (14) PRWD, Singles, Chopper, header. guidance ready

$599,000

New Holland BR7060 (13) Twine & Surface Wrap, 540 PTO

3- JD S680 (14) PRWD, Duals, Chopper, Yield Monitor, C/w Header

$475,000

JD S680, 2WD, Duals, Chopper, Header, 289 eng / 206 Sep hrs

JD 566 Round Baler, MegaWide P/U. Twine & Surface wrap, 1000PTO

$15,900

$450,000

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$16,700

JD 946 Moco, Rotary tongue,

$14,500

$28,750

JD S680 (14) 2WD, Duals, Chopper, Yield Monitor, Header

$455,000

8-JD S680 (14) Duals, Guidance ready, Header starting @

$440,000 New Holland 664 (97) Twine, 540 PTO

JD S680 (14) 2WD, Duals, Guidance ready, Header

$430,000

JD S670 (13) Duals, Chopper, yield monitor, guidance ready, c/w header

$415,000

2-JD 4940 (14) Traction Control, Full boom break-away

$415,000

$405,000

JD 4940 (14) Traction Control, Full boom break-away

$415,000

$370,000

JD 4830 (14) 100ft Boom, SS Tank, Hyd tread adjust, 20in nozzle spacings,

$309,000

$355,000

JD 4830 (12) 100ft Boom, SS Tank, Hyd tread adjust, 20in nozzle spacings,

$210,000

$340,000

JD 4730 (10) 90ft Boom, SS Tank, Hyd tread adjust, 20in nozzle spacings,

$209,000

$305,000

JD 4720 (07) 90ft Boom, SS Tank, 20 inch spacings, traction control

$195,000

JD 4720 (07) 90ft Boom, SS Tank, 20 inch spacings, traction control

$145,000

2-JD S680 (13) Duals, Chopper, guidance ready, c/w header 2-JD S680 (13), Duals, Chopper, Header, guidance ready,starting @ JD S690 (12) Duals, Chopper, Yield Monitor, Lat fielderhouse, c/w header 2-JD S670 (12) Duals, Chopper, yiled monitor, guidance ready, c/w header New Holland CR9080 (11) PRWD, Singles, Chopper, Yield Monitor, Guidance ready, comes with header JD 9870 (10) Duals, Chopper, Guidance ready, 1270 Eng /947 Sep Hrs

$255,000

JD 9870STS, chopper, lat tilt feederhouse, guidance ready, 1736 Eng / 1133 Sep Hrs $205,000 JD 9870 (08) PRWD, Singles, Chopper, Yield Monitor, C/w header

$229,000

JD 9670 (11) 2WD, Singles, Chopper, Yiled Monitor, fine cute chopper

$229,000

2- JD 9870 (08) 2WD, Duals, Chopper, Yiled Monitor, Guidance ready starting @

$199,000

JD 9760, (05) 2WD chopper, yield monitor, $159,000 header, Lat Tilt Feederhouse JD 9860 2WD, Singles, Chopper, Yiled monitor, comes with header 2-JD 9600 2WD, Singles, Chopper, c/ with header starting @ JD 7720 (85) 2WD, Chopper, c/ with JD 212 Pickup, and JD922 Straight cut

$144,900 $26,500 $19,500

New Holland 660 (94) Regular Pickup, Twine

$7,100 $6,000

SPRAYERS

Flexi Coil 67 (02) Pull type Sprayer, 132’, wind screens, 5 and 10 Gal Nozzles, Chem Handler, Large tires, 1000 US Gal Poly Tank

$21,500

SEEDERS JD 1870 (12) 40ft Double Shoot, 12” Spacings, Air Package for Tow Behind Cart, 550 Lb. Opener on Four Ranks Case ADX 3430 (05) 60ft, 10” spacings, single shoot JD 1900 (04) Double Shoot, 2 Bar Harrow, SeedStar Monitor for 4WD, 7.5 inch row spacing, Carbide rockshafts 36'x7.5, Primary Hoses Blockage Warning System

2- JD 9560R (14) 560HP, Power Shift; Duals; Hydraulic Pump

$399,000

JD 9530 (08) 475HP, Powershift trans, Duals, Hyd Pump, guidance ready

$239,000

JD 8530 (06) 275HP, Cab, MFWD w/ suspension, IVT, Duals, guidance ready

$209,000

Case IH Quadtrac 535 (09) 760mm/30inch tracks, big hydraulic pump

$209,000

JD 9520 (07) 450HP, Powersfhit trans, Duals, 48 gpm hyd pump. 4 SCV’s

$189,900

JD 9520 (02) 450HP, PowerShift trans, guidance ready,

$135,000

JD 6140R (13) MFWD, 540/1000 PTO

$116,000

JD 7330 (10) 125HP, Cab, MFWD, Partial Powershift, Singles,

$115,000

JD 7820 (05) MFWD, Partial powershift, singles, c/w Loader

$76,900

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JD 5075E (12) 75HP, Syncro, MFWD, 540 PTO, c/w Loader

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$28,750

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SWATHERS 3-JD W150 (14) Grain Head, 35Ft 480x80R38 Bar Tires, 435D Header, Horst Wagon, AMS, Hyd Swath roller,

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JD W150 (13) 30ft Grain Head, 225 Engine $155,000 Hours

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What's in your water?

AGRI-NEWS JUNE 29, 2015

Those who live in urban municipalities seldom worry about whether or not their water is safe to drink, because regulations are in place that require municipalities to treat and test water quality on a regular basis. For rural residents who rely on wells for their household water, access to an adequate supply of clean drinking water is not as simple as turning on a tap. Those who get their water from private wells are responsible for managing and maintaining their wells and ensuring their water supply is tested regularly and is safe to drink.

“Even though testing is free of charge for residential users through Alberta Health Services, we’re finding that some people aren’t testing their water,” says Debra Mooney, an environmental health consultant with Alberta Health and an advocate for the Working Well Program.

“People need to know what’s in their water. Some well water has high nitrate levels which can be harmful to small infants

when mixed in their formula. Other harmful substances can also make their way into wells and since water quality can change over the lifetime of a well, regular testing is the only way to be certain that well water is safe for human consumption.”

Testing well water on a regular basis also provides a baseline of the water quality, which can be very important to a well owner if things go wrong. “Routine testing can pick up changes in water quality early on and help a well owner realize that certain maintenance procedures need to be done to preserve water quality and increase the lifetime of a well,” says Jamie Wuite, executive director of Alberta Agriculture and Forestry’s irrigation and farm water division. “A baseline is also important information to have when you suspect your water quality has been negatively affected by another party. If you never tested your water quality, it’s hard to prove that it has been negatively affected.”

Over time, land use changes or struc-

tural degradation of an aging well can change or affect water quality. Private well owners can’t take water quality for granted. Regular testing of well water is vital to preserve the health of rural families and to ensure that ground water remains safe for many generations to come.

Online resources and free communitybased workshops offered by the Work-

ing Well program provide well owners with the information and tools they need to properly care for their wells. For more information, including a fact sheet on taking water samples, visit the Working Well website at www.workingwell.alberta.ca.

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“Mark Your Calendar” for this year’s Kiskatinaw Fall Fair August 14, 15 & 16 at the Sunset Prairie Fairgrounds

To volunteer, register, or for more information about this year’s fair, contact Faye Salisbury at 250-843-7567 or Trish Homis at 250-843-7035.

From the Archives of the Kiskatinaw Fall Fair • The oldest show book on record is from the third fair in 1938 • There was no fair for three years during World War II • Until the 1970’s, the fair was held on a weekday. Since then, it has been a weekend event; expanding from Saturday to Sunday after the 50th annual fair. A church service was added at the same time • In 2002, the fair expanded to in-

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6 bottom plow used ......................... $29,000

CONSIGNMENTS David Brown 1210 w/loader ........... $6,500 NH 660 Baler ..................................... $7,000 NH 1431 Discbine............................ $14,500 NH BR7090 baler done 3000 bales . $25,000

HARVEST EQUIP. NH TX66 with SP30 straight cut header and p/u header ................................ $43,000 Versatile 4018 Header for Bi-Di 9030, etc .................................. $7,000 Honey Bee ST18 to fit NH 9030 Bidi$12,000

CONSTRUCTION NH LS180 (00) Cab 1800+ Hrs ...... $22,000 NH C175 skid steer .......................... $32,000 NH LS190 skid steer ........................ $25,000

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Science Matters

Where we feel our feelings Finnish researchers have found that different emotions trigger different, strong body sensations, and they are consistent across cultures.

701 people in Sweden, Finland and Taiwan were shown emotional words, stories, movies or facial expressions and asked to color on a silhouette where they reacted

Neutral reaction

Primary emotions Anger

Fear

Disgust Happiness Sadness Surprise

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Love Depression

Pride Contempt Shame

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THE BIG BEND Blueberry Creek Reprinted from ‘The Big Bend’ with permission of Mrs. Arletta Hampton, a remaining member of the Historical Society of Blueberry Mountain Alberta.

Dobish Family History

Paul and Annie Dobish with their son Nick came to Canada from the Ukraine in 1930.

They arrived in Canada June 6, 1930 by ship, which landed at Halifax, Nova Scotia. Then they travelled by train to Edmonton, Alberta.

From Edmonton they travelled to Spirit River where the took up homesteading ten miles north of the town, in the Ksituan area. In 1933 they moved a further four miles north to make their home.

It was here that two daughters and two sons were born to the family. Daughter Mary died as an infant. Daughter Lena, who was married to Mike Wawreniuk, passed away August 4, 1965. Sons John and Mike are farming in the area. Eldest son Nick resides in Edmonton. Father Paul Dobish passed away October 11, 1946.

The family encountered many hardships in taking up farming in the new land, one of which was the language problem, as they spoke only Ukrainian. Another problem was the distance that had to be travelled for supplies, and as they had no water on their land, water had to be hauled for themselves and for their livestock.

M O MUNITY C

Book your Community Event and Group Events: Tel: (250) 782-4888 Fax: (250) 782-6300 Email: horizon @ dcdn.ca

EVENTS 2015

Canada Day Celebration Wednesday, July 1st, 2015 EAGLESHAM AG GROUNDS

Parade, Antique/Classic Car Show & Shine, Lawn Mower Races, Zorb Balls, Bouncey House, Arm Wrestling, Backroad String Band, and MUCH MUCH More!

Hythe - Stock Car Racing @ Speedway Manning - Cars & Guitars Music Festival @ Hotchkiss Campgrounds Peace River - PR Ag Society Summer Classic Horse Show @ Ag Grounds Wembley - Mud Bog Races

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Dawson Creek - Mile “0” Cruisers Summer Cruise Harmon Valley - Harmon Valley Amateur Rodeo Peace River - Canadian Professional Rodeo Teepee Creek - 99th Annual Teepee Creek “4 Days in the Wild” Stampede

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Beaverlodge - Pioneer Days 19 @ SP Centennial Museum Fairview - Fairview Amateur Rodeo Manning - 65th Annual Battle River Rodeo @ Ag Grounds Peace River - World Jet Boat Championship (Peace River to Watino & Back) Valleyview - PC Redneck Lawn Mower Races @ Fairgounds Worsley - Peace Motocross PMA Races Dawson Creek - SP 26 Horticultural Society Garden Tour & Tea Dawson Creek - Wild & Lawless Event @ LaKota AgriPlex Fort St. John - Drag Races @ Northern Lights Raceway July 26, 1874Alexander Graham Bell discloses his invention of the telephone

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July 20, 1987Tornado rips through Edmonton - killing 26 and injuring hundreds July 20, 1871Apollo 11 lands on the surface of the moon

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Lac Cardinal/Grimshaw - 5th Annual Lac Cardinal Barrel Racing Peace River - PR Ag Society Summer Classic Horse Show @ Ag Grounds Rio Grande - Annual Rio Grande Rodeo Wembley - Mud Bog Races

Teepee Creek 9 99th Annual Teepee Creek “4 Days in the Wild” Stampede

Dawson Creek - Mile “0” 10 Cruisers Summer Cruise Dawson Creek - Doggie Day Wash at DC Vet Clinic Peace River - Peace Fest (Dean Brody, Honeymoon Suite, more) Teepee Creek - 99th Annual Teepee Creek “4 Days in the Wild” Stampede

Dawson Creek - Mile “0” 11 Cruisers Summer Cruise Harmon Valley - Harmon Valley Amateur Rodeo Peace River - Canadian Professional Rodeo Peace River - Peace Fest (Dean Brody, Honeymoon Suite, more) Teepee Creek - 99th Annual Teepee Creek “4 Days in the Wild” Stampede

Wembley - VERA Series 14 House Concert - one mile south of Highway 43 on RR 85 (3 miles west of the Dinosaur Museum at Wembley) on the east side of the road July 14, 1976- Death penalty abolished in Canada

Grovedale 15 World Jet Boat Championship Banquet July 15, 1870Welcome to Canada - Manitoba and Northwest Territories

16 Dawson Creek - CONCERT “Journey” @ Encana Events Centre Grovedale - World Jet Boat Championship Boat Show & Registration Manning - 65th Annual Battle River Rodeo @ Ag Grounds

Fairview - Fairview 17 Amateur Rodeo G.P. - Annual Street Performers Festival (downtown) Grovedale - World Jet Boat Championship Races Manning - 65th Annual Battle River Rodeo @ Ag Grounds July 17, 1976 - Olympic Games begin in Montreal

Beaverlodge - Pioneer Days @ SP Centennial Museum Fairview - Fairview Amateur Rodeo Manning - 65th Annual Battle River Rodeo @ Ag Grounds Peace River - World Jet Boat Championship (5 Lap Circuit Races) Taylor - CanolaFest Featuring The Road Hammers @ Peace Island Park Webster - Webster Show & Shine Car Show @ Webster Hall Worsley - Peace Motocross PMA Races

Taylor 21 World Jet Boat Championship (Peace Island Park to Peace River)

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Dawson Creek - Wild 24 & Lawless Event @ LaKota AgriPlex G.P. - East Coast Garden Party @ South Bear Creek Ball Diamonds

Dawson Creek - Wild & Lawless Event @ LaKota AgriPlex Fort St. John - Drag Races @ Northern Lights Raceway Fort Vermillion - Bicycle Races @ St. Mary’s School G.P. - East Coast Garden Party @ South Bear Creek Ball Diamonds LaCrete - Stock Car Races @ Penner Speedway Watino - 100th Anniversary Celebrations

1967 French President de Gaulle shouts “Vive le Québec libre” in Montréal

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G.P. - Annual Cas & 3 Camping Lotter final draw Lac Cardinal/Grimshaw - 5th Annual Lac Cardinal Barrel Racing Peace River - PR Ag Society Summer Classic Horse Show @ Ag Grounds Rio Grande - Annual Rio Grande Rodeo

Rio Grande Annual Rio Grande Rodeo

High Prairie High Prairie Elks Rodeo

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Fort St. John - FSJ International Air Show High Prairie - High Prairie Elks Rodeo

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Beaverlodge 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Ag-Complex, 1014 - 4th Avenue Contact 780-354-8462

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

SUNDAY

Beaverlodge 12:00 p.m. 1 to 3:00 p.m. Ag-Complex, 1014 - 4th Avenue Contact 780-354-8462 DeBolt 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. DeBolt Centre Contact 780-957-3958 High Prairie 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. 4932-51st Avenue Contact 780-523-4588

Bezanson 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 2 p.m. Bezanson Memorial Hall Contact 780-568-3064 Chetwynd 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Chetwynd Recreation Center Cont 250-788-3494 Rycroft 12:00 noon to 4:00 p.m. Rycroft Ag Building Contact 780-765-2889 Valleyview 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Memorial Hall Contact 780-524-4045

Grande Prairie 4:00 p.m.

3 to 8:00 p.m. 10032 - 101st Ave. Contact 780-814-8224 High Level 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Curling Rink Contact 780-247-1625 LaCrete 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

10102 - 101st Street Contact 780-928-3178 Manning 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Legion Hall Contact 780-836-0650

Albright 10:00 a.m. To 3:00 p.m. Community Hall Dawson Creek 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. 10300 - 8th Street Enilda 10:00 a.m. To 2:00 p.m. Enilda WI Hall Fairview 9:00 a.m. To 12:00 a.m. Fairview Legion Fort St.John 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. FSJ Curling Rink Grande Prairie 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. 10032 - 101st Ave Peace River 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. 10301 - 101st St.

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Beaverlodge 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Ag-Complex, 1014 - 4th Avenue Contact 780-354-8462

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Beaverlodge 12:00 p.m.

8 to 3:00 p.m. Ag-Complex, 1014 - 4th Avenue Contact 780-354-8462 DeBolt 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

DeBolt Centre Contact 780-957-3958 High Prairie 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. 4932-51st Avenue Contact 780-523-4588

Bezanson 4:00 p.m.

9 to 8:00 p.m. Bezanson Memorial Hall Chetwynd 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Chetwynd Recreation Center Rycroft 12:00 noon to 4:00 p.m.

Rycroft Ag Building Valleyview 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Memorial Hall

Grande Prairie 4:00 p.m. 10 to 8:00 p.m. 10032 - 101st Ave. Contact 780-814-8224 High Level 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Curling Rink Contact 780-247-1625 LaCrete 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

10102 - 101st Street Contact 780-928-3178 Manning 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Legion Hall Contact 780-836-0650

Berwyn 10:00 p.m. to 12:00 noon Legion Hall Dawson Creek 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. 10300 - 8th Street Fairview 9:00 a.m. To 12:00 a.m. Fairview Legion Fort St.John 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. FSJ Curling Rink Grande Prairie 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. 10032 - 101st Ave Kinuso 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Kinuso Ag Hall

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Beaverlodge 12:00 p.m. 15 to 3:00 p.m. Ag-Complex, 1014 - 4th Avenue Contact 780-354-8462 DeBolt 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. DeBolt Centre Contact 780-957-3958 High Prairie 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. 4932-51st Avenue Contact 780-523-4588

Bezanson 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 16 p.m. Bezanson Memorial Hall Chetwynd 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Chetwynd Recreation Center Cont 250-788-3494 Rycroft 12:00 noon to 4:00 p.m.

Rycroft Ag Building Valleyview 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Memorial Hall

Grande Prairie 4:00 p.m.

17 to 8:00 p.m.

10032 - 101st Ave. High Level 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Curling Rink LaCrete 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

10102 - 101st Street Manning 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Legion Hall

Albright 10:00 a.m. To 3:00 p.m. Community Hall Berwyn 10:00 p.m. to 12:00 noon Legion Hall Dawson Creek 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. 10300 - 8th Street Fairview 9:00 a.m. To 12:00 a.m. Fairview Legion Fort St.John 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. FSJ Curling Rink Grande Prairie 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. 10032 - 101st Ave Peace River 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. 10301 - 101st St.

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Beaverlodge 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Ag-Complex, 1014 - 4th Avenue Contact 780-354-8462

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Beaverlodge 12:00 p.m. 22 to 3:00 p.m. Ag-Complex, 1014 - 4th Avenue Contact 780-354-8462 DeBolt 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. DeBolt Centre Contact 780-957-3958 High Prairie 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. 4932-51st Avenue Contact 780-523-4588

Bezanson 4:00 p.m.

23 to 8:00 p.m. Bezanson Memorial Hall Chetwynd 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Chetwynd Recreation Center Cont 250-788-3494 Rycroft 12:00 noon to 4:00 p.m.

Rycroft Ag Building Valleyview 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Memorial Hall

Grande Prairie 4:00 p.m.

24 to 8:00 p.m. 10032 - 101st Ave. High Level 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Curling Rink LaCrete 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

10102 - 101st Street Manning 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Legion Hall

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 Kinuso 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Kinuso Ag Hall Contact 780-775-3928

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Beaverlodge 12:00 p.m.

29 to 3:00 p.m. Ag-Complex, 1014 - 4th Avenue Contact 780-354-8462 DeBolt 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. DeBolt Centre Contact 780-957-3958 High Prairie 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. 4932-51st Avenue Contact 780-523-4588

Bezanson 4:00 p.m.

30 to 8:00 p.m. Bezanson Memorial Hall Chetwynd 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Chetwynd Recreation Center Cont 250-788-3494 Rycroft 12:00 noon to 4:00 p.m.

Rycroft Ag Building Valleyview 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Memorial Hall

Grande Prairie 4:00 p.m. 31 to 8:00 p.m. 10032 - 101st Ave. High Level 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Curling Rink LaCrete 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

10102 - 101st Street Manning 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Legion Hall

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UNRESERVED AUCTIONS

July 15, 2015 • Terroza Exploration Services Inc. Fairview, AB July 20, 2015 • Travis Luka and Barbara Luka, Dawson Creek, B.C. Real Estate and Equipment Aug. 12, 2015 • Equipment and Real Estate Auction, Weaver Sale Yard, Rycroft, AB To consign your equipment to this sale Call Jeff, Lorne or Evan r0011066851

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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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2118 Sheds/Outbuildings BUILT RIGHT SHEDS

BY JOHN AT 780-8351908. Horse/calf shelters built and delivered or built on your site, any size.

Wood sheds or for storage, 6x6 skids, 16 in stud walls, tin on roof. Call with size requirements for pricing.

Other wood projects as well, dog houses, bus shelters, toy boxes, etc.

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

July 3, 2015

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

2102 Lawnmowers FOR SALE: Craftsman 42 in. Lawn Tractor, 16.5hp, 6 Speed Transaxle. Excellent Condition, $900.00.

250-789-9224

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Pulse Crops/Grain/ Feed Wanted

WANTED: Heritage unsprayed grains, wheat, oats, barley, etc. Please phone: 250-219-9407 or email: rrjd40@live.com

2115 Plants/Shrubs/Trees For Sale: GREAT GARDEN MANURE in the Rolla Area. Please phone: 250-759-4956

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FIRST 15 WORDS “FREE” - $1.00 FOR EACH ADDITIONAL WORD. LIMIT 3 ADS PER ISSUE. NON-COMMERCIAL CUSTOMERS ONLY.

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

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For Sale: GREAT GARDEN MANURE in the Rolla Area. Please phone: 250-759-4956

Wanted

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

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

2060 For Sale - Misc

Great Pyrenees puppies, first shots, dewormed, vet checked. Comes with health papers. Phone: 780359-3559

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Building Supplies

Tamarack Corral Posts & Tamarack Rails for Sale. 12 to 20ft. in Length. Phone: 250-719-6142 Top Quality Birch & Tamarack well-cured furniture lumber for sale. Phone: 250-719-6142

2220 Misc Farm Equipment 2220 Misc Farm Equipment 2220 Misc Farm Equipment

PEAT MOSS SOIL-6 miles NW of Sexsmith. $20/cubic yard loaded, Quantity Discount 780-568-3957 cell: 780-814-3082

2205 Farm Implements 30in. Heavy Duty Breaking Plow with Hydraulic Lift for Sale. $1,500. 00. Phone: 780-841-2984 (LaCrete,AB) Model 1800 Spray Air Sprayer with 3 pt. hitch.

Phone: 780-356-3606 or cell: 780-978-0514 Needed. Electrical clutch control box for Valmar 240 pull-type applicator. Phone: 250-843-7701 (best between 8:15am&8:45am) Wanted: Manure Spreader & a Breaking Disc. Phone: 250-780-2141

2210 Haying Equipment For Sale: 1991 Hesston 4655 Inline Square Baler.

Good Condition $7,000.

Phone: 780-285-2009

2013 Loader

For Sale: 568 John Deere round hay baler, very good condition. Phone: 250-7855325

2004 JD 6400

For Sale: New Holland 1033 Square Baler Retrieving Wagon. Good Condition, $4,000. Phone: 780285-2009

Like New

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For Sale: New Holland 273 square baler, very good condition. phone 780-5186305 IH-Case 8465 round baler with too many options to list for sale. Call Evenings 250-843-7270

Like New

$80,000 555.5555

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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

Heavy Equipment 2215 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.

Misc Farm Equipment 2220 1 6-Bottom and 1 4-Bottom

John Deere 3100 Plow for Sale. Phone: 250-794-7971 16 ft. livestock trailer, new tires, new wiring, new wheel bearings. $1,800.

Phone: 780-830-4041 1981 John Deere combine.

212 pickup header.

1-780-494-3421 1987 John Deere 7720 Titan 11 Combine, 1848hrs, JD 912 Pickup Header. $26,500. Phone: 250-8273369 6600 Highline Bale Processor in good condition for Sale. Phone: 250-794-7971 8820 John Deere combine in good condition for sale.

Phone: 250-794-7971 Case 90 series front end loader to fit 70 series and 90 series Case tractors. $3000 OBO. Renn model 1380 4-Auger feed wagon designed for silage. $6000 OBO. (780)354-8376 Elevator for square bales.

Heavy duty motor. 2 New Holland side delivery rakes. 1-780-4943787 For Sale: 2012 Lode King Prestige Tandem Axle Grain Trailer. $38,000.

Phone: 780-835-5993 For Sale: 231 x 26 with or without rims. $200.00 each.

Please phone 780-524-3961 For Sale: 35 ft 6 inch grain auger with motor. Call 250219-8949 For Sale: 6x36 Westfield Auger, Excellent Condition, $800.. 7x36 Allied Auger, $900. Phone: 780835-5993 For Sale: Continuous Grain Dryer on Propane, $500.00.

Related Equipment Available. Phone: 780-8355993

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

JD 336 square baler.

New Holland 273 square baler.

1-780-494-3787 Rebuilt Chev transmission 1990-1995. 91 Chev 250 long box, 2WD, new transmission. Like New. 1-780-494-3787 THE CORRAL FACTORY: now selling corral panels, silage bunks/wind breaks/fenceline feeders/bale feeders and gates.

Free Delivery Available.

780-821-9020

2230 Tractors

1948 wide front Farmall M with live hydraulics (2outlets) and spare parts-$3,200. Call: 780841-2984 (LaCrete,AB) Case 1175 with leon 707 loader, includes bucket and fork, standard diesel. $8,200. Phone: 780-8304041 For Sale: John Deere 4020, cab, 46A front end loader with Grapple. Call 250219-8949

3510 Breeding

300 lb plus Breeding Boar for Sale. Please phone 780835-4796

3520 Horses & Tack

For Sale: Well broke palomino gelding, 8 yrs old, been roped off. Phone: 1780-836-2580

3535 Livestock

3 nose pumps for sale.

Phone: 250-261-1943 3 people looking to provide homes for young donkeys.

On acreages/farm with various animals. 250-261-6121 For Sale: 1 and 2 year old Shorthorn Bulls. Please phone 780-933-4577 for more information.

FOR SALE: 2-2 Yr. Old Charolais Bulls, Guaranteed Breeders. Phone: 250785-5325 For Sale: Hi Hog Maternity Pen, like new condition. phone: 780-518-6305

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CANOLA GREEN DAMAGED CANOLA GRAIN W ESTCAN 1.877.250.5252 • WHEAT • BARLEY • OATS • PEAS “On Farm Pickup” • HEATED GRAIN FEED & GRAIN • DAMP • LIGHT • SPRING THRASHED • MIXED BUGS Request for Bids –• FEED/BEDDING

HEATED CANOLA GPRC FAIRVIEW CAMPUS GPRC-Fairview Campus Farm invites Bids from interested individuals regarding the following: • GREEN WEEDY • SPRING THRASHED GREEN•FEED 400 rb HAY 400 rb STRAW 200 rb STRAW 200 small sq HAY 200 small sq FEED OATS 600 bsh HAY AFTERMATH 400 rb “On Farm Pickup” Good prices paid for quality feed/bedding.

Sealed bids will 1.877.250.5252 be accepted until 2:00PM August 21, 2011. Bids must be clearly marked: 2011 Feed/ Steel Buildings/ Steel Buildings/ Bedding Granaries Granaries Hand-deliver: front desk Admin Bldg 11235-98th Avenue Fairview, AB Mail: Box 3000 Fairview, AB T0H 1L0 Fax : 780.835.6648 For further information please contact GPRC Farm Manager p: 780.835.6663 c: 780.835.9468 GPRC reserves the right to reject any or all bids or to accept the proposal deemed most favorable in the interest of this Institution. Lowest priced bid will not 25464//07 necessarily be accepted.

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NE5-91-23-W5, Manning Area. lots of wildlife, creek, 50 acres oats, 50 acres hay, and 60 acres bush. 1-780-836-2580

780 - 978 - 6768 David Cramer

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On the open ro Setting the record straight So my article stuck a nerve with a ton of people what a polarizing thing internet shopping has become!

This is an addendum to that post: The problem with the way some small business owners think I want to ensure the record is set straight here - I HAVE NOT PURCHASED NEW TIRES AS OF YET. I want to clarify a few things about my circumstances and the way I feel about the mentality of some small business owners...

My husband is a mechanic, so other than warranty work under my extended warranty, he takes care of everything else, except my tires. He goes by the manual to ensure that my ride is safe for me and he’s an excellent mechanic who owns tens of thousands of dollars worth of tools.

If I am home when I am thinking of changing tires, hubby pulls them off the bike for me and I take the tires and rims in for install and balancing. Generally costs me $65 per tire.

If I am on a long haul, or riding in the Yukon where tires get chewed up faster than greased lightning, I get my work done at Eyecandy Customs in Smithers, and I book the appointment in advance, because I KNOW I am going to need a tire.

When I rode across Canada the last time, two years ago, I asked all the locals in New Brunswick, in advance of riding into their region where the best place to get tires was and got told G. Bourque, so I booked my appointment there.

The price differences between Smithers and Monc-

ton/Dieppe were amazingly small.

When Sam changed the back tire on my old Street Glide for me, the bill was around $285 for the tire portion. I had also booked my service with him and he uncovered a few things that riding the Top of the World highway did to my bike. His service was above

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When I was in Moncton, same thing, G, Bourque installed 2 tires for around $440 + taxes.

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oad care of me and my ride.

My biggest beef with shops like the one I called here in Alberta (one of many), was that this shop owner RESENTED me price shopping, yet he never built any value in his services or shop to support me paying an extra $200 to him for the tires.

You see had he said, “Well suggested retail is $635 for the two, but I can give them to you a little closer to the price you found on line if you are also getting them installed here. Would you be bringing just the rims to install on or do you want us to remove the tires and do the install and balance and reinstall the rims?

But no, instead of starting a dialogue that would have me see value in his business, he chose to BITCH ME OUT. He accused me of buying off the internet and not understanding that by doing so, small repair shops like his wouldn’t be around....

Well, to my way of thinking, it’s his attitude towards his own customer and their need to make their dollar stretch farther that is the issue.

You see, he was, in my opinion looking at his situation as a shop owner in a very narrow minded way.

What is better? To make a bit less profit, but still a profit, or to have a customer walk away never spending a dime with you?

What is better? Take a little less profit now but earn other business from said customer and have the potential for referrals?

What is better? Building the value the customer perceives they are getting from your shop even when your rates are higher than others, or making a customer feel so insulted and chastised that they take their money and run as hard and fast in the opposite direction as they can?

Perhaps internet shopping does take a bit out of your bottom line, but from your customers perspective, you need to realize that while wages have stagnated for many, the costs for gas, electricity, phones, cable, property taxes, groceries etc have all gone up and those necessities and small luxuries in life tend to be a pretty big priority for most.

Everyone is reaching into the consumers pocket book deeper and deeper leaving less and less for them to spend on other luxuries.

If I bought my tires from a buddy who runs a tire shop but can’t install my tires for me, do I deserve to be bitch slapped by the motorcycle repair shop that I ask to install them? If someone buys them for me for a birthday present, and I have no idea where they came from as far as purchase, do I deserve to get bitch slapped by the repair shop I ask to install them?

for this year’s Kiskatinaw Fall Fair August 14, 15 & 16 at the Sunset Prairie Fairgrounds

If I can save $200, but still add to your bottom line through install fees, I then have money that I can spend at a mom and pop coffee shop, at a tattoo shop or a paint shop or a leather goods retailer...If I give one shop the lion’s share of my disposable income, then I have little or none to spend elsewhere.

Treating a customer fairly, building value in the services you offer, building trust and rapport with your customer, those are the things that ALL businesses need to do to be successful in my humble opinion.

There are many ways to look at any situation in business - there are opportunities everywhere, BITCHING potential customers out over price shopping and ASKING why your prices are so much higher is NOT creating opportunity for your business, it is slamming the door on opportunity - HARD. EMS - Essential Motorcycle Services in Vancouver operates a quick lube and light repair service.

EMS in Vancouver found an opportunity and makes internet customers his target market!

They install bulbs, do oil and fluid changes, install belts, bolt on accessories and tires.

VIDEO LINK https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m5NmnJdPvlg The only things they stock are filters and fluids. If you want a new air breather - they will assist you with using parts books, hand you a phone and you order and pay for the parts to be delivered to the shop.

They want NO PART of trying to carry inventory and manage it or pay for the space that requires. If you buy the wrong shit - you can’t bitch at them because YOU brought the parts in.

They will help you all they can, but they take no crap over your provided parts. Fair enough!

Businesses that treat customers fairly and offer a measure of customer service without breaking the bank are the ones that I prefer to deal with. I AM NOT A STUPID CONSUMER - I know every business needs to have a profit margin to be successful and grow BUT I WILL NOT deal with a shop that bitches me out and makes me feel like protecting MY bottom line as a consumer is the wrong thing to do.

And that’s my thoughts on this topic - what are yours?

I love the dialogue that’s been happening on Facebook!

If you are blessed to be riding today, please ride like everyone around you is blind and cannot see you!

Belt Drive Betty Editor & Rider

This poem was the First Prize Winner in the 1988 Creative Writing Class

TRADITION

By Lona Sloane (reprinted with permission)

Fall fairs come and go each year As time goes rolling by Some people enter win and smile While others lose and sigh This year is just a prelude To the next one drawing near This fair has been for many years People hold it very dear The old folks speak of days gone by Of things they’ve seen and done Of farming done with horses From sun to setting sun When Mothers taught their daughters To bake and knit and sew A hope chest was a fact of life Wherever you might go The Fathers showed their sons All the farming tips they knew Expecting them to carry on When the old man’s days were through All ages are encouraged To enter in our fair There’s lots of competition For the prizes that are there There’s apple pie and homemade buns And quilts and fancy stitching Cows and sheep and goats and pigs And horses that wear britching The golden sheaves of grain Showing what the ground can bear The produce is bountiful You’ll find it at our fair 1989 will be The 50th edition The Kiskatinaw Fall Fair Is a country tradition

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Modern day rustling Steps you can take to protect your sheep from thieves FARM CREDIT CANADA JUNE 26, 2015

RealAgriculture News Team June 22, 2015 The Ontario Sheep Marketing Agency (OSMA) is urging producers to keep a close watch on their sheep and lambs, as strong prices can cause an uptick in sheep rustling incidences.

Stock is at risk in pastures and in barns, and farmers are encouraged to take some extra time to deter thieves.

This may include: Limiting access to barns or paddocks by installing locks on main access gates (gates at the road or driveway), Making sure animals are tagged with RFID tags and/or other forms of identification, Keeping record of the number of animals in each pen or area and checking on them frequently Counting the number of animals in

each pasture or pen often to keep tabs on any missing animals Have a livestock guardian dog or farm dog present to discourage entry.

No trespassing signs may also discourage unauthorized vehicles from entering your property If you think your sheep or lambs have been stolen you should immediately notify the OPP and your insurance company about the theft, OSMA says.

Be sure to give a description of the sheep and/or lambs (quantity missing, approximate size or weight, RFID tag numbers or other identification, if possible). You should also call the OSMA Office at 519-836-0043.

OSMA will notify the sales barns of the theft and will give a description of your lambs on your behalf. OSMA will also advise the OPP of which sales barns have sales scheduled in the immediate future as well as notify OMAFRA including the OMAFRA office in the affected area.

BUSINESS CLOSING AUCTION Online Bidding Available

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AUCTION FOR MANNING RENTALS SKID STEERS & ATTACHMENTS 1998 Case 1845C 3509hrs,c/w aux hydraulics,cab w/heater 1989 Case 1845C 7856hrs, c/w aux hydraulics buckets, 2-pallet forks, hydraulic auger auger bits-4″,6″,8″,12″, steel tracks Unused backhoe attchment unused bale fork. unused 6′ blade FORKLIFT, MANLIFT, SCISSORLIFT Toyota forklift- 3516hrs,solid tires Manlift,gas 45′ boom,2344hrs Upright X26N Scissorlift, electric AIR COMPRESSORS 210 CFM Sullivan Palatek- 4448hrs,diesel recently replaced pump ($5000.00) 185 CFM JD Joy- 4224hrs,model D185S1 12.5 CFM 5.5HP Honda-gas 2-Electric air compressors, 2- Air movers/exchangers LIGHT TOWERS 2006 Allmand 20KW-5117hrs 2001 Ingersoll Rand 8KW- 8319hrs TRAILERS, SEACANS: 2009 PJ 20′ 5th wheel trailer,7000lb axles, c/w tool box, ramps & step 2008 4-C 18′ car hauler,3500lb axles, c/w ramps & tie down brackets 2-40′ seacan on skids w/dividers CONRETE EQUIPMENT 3- 36″ Stone Power Trowels, 3- Bull floats cement vibrato, cement mixer 2- stihl TS420 quick cut saws Honda 13″x17″, 16″ x 21″, jumper jack tamper: BS60-21 (2), BS600 2- air jack hammers-30lb,60lb plate tampers: Koehring 21″x 23″,5.5hp Bartel 17″x21″ (2) wacker DPU 6055 diesel Mikasa MVH 402DS diesel 2006 Bellearrow-10×10.png RPC 45/60 (2) HILTI: drills: TE15,TE25,TE55 combination drill TE905 Jack hammer, DXA41 nail gun drill bits, carbid bits, chisel points pin locator/metal detector

HEATERS & ATTACHMENTS Kerosene: munters 211 000 BTU, MR heater 175 000BTU (2) Ready heater 165 000 BTU (2), Universal 150 000 BTU Propane: 350 000 BTU (5), 100 000BTU, 30 000BTU Powerfist- Carpet dryer,heater ducts,insulated tarps GENERATORS Kodiak 1900W, Kawasaki 2900W, KGG 3000W Honda 3100W, GS4500 4500W Coleman powermates 5000W Progen 5000W, Powermate generator/battery booster 1000W SCAFFOLDING/ SURVEY EQUIPMENT large quantity scaffolding asst. pieces, Builders transit LAWN & YARD EQUIPMENT lawn rollers- 36″,60″, 3- lawn aerators lawn broadcaster, 2- lawn thatchers 4- stihl trimmers, ATV sprayer leaf blower, lawn mower Peacock 62 grass hopper spreader Stihl BT120 gas hand auger 2- Ground hog trenchers T-4 Stihl MS340 chainsaw Jonsored 670 chainsaw MTD 30″ 10hp snow blower Powerland 24: 6.5HP snow blower QUADS Suzuki-King quad 4×4, Jianshe 4×4 WATER PUMPS & HOSES 3″ Honda 6.5HP, 3- 3″ 5.5HP, 2″ 4HP Honda 2″ submersible, 3″ trash pump asst length hoses- lay flat & suction MISC SHOP EQUIPMENT & TOOLS grinders, shop press, bench grinder rotary power hammer, 2- torque wrenches jackall, 12 & 8 ton bottle jacks power pipe threaders, ATV ramps wheel barrow, roof nailer, air tank measuring wheel, asst. propane bottles grease guns, 2- 20″ industrial fans fllor tile scraper, pin locator/metal detector 3- battery chargers, 3 sewer snakes asst power tools

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Saturday, July 18th, 2015 - 10 am, Peace River Guns and larger equipment selling @ 1:00pm Directions: From Peace River 18 km south on Shaftsbury Trail to yard on left .

Info call Karen @ 780-618-7870 Email: countrysideauctions@gmail.com Full list and pictures on the web @ www.countrysideauctions.ca

RECREATIONAL VEHICLES

- 1976 31 foot Sovereign Airstream trailer, well kept, shedded, excellent tires. Interior in nice shape.

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Hip waders Multi fishing hooks Tackle boxes Gun racks Electric ATV Winch. 2500 lbs Dc motor 1hp Snow Bear winch. Model pro 90 Front speed trailer winch Various boat and trailer accessories ATV muffs THERMOS camping barbecue Canvas wall tent Rod holders Metal amino cases x2 JIFFY ice auger with extension model 30 - gas Fibreglass boat repair material Boat bumper Boat anchor Three live traps (squirrels, chipmunks) 1 West Bend propane barbecue 2 Weber Ray radiant gas heaters and barbecues.

GUNS

- 1988 Bigfoot 11 1/2 feet like new condition. Seldom used.

- Speed Master a Flexible shaft with 1/4" chuck - Global Pro Auto Greaser Air and hand operated grease gun.

- Rubber sanding drum - Numerous socket sets - 5 hex sets - 8 piece screw extractor set - Stanley pistol grip saw set, new - Crimp maker 1/2 inch compact crimp tool, new - Pipe wrenches,bolt cutters. Assorted sizes - Approx 12 complete wrench sets - 2x Large rachet and socket set.

2"- 7/8 size - 3 sets of screwdrivers - Energy Hydraulic kick out valve C908 - Parts washer on stand - Black and Decker 2 speed cut saw.

Professional - 4 vices - 1 anvil - Assorted thicknesses and lengths of chain - Small pulley pullers - MAKITA 2412 metal saw

MISC EQUIPMENT

- 1980 20 1/2' Campion Discovery hardtop boat with 230 OMC Chev motor, double axle EZ Loader trailer. Broadth is 87", depth 54'’ - 16' Lund fibreglass boat. With 65 horsepower Mercury motor, Thornes trailer, extra motor for parts - 14' Sterling aluminum car topper on a Shoreline trailer.

- Canoe - Honda Foreman ES - 1971 Bombardier Olympic 335 Skidoo (has not been run for long time) - 1987 Bombardier Citation Skidoo - 1979 Yamaha ET250D skidoo - Terra Jet 400E - not running

TRAILERS

- Southland dump trailer 14ft 7000lb Ta - 16' homemade flat deck, double axle trailer

TRACTORS & IMPLEMENTS

- KIOTI LK3054 4 wheel drive tractor with front end loader. PTO and 3Pth. Diesel, power steering.

- International 300 with 3 point hitch, good tires - BUHLER Farm King finishing mower. PTO Model Y650R - Blade for grading, 3 point hitch 6' - BUHLER 60" Allied Snowblower - BUHLER standard duty tiller 60" PTO - CUB tractor snow blower MDT model 1929308 - FERGUSON harrow 7' 3 point hitch - 7' disc 3 point hitch - 3pth Potato hiller - HI-GO Swather 5' PTO ( older) - AGRI-FAB 38" Lawn Sweep - Lawnflight Classic trans axle 1644 attachment garden rototiller - INLAND Acreage Sprayer SP81376S 25 gallon.

- INLAND SPRAYER—550 gallon - Grain auger. 25 feet long.

FISHING AND RECREATIONAL

- Honda 3500 generator - 2 Electronic coolers - PITBULL hand winch, 1200lb, 20' long - Rods and rod cases - Evinrude 2hp motor - Trolling motor - Nets

- ALBERTA DIAMOND JUBILEE WINCHESTER. Model 94 lever action repeating carbine. Never been fired. ADJ 267

- M402 Single Shot 410 - #22 Gevar Semi auto no clip. #106558 - Double barrel 410 ERA BRAZIL. #11695 - SCHULTZ AND LARSEN 7x61 SH Rifle Bolt action. Bauch and Loome scope HAS DIE TO ENABLE TO MAKE AMMUNITION - BROWNING 308 semi auto 58485 M70 with Bausch and Loome scope 3-9 variable, - STEVENS 820 B Pump 12 GAUGE Not working - BROWNIE Auto 5 Magnum 20.

3inch 69x32829. 20 gauge 1969 - BROWNIE Auto five. 12 gauge 3inch 73V 26109 - BROWNING Auto 5 12 gauge semi auto 69V 49429 - FRANCHI 12 gauge 3" magnum intermittent shooting serial 142481 (1954) Italian gun - COEY 22 #64 22 semi automatic - CARSEN spotting Scope. 15x30 - COEY Model 60 22 bolt action repeater - MORSBERGER MODEL 352 semi auto - CROSSMAN Model 622 22 caliber - WINCHESTER 1912 rifle 2 3/4 “ pump serial number 1754011 - Ammunition - 2 bows new. Arrows and targets - Gun loading equipment MEC VERSTA LOADING machine

SHOP EQUIPMENT

- 1 Lincwelder AC 225. Electric - 1 acetylene cutting torch - 1 Acklands AC/DC welding and power generator Model G 225 - EATONS 73WE home shop welder - Black and a Decker B-280 6" Bench Grinder with multiple brushes - Canada Crane Hoist Model 201 Capacity 2 ton, old - KVL 2078 Power Timing Light - RAC Power timing light, tach meter, compression tester - Battery chargers X 3 - Solar(brand) 550 Battery charger/ booster/tester on wheels - Portable electric pipe threader.

1/2 to 1 1/4” - Swordfish drop head pipe threader - Tap and die sets - Pipe threader. 3/8 to 1 1/4 Shen Wei - Large portable shop lights - B/D hand grinder model 4052

- Cement mixer - Motomco Moisture Meter 919 (Grain tester) with scale - Philips Goldfinger Sodium Security Light Fixture - All Pro 150000 BTU HERMAN HEATER - Chain saws - 2 Husqvarna - Chain saw Homelite XL 150 - Very old Mac 15 Chaps and helmet - Sand blasting equipment.

- Sandblast outfit. By Brown. 3 gallon hopper with accessories. ALC SANDY Jet abrasive blaster. Model F 90.

Various grits and glass beads - 4 hand held buck saws - 60 piece machinery key set - Nylon clamp assortment - 3 sets of suction cup dent pullers

WOODWORKING TOOLS

- POWERFIST diamond wheel bench mount saw. Tile saw.

Model 8000365 - FREUD edge banding system.

EB100. 3 red oak pkg of edging,4 white pkg - DELTA. 1 inch belt sander. Model number. 31-050c - PORTER-CABLE router.

Model number 6931 - MASTERCRAFT OSCILLATING SPINDLE SANDER Model 55-3511-6.

- CROWN ELECTRIC GRINDER. Industrial rated.

Model number. HC- 6502 - DREMEL 1671 16" Scroll Saw - Black and Decker 7 1/4" circular saws X3 - KING 1/2" shaft router bit set - Sharpening stone X5 - Regulated power supply DC 46 amp - 9" woodworkers vice - Black and Decker 13mm drill - Black and Decker belt sander 3"X24" belt - Sears Planer 31517321 - MAKITA 6800BVD drywall screwdriver - Black and Decker 7470-04 work wheel - Black and Decker 743602 belt sander - Power Cable Palm 330 sander - Heat gun for stripping paint, etc. X 2 - 23 boxes of assorted hand tools - Files and wood chisels - Various sized Quick-Grip type clamps - approx 60 - Various sized steel pipe clamps (some attached to pipes) - Electronic foot switch - 2 - Dremel Moto-Tool X 2 - Assorted Dremel Accessories - Assorted saw blades - Sharp boy mini grinder with DC connectors - Wood threading kit - Squares and angles - Shaper Bits

COMPRESSED AIR TOOLS

- Rockwell Beaver Planer Cat number. 408.600 with rolling stand - DELTA LR30211 10" Contractor Saw - Delta 62-044 1 1/2 horsepower phase 1 with homemade workbench - 2010 King KC-3105C dust collector system voltage120-240 - Metal press with 20 ton hydraulic Jack - Craftsman 10" Radial Arm Saw - Delta wood shaper with rolling stand - Rockwell Wood Lathe 3400, on rolling stand with multiple wood chisels - Hirsh Drill powered wood lathe.

Model CWL-1 - Bench King Canada Drill Press.

MODEL. KC-116C. 2006 model Laser guided system on rolling stand. Many bits included.

- Craftsman shaper. 1800 RPM - Mastercraft belt and disc sander.

Model number. 55-3554-4.

3450 RPM - MAKITA mitre saw. Model number.

2401B. 255 mm blade

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3 staple guns Air grinder 4", Pneumatic grinder CP860 DEVILBISS cut off tool Pan-spray cleaners X 2 Air hammer medium barrel, 3000 BPM POWERFIST scissors Heavy duty air hammer with chisels 1/4" regulator and air filter Rockford 110A 1/2" impact wrench (brand new) Multiple paint guns with accessories Air and hand grease gun kit.

Nipples, needles for grease gun Large supply of staples

GARDEN IMPLEMENTS

- 3 Rototillers - parts only - Ryobi Cultivator RGC1100A Series 280i Gas, handheld with shoulder strap - Marshall Wells 3624661 Snow Blower with Briggs and Stratton motor - Husqvarna 961430001 Lawn mower, powered by Honda - 4 handheld sprayers, approx 2 1/2 gallons ea - Pea sheller

ON PALLETS

- 3 pallets of assorted oils, grease, antifreeze, transmission fluid, method hydrate, outboard oil, - Assorted sized compressed air hoses - 4 boat gas tanks, - 10 ton hydraulic lift - POWER FIST 12 ton pipe bender - DEVILBISS air compressor with a Baldor Electric Motor 1 HP - SQUARE D COMPANY air compressor 1/4 HP- older

- DEVILBISS air compressor. Model number UANV5044. Large.

150 psi. 240. 3hp motor - ALLTRADE Hurricane air hose reel 100' - DEVILBISS Series 80 Air Dryer NEW - MERCURY Lapidary Polisher - DENTAL EZ Custom Vacuum Equipment, dual pumps - 2 dental track lights - 25 gallon gas power washer w/Honda Motor - 2 Henn-rich poultry building exhaust fans - 5 Jackalls - ITC 1 ton Chain hoist - Assortment of log hooks - Hand auger - Hydraulic 2 1/4 ton garage jacks.

- Midwest mobile air tank 125 psi - Tire changer - Great West air tight heater - 2x King Canada 2 inch gas water pumpruns well. Model KC G-2TG - Honda WN 20 water pump. - runs well - 2" gasoline water pump King Canada. Brand new - Honda GX 110 gas water pump. 3 .5 hp. Runs well...leaking - Honda GX 119 gas water pump.

Parts only - 2 Briggs and Stratton PITBULL hand winch, 1200lb, 20' long 3 hp 4 cycle - INDUSTRIAL ELECTRIC CHICKEN PLUCKER. Model 10 Ashley Machine Company.

Phase. 1. 3/4 Hp - 12 rolls white plastic strapping - Large assortment of garden tools— rakes, shovels, hoes, forks,axes, brooms, post hole digger, spades - 1 complete reese hitch system - assorted hitches and balls - assorted plumbing supplies - assorted electrical equipment - assorted golf clubs with bag - 4 bikes - various conditions - 2 pallets of assorted tires— pneumatic, wheel assemblies, 8 “,10”,15" - 3 mechanic’s creepers - 2 used cable puller and 1 brand new 3 ton cable puller - 21" bow saw - 36" bow saw - Post hole auger - 42"X36"X12" Defogger - Several metal sawhorses - Metal and wood shelving - Craftsman 18458 overhead door openers X2 - brand new

TANKS

- Water tanks 425 imp gallons.

Horizontal HD - Tidy tank with pump handle - 500 gallon fuel tank - 500 Gallon fuel tank with stand - Fuel barrels with pumps X 2

HOUSEHOLD

- 2 electric power cord hose reels - 6 1/2 foot older deep freeze. Runs well - Eureka 90360 central vac installation kit incomplete - 2 baseboard heaters. 1500 watts.

- Antique mirrors, Windows, towel bar - 4 assorted sized mini blinds - Essickair house humidifier.

- Wall mounted fold up ironing board - Large Assortment of Household Items on hand

LIST SUBJECT TO ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS CONCESSION ON SITE

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Unreserved Real Estate “a successful sale … is a Sekura Auctions sale!”

Upcoming Unreserved Equipment Auctions

Farm & Equipment Auctions

Internet Bidding

Virgil & Maria Lopes 10 AM Sat Aug 15 – Legal AB Tractors: NH 8160 MFWD c/w Ldr, 4000hrs, JD 4455 MFWD c/w Ldr, 12,000 hrs, Yanmar MFWD YM2310D Ldr Acreage Tractor 900 hrs Dozer/Crawler: Cat. D6H LPG 4 Way Dozer, Brush Rake Acerage Equipment: Muratori 60” 3pt Roto-tiller, Land Pride FDR1660 3pt Finish Mower, Woods 7 ft Rough-cut Mower, Tillage Equipment, Grain Augers, 9 Trailers; 2010 Durilite 25ft Tri-Axle Stock Trailer, 2010 Cargo Mate 14 ft Trailer, SWS 30 ft Tri-Axle Gooseneck, 2010 + 2007 T/A 14 ft Dump Trailers, Rustler Holiday Trailer, Wheatheart High/Heavy Post Pounder Livestock Feeding Equipment: NH 791 Manure Spreader, Haybuster 256 Plus II Bale Buster, Creep feeder, Street Bike, Shop Equipment, Appliances and much more

Upcoming Unreserved Real Estate Auctions

Virgil & Maria Lopes Aug 15 – Legal, AB

Real estate sells at 12 noon.

Rare opportunity – Terrific high quality farm land with mostly number 1 soil on L-1 & L-2.

2 revenue residences or call them your home. L-3 is a beautiful rolling pasture or recreation property with a nice balance of open and treed landscape, in a great location.

2‐Deeded Quarters & 1‐74.7 Acre Parcel (Home Quarter includes 2 Homes & Buildings)

Open Houses July 15 4 pm - 9 pm July 25 10 am - 5 pm

L-1: SE 16-57-26-W4th ±160 Acres L-2: NE 16-57-26-W4th ±160 Acres L-3: PT of NW 2-54-5-W5th (Plan 1125692 Block 1 Lot 2) ±74.7 acres (Darwell) Call Brandi Wolff Royal LePage Town & Country Realty (780) 349-0764

The Late Fred Bircher & Luise Bircher 10 AM Sat Sept 19 – McBride BC Tractors: JD 7410 MFWD Ldr 900 hrs, JD 6120 MFWD Ldr 1750 hrs, JD 4255 1050 hrs, JD 2555 2550 hrs, JD2555 MFWD Ldr, JD 2550 Ldr 2800 hrs, Ford 3000 Crawler/Backhoe: Cat D3 6-way Dozer, IH 3444 2WD Gas Backhoe Combine: JD 6600, Grain Augers, Haying Equipment; JD 630 + 920 Discbines, JD 558 + 535 Round Balers, JD 3950 Forage Harvester, Hay Trailers, Wagons, Tillage and Seeding, Highline 6600 Bale processor, Wheat Heart High/Heavy Post Pounder, JD 780 Manure Spreader, Trucks/Side by Side; ’01 F350 7.3 Diesel Long Box 4x4 21,000 km, Ford 600 + 800 grain trucks, Kubota RTV 1100 16 hrs Shop Equipment and much more

Francois Lake Property Sep 19 – Burns Lake, BC

If you like playing in the outdoors this 138.52 acre property is for you. Remote location with a newer 1900 sq ft home and all services and amenities. About 30 kilometers south of Burns Lake and 10 kilometers west of Fraser Lake.

W-1: PID 005-712-009. Lot A, District Lot 683, Range 4 Coast District Plan 9899 ± 138.52 Acres, Held in conjunction with McBride Consignment Sale which starts at 10 AM Call Rodger Peterson McBride Realty Center Ltd. (250) 569-2793

Norman & Georgina Iversen 10 AM Sat Oct 3 – Entwistle AB Tractors: Case IH JX95 MFWD Ldr 3200 hrs, McCormick X-10.90M MFWD Ldr 800 hrs, Case 1210 2WD 3pt, JD D for parts Combine/Swather: NH 980, Versatile 4400 Hydrostatic Haying/Other:NH 499 Haybine, Case 8830 Haybine, JD 330 Round Baler, NH 278 Hayliner Sq Baler, Case 1560 S/A Manure Spreader, Bombardier Traxter Quad, Lawn and Garden Equipment and much more

James & Jill Careless 10 AM Sat Oct 17 – Westlock AB Tractors/Haying: JD 4450 7475 hrs, IH 784 Ldr, NH 499 Haybine Truck/Quad: ‘97 Ford F250 4X4 Supercab Longbox Diesel, 1996 Honda Foreman 400 Trailer/Other: 2007 SWS 30 ft Tri-Axle G/N Trailer, Custom Built 14 ft Dump Trailer, McMillian Post Auger, Welder, Pressure Washer, JD LA165 Lawn Mower, Lawn Sweep, Honda 3500 Generator, Snapper 8.5 hp Tiller, Quad Sprayer, 8 ft pt cultivator Livestock Equipment: Morrand Materinty Pen, Squeeze Chute, Palp. Cage, Alley Sections, Loading Chute, Panels, Oilers, much much more

Real Estate & Consignment Auctions 10 AM Sat Sep 19 McBride BC

10 AM 10 AM Sat, Oct 3 Sat, Oct 17 Entwistle AB Westlock AB

Consign NOW!

Dorsay & Sheila Elliott Oct 17 – Perryvale, AB

Nature lovers, this is your opportunity to own some beautiful treed recreation land with quiet locations West of Perryvale.

Held in conjunction with Westlock Consignment Sale which starts at 10 AM E-1: SE 27-63-24-W4th ±158.99 Acres (Home Quarter) E-2: NE 35-63-25-W4th ±160 Acres

Open Houses Sept 9 4 pm - 9 pm Sept 19 10 am - 5 pm

E-3: SE 35-63-25-W4th ±157.59 Acres E-4: SE 26-63-25-W4th ±160 Acres Call Brandi Wolff Royal LePage Town & Country Realty (780) 349-0764

James & Jill Careless Oct 17 – Busby, AB

Excellent, well cared for cattle set up. Manicured yard site with mature low maintenance landscaping, shop, storage, open faced animal shelters, and barn. If you are looking to start farming or you would like to add some great property to your existing operation, look no further.

Held in conjunction with Westlock Consignment Sale which starts at 10 AM

Open Houses Sept 16 4 pm - 9 pm Sept 26 10 am - 5 pm

C-1: SW 34-56-1-W5th ±160 Acres (Home Quarter) C-2: SE 33-56-1-W5th ±160 Acres Call Brandi Wolff Royal LePage Town & Country Realty (780) 349-0764

Full details @ www.sekuraauctions.com 780-542-4337

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WILLOWVIEW WILLOWVIEW AUCTIONS LTD. AUCTIONS LTD.

Yard Consignment Sale Saturday, Aug 15, 2015 • 10:00am VJV Yard (formerly Willowview Auctions yard)

SELL WITH CONFIDENCE SELL WITH WILLOWVIEW AUCTIONS

Box 56, Beaverlodge AB • 780-354-2423 Ged Willis: (ph) 780-354-2794 (cell) 780-814-4751 Barb Willis: (ph) 780-354-2423 (cell) 780-814-3281 willowviewauctions@xplornet.ca • www.willowviewauctions.net

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We are accepting your vehicles, ATV’s, construction equipment, farm equipment, livestock handling equipment, machinery, shop tools, and real estate for our upcoming Unreserved Consignment Sale.

We are not accepting any household items at this time.

Please contact Ged (780-814-4751) or Sherri (780-814-3083) as soon as possible so that we can include your items in our advertising.

a tale of two buses Jonny Wakefield

Alaska Highway News

For decades, a fleet of eight blue and silver 1969 GMC buses ferried Alaska tourists from cruise ships in Skagway to the state's rugged interior, the workhorses of a major sightseeing company.

The fleet was decommissioned in the early 2000s, but at least two of the buses have had eventful retirements. One bus recently played a bit part in a Disney movie. Another is sitting in a yard in Pouce Coupe. One is loosely associated with George Clooney, the other has a stove.

Bus number 212 occupies a corner of Victor Purdy's yard in the village of Pouce Coupe, population 700. A previous owner stripped the seats to convert the bus into a camper, but the outside is still stately.

Earlier this month, Purdy listed the bus for $4,000 on a Dawson Creek classifieds website, after his plan to use the bus as an RV stalled. If it sells, it would be another chapter in the bus’s strange journey.

Farm For Ken and Bernice Waltz • Peace River, Alberta

At first, Purdy thought he had an old Vancouver transit bus. A placard above the windshield reads “Transit Terminal,” while a revolving sign in the side window lists a dozen Lower Mainland destinations, including Ladner Exchange, Tsawwassen Ferry, Coquitlam Centre and UBC. But the faded words “Gray Line of Alaska” along the length of the bus add to the mystery.

John Day knows that part of the story. A member of the B.C. Transit Museum Society, Day is also 212’s former owner. In 2005, his now-defunct Vancouver tour company bought the bus that’s now in Pouce Coupe from Gray Line.

The company had moved the bus to its headquarters in Seattle after its tour in Alaska, and the old Alaska buses were appealing because they were only used in summer, meaning they tended to have fewer miles on them.

Day acquired a second of the original eight from a collector in Dallas and drove it across the continent.

Household For Lila Mutlow Grimshaw, Alberta Thursday, July 23, 2015 – 2:00 p.m.

Thursday, July 16, 2015 – 11:00 a.m.

4707 – 48th Ave, Grimshaw • Watch for signs

LIVING ROOM & KITCHEN • Leather Sofa • Leather Rocker/Recliner • Coffee Tables • (2) Wing-Back Chairs • Lamps, Toshiba T.V., DVD Player • Table & 6 Chairs • Side Table, Bar Stool • Variety of Baking Casseroles • Meat Slicer • Bowls & Miscellaneous Dishes BEDROOM FURNITURE • Double Bed c/w Frame, Boxspring & Mattress • Queen Bed, complete • Dresser c/w Mirror • (5) Chest of Drawers • Night Tables, Lamps • Linen LAWN & GARDEN • (2) Lawn Mowers • (2) Weed Whackers • Electric Hedge Trimmers • Leaf Blower • Fertilizer Spreader • Wheelbarrow • Lawn Roller • Ladders • Outdoor Lanterns • Variety of Garden Tools • Garden Hose TOOLS & MISCELLANEOUS • Work Bench c/w Power & Light • Power Washer • Table Saw, (2) Band Saws • Shop Vac • Drill Press • Chain Saw • Battery Charger • Brad Nailer • Compound Mitre Saw • Bench Grinder • Snow Blower – Electric Start • Power Painter • Drills, Saws, Staplers • Trailer Hitches, Balls • Socket Sets • More Tools & Miscellaneous CONSIGNMENT ITEMS • For Information, call 780-971-3973 ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES • Over 50 Lots of Coin Collection • Albums • Large Canada Pennies • Rare 2-Tail U.S. Nickel • U.S. Silver Dollars, (2) Carson City Dollars • 1862 Confederate U.S.A. Bill • 1718 British ½ Penny & Much More • Lapel Pin & Spoon Collection • Lamps, Telephone, Bottles & Jars • Antique Treadle Sewing Machine SHOP, HOUSEHOLD & MISCELLANEOUS • Table Saw & Planer • Power Tools, Cut-Off Saw • Colour T.V. • As-New Pioneer Stereo Unit • I-Pod, IPad, IPhone • Clean Bedding • Miscellaneous Lumber • Hunting & Fishing Supplies • 5hp MTD Rototiller • More Items Too Numerous to Mention

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

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

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From Peace River: 8 km south and east on Highway 2, 22 km north and east on Secondary 688 to Secondary 986, 10.5 km east on Range Road 193 and .8 km south.

Watch for signs. For information, call 780-618-6182 VEHICLES & RV’s • 1993 GMC 4x4 • 1974 Dodge Grain Truck • I.H.C. 3-Ton Winch Truck • 1980 Travel Mate 15’ Fifth Wheel Trailer • Yamaha Big Bear Quad TRACTORS & CRAWLER • John Deere 4430 C/W Front End Loader • Massey Ferguson 1500 C/W Blade and As New Cat Engine • Massey Ferguson 1105 C/W Front End Loader • Massey Ferguson 1085 • Massey Ferguson 1100 for Parts • CAT D7 3T C/W Blade and Winch • Cutter & Piler for D7 • Deutz 1306 (Needs Engine Repair) SEEDING, TILLAGE & BREAKING EQUIPMENT • John Deere 16’ Press Drill • Massey Ferguson 12’ End Wheel Drill • C.C.I.L. 16’ Vibrashank • White 15’ Tandem Disc • Case 12’ Offset Disc • White 12’ Deep Tillage Cultivator • Rome 8’ Breaking Disc • 6-Wheel Root Rake • Rockomatic TM12 Windrower • Crown Tine-Type Rock Picker HAYING & LIVESTOCK EQUIPMENT • Case 8370 14’ Haybine • Case 8360 12’ Haybine • John Deere 635 Baler • Co-Op 260 Baler • HiLine 700 Bale Mover • HiLine 6600 Bale Processor • Hydraulic Hay Mover On Wheels • Vicon 7-Wheel Hay Rake • 5-Wheel Hay Rake • U.F.A. Livestock Squeeze • Maternity Pen • Hi-Hog Head Gate Calving Pen • Livestock Panels • Water Troughs • Tractor Tire Waterer • Creep Feeder • Vet Syringes, Taggers, Etc. • Oliver Manure Spreader DRILLING RIGS, BINS, TANKS & MISCELLANEOUS • 3 Point Hitch Well Drilling Rig • (3) 500 Gallon Tanks & Stands • 1,300 Bushel Hopper Bin • (2) Westeel Roscoe 2,000 Bushel Bins • 12’ Tandem Trailer • Democrat • Small Amount Of Shop Tools

TELEFAX 780-338-2864 Box 297 BERWYN, AB T0H 0E0

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Eight tour buses plied the roads of Alaska between 1969 and 2005. Now, one of the classic GMCs is on the big screen. Another is in Pouce Coupe.

RHYTHM AUCTIONS Unreserved Farm Auction for

Victor Purdy is the latest owner of a 1969 Alaska tour bus that's made its way across the continent. It's former stablemate was recently in the Disney film "Tomorrowland."

JONNY WAKEFIELD PHOTO Day’s company installed the route signs that made the bus appear to be part of a transit fleet — the signs were set to “charter” when Day ran Vancouver tours. The bus’s raised seating platform, dome windows and luggage storage indicate it was built for highways, Day said.

Eventually, Day’s company decided to buy newer buses and put the two GMCs on the market. A movie company in Vancouver bought one. In 2009, Kim Trask’s dad bought the other.

“We looked online and we saw one in Vancouver for sale,” said Trask, a resident of Charlie Lake. Her dad, Russell, had been living in a converted school bus in Peace Island Park, where he was the caretaker. When his TV caught fire and the bus burned down, he needed a new place to live.

“He purchased it and [he and a relative] drove it all the way up here and converted it into a camper,” she said.

The family sold the bus to Purdy in the summer of 2014. Meanwhile, its stablemate was being readied for the big screen. Painted as a 1960s Greyhound,

the bus appeared in “Tomorrowland,” the Disney sci-fi film starring George Clooney. According to YVRshoots, a website that tracks movie filming locations in Vancouver, the movie filmed at the University of B.C. in the summer of 2013. The scene featured actor Thomas Robinson stepping off the bus onto the midway of the 1964 World’s Fair.

When 212 came to rest in Purdy’s yard, the odometer in the rear wheel hub sat at 32,214.5 miles. Day guesses the bus’s actual mileage is closer to half a million, saying the odometers are sometimes swapped out after a major engine rebuild. In other words, the bus has life left in it.

On seeing photos of 212, Day was surprised by how well the old diesel had aged. Unlike its movie star counterpart, it looked much as it did more than 45 years ago in the Alaska wilds.

“It’s got our numbering on it still,” he said. “It was our 212, it was Gray Line’s 212. It’s always had the same number.” reporter@dcdn.ca

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William & Agnes Bueckert July 11, 2015 @ 10am Altona BC

Larger consignments welcome at this sale. Please call Aron @ (250) 261-4198 to consign.

Directions: Fr. Hwy 97 Fort St John BC- heading north on hwy 97, turn right onto 271 rd for 21 km, then left onto 256 rd for 3 km.

Turn right onto Prespatou rd for 54km, turn right onto Altona rd for 8.5km. Turn left onto Loop rd and continue for approx 5 km.

House # 22043. Watch for Rhythm Auctions signs! Canteen Available.

Auctioneer’s Note: William & Agnes Bueckert have sold their land and chosen to sell a fine line of equipment by Licensed (#334497) and Bonded auction. Please plan to attend!

For more info on listings call William Bueckert at (250) 630-2570

FARM EQUIPMENT - 1982 John Deere 4440 tractor, drill fill auger, Massey Fergusen disker, wagons, 2 wheel trailers, stock racks for pick up, 14’ John Deere drill, McCormick W4 tractor, Minneapolis Moline G706 tractor, 6600 John Deere combine, John Deere 55 combine w. straight cut and pick up header, Hesston 18’ swather and mover, 273 New Holland square baler, Vicon 6 wheel rake, bale elevator and stooker, John Deere 3 point mower, John Deere hammer mill, McCormick binder, 24’ Co-op #200 field cultivator, 66’ diamond harrows w. draw bar, 18” IHC disk, 14’ Morris deep tillage cultivator, 5 bottom IHC plow, 36’ Westfield auger, 552 Remm grain vac, 1964 Ford F350 truck with box and hoist, 1972 Ford F600 truck with box and hoist, 1965 M100 Mercury pick up RV’s, ATVs, LAWN & GARDEN - 1993 27’ Winnebago Itasca motorhome, 250 Honda three wheeler, Yardworks snow blower, Troybilt rototiller, 2.5 hp water pump w. hoses, 2006 400 Honda Trail Edition SHOP TOOLS – 295 amp welder, industrial shop lights, steel work bench, gas engiones, drill press, work lights, spades, electric water bubbler, electric motor, chain pipe vise, chains and boomers, hydraulic jacks, side grinder, bench grinder, steel cutting bench, parts washer, floor jack, air hose reel, 270 air liquid welder- Honda engine MISC - cement mixer, 20.8 by 34 tractor tires, approx. 800 lbs fescue seed, barbed wire, fence posts, two-way radios, 500 gal fuel tank w. stand HOUSEHOLD ITEMS & ANTIQUES- cast iron feed cooker, cast iron wood stove, antique chest, antique typewriter, cream separator, lanterns, dresser, table & chairs, hide-a-bed, swivel rocker CONSIGNED ITEMS - 2000 500 Polaris Scrambler 4x4 quad, 1999 350 Yamaha Big Bear, 2001 RM 250 dirt bike, 835 Versatile tractor 4x4 Listings are subject to additions and deletions. Visit globalauctionguide.com for up to date listings and photos UPCOMING AUCTIONS: Indoor/outdoor consignment auction Fort St. John Curling Club, August 15, 2015 at 9am. Call now

to book your items in for the advertising. All items must be listed by July 20. Construction Auction for Way-Loe Consulting Ltd., September 12, 2015, 9:30 am in Fort St. John, BC. Outdoor consignments welcome.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS: We accept absentee bids only if the bid is placed at $350.00 or higher. To place an absentee bid, call the office at (250) 261-4198 to request the absentee bid form by fax. Forms must be sent back with proper information required 48 hours prior to the auction sale date. Everything sells unreserved and to the highest bidder only. No warranties or guarantees on items being sold, everything is sold as is where is. All sales must be paid for on day of sale by cash, VISA, Mastercard, debit, certified cheque, or letter from bank guaranteeing payment. A sufficient I.D. (drivers license) is required to register, prior to bidding.

The next issue of the Northern Horizon: FRIDAY, JULY 17, 2015 Deadline for display ads:

Deadline for all classified ads:

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TERROZA EXPLORATION SERVICES INC.

FAIRVIEW, AB• WED., JULY 15, 2015 • 10:00 a.m.

Fairview Industrial Park, Fairview, AB INTERNET BIDDING • CONSIGNMENTS WELCOME

2008 BOBCAT A300 SKID STEER

COLDSTREAM WALK-IN COOLER

EQUIPMENT: 1999 Ford F150 E-cab 4wd p/u, brown, 3,402 km • 2008 Bobcat A300 skidsteer loader, 1,110 hrs, 81 hp, 2 spd. • Pallet forks, box blade, snow bucket • Yale fork lift • 2012 Polaris 800 Crew side by side atv, camo, winch, windshield • Norbert 5th wheel t/a dual wheel flatdeck trailer, 16 in. tires • 2003 t/a car haul trailer, 15 in. tires • T/A 18 ft. flatdeck trailer, 8x14.5 tires • SHOP TOOLS and MISC.: (2) 40 ft. sea cans • 4 Truck fuel tanks with electric pumps • Pipe racks, threaders, saws, welders • Bolt bins, part washer • 2 Blue hd work benches • Tos 4ft. 10 in. swing metal lathe • 50 ton shop press • Miller 251 wire feed welder • Lincoln Invertecv 350-pro wire feed welder • Enerpal hyd. hose crimper system • Iroc oil filter system • 4 Miller electric and portable welders • 2-ton overhead shop crane • Royal gas grill, beverage-air fridge, stainless table • Coldstream 10x12 ft. walk -in cooler • Stainless steel tubing • 70 ft. casing • (2) 4x10 ft. mats • (6) 18.4 x 16.1 tires and rims • For further information call 780.835.0180

2012 POLARIS 800 SIDE by SIDE

FORD F150 E-CAB

TRAVIS LUKA and BARBARA LUKA

DAWSON CREEK, B.C. • MON., JULY, 20, 2015 - 10:00 a.m.

Directions: From Dawson Creek, B.C. on Dangerous Goods Route go 5 km west on Adams Road, then 3.5 km south on Road 227 to #13305. INTERNET BIDDING

REAL ESTATE • SELLING UNRESERVED REAL ESTATE: NE-26-77-W16

• 159 acres total with 80 acres in hay and pasture. Fenced and cross fenced.

159 ACRES • 3 HOMES • 3 GARAGES Hydro, phone, natural gas. 2014 taxes $2,083.06 BARN • POLE SHED • STORAGE 3 HOMES: 1. 1975 26x40 home, white, 3 bedroom, concrete basement, steel roof, natural gas heat, cistern, window, insulation and roof upgrades. 12x36 ft. enclosed deck. 2. 2010 16x40 ft. 1 bedroom home, gray, wood/electric heat, cistern, steel roof, power shed, septic tank, 8x20 ft. deck. *Currently rented for $1,000.00/month. 3. 2009 24x32 ft. home with 16x16 ft. and 12x12 ft. additions, unfinished, beige/green roof, cistern.

OUTBUILDINGS: 36x32 ft. three bay garage, concrete floor, 32x26 ft. double car garage, 24x26 single car garage, gas. 24x40 ft. barn, 24x90 ft. hip roof equipment storage, 16x72 ft. pole shed.

Real Estate Transaction handled by Riley Brown 250.719.7355 • E-mail: rileybrown@remax.net • Re/Max Dawson Creek Realty • 10224 10 St., Dawson Creek, B.C.

JOHN DEERE 4430 TRACTOR

TRACTORS, TRUCKS and TRAILERS: JD 4430 tractor, 3 pt, pto, 148 FEL and grapple, 2 hyd., 1,162 hours showing • JD 2120 tractor, FEL, diesel, 3 pt, pto, 1078 hours showing • 2002 Ford F-350 Super Duty crewcab 4wd p/u, dsl, auto, *Damaged, requires vehicle inspection • 1993 Ford F-350 Boom truck, service body, 460 eng, auto, 2wd, gas • Ford F350 service truck, diesel, crew cab, 4wd auto • 16 ft. t/a stock trailer, 15 in. tires • 1964 Chev truck for parts • SEED and TILLAGE: IHC 12 ft. tandem disc • Co-op 18 ft. vibrashank • 10 ft. d/t cultivator • Crazy harrows • (4) 3 bottom plows • HAY and HARVEST: NH 488 haybine • Sitrex 10 wheel V-rake • JD 430 round baler • JD 24T square baler, stooker • NH 327 s/a manure spreader • YARD and RECREATION: Case 446 garden tractor, rototiller • JD LA145 lawn tractor, lawn cart, sweep, 200 hours • 5 hp rototiller • Craftsman mower for parts • 1995 Arctic Cat 580 EFI snowmobile, 4,516 mi • Yamaha Grizzly 660 4wd ATV, winch • Holidaire 14 ft. s/a travel trailer, awning • SHOP EQUIPMENT: 10 in. mitre saw, organizers, 14 in. cut off saw • Hilte TE1000 hd drill, knock out set • Ridgid scope, sanders, staplers, sabre saw • Bench drill press, air compressor, welder, anvil • Milller Thunderbolt XL welder • Tool chests • Wood lathe, 20 ton press • Parts washer, General 10 in. table saw • Delta joiner, pressure washer • Champion 2900D generator, anvil • MISC.: IHC TD 14 crawler for parts • Clark 200 band saw mill, Onan 20 hp engine • 4 wheel wagon • 4x8 ft. power shed, 100 amp service • 7x8 ft. cooler shed • 12x16 ft. wood granary, red • Yard Machine wood splitter • Honey extractor •

EQUIPMENT and REAL ESTATE AUCTION Weaver Sale Yard • Rycroft, AB • Live Internet Bidding

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12, 2015 • 9:00 a.m.

9,600 SQ. FT. SHOP • FAIRVIEW INDUSTRIAL PARK FAIRVIEW, AB

CONSIGN YOUR EQUIPMENT TODAY! Call JEFF, LORNE or EVAN Construction and Farm Equipment • Trucks • Trailers • Real Estate RV’s • ATV’s • SUV’s • Pickups • Cars and Antiques

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4.82 ACRES, FAIRVIEW INDUSTRIAL PARK

4.82 Acres of Industrial Property Located in Fairview Industrial Park, Fairview, AB • 1,500 sq. ft. office • 2 bathrooms • 9,600 sq. ft. shop with wash bay, welding bay • 3-phase power, natural gas heat • Perimeter fenced • 40x80 ft. quonset storage • Lot #4 taxes $2,800.00 • Lot #5 taxes $14,500.00

2014 Longhorn Sale

2014 RAM 2500 Longhorn 4 x 4, Crew cab, 6.7l Cummins Turbo Diesel, 6 Speed Automatic Transmission, Anti-Spin Differential, Deep Cherry Red, Premium Leather Bucket Seats, Convenience & Protection Group, Power Tow Mirrors, Keyless Go, Wheel-To-Wheel Side Steps, CD Player, RAMbox Cargo Management System #394726

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$67,600

cash no trade plus GST - all fees included

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