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Peace valley family takes Meek family wins on lands that will be lost to Site C MIKE CARTER STAFF WRITER

PEACE RIVER VALLEY — A canola farming family in the Peace River valley won top prize in a yield contest with last year's harvest—on land rented from BC Hydro that will be lost to the Site C dam reservoir.

Colin Meek and his parents, Blane and Maryann, farm land off of Highway 29 in the valley. The Meek's winning yield was from canola fields that brought in 57.3 bushels per acre, which Colin described as "not bad for a drought year."

A bushel weighs in at about 50 pounds.

The contest was put on by DEKALB seed manufacturers, a division of Monsanto Canada. The Meeks won for the Alberta-B.C. Peace Region zone. In order to claim the honour, farmers must produce the highest yielding crop in their crop category in their respective contest zone.

Representatives from the company came to the Meek family farm during harvest to help weigh the canola, accounting for its moisture content.

Colin told the Alaska Highway News that the company's representatives hadn't even weighed the whole field before they knew the Meeks were going to win.

"There was a lot of other places that were higher (yield) but we were already in the lead. (Dekalb) said 'Well, you are already winning it,'" he said.

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"Where they took their measurements, where we won, that will all be underwater. The rest of the field is within the impact zone. I would imagine what is not underwater would eventually slough in."

The top prize was an all inclusive trip to Florida, which they gave as a bonus to an employee.

But the Meek family is holding this large harvest up as an example of the land that will be lost to the dam.

"The field that we grew it on was one we call 'the Hydroland,' as it is already owned by BC Hydro," Colin wrote in a letter to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his ministers about his win.

"Not all of that field will be flooded, but, of course, the parts that will be are the highest yielders.

"I came back to work on the family farm from the oilpatch because I realized that I'll never be able to eat oil, drink liquefied natural gas or breath electricity, but... I can help feed the world and clean the air with the food I grow," he continued.

Although producing almost all the canola in the province, the latest statistics from the Canadian Grain Commission show that the B.C. Peace is relatively small player on the national stage.

For the week of January 4 to 10, B.C.-owned producers delivered about 4,000 tones of canola, compared to 118,000 in Saskatchewan. dcreporter@dcdn.ca

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The Meek family farm, located off Highway 29 in the Peace River valley, won top prize in a yield contest with last year's harvest on land rented from BC Hydro that will be lost to the Site C dam reservoir.

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Quality of Western Canadian Canola 2015 CANADIAN GRAIN COMMISSION, JANUARY 11, 2016

Preliminary quality data Summary tables by grade by province, as at December 16, 2015 •Chlorophyll content •Iodine value •Linolenic acid •Oil content •Protein content •Saturated acids content •Total glucosinolates content Comments on the quality data for western Canadian canola, as at December 16, 2015 To date, the 2015 harvest sample program received 2002 samples, which include 432 from Manitoba, 905 from Saskatchewan and only 665 from Alberta and Bristish Columbia. Approximately 91% of the canola samples were graded as Canola, No. 1 Canada; however as this is preliminary, later arriving samples may be graded lower due to green seed or other damages.

This year, Canola, No. 1 Canada has a mean oil content of 44.3% (8.5% Moisture basis), which is slightly higher than last year’s mean of 44.2 (8.5% Moisture basis). The ten-year mean for Canola, No. 1 Canada is 44.3% (8.5 Moisture basis).

Crude protein levels, for Canola, No. 1 Canada, averaged 20.9%

(8.5% Moisture basis) which is higher than last year’s mean year’s mean of 20.2% (8.5% Moisture basis), and to the tenyear average of 20.5% (8.5% Moisture basis). The protein content on an oil free basis is 40.4% (8.5% Moisture basis) which is higher than last year’s mean of 39.0% (8.5% Moisture basis) and is similar to the ten year mean of 39.7% (8.5% Moisture basis).

Currently, Canola, No. 1 Canada has a mean chlorophyll content of 11.7 ppm which is lower than last year’s mean of 13.3 ppm and is below the ten-year average of 14.0 ppm. However there are some differences from region to region where some areas may show higher chlorophyll content than others.

This year’s crop is showing a similar iodine value with a mean of 113 units when compared to last year’s mean of 112.2 units.

The ten-year average for iodine value is 113.4 units.

Glucosinolate content for this year has a mean of 10.8 micromoles/g (8.5% Moisture basis), which is similar to the tenyear average of 9.8 micromoles/g (8.5% MB).

These results reflect Canola, No. 1 Canada which has been submitted to the Canadian Grain Commission as of December 16, 2015.

Quality of Western Canadian Canola Varieties 2015 From the website of the Canadian Grain Commission (www.grainscanada.gc.ca/canola/variety-variete/2015/cvd-dvc-2015-en.htm) January 11, 2016

Quality of composites of canola, No. 1 Canada - Brassica napus , by province and variety Alberta and Peace River area of BC

Table contains variety, number of samples, data on oil, protein and chlorophyll content as well as glucosinolates.

Cultivar (1)

Number of samples

Seed oil content, % (2)

Seed protein content, % (2) (3)

Seed total glucosinolates, µmole/g (2)

Seed chlorophyll, mg/Kg

Oil-free-meal protein content, % (3) (4)

Oil-free-meal glucosinolates, µmole/g (4)

1990 45H29 45H33 5440 74-44 BL 74-54 RR L120 L130 L135C L140P L150 L252 VR 9562 GCO

11 11 16 18 52 23 16 37 67 16 11 44

43 44.2 44.2 42.8 45.3 44.5 43.5 42.6 42.1 42.6 45.1 45.1

21.4 20.7 20.9 21.7 20.2 21.2 21.3 21.4 22.1 22.1 20 20.2

14 13 13 13 10 12 12 13 13 13 12 12

24 14 17 12 15 18 13 10 13 9 13 10

38.8 38.6 38.9 39.2 38.6 39.6 39.1 38.5 39.4 39.7 37.8 38.3

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Fatty acid composition of composites of canola, No. 1 Canada - Brassica napus , by province and variety Alberta and Peace River area of BC Table contains variety, number of samples, data on fatty acid composition, total saturates, total monounsaturated fatty acid, total polyunsaturated fatty acid and iodine value in the oil

Cultivar (1)

Number of Samples

Free Fatty Acid, %

Stearic acid, % (C18:0)

Oleic acid, % (C18:1)

Linoleic acid, % (C18:2)

1990 45H29 45S33 5440 74-44 BL 74-54 RR L120 L130 L135C L140P L150 L252

11 11 16 18 52 23 16 37 67 16 11 44

0.39 0.1 0.13 0.17 0.15 0.14 0.12 0.17 0.24 0.14 0.24 0.12

1.8 1.7 1.6 1.8 1.6 1.6 1.8 1.8 1.7 1.8 1.6 1.7

62.6 64 62.4 62.8 61.8 63.2 62.3 63.3 61.8 65.1 62.6 61.6

18.6 18 19 18.2 19.3 17.9 18.2 17.8 18.3 17.2 18.6 19.1

α-Linolenic acid, % (C18:3) 9.6 9 9.4 10.2 9.7 10 10.6 10.1 11.1 9.1 10.2 10.7

VR 9562 GCO

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1.5

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18.7

9.7

0 0 0 0 0.03 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Total saturates, % (5) 6.8 6.6 6.7 6.6 6.9 6.6 6.6 6.5 6.4 6.4 6.3 6.4

Total monounsaturates, % (6) 64.4 65.7 64.2 64.5 63.5 64.9 64.1 65 63.6 66.7 64.3 63.2

Total polyunsaturates, % (7) 28.2 27.1 28.5 28.4 29.1 28 28.8 28 29.5 26.4 28.9 29.8

Iodine value (units, in oil) (8) 113 111 113 113 114 113 114 113 115 111 114 115

0

6.5

64.5

28.4

113

Erucic acid, % (C22:1)

Footnotes Footnote 1 - as designated by producer Footnote 2 - 8.5% moisture Footnote 3 - N x 6.25 Footnote 4 - at 12% moisture Footnote 5 - Sum of all saturates (C14:0, C16:0, C18:0, C20:0, C22:0, and C24:0) Footnote 6 - Sum of all mono-unsaturates (C16:1, C18:1, C20:1, C22:1, and C24:1) Footnote 7 - Sum of all poly-unsaturates (C18:2, C18:3, C20:2 and C22:2) Footnote 8 - Calculated from fatty acid composition

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Farmers continue to bear the brunt of red tape CFIB, Toronto, January 21, 2016 – Government rules and paperwork continue to hit farmers even harder than other small business owners, according to survey data released today by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB), on day four of Red Tape Awareness Week™.

A national survey of small business owners shows that three in four (76 per cent) farmers identify government regulation and paper burden as a serious concern for their business, while 69 per cent of businesses in other sectors cite red tape as an issue. This marks the fifth consecutive year that farmers’ red tape frustrations have outpaced that of the general small business community in Canada.

“For all the photo-ops and campaign commitments made at the farm, Canada’s farmers have seen little relief from the burden of costly government rules and paperwork,.” said Marilyn BraunPollon, CFIB’s vice-president for Agribusiness. “It’s frustrating that Statistics Canada continues to insist farmers fill out the survey right in the middle of their busiest time of the year – spring seeding. But we were pleased to hear

the federal government announce this week that they will be making the 2016 Census of Agriculture more accessible by moving it online.”

Farmers list an alphabet soup of regulations and agencies that are costing them time and money, including: · Canada Revenue Agency · Canada Border Services Agency · Canadian Food Inspection Agency · Statistics Canada · Land use restrictions and by-laws · Product labelling “Farmers are looking to expand their operations and implement innovative technologies and practices that allow them to continue growing high quality food for all Canadians,” added Mandy D’Autremont, CFIB’s senior policy analyst for Agri-business. “We need to ensure that the sector isn’t held back by out-dated, redundant and confusing regulations.”

CFIB looks forward to working with new federal Minister of Agriculture and Agri-food, Lawrence MacAulay, and discussing ways to build on the positive step they took this week.

For more details regarding the results of the surveys, visit www.cfib.ca

Alberta Crop Commissions urge farmers, ranchers and farm workers to participate in online survey to garner bill 6 feedback (Alberta Wheat Commission, Calgary, Alberta), January 15, 2014 – Alberta’s crop commissions, consisting of elected farmer representatives, are urging farmers, ranchers and farm workers to complete a survey designed to garner feedback on the regulations relating to Bill 6.

Survey results will provide an important knowledge base for members of the Crop Sector Working Group (CSWG) as our industry progresses toward the government consultations expected to begin as early as February 2016.

“The survey is designed to acquire productive, on-farm feedback relating to Bill 6,” said Kent Erickson, Chairman, Alberta Wheat Commission.

“Sufficient opportunities to provide feedback need to be offered to farmers, ranchers and farm workers to ensure this legislation reflects the uniqueness of our industry.”

Interim survey results will be compiled in preparation for an industry meeting on January 22nd hosted by the Crop Sector Working Group (CSWG) and the Intensive Livestock Sector Working Group (ILSWG). The survey

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“In the wake of Bill 6, provincial commissions and industry stakeholders have formed an unprecedented coalition united due to the necessity of obtaining farmers input for these upcoming consultations. We intend to work together to develop a strategy to direct the government in shaping this legislation into something that will work for all farmers and ranchers. The survey results will serve as key information to be used for decision-making going forward,” Erickson said.

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Producer Deliveries - Week 24, Jan 11, 2016 - Jan 17, 2016 Wheat Amber Durum Oats Barley Rye Flax Canola Peas Corn Beans Lentils Total

Man 85.8 3.7 2.3 0.8 1.0 20.7 0.4 1.9 0.2 116.8

Sask 121.6 112.5 18.0 41.0 2.6 103.3 24.8 13.4 437.2

Alta 163.7 32.4 1.4 7.7 0.7 78.3 33.6 1.3 319.1

B.C. 2.9 1.9 0.7 5.3 10.8

Total 374.0 144.8 25.0 51.7 0.8 4.3 207.5 58.7 1.9 0.2 14.7 883.6

Primary Elevator Shipments - Week 24, Jan 11, 2016 - Jan 17, 2016 Man Sask Alta B.C. Total Wheat 40.8 108.4 149.7 5.7 304.7 Amber Durum 65.4 41.9 107.3 Oats 9.0 6.9 0.9 0.9 17.8 Barley 1.2 43.6 10.6 1.2 56.7 Rye 0.6 0.3 0.9 Flax 1.0 2.6 3.5 Canola 2.4 59.2 74.1 3.6 139.3 Peas 0.1 16.1 16.1 32.3 Corn 1.2 1.2 Beans 0.3 0.3 Lentils 25.0 25.0 Total 56.6 327.5 293.3 11.4 689.0 Crop Y-T-D Producer Deliveries to Primary Elevators - ending Jan 17, 2016 Man Sask Alta B.C. Total Wheat 1,993.2 3,553.1 3,041.3 101.3 8,688.9 Amber Durum 2,101.5 459.8 2,561.2 Oats 222.8 442.3 53.6 25.0 743.7 Barley 31.4 609.3 235.0 12.0 887.7 Rye 31.6 4.1 1.0 36.7 Flax 32.4 202.4 29.0 263.8 Canola 906.0 2,580.9 1,989.6 72.8 5,549.4 Peas 20.8 854.9 791.4 15.6 1,682.7 Corn 40.3 40.3 Beans 31.5 0.2 1.3 33.0 Lentils 4.4 1,150.0 57.8 1,212.2 Total 3,314.4 11,498.7 6,659.8 226.7 21,699.6

Crop Year-to-Date Primary Elevator Shipments - to Jan 17, 2016 Wheat Durum Wheat Oats Barley Rye Flax Canola Peas Corn Beans Lentils Total Wheat Amber Durum Oats Barley Rye Flax Canola Peas Corn Beans Lentils Total

Man 1,937.6 215.4 33.9 26.0 26.8 811.6 17.9 38.1 15.6 2.5 3,125.4

Sask 3,583.7 1,913.9 388.9 572.7 3.5 189.7 2,362.5 872.1 4.6 2.2 883.9 10,777.7

Alta 2,964.6 410.5 42.5 224.8 0.8 24.4 2,007.5 721.4 1.0 36.2 6,433.7

B.C. 106.8 24.6 10.9 69.3 15.4 227.0

Total 8,592.7 2,324.4 671.4 842.4 30.3 240.9 5,251.0 1,626.8 42.7 18.8 922.7 20,564.1

Man 337.3 37.2 13.8 11.1 10.7 142.0 8.0 2.6 18.9 3.9 585.5

Sask 482.3 303.6 84.8 62.4 1.8 25.8 535.4 120.0 0.1 83.4 1,699.6

Alta 542.8 70.0 9.2 30.0 0.8 6.2 215.1 108.0 0.4 16.5 999.0

B.C. 11.3 2.0 2.4 5.8 0.6 22.1

Total 1,373.7 373.6 133.2 108.6 13.7 42.8 898.3 236.6 2.6 19.3 103.8 3,306.2

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Wheat class modernization plan moves ahead JANUARY 15, 2016 WINNIPEG, MANITOBA CANADIAN GRAIN COMMISSION

The Canadian Grain Commission’s plan for modernizing Canada’s wheat class system will move ahead with the implementation of 2 new classes and the elimination of 3 other classes in 2016, as well as variety designation changes in 2018.

The new wheat classes, Canada Northern Hard Red and Canada Western Special Purpose, will take effect on August 1, 2016. The Canada Western Interim Wheat, Canada Western General Purpose, and Canada Western Feed wheat classes will be eliminated on August 1, 2016.

Twenty-five varieties of Canada Western Red Spring and 4 varieties of Canada Prairie Spring Red wheat will move to the Canada Northern Hard Red class on August 1, 2018.

These steps reflect feedback from consultations in early 2015, followed by discussions with stakeholders on a proposed plan, as well as a scan of international markets conducted by Cereals Canada and the Canadian International Grains Institute. The Canadian Grain Commission carefully considered all feedback from breeders, variety owners, grain companies, producer groups, marketing organizations and end-use customers.

Quick facts • The Canada Northern Hard Red class will:

- Have basic milling quality parameters - Require quality data for varieties to be registered - Be implemented on August 1, 2016 • On August 1, 2016, the Canada Western Interim Wheat class, which came into effect on August 1, 2015, will be eliminated. Faller, Prosper and Elgin ND will be designated to the Canada Northern Hard Red class.

• The Canada Western Special Purpose class will: o Have no quality parameters and include registered varieties for which no quality data has been provided by the variety registrant o Be implemented on August 1, 2016 • On August 1, 2016, all varieties in the Canada Western Feed and the Canada Western General Purpose wheat classes will be re-designated to the Canada Western Special Purpose class.

• The transition of 25 varieties of Canada Western Red Spring and 4 varieties of Canada Prairie Spring Red wheat to the Canada Northern Hard Red class will take place on August 1, 2018 instead of August 1, 2017, the date that was originally announced. The new date addresses stakeholder concerns about designating certain varieties to different classes before the value chain is adequately prepared.

• The 29 varieties are moving to the Canada Northern Hard Red class because they do not meet revised quality parameters for their designated classes.

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PEACE GRAIN FUTURE PRICES

Breakfast Brief

Any Growth?

11:00 a.m. - January 22, 2016 Don Biegel

Dustin Selbach - General Manager

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WHEAT - CPSR #1 - 11.0

Net Price (After Basis) Call for Pricing

Futures

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Futures

No Cash Bids

WHEAT - CPSR #2 - 11.0

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Futures Cash Bid Call for Pricing

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Delivery Period Jan 1-31/16 Feb 1-29/16 Mar 1-31/16 Apr 1-30/16 May 1-31/16 June 1-30/16 July 1-31/16 Aug 1-31/16 Sept 1-30/16

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Futures Mar-16 Mar-16 Mar-16 May-16 May-16 Jul-16 Jul-16 Sep-16 Sep-16

Net Price (After Basis) $6.48 $6.52 $6.65 $6.68 $6.72 $6.75 $6.79 $6.75 $6.80

Futures Mar-16 Mar-16 Mar-16 May-16 May-16 Jul-16 Jul-16 Sep-16 Sep-16

Net Price (After Basis) $6.76 $6.80 $6.85 $6.88 $6.93 $6.95 $6.99 $6.71 $6.75

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Futures Mar-16 Mar-16 Mar-16 May-16 May-16 Jul-16 Jul-16 Sep-16

Net Price (After Basis) $6.15 $6.20 $6.24 $6.27 $6.32 $6.33 $6.38 $6.39

Futures Mar-16 Mar-16 Mar-16 May-16 May-16 Jul-16 Jul-16 Sep-16

Net Price (After Basis) $6.11 $6.15 $6.20 $6.23 $6.27 $6.29 $6.34 $6.35

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Cash Bid $8.70

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WHEAT - CWRS #1 - 13.5 Cash Bid

Call for Pricing

WHEAT - CWRS #2 - 13.5 WHEAT - CWRS #2 - 12.5 Cash Bid

FEED WHEAT

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CANOLA

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Futures Mar-16 Mar-16 Mar-16 May-16 May-16 Jul-16 Jul-16 Nov-16 Nov-16

Net Price (After Basis) $10.27 $10.44 $10.49 $10.63 $10.68 $10.87 $10.87 $10.63 $10.63

Futures Mar-16 Mar-16 Mar-16 May-16 May-16 Jul-16 Jul-16 Nov-16 Nov-16

Net Price (After Basis) $10.34 $10.49 $10.51 $10.65 $10.70 $10.87 $10.92 $10.57 $10.82

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It’s no secret that commodity prices, including grain, have all had a tough start to 2016! One of the most actively used products in the world, continues to face bearish headwinds as Iran recently had economic sanctions against them lifted, adding roughly another 500,000 barrels/ day to the international trade market. As such, through the middle of January, hedge funds had extended their short positions in oil to an all-time high. With oil continuing to drop lower, and China officially saying their GDP grew at 6.9%, there are a lot of people questioning if there will be any global economy growth in 2016!

Some finance veterans think we shouldn’t worry about China’s stock markets and commodity markets selling off to start 2016. Why? There is a constant gap between the speculative financial markets and what’s happening in the real economy and the despite the fact that the aforementioned 6.9% growth rate in the world’s largest consumer of commodities is their lowest in 25 years, they’re still the largest consumer of commodities (what country wouldn’t like a 6.9% growth rate?!).

From a grain & oilseeds perspective, China is in fact substituting more palm oil purchases with soybeans because by crushing it, they’re also able to keep up feeding the demand of the everexpanding Chinese pork industry (pun intended!).

From a domestic standpoint, the U.S. market only crushed 157.7 million bushels of soybeans in December, 4.6% behind last December’s number.

Accordingly, it’s more than likely the USDA will likely have to cut their crush forecast in February W.A.S.D.E. report. The lower value of currencies in South America, and even to an extent, here in Canada, are making purchases outside of the U.S. more attractive (especially with record cheap ocean freight!). Conversely, Soceiete Generale has put a new buy call on new crop corn and wheat, blaming La Nina threats in 2016 for their new bullish stance. A La Nina weather event would bring drier weather to North America and parts of southern and western South America, and if it hits landfall by late 2016, as suggested by SocGen, drought conditions would affect crops in southern Brazil, Argentina, & Chile. In the near-term, colder weather is forecasted for the next few weeks across North America, which could support prices a bit with concerns over winterkill on fall-seed crops.

Overall, there are multiple variables that sway the market to and fro, but right now the most important factors are currencies and weather.

Leading up to a delivery month on a board, the market swings back and forth from the final price the contract closes at. It ultimately comes down to how much exposure to do you want to have, relative to that movement period, and limiting the amount of times you find yourself saying, “I wish I would’ve sold at least something”. A great example may be asking yourself, what happens to my pulse crop marketing plan if India gets better rains in their monsoon season (June-August) this year?

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Bouffioux bison grand champions four years running BRONWYN SCOTT STAFF WRITER

In the summertime, pink eye and foot rot were common ailments.

Bison are more hardy animals, Bouffioux explained.

“Bison are pretty well resistant to all those problems, plus they cattle out on the range on their own, so there’s not as much chance of getting navel infection, or some of the cattle problems," he said.

"I mean, they lived by themselves for (millions of) years... so they’re very self reliant... they’re very, very resistant to al-

most everything.”

The hefty animals don’t need bedding or shelters, said Bouffioux, adding that they love the cold weather. “The colder it gets, the higher up on the hill they go, and face into the wind.”

Despite the -20 C temperatures, his bison are still out grazing on the Bouffioux’s 3,300 acres. Cattle, he said “would have been in feeding a long time ago.” peacereporter@ahnfsj.ca

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FORT ST. JOHN — Just south of town, with little pomp and splendor, the Bouffioux family has been patiently and carefully branding a name for themselves with their prizewinning bison.

Raising the animals for breeding stock and meat is a business the Bouffiouxs have been in for 26 years, and if their recent successes are any indication, they

first, second and third in one class, against all the bison in Canada. That’s pretty remarkable,” he said in an interview with the Alaska Highway News.

He estimates there were 70 bison in the competition, with most entries coming from Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba. Some years, a rancher in the Northwest Territories participates. But the Bouffiouxs’ XY Bison Ranch is the only one in B.C. that competes.

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Cindy Donnelly stands with some of the prizewinning bison on the Bouffioux ranch near Fort St. John. The family brought home grand champion, first, second and third place prizes for their bison at the Canadian Bison Association 2015 Show and Sale in Regina Nov. 22. In 2012, Donnelly won the yearling bull grand champion at the Canadian National Show and Sale. show no signs of slowing down.

The family brought home grand champion, first, second and third place prizes for their bison at the Canadian Bison Association 2015 Show and Sale in Regina Nov. 22 — no small feat. As if that weren’t enough, the ranchers’ daughter, Sandy, also took home Rookie of the Year.

Although the Bouffiouxs are no strangers to winning awards at the national competition — having won the grand champion four times in a row now, according to Bill Bouffioux — this year’s wins were especially satisfying.

“I think the greatest thing is we got

The secrets to their success are simple enough.

“We’ve carefully selected our females over the years and what I thought would make good herd sires, and we’ve just slowly over the years improved our herd,” Bouffioux said.

While bison is their business now, it wasn’t always. The family started out with Hartford cattle, but found it was too much work.

“They had calving problems, so you had to watch them for six weeks... they would have navel infections, and you would have scours, and all sorts of problems,” he said.

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GRAIN FUTURES REPORT Grain Future Prices - as of January 22, 2016 Last 469.80s 482.50 490.80 495.40 Last 438-4s 476-6 481-2 486-4 Last 451-4s 471-4 481-6 491-4 Last 595-2s 499-4 506-0 512-4 Last 369-6 374-0 378-6 Last 204-0 210-6 215-4 Last 875-6 876-2 881-2 Last 30.49 30.68 30.89 Last 268.3 270.8 273.4

Change -2.90 -0.50 -0.40 -0.10 Change +3-4 +1-6 +1-4 +1-4 Change +6-2 unchanged unchanged +0-2 Change -4-4 -0-6 +0-4 +1-0 Change +2-6 +2-2 +2-0 Change +0-2 +2-0 +1-0 Change -2-6 -2-6 -3-0 Change +0.55 +0.53 +0.51 Change -3.9 -3.4 -3.2

Open 0.00 481.80 491.00 496.90 Open 0-0 475-4 480-0 484-2 Open 0-0 472-2 481-6 491-2 Open 0-0 499-2 505-2 511-2 Open 366-6 371-4 376-2 Open 203-6 210-0 215-0 Open 879-0 879-0 884-2 Open 29.94 30.16 30.39 Open 272.7 275.1 277.8

High 469.80 485.40 493.70 497.90 High 438-4 480-0 484-4 489-4 High 451-4 477-6 487-2 496-4 High 595-2 503-6 509-0 514-4 High 371-4 376-0 381-0 High 207-4 213-2 217-4 High 886-4 886-6 891-4 High 30.60 30.79 31.01 High 274.4 276.5 278.8

Low 469.80 481.50 489.70 494.10 Low 438-4 472-4 477-2 482-4 Low 451-4 469-6 479-6 489-2 Low 595-2 498-2 504-2 510-2 Low 366-4 371-2 376-2 Low 203-2 209-4 214-0 Low 874-4 875-2 880-2 Low 29.91 30.16 30.38 Low 268.1 270.5 273.2

Prev. Stl. 472.70 483.00 491.20 495.50 Prev. Stl. 435-0 475-0 479-6 485-0 Prev. Stl. 445-2 471-4 481-6 491-2 Prev. Stl. 599-6 500-2 505-4 511-4 Prev. Stl. 367-0 371-6 376-6 Prev. Stl. 203-6 208-6 214-4 Prev. Stl. 878-4 879-0 884-2 Prev. Stl. 29.94 30.15 30.38 Prev. Stl. 272.2 274.2 276.6

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Daily Grain & Feed Grain Report Weekly Feed Grain Report - January 22, 2016

Daily Grain Prices - January 22, 2016

Alberta Canola Producers Commission (http://dashboard.albertacanola.com/reports/weekly-grains) CANOLA - #1 Peace Region Northern Alberta Southern Alberta Spot $10.28 ( - $0.02 ) $10.26 ( - $0.04 ) $10.40 ( - $0.02 ) February 2016 $10.41 ( - $0.01 ) $10.37 ( - $0.07 ) $10.58 ( $0.00 ) March 2016 $10.43 ( $0.00 ) $10.44 ( $0.00 ) $10.62 ( - $0.05 ) April 2016 $10.61 ( - $0.03 ) $10.60 ( + $0.01 ) $10.81 ( - $0.03 ) May 2016 $10.64 ( - $0.02 ) $10.61 ( $0.00 ) $10.86 ( - $0.03 ) June 2016 $10.76 ( + $0.04 ) $10.76 ( + $0.04 ) $10.93 ( $0.00 ) July 2016 $10.76 ( + $0.03 ) $10.76 ( + $0.04 ) $10.96 ( - $0.02 ) WHEAT - #1 CPSR - 11.5% Peace Region Northern Alberta Southern Alberta Spot $5.58 ( - $0.02 ) $5.66 ( - $0.03 ) $5.49 ( - $0.02 ) February 2016 $5.61 ( + $5.61 ) $5.68 ( - $0.05) $5.80 ( + $5.80 ) March 2016 $5.72 ( - $0.09 ) $5.80 ( - $0.03 ) $5.91 ( + $5.91 ) April 2016 $5.70 ( - $0.04 ) not available $5.90 ( + $5.90 ) May 2016 not available $6.07 ( - $0.02 ) $6.12 ( - $0.01 ) June 2016 not available $6.00 ( - $0.01 ) $6.15 ( - $0.01 ) July 2016 not available $6.02 ( - $0.01 ) not available WHEAT - #1 CWAD - 13.0% Peace Region Northern Alberta Southern Alberta Spot not available not available $8.92 ( - $0.02 ) February 2016 not available not available $8.96 ( - $0.02 ) March 2016 not available not available $9.00 ( - $0.02 ) April 2016 not available not available $9.00 ( - $0.02 ) May 2016 not available not available $9.04 ( - $0.02 ) June 2016 not available not available $8.57 ( - $0.03 ) WHEAT - #1 CWRS - 13.5% Peace Region Northern Alberta Southern Alberta Spot $6.57 ( - $0.05 ) $6.60 ( - $0.07 ) $6.62 ( - $0.07 ) February 2016 $6.60 ( - $0.07 ) $6.69 ( - $0.09 ) $6.65 ( - $0.10 ) March 2016 $6.67 ( - $0.06 ) $6.70 ( - $0.04 ) $6.73 ( - $0.06 ) April 2016 $6.72 ( - $0.05 ) $6.75 ( - $0.05 ) $6.79 ( - $0.04 ) May 2016 $6.78 ( - $0.05 ) $6.81 ( - $0.07 ) $6.85 ( - $0.06 ) June 2016 $6.76 ( - $0.03 ) $6.79 ( - $0.03 ) $6.85 ( - $0.07 ) YELLOW PEAS - #2 Peace Region Northern Alberta Southern Alberta Spot $12.13 ( $0.00 ) $12.20 ( $0.00 ) $11.81 ( $0.00 ) February 2016 $12.20 ( $0.00 ) $12.28 ( $0.00 ) $11.96 ( $0.00 ) March 2016 not available not available $13.31 ( $0.00 ) April 2016 not available not available $13.25 ( $0.00 ) May 2016 not available not available $13.24 ( $0.00 ) June 2016 not available not available $11.73 ( $0.00 )

Statistics & Data Development Branch, Alberta Agriculture and Forestry FEED GRAIN BIDS (Different Delivery Points) Week of Jan 18/16 Previous Week Wheat Lethbridge $222.50 - $232.00 $220.00 - $225.00 Red Deer $220.00 - $227.00 $212.00 - $225.00 Edmonton $213.12 - $227.00 $212.00 - $225.00 Oats

Edmonton

$175.10 - $212.00

$175.10 - $208.00

Peas

Edmonton

$235.00 - $275.00

$235.00 - $275.00

Barley

Lethbridge MH/Brooks Calgary Red Deer Vermillion Edmonton Grande Prairie

$209.00 - $215.00 $202.00 - $205.00 $205.00 - $207.00 $175.00 - $212.00 $172.24 - $183.00 $190.00 - $209.00 $156.16 - $188.19

$205.00 - $214.00 $202.00 - $215.00 $194.00 - $207.00 $190.00 - $220.00 $172.24 - $180.00 $184.00 - $212.00 $156.16 - $188.19

$261.50 $464.05

Previous Week $273.60 $465.33

CANOLA CRUSHER on Jan 20, 2016 Meal (FOB) Seed (Del)

Elevator Bids on Jan 22/16 (Delivered) This Week Last Week Feed Wheat *Central $191.82 $192.60 Feed Oats *Central $181.56 $181.56 Feed Barley *Central $175.14 $174.97 Rye *Central n/a n/a Flaxseed Brooks $454.31 $454.31 Canola *Central $463.73 $466.59 *replaces both Calgary and Red Deer to include the area from Calgary to south of Edmonton SPECIAL CROP CASH BIDS on January 21, 2016 Cdn $/Tonne Cdn $/Bushel $/Bushel Last Year Green Peas - #2 or Btr $354.76 $9.66 $8.58 Feed Peas $243.06 $6.62 $5.81 Yellow Peas - #2 or Btr $477.30 $12.99 $7.94 Cdn $/lb $/lb Last Year Lentils - #1 Laird $1,605.07 $0.73 $0.40 Lentils - #1 Eston $1,311.74 $0.59 $0.31 Mustard - #1 Yellow $1,262.14 $0.57 $0.32 Mustard - #1 Brown $764.23 $0.35 $0.23 Mustard - #1 Oriental $1,136.81 $0.52 $0.30 r0011166683

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VOLD, JONES & VOLD AUCTION Dawson Creek, BC

Shawn Gist (250)782-3766 Auction Date 301 - 400 401 - 500 501 - 600 601 - 700 701 - 800 801 - 900 901 - 1,000 over 1,000 301 - 400 401 - 500 501 - 600 601 - 700 701 - 800 801 - 900 901 - 1,000 over 1,000

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VOLD, JONES VOLD, JONES VOLD, JONES VOLD, JONES NORTH & VOLD & VOLD & VOLD & VOLD CENTRAL AUCTION AUCTION AUCTION AUCTION LIVESTOCK Beaverlodge, AB

Ponoka, AB

Westlock, AB

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Jan 19 - 470 Head

Jan 20 - 389 Head Jan 20 - 2,325 Head Jan 21 - 1,952 Head Jan 19 - 1,169 Head FEEDER STEERS $280.00 $305.00 $280.00 $315.00 $315.00 $320.00 $296.00 $322.00 $282.00 $315.00 $285.00 $325.00 $250.00 $280.00 $270.00 $305.00 $290.00 $310.00 $295.00 $320.00 $278.00 $315.00 $165.00 $305.00 $225.00 $255.00 $235.00 $270.00 $278.00 $291.00 $261.00 $286.75 $255.00 $290.00 $230.00 $282.00 $199.00 $235.00 $218.00 $248.00 $258.00 $277.00 $245.00 $266.00 $210.00 $263.00 $234.00 $264.25 n/a n/a $205.00 $231.00 $239.00 $247.00 $218.75 $237.00 $205.00 $236.00 $223.00 $240.00 $185.00 $208.00 $200.00 $223.00 $225.00 $228.00 $212.00 $223.75 $199.00 $225.00 $214.00 $225.00 n/a n/a $195.00 $212.00 $220.00 $225.00 $205.00 $219.50 $190.00 $218.00 $206.50 $219.75 $140.00 $190.00 n/a n/a n/a n/a $198.00 $204.50 $170.00 $198.00 $180.00 $211.25 FEEDER HEIFERS $270.00 $300.00 $250.00 $285.00 $280.00 $290.00 $277.00 $310.25 $240.00 $270.00 $250.00 $295.00 $235.00 $260.00 $230.00 $262.00 $239.00 $256.00 $248.25 $275.75 $230.00 $265.00 $235.00 $271.00 $225.00 $245.00 $218.00 $240.00 $241.00 $258.00 $220.00 $249.00 $210.00 $245.00 $215.00 $247.00 $205.00 $222.00 $210.00 $232.00 $240.00 $258.00 $212.50 $234.00 $202.00 $232.00 $210.00 $228.50 n/a n/a $195.00 $218.00 $225.00 $237.00 $203.00 $222.50 $200.00 $214.00 $200.00 $216.00 $180.00 $194.00 $190.00 $203.00 n/a n/a $195.00 $207.00 $189.00 $209.00 $190.00 $209.00 n/a n/a $170.00 $190.00 n/a n/a $185.00 $200.00 $188.00 $204.00 $172.00 $197.00 $145.00 $189.00 n/a n/a n/a n/a $165.00 $185.00 $160.00 $197.00 $168.00 $190.00 SLAUGHTER CATTLE D1 - D2 Cows D1 - D2 Cows D1 - D2 Cows D1 - D2 Cows D1 - D2 Cows D1 - D2 Cows $96.00 $106.00 $95.00 $108.00 $125.00 $132.00 $104.00 $117.25 $105.00 $117.00 $105.00 $115.00 D3 - D4 Cows D3 - D4 Cows D3 - D4 Cows D3 - D4 Cows D3 - D4 Cows D3 - D4 Cows $80.00 $94.00 $85.00 $94.00 $112.00 $124.00 $75.00 $97.00 $88.00 $105.00 $70.00 $95.00 Bologna Bulls Bologna Bulls Bologna Bulls Bologna Bulls Bologna Bulls Bologna Bulls $100.00 $123.00 $110.00 $140.00 $135.00 $143.00 $115.00 $130.00 $105.00 $142.00 $115.00 $130.00 REPLACEMENT CATTLE Y = Younger O = Older) Good Bred Cows Good Bred Cows Good Bred Cows Older Bred Cows Good Bred Cows Good Bred Cows n/a n/a n/a n/a $1,600.00 $2,500.00 $1,500.00 $1,800.00 $1,900.00 $1,900.00 n/a n/a Good Bred Heifers Good Bred Heifers Good Bred Heifers Good Bred Heifers Older Bred Cows Older Bred Cows n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a $1,200.00 $1,800.00 $1,500.00 $2,100.00 Cow/Calf Pairs (Y/O) Cow/Calf Pairs (Y/O) Cow/Calf Pairs (Y/O) Cow/Calf Pairs (Y) Good Bred Heifers Good Bred Heifers n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a

Jan 19 - 2,901 Head $280.00 $270.00 $265.00 $235.00 $220.00 $210.00 $200.00 $200.00

$325.00 $319.00 $297.00 $261.00 $241.00 $228.00 $217.00 $217.00

$250.00 $248.00 $219.00 $210.00 $200.00 $190.00 $180.00 $180.00

$292.00 $275.00 $262.00 $235.00 $222.00 $211.00 $203.00 $203.00

D1 - D2 Cows $97.00 $114.00 D3 Cows $80.00 $110.00 Slaughter Bulls $110.00 $151.00 Bred Cows & Heifers $1,500.00 $2,200.00

JANUARY SPEC Cow/Calf Pairs (Y/O) n/a n/a

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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

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

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 Cuthbertson Cattle Co. Scott & Jackie Cuthbertson, Valleyview, AB.............. 780-837-8544 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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Altona Falls Red Angus Dan & Trudy Loewen, Altona, BC ............................. 250-630-2146 Aspen Hill Red Angus George & Kelly LeBlanc, Woking, AB ...................... 780-774-2404 Bar 4A Cattle Co. Hugh Atkin & Joleen (Jo) Meservy, LaGlace AB....... 780-512-3641 Battle River Black Angus Ron Gordey, Manning, AB ......................................... 780-836-2584 Brandl Cattle Co. Byron & Gwen Brandl, Jarvie, AB ............................. 780-954-2599 Classic Livestock Freeman & Zoe Iwasiuk, High Prairie, AB................. 780-523-5077 Cinder Angus Brad Yoder & Nicolle Hoskins, Barrhead, AB ........... 780-674-5773 Clear River Red Angus Lloyd, Donna & Mackay Ross, Cleardale, AB ........... 800-667-2251 Cuthbertson Cattle Co. Scott & Jackie Cuthbertson, Valleyview, AB.............. 780-837-8544 Dwajo Angus Dwayne, Joanne & Jesse Emery, Camp Creek, AB .... 780-674-4410 Figure 8 Angus Paul & Coleen Jex-Blake, Grimshaw, AB .................. 780-597-2001 Fineline Red Angus Nick & Lorraine van Gaalen, LaGlace, AB ................ 780-568-3906 Gemvale Stock Farm Don & Sheri Murphy, Dawson Creek, BC ................. 250-759-4717 Grassy Lanes Angus Ed & Laurel Mostad, Valleyview, AB......................... 780-524-3129 Gumbo Gulch Cattle Company Dale & Steve Aylward, Dawson Creek, BC................ 250-786-5478 Heart Valley Angus Chris Tschetter, Birch Hills Colony, AB ..................... 780-864-8918 J Lazy A Ranch Jarin & Amber Carter, Sexsmith, AB .......................... 780-518-9652 Jones Land & Cattle Mark & Allison Jones, Barrhead, AB ......................... 780-674-6377 KBJ Round Farms Jim & Rita, Barry & Dette Round, Clyde, AB............ 780-348-5638 Kjos Black Angus Marty & Miriam Kjos, Fort St. John, BC ................... 250-787-0970 Lazy B Livestock Trevor Binks & Melanie Klassen, GP, AB.................. 780-539-7128 Luv-N-It Cattle Co. Jason & Trisha French, Mayerthorpe, AB .................. 780-786-9150 Mackenzie Red Angus Ken & Rebecca Mackenzie, Deadwood, AB .............. 780-836-2049 Mountain Side Angus John & Judy Mayer, Beaverlodge, AB ....................... 780-354-2726 North Point Red Angus Mark & Ginger Zahacy, High Prairie, AB .................. 780-523-5356 Rafter SJ Ranch Jack & Shannon Trask, Montney, BC ......................... 250-827-3364 Ring Creek Farms Pat & Len Friedel, Fairview, AB ................................ 780-835-4338 Rio Grande Angus Clint & Anna Collins, Rio Grande, AB....................... 780-354-3913 Roy Angus Chris & Jen Roy, Fairview, AB ................................... 780-835-0463 Sawmill Angus Clarence & Darleen Budal, Hotchkiss, AB................. 780-836-2788 Silver S Red Angus Devin & Amber Stark, Bezanson, AB ........................ 780-876-6252 Smoky River Red Angus Maynard & Curtis Boese, Sexsmith, AB .................... 780-568-4340 Spruce Lane Ranch Andrew & Vivian Miller, Bonanza, AB ...................... 780-353-3355

Wallin Stock Farm Jennifer Wallin, Woking, AB ...................................... 780-864-8556

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Biosecurity - What Is It and Why Is It Important?

SUBMITTED DR. ZOE ROSS DVM

Recently I have been putting a lot of thought into biosecurity and what I can do as a veterinarian to help clients and local organizations and communities understand the importance of biosecurity and encourage the use of biosecurity plans. Biosecurity is basically the implementation of practices and principles to reduce the risks posed by pathogens and pests.

Pathogens are organisms that cause disease and can be bacterial, viral or fungal. Biosecurity is important when dealing with animals as an owner, an event organizer, a farm or facility manager, an association or industry leader, or a veterinarian. We should all be aware of the diseases that could potentially affect our animals, have a little bit of knowledge on how these diseases are spread and what the consequences of these diseases may be. We should consider practical steps that can be taken to prevent the spread of these diseases. Good biosecurity is important because diseases can have implications on animal health and welfare, economics and human health. Disease can not only affect our own individual animals but can affect whole communities, industries, and countries. Some industries, such as the swine and poultry industries, have very high biosecurity standards and plans. I think that cattle producers, horse owners, and even boarding kennels for dogs and cats all should be thinking about biosecurity and a biosecurity plan.

While vaccination is an important step to preventing disease, there are many other practical, achievable and sustainable steps that can be taken to keep animals healthy. Even fully vaccinated animals can get sick

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if exposed to high levels of pathogens or if they have poor immune systems due to stress, poor nutrition, or environmental pressure.

The basics of a good biosecurity plan include review of the following: 1) Identifying the risks – figure out what diseases are present or have occurred in your area and learn how they are spread (example: direct contact between animals, insects, and feed material). Respiratory diseases are common in all species of animals (some common examples of respiratory diseases common in our area are equine influenza virus, infectious bovine rhinotracheitis (IBR) in cattle, kennel cough in dogs, and upper respiratory infections in cats) but there are many other diseases present in our area.

2) Draw a diagram of the plan of your farm or facility – sometimes doing this allows you to identify areas where you can strengthen your biosecurity or improve the movement of animals.

3) Review the daily activities that occur and try to think about how they could contribute to the spread of pathogens. One example of this is using the same implement to clean pens or stalls that you do to feed.

Another example is treating and handling sick animals before handling or caring for healthy animals. Both of these examples could increase the risk that you transfer pathogens from a sick animal to a healthy one and contribute to spread of disease.

4) Identify what you can do to decrease animals’ exposure to pathogens. Some examples of how you can do this are: isolation of sick animals, putting new animals or animals that have travelled off the premises into quarantine, not sharing feed tubs, tack or equipment and good cleaning and disinfection of trailers, pens, stalls or kennels.

5) Identify management practices that can decrease an animal’s susceptibility to disease. Some areas that

you can directly control that affect your animal’s immune system and ability to deal with disease are nutrition, overall health, parasite control, insect control and the environment (ventilation, dust control, pasture management).

6) Identify steps you can take to increase an animal’s resistance to disease. Vaccinations are available for many of the significant diseases but they need to be stored and handled properly, administered properly and boosters must be given.

Some very basic concepts that should be included in a biosecurity plan seem like common sense but often get forgotten. Separation of sick animals and good cleaning and disinfection are important. Most disinfectants don’t work well if there is a lot of manure or organic material present. Many pathogens are killed by drying out and exposure to sunlight so removing manure is often helpful. Control of traffic through a premises and keeping traffic in the area of sick animals to a minimum should be considered. Also pest management should be implemented – rodents, birds and insects can all act as vectors to carry pathogens.

I cannot possibly go into all the details involved in setting up a biosecurity plan in this article but hope to get people thinking about the importance of it. Each operation should have a biosecurity plan that is unique to their situation.

There are a lot of resources available on setting up biosecurity plans. Equine Canada has a Biosecurity Standard on their website with a good overview and questionnaire for horse owners and managers. Canadian Beef Cattle has an on farm Biosecurity Standard available. (www.cattle.ca/assets/uploads/BeefImplementationManual-eng-Final.pdf) You can also work with your local veterinarian to come up with a biosecurity plan that is tailored to your operation. www.dcvet.ca

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High and Wild Horsemanship Educational Adventure This year will be 15 years of taking people on an adventure of a lifetime.

High and Wild is the name of the trip that The Horse Ranch opens to its students at the end of summer each year. It’s called that because it’s a horsemanship adventure high in the mountains and in the backcountry 80 miles from the nearest road, getting there is part of the adventure. The horses we use are mostly born and raised back in the mountains. They run wild until we round them up in the spring and bring them in to halter break and begin the process of turning them into safe saddle and pack horses.

I’ve been going to these mountains since I was 17 and my first trip lasted 100 days. I liked it so much I returned each year for 15 more years. I’ve since only missed going to the mountains once in 36 years. It is the one place I’ve been that still amazes me in many ways. The country and the horses there are continually teaching me things about horses and horsemanship. Surprisingly, I learn as much now as I did the first year. As you might imagine, much has changed in 36 years but some things have stayed the same. The horses aren’t as wild now because we are much better at what we do in handling and training them. We also know that leaving them out there running the valleys and mountain tops untouched until they are 3 or 4 makes for a lot of extra work.

One would think that when you ride a horse every day for 100 days, sometimes up to 16 hours straight, you would learn a lot. You would be right to think that but, looking back, it is amazing how much I could have learned but didn’t. I did learn some traits that sure are valuable when you’re going to work with horses.

It wasn’t horsemanship but it sure helps.

That’s why I’ve been taking my family and clients from around the world to the mountains to learn some horsemanship, have some adventure, holiday a bit and learn a small piece of what the mountains can teach us.

Here’s a story of just one day in the mountains years ago. As I said I was 17 when I went there the first time. I knew

nothing about what I was getting into. My great Uncle was the boss and he was a good one. Probably the best I’ve ever had. He could get more out of you than you knew you had to give. I hadn’t been there very long when it was time to round up the horses. They were scattered all over the mountains in small groups living where the chose. The job was to go find a group and bring them in. Sounds ok I guess except I didn’t know where to even start to look.

Luckily the boss would point at a mountain maybe 10 miles away say to ride up to the mountain and look up the valley to the east.

Well at least you had a direction but even a herd 15 horses can hide easily in that mass of country. You might ride by 100 yards away and not see them. If you did see them they usually were running fast, never in the direction of camp. Once you spotted some you had to stay with them or they would vanish. The horses knew all the trails, gorge crossing, how to miss the windfall and had a plan of where they were going. No, it wasn’t towards camp, it was generally in the opposite direction and you had to get around them somehow and turn them towards camp. Once you managed to turn them, they would take the next opportunity to take off again up a valley or mountain top. If you pushed them to hard, they would leave the trail and if you didn’t stay close enough they would vanish.

Your saddle horse could not pack you all day and keep up with the rider-less, saddleless horses you were chasing, so you had to lead your saddle horse as

much as possible and run yourself. None of this I knew about when I left camp on my horse that morning hoping to find a herd to bring in. The one thing I did know was my Great Uncle said, “don’t come back to camp unless you got horses in front of you. Sleep under a tree, but don’t come back here without horses”.

He meant it and whenever I think of him saying that to me I can’t help but smile.

I never had to sleep under a tree, so somebody was looking after me on those first few horse round ups because it sure wasn’t my skill and knowledge that got the horses in. There were many things I learned on a deal like that. My uncle was real matter of fact about it all. This is the job go do it. Not getting it done was not an option for any reason.

The Horse Ranch is honored to offer the annual High and Wild to our students. There were clients from 6 different countries this past summer that came with us to the mountains and it was wonder-

ful, as always, to try to have them experience and share a small part of the things I got to feel and learn. The High & Wild trip is not as adventuresome as when I started all those years ago, but it still has moments and opportunities for people to discover things about themselves that would be hard to find in other environments. This year will be 15 years of taking people on an adventure of a lifetime.

Some people return each year for another taste. What are your summer plans? Are you ready for your adventure? Maybe you want to get High and Wild.

Happy trails, Glenn Stewart If you are interested in our High and Wild trip feel free to contact the office; info@ thehorseranch.com. Also Glenn offers year round educational horsemanship programs at his facility near Fort Saint John, BC and is available to travel and conduct clinics.

For more information on Glenn and The Horse Ranch visit www.thehorseranch.com.

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Body Condition: Implications for Managing Beef Cows Laura Rutter/Dale Engstrom/Rob Hand, Alberta Agriculture and Forestry, Agri-Facts, Agdex 420/40-1 Body condition, or the amount of body fat an animal is carrying, is one management indicator that can be used to predict herd fertility and determine feeding programs. This factsheet is intended to make producers aware of the condition scoring system, what effects various condition scores will have on herd fertility, and to offer some management strategies regarding feeding and when to condition score to optimize both fertility and economics. The information is presented in four parts: • how to condition score • the relationship between body condition score and post-calving fertility • feeding strategies in relationship to condition score • practical application of condition scoring.

PART 1 – HOW TO CONDITION SCORE Condition Scoring Beef Cattle Body condition scoring is a subjective or “hands on” method of determining the amount of fat an animal is carrying.

Condition scoring is a better predictor of body energy content than visual “eyeballing,” weight-to-height ratio, heart

girth or live weight. The advantage of a condition score measurement is that it is easy to learn, fast, simple, cheap, does not require specialized equipment and is sufficiently accurate for many research and management situations.

In our high technology environment, the simple condition score has many management implications. Perhaps most importantly, it allows individuals to speak the same language when describing body condition. That is, rather than using ambiguous rating terms such as “fat,” “moderate” or “thin” based on visual appraisal, condition scoring assigns a numerical rating based on the feel of your cows.

What is Body Condition Scoring?

The East of Scotland College of Agriculture was the forerunner in establishing a scoring system. Body condition is scored from 1 (very thin) to 5 (grossly fat). The fat cover over the loin area between the hip (hook) bone and the last rib is the major location on the animal’s body used for condition scoring, especially in thin animals. The area is measured by placing your hand on the loin area, fingers pointing to the opposite hip bone. With your thumb, feel that fat cover over the ends of the short ribs (Figure 1). In some reports,

the short ribs are also termed spinous processes.

Since there is no muscle between the end of the short ribs and the skin, any padding felt by the thumb will be fat.

In cows that score above 3, the short ribs can no longer be felt, even with firm pressure; therefore, in fatter cattle, the fat cover around the tail head and over the ribs is also used to assess the animal’s condition score.

The Condition Scoring System The Scottish system uses the following descriptions to define each score: Score 1: The individual short ribs are fairly sharp to the touch and there is no fat around the tail head. The hip bones, tail head and ribs are visually prominent.

Score 2: The short ribs can be identified individually when touched, but feel rounded rather than sharp. There is some tissue cover around the tail head, over the hip bones and the flank. Individual ribs are no longer obvious.

Score 3: The short ribs can only be felt with firm pressure. The areas on either side of the tail head now have a degree of fat cover that can be felt easily.

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Score 4: Fat cover around the tail head is evident as slight “rounds,” soft to the touch. The short ribs cannot be felt even with firm pressure. Folds of fat are beginning to develop over the ribs and thighs of the animal.

Score 5: The bone structure is no longer noticeable, and the animal presents a “blocky” appearance. The tail head and hip bones are almost completely buried in fat, and folds of fat are apparent over the ribs and thighs. The short ribs are completely covered by fat, and the animal’s mobility is impaired by the large amounts of fat carried.

In practice, an animal’s condition may fall between the above values, in which case intermediate numbers (halves) can be used. For example, a 2.5 score indicates the animal is intermediate between a 2 and a 3 for body condition.

Figure 2 shows typical fat cover over the short ribs in cows with various body condition scores. It is important to remember that a condition score cannot be measured visually, as a full hair coat can hide a very poor condition. Condition score must be measured by feeling for fat cover.

Condition Score - 2

Figure 2. Typical fat cover over the short ribs in cows with various body condition scores When to Condition Score Cows should be condition scored three times each production year as follows: Fall pregnancy check or start of winter feeding program - optimum score is 3.0.

At calving - optimum score for mature cows is 2.5; optimum score for first-calf heifers is 3.0.

Thirty days before the start of the breeding season - optimum score is 2.5.

Program Discounts and special offers available Get it out of the way early Book your bull sale ad and 2016 Cattle Card today!

Upcoming Regular issue dates 2015 - November 6 & 20, December 4 & 18 2016 - January 15 & 29, February 12 & 26, March 11 & 25, April 8 & 22, May 6 & 20, June 3 & 17

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Look for Part 2 - “The Relationship Between Body Condition Score and PostCalving Fertility” in the next issue of the Northern Horizon.

Dan Przybylski

Advertising Manager horizon@dcdn.ca 250-782-4888 ext 114 250-784-4319 cell www.northernhorizon.ca

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Bull Sale Supplement Dates February 12, 2016 & March 11, 2016

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Bull Sale

2:00 pm, Wed. March 16, 2016 VJV Beaverlodge, AB 40+ Red & Black Angus Bulls on Offer

JAC 3C BW-90lbs | WW-694lbs | Jan 4-1,140lbs

J Lazy A Resource 3C has been a standout since birth. A moderate framed bull that will produce females that are in demand and steers with extra power and style.

Genetics you can bank on.

NVG 26C BW-82lbs | WW- 803lbs | Jan 4-1,088lbs The BB sons were highly accepted in last year’s sale and 26C will be no exception. Low birth and explosive growth.

Join J Lazy A and Fineline Red Angus on Facebook JAC 23C BW-77lbs | WW-642lbs | Jan 4-980lbs

NVG 40C BW-84lbs | WW-799lbs | Jan 4-1,100lbs

The Hotline bulls have calving ease written all over them. Will make calving out the heifers a success.

One of the first Jeff sons to sell! Structural soundness, performance, and power wrapped up in this eye catcher.

PERFORMANCE DATA, PICTURES, AND VIDEOS OF ALL BULLS COMING SOON TO

WWW.JLAZYA.COM Jarin & Amber Carter 780-518-9652

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13TH ANNUAL SIMMENTAL AND CHAROLAIS SALE

Friday, March 11, 2016 • 1:00 p.m.

EVERGREEN PARK, GRANDE PRAIRIE, AB 100 YEARLING SIMMENTAL AND CHAROLAIS BULLS

JayDawn Farms Reference Sires

Harvie JDF Wallbanger 111X

MRL El Tigre 52Z

Muirheads Odin

Muirheads Broker

PAYMENT PLAN: 1/2 Due Sale Day, 1/2 Due Nov 1/16 FREE DELIVERY WITHIN THE PEACE COUNTRY Watch the sale online at

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MMWK Rock Springs 27 C • Sired by MRL Discovery 21A

Mark Shologan

780.699.5082

HTA Braddack

JAYDAWN FARMS

Silverstream Geddes

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

MMWK Glacier 83C • Sired by MRC Fusion 41 A ( HOC Broker son)

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

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Mark Your Calendar

Bull Sale

100 Simmental & Charolais Bulls on Offer

1:00 PM ~ Saturday, March 5, 2016

• Online Bidding with DLMS • Payment Plan • Free Delivery within the Peace Country

NEW THIS YEAR! ONLINE BIDDING Vold, Jones & Vold, Beaverlodge, AB

2 yr. olds • Long Yearlings • Yearlings Select Females on Offer For a copy of our catalogue Contact Elden @ 780-518-3536 Or view it online at www.vjvauction.com/beaverlodge

Elden, Einar and Ole Bakkehaug

Box 156, Hythe, AB T0H 2C0 Home (780) 356-2113 Cell (780) 518-3536 (Elden) (780) 518-1985 (Ole)

13TH ANNUAL

JAYDAWN FARMS

NORTHERN CLASSIC Friday, March 11, 2016 • 1:00 p.m.

• Lewis Hawkes Pavilion • Evergreen Park, Grande Prairie, AB

✔ March 11

Jason & Nikki, Jordan, Kristopher and Darcie McQuaig Sexsmith, AB 780.568.2647 – 780.933.5530 jmcquaig@gpnet.ca

WILLOW CREEK SIMMENTALS

Mike & Mari, Colby, Kyle, Colton and Kale Klassen Crooked Creek, AB 780.957.2814 – 780.832.6714 mike.klassen@atcoelectric.com colbyklassen@hotmail.com

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1 Choice Bull Sale st

Saturday, April 2, 2016 M P 1 Vold Jones Vold Auction Mart Guest Auctioneers Patterson’s Auction Service • Catalogue available at www.pattersonsauction.ca

Bulls selected for these important genetically predictable economic traits Calving Ease • Explosive Weight Gain at Weaning & One Year • Carcass Merit

OUR REFERENCE SIRES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: Natural Sire: BLAST GAME DAY 16A * bred for calving ease & performance • Male calf avg BW-77 ADJWW – 689 • Female calf avg BW-72 ADJWW-617 Natural Sire: CROSBY RAINMAKER 93Y * bred for calving ease & performance • Male calf avg BW-84 ADJWW – 700 • Female calf avg BW-79 ADJWW-631

APPROXIMATELY

Natural Sire: D R TIGER KING 35Z * bred for calving ease & performance • BW – 73 • ADJWW – 696 Natural Sire: NORTHLINE UPPERCUT 703A * bred for performance & high beef value • Male calf avg BW-96 ADJWW – 663 • Female calf avg BW-84 ADJWW-605

A.I. SIRE: EXAR UPSHOT 0562A * bred for performance & high beef value • Male calf avg BW-85 ADJWW – 691 • Female calf avg BW-80 ADJWW-610 A.I. SIRE: HOOVER DAM * bred for calving ease & performance • Male calf avg BW-79 ADJWW – 692 • Female calf avg BW-74 ADJWW-582

50 BLACK ANGUS BULLS ON OFFER

For more info Steve Aylward (C) 250.784.5136 • Email: gsaylward@gmail.com • Dale Aylward 250.786.5478

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PRO-CHAR CHAROLAIS & GUESTS 5TH ANNUAL

BULL SALE

Sunday, February 28, 2016 • 1:30 p.m. • At the Farm, Glenevis, AB PROK 33C

HRJ 556C

Offering: Yearlings Two year olds Simmental yearlings PROK 6C

PROK 10C

PROK 22C

HRJ 518C

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David, Kristina, Kendall & Marshall Prokuda Box 275, Glenevis, AB T0E 0X0

780-932-1654

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Guest consignors: • Johnson Charolais 784-674-5957 • Triangle Stock Farm 780-968-2354 Contact us for a catalogue or view the catalogue and bull videos online at www.prochar.ca

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MACKENZIE RED ANGUS

Registered Pioneer Herd - Established 1962

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BULL SALE TUESDAY MARCH 15, 2016 @ 1:00pm

Vold, Jones & Vold Auction Mart Dawson Creek, BC

OFFERING

• Yearling Red Angus Registered Bulls • Two Year Old Red Angus Registered Bulls Ken or Rebecca Mackenzie 780-836-2049 or kenmac@abnorth.com To View Catalogue go to: www.mackenzieredangus.ca • Sales Rep: D. Trapper Green (c) 780.837.0171 r0011176862

‘Since 1957’

Vold Jones & Vold Auction Co. Ltd.

www.vjvauction.com • Canadian Satellite Web Site: www.cslauction.com

Cattle Sales

Special Sales

Dawson Creek Shawn Gist 780.782.3766 Tues, Feb 2 - 9:00 a.m.

Tues, Feb 9 - 9:00 a.m.

Tues, Feb 16 - 9:00 a.m.

Tues, Feb 23 - 9:00 a.m.

Beaverlodge Don Fessler 780.354.2423 Thurs, Feb 4 - 9:00 a.m.

Thurs, Feb 11 - 9:00 a.m.

Thurs, Feb 18 - 9:00 a.m.

Thurs, Feb 25 - 9:00 a.m.

Westlock Gary Jarvis 780.349.3153 Thurs, Feb 4 - 9:00 a.m.

Thurs, Feb 11 - 9:00 a.m.

Thurs, Feb 18 - 9:00 a.m.

Thurs, Feb 25 - 9:00 a.m.

Ponoka Henry Thalen 403.783.5561 Wed, Feb 3 - 8:30 a.m.

Wed, Feb 10 - 8:30 a.m.

Wed, Feb 17 - 8:30 a.m.

Wed, Feb 24 - 8:30 a.m.

Rimbey Wes Skeels 403.843.2439 Tues, Feb 2 - 9:00 a.m.

Tues, Feb 9 - 9:00 a.m.

Tues, Feb 16 - 9:00 a.m.

Tues, Feb 23 - 9:00 a.m.

Dawson Creek

Beaverlodge

Westlock

Ponoka

Rimbey

Horse Sale Saturday, Feb 6, 2016 Tack 9:30, Horses Noon O Double E Simmentals Saturday, March 5 P.C. Supreme Bull Sale Saturday, March 12 Fineline/J Lazy A Ranch Wednesday, March 16

Bred Cow Sale Sat, Feb 13 - 11:00 a.m.

Monthly Horse Sales Sat, Feb 20 - 10:00 a.m.

Sat, Mar 19 - 10:00 a.m.

Reg Sheep & Goat Sale Mon, Feb 16 - 11:00 a.m.

Tues, Mar 15 - 11:00 a.m.

Soderglen Ranch Bull Sale Sat, Feb 13 - 1:00 p.m.

All Our Hearts Angus Sale Thurs, Feb 18 - 9:00 a.m.

Maple Leaf Charolais Sale Friday, Feb 26 - 1:00 p.m.

Bison Sale Saturday, Mar 19 - Noon

Anchor D Ranch Simmental Friday, Feb 12 - 1:00 p.m.

Cutting Edge Angus Sale Thursday, Mar 3 - 1:00 p.m Monthly Horse Sale Friday, Jan 29 - 5:00 p.m.

Friday, Feb 26 - 5:00 p.m.

Friday, Mar 25 - 5:00 p.m.

Bred Cow Sale 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, Feb 16 with Regular Sale Complete Dispersal of 140 Cows & 50 Bred Heifers Cows Bred Black Gelbvieh and Black Angus Heifers Bred Red Polled

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Owners – Henry Thalen 403.783.0090 henry@morsan.com • Morris Thalen 403.783.1333 morris@morsan.com

Ponoka - 4410 – Highway 2A, Ponoka, AB, (Ph)403.783.5561, (Fax)403.783.4120, (Website)www.vjvauction.com (Email)office@vjvauction.com Dawson Creek - 301–116th Avenue, Dawson Creek, B.C., (Ph) 250.782.3766, (Fax) 780.782.6622, (Email)dawson@vjvauction.com Beaverlodge - Box 606, Beaverlodge, AB, (Ph) 780-354-2423, (Email)vjvbeaverlodge@gpnet.ca Westlock - 9004 – 110A Street, Westlock, AB, (Ph) 780-349-3153, (Fax) 780-349-5466 • Rimbey - 4831 – 47th Street, Rimbey, AB, (Ph) 403.843.2439, (Fax) 403.843.3485 Field Representatives: Mike Brennan (Ponoka, Rimbey, Bashaw) 403.783.1074, Ralph Calder (Grimshaw & N.Alberta) 780.618.7655, Neil Campbell (Rycroft) 780.814.4113, Trevor Duke (Castor, Coronation, Stettler, Hanna) 403.740.5753, Trent Ewasiw (Rochester/Dapp) 780.349.0239, Donny Fessler (Beaverlodge, Grande Prairie) 780.882.6189, Darryl Friesen (Rimbey) 780.318.1630, Mark Gillett (Fairview) 780.835.3579, Shawn Gist (Dawson Creek) 250.219.4419, D. Trapper Green (Northern Alberta & BC) 780.837.0171, Ron Kramer (Fort St. John) 250.827.3245, Barry Neumeirer (Rimbey) 403.350.8222, Art Patterson (Dawson Creek) 250.784.4307, Cory Polak (Peers/Edson) 780.712.5749, Wade Schaupmeyer (Mayerthorpe) 780.305.4104, Bob Scott (Lac La Biche) 780.689.9203, Travis Sekura (Drayton Valley) 780.621.6841, Stan Skeels (Rimbey) 403.704.0288, Hank Stach (Lamont) 780.977.3733, Nanson Vold (Ponoka) 403.783.0349, Ged Willis (Beaverlodge) 780.814.4751

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January 22

Statistics & Data Development Branch Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development

Vold Jones Vold - Westlock - December 7, 2015

Beaver Hill Auction Service - Tofield - January 11, 2016

Sheep (W & H) - 326 Head

Goats - 27 Head

Priced by $/CWT

0 - 69 lb

$2.200

$2.350

Kids

Sheep - 238 Head

70 - 85 lb

$1.725

$2.250

Doeling Kids 0 - 49lb

n/a

n/a

86 - 105 lb

$1.050

$2.000

Doeling Kids 50 - 69 lb

$2.200

$3.125

0 - 54 lb

$230.00 - $265.00

106 lb & Over

$1.375

$1.725

Doeling Kids 70 - 90 lb

$1.725

$2.350

55 - 69 lb

$220.00 - $250.00

Ewes

$0.400

$0.840

Billy Kids 0 - 49 lb

n/a

n/a

70 - 85 lb

$207.00 - $232.00

Priced by $/CWT

Wool

Hair

Goats - 41 Head Light Feeder Kids 0 - 60lbs

$205.00 $235.00

$220.00 - $240.00

Doeling Kids 45 - 69lb

$210.00 $240.00

$220.00 - $245.00

Doeling Kids 70+ lb

$210.00 $245.00

$200.00 - $220.00

Billy Kids 45 - 69lb

$215.00 $250.00

Rams

$0.650

$0.950

Billy Kids 50 - 100 lb

$2.250

$3.125

86 - 105 lb

$180.00 - $200.00

$180.00 - $213.00

Billy Kids 70+ lbs

$215.00 $240.00

Bred Ewes

$1.000

$1.400

Whether Kids 0 - 49 lb

n/a

n/a

106 & Over lb

$150.00 - $176.00

$140.00 - $162.00

Whether Kids 45 - 69lbs

$220.00 $250.00

n/a

Whether Kids 50 - 100 lb

$1.050

$2.350

Whether Kids 70+ lbs

$225.00 $245.00

Nanny / Kids Units

n/a

n/a

Ewe / Lamb Families n/a

Pigs - 13 Head 30 - 40 lb

$0.40

$0.60

Adults

41 - 80 lb

n/a

n/a

Nannys

$0.475

81 - 150 lb

n/a

n/a

Billys

151 lb & Over

$1.70

$2.12

Bred Nannys

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

Jan 16/16 (prel) 446,083 268,842 177,241 63,635 Jan 23/16 (est) 2,329,000

Jan 09/16 (prel) 456,451 264,375 192,076 64,781 Jan 16/16 (est) 2,300,000

Jan 17/15 433,342 260,991 172,351 61,615 Jan 24/15 2,316,700

Ewes

$75.00 - $144.00

$80.00 - $155.00

Mature Nannys

$100.00 $169.00

$0.875

Rams

$103.00 - $140.00

$95.00 - $122.50

Mature Billies

$132.50 $160.00

$2.40

$3.10

Bred Ewes (Head)

$170.00 - $220.00

n/a

Bred Does (head)

n/a

n/a

$1.25

$1.50

Ewe/Lamb Families (unit)

n/a

n/a

Nanny/Kid (units)

n/a

n/a

HOG FUTURES - US $/CWT

CAN/US $ CLOSE Jan 22/16

MONTH Feb-16 Apr-16 May-16 Jun-16 Jul-16 Aug-16

MONTH Mar-16 Jun-16 Sep-16 Dec-16 Mar-17 Jun-17

LEAN $63.00 $69.00 $75.38 $78.95 $78.78 $78.13

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

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Jan 22/16 $1.427 N/A

Jan 15/16 $1.367 $1.680

CHANGE + 0.98 + 1.55 + 0.97 + 0.58 + 0.48 - 0.10

FUTURES $0.707 $0.707 $0.707 $0.708 $0.709 $0.709

CHANGE + $0.0188 + $0.0186 + $0.0183 + $0.0181 + $0.0179 + $0.0176

HOG INDICATORS Jan 23/15 $1.562 $1.846

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

Jan 16/16 $213.00 Jan 15/16

Jan 09/16 $213.00 Jan 08/16

Jan 17/15 $215.00 Jan 16/15

INTERIOR IOWA MINNESOTA HOG CASH PRICES

US CORN

14.6

14.2

19.8

WEEK END

Jan 22/16

Jan 15/16

Jan 23/15

ALTA BARLEY

10.7

10.0

12.6

US $/CWT

$56.60

$53.62

$69.04

US PORK CARCASS CUTOUT

CAN EQVT $/KG

$1.528

$1.486

$1.634

US $/CWT

$71.26

$85.31

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Canadian Beef Industry Award for Jan 21, 2016, Saskatoon, SK – A researcher respected nationally and internationally as a leading expert on beef cattle nutrition and management has been awarded the 2015 Canadian Beef Industry Award for Outstanding Research and Innovation.

Presented at the Saskatchewan Beef Industry Conference among many past and present colleagues and students, Dr. John McKinnon was surprised and honored by the announcement.

Dr. McKinnon is a researcher, professor and the Saskatchewan Beef Industry Research Chair at the University of Saskatchewan. He has made phenomenal contributions to advancements in the competitiveness and sustainability of the Canadian beef industry through his long-term passion and dedication to progressive science, and exceptional collaboration, leadership and communication with industry.

His research focuses on nutritional and environmental factors influencing the growth and carcass quality of feeder cattle and the nutrition of the breeding herd.

Areas of emphasis within Dr. McKinnon’s research program have included the use of wet distiller’s byproducts for feedlot cattle, nutritional evaluation of grain screenings for growing cattle, use of real-time ultrasound for predicting carcass quality of breeding and finishing cattle, the impact of the environment on performance of cattle in western Canada and the use of high lipid feeds for growing and finishing.

Dr. McKinnon takes a whole systems approach to beef production and his leadership in collaboration and cross-discipline research has been extremely beneficial to improving the competitive advantage of Canadian beef producers.

In addition to the vast list of scientific publications

he has authored, Dr. McKinnon is a leader in research extension. He writes countless articles, including as a regular contributor to Canadian Cattlemen – The Beef Magazine, one of the leading publications for Canadian beef producers. He has also been instrumental in the development and coordination of industry extension events to ensure innovative research findings are communicated directly to producers and cattle feeders, including the Saskatchewan Beef and Forage Symposium, the Western Canadian Feedlot Management School, and the Western Nutrition Conference.

Dr. McKinnon is a sought after speaker at producer meetings and industry events where he skillfully shares his knowledge, research findings, and opinions on pertinent industry issues. He is an effective communicator not only at highly technical scientific forums but also in communicating research findings in a practical and applicable manner to cattle producers and industry stakeholders.

In addition, Dr. McKinnon works directly and oneon-one with numerous cow-calf producers, feedlot operators, veterinarians and feed industry personnel on their feeding and management programs. He willingly gives his time and expertise and is seen by the industry as approachable and available to share his knowledge.

As a dedicated Professor at the University of Saskatchewan, Dr. McKinnon has mentored numerous students and researchers throughout his career. He has supervised or co-supervised more than 35 M.Sc. and Ph.D. students to program completion and supervised numerous post-doctoral researchers. Many of these individuals have gone on to have considerable impact in the beef industry and the research community.

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REGISTERED RED & BLACK ANGUS Lloyd & Donna 1-800-667-2251

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inaugural recipient of the Outstanding Research and Innovation Selling Black Angus Yearling Bulls Off The Farm By Private Treaty Photo (L-R): Tim Oleksyn (Chair, BCRC), Brad Wildeman (Nominator), Dr. John McKinnon (Recipient), Sandy Russel (Nominator)

Clint & Anna Collins Rio Grande, AB www.riograndeangus.com

780.354.3913 780.814.1455

Andrew & Vivian Miller Box 163 Bay Tree, AB T0H 0A0

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By Private Treaty

Ph: (780)353-3355 CELL: (780)864-5035 slr.angus@yahoo.ca

Battle River Black Angus Registered Black Angus Bulls

FOR SALE

10 Registered bred Black Angus cows Due to start calving March 18th Box 275 Manning, Alberta T0H 2M0

Ron Gordey

Phone: 1-780-836-2584 Cell: 1-780-836-6239 Fax: 1-780-836-2582

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See you all at the 2016 25th Annual 1st Choice Bull Sale, April 2, 2016 Visitors Welcome

Mile 11 on #2 Highway South of Dawson Creek STEVE AYLWARD (250)786-5031 or (250)784-5136 DALE AYLWARD (250)786-5478 P.O. BOX 132, DAWSON CREEK, B.C. V1G 4G3

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Dr. McKinnon continues to provide leadership for the future of the beef cattle industry through his ongoing efforts in the development of the Beef Cattle Research and Teaching Unit. This infrastructure will be a tremendous asset in maintaining the competitiveness of the Canadian beef industry well beyond his career at the University of Saskatchewan.

“The value of Dr. McKinnon’s work on the Canadian beef industry is remarkable,” said Tim Oleksyn, a cow-calf producer from Shellbrook, Saskatchewan and Chair of the Beef Cattle Research Council (BCRC). “He is dedicated to keeping a practical focus in his research initiatives and has always maintained the need for real-world application within the beef cattle industry.”

The Canadian Beef Industry Award for Outstanding Research and Innovation is presented annually by the BCRC on behalf of Canada’s beef industry stakehold-

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has looked into just that kind of system. The basis of the project was to assess existing alarm systems that could be modified to monitor remote livestock watering systems. The objectives of the project were to decrease the amount of physical visits producers would need to make to their watering system, as well as increase the confidence in remote watering systems to increase the adoption of remote livestock watering systems.

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make solar watering systems more reliable. Their hope is also to create awareness among the manufacturers of solar watering systems and alarm system companies that there is opportunity within agriculture to develop and market the technology. They are also looking for suggestions and feedback on these alerting systems. Any feedback can be directed to Ken Janzen with Alberta Agriculture and Forestry (contact information below).

There are already some commercial systems available: CAP Solar out of Olds has a satellite monitoring system (www.capsolar.com) and BenTek Systems out of Calgary, also has both a satellite and a cellular system that were designed for the oilfield, but do work for this purpose (www.scadalink.com). Component lists and wiring diagram for the beacon light system are available from Ken Janzen at Alberta Agriculture & Forestry’s Environmental Stewardship Division (ken.janzen@gov.ab.ca or 403-329-1212 ext 231).

For more information on this project please check out the summary on the project at: http://www. growingforward.alberta.ca/cs/idcplg?IdcService=GET_FI LE&dDocName=AGUCMINT-520345&RevisionSelecti onMethod=LatestReleased Alert Monitors for Remote Livestock Watering Systems are now an eligible expense in the On-Farm Stewardship GF2 Program. We would be happy to help you fill out an application!

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Line of site system using a beacon light A beacon light activates when the watering system has an alarm situation. This is the lowest cost option of the 3 tested, however it does require a line of sight to see the activated beacon. The beacon can be elevated on a post so it can be seen from a nearby road, so it is more of a drive-by check than actually going out into the field.

This type of system is easy to design and install, and the wiring diagram and list of components is available from Alberta Agriculture & Forestry. Cost: $350 Cellular system Producers need a cell phone for this type of system.

When there is an alarm, the producer would receive a text message, although it can be programmed to alert through telephone or email as well. This system was originally designed for use in the oilfield, and is quite expensive.

This type of system also has many feature that livestock producers would not need, and is limited to areas with good cell service. It also requires a large amount of power of its own, as well as cellular charges. Cost: $6000 start up, plus monthly cell charges.

Satellite system This system needs a smart phone to be effective and sends an email when the watering system has an alarm. It is pretty simple to set up, and less expensive than the cellular system. It also has lower power requirements, and has better service coverage than the cellular system. This system isn’t as programmable as the cellular system and has fewer alerting options. This system also has monthly contract fees. Cost: $1500-2000 start up, plus monthly cell/satellite charges.

The three systems were tested with producers, who reported having an increased confidence in their watering system. Having the alarm system also saved the producers time by not having to physically check their watering systems. One issue faced by all the alert systems was the low water level sensor in the winter was that the sensor could freeze into ice and the alert was not sent. So the recommendation is to still check watering systems regularly even if an alert system is installed.

This project is still continuing to do extension work and may do more demonstrations with producers to promote the technology with the final goal to be able to demonstrate to producers that there is technology available to

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We’ve got a full lineup of Quality Pre-Owned Tractors!

TRACTORS JD 9570RT (15) 570HP, PowerShift, Hyd Pump, 36Mths 1500 Comprehensive PowerGard. Auto Trac in 2630 and in 4600 Command Center

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Case IH DC163 (14) mid pivot, steel rollers, $114,000 hyd tilt, 1000rpm PTO

$29,900

JD 6125M (14) Cab, 125HP, 2WD, Rear PTO 540/1000 930 Hrs

JD 956 moco, 14.5ft, rotary, drawbar $106,000 swivel, rubber/urethane, 1000PTO

$25,500

JD 9560RT (13) 36 inch tracks, fully loaded, icl/ full AMS w/ PTO & Hyd Hitch, $395,000 StarFire 3000 receiver, GS3, 4 idler weights

JD 7520 (03) 125HP, Cab, MFWD, IVT Transmission, Duals equipped w/Loader

$81,500

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

$384,000

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

$72,500

$232,000

JD 7320 (07) 105HP, Cab, MFWD, Partial PowerShift,

$228,000

JD 6115D (11) 115HP, Cab, Partial Powershift, MFWD, c/w Loader

2- JD 9230 325HP, Powershift, Duals, Guidance ready, 4WD

$197,500

Case IH Magnum 335 (11) Cab, MFWD, Duals 1400 Hrs

JD 7210 (01) 95HP, Cab, MFWD, Partial PowerShift, equipped w/Loader

$196,500

JD 9320 (04) 375HP, 18F/6R Powershift, Duals, 48gpm Pump, 4SCV, weight pkg

JD 5520 (02) 75HP, Cab, Syncro trans, MFWD, 2500Hrs

$156,500

JD 5425 (08) 65HP, Syncro transmission, 2WD, 540PTO

$28,750

JD 4430 (73) 130HP, Syncro Trans, 2WD

$11,000

9530 (08) 475HP, Powershift, 78 gpm hyd pump, 4SCV, 800/70R38 Tires Case IH Steiger 535 (09) 535HP, Duals, Hyd pump

JD 9520S (04) PowerShift trans, c/w Dozer, winch, rear Screen, 2 Sets of tires & Chains $135,000 JD 9520 (02) 450HP, PowerShift trans, guidance ready,

$130,000

JD 9300 (98) 24F/6R Partial PowerShift Trans, Duals, Leon 16’ Dozer Blade

4- 1870 Seeders, 56’, 2- Tow Behind & 2 $104,500 Tow Between.

JD 8870 (95) 350HP, Syncro Transmission, Duals, Guidance ready

$82,000

JD 956 moco, (11) Impeller Conditioner, Clevis hitch

$24,500

New Holland H7450 moco (09), new cutterbar

$22,000

New Holland BR780A Mega-Wide, Twine, $60,000 1000PTO, JD 945 (98) rotary tongue 1 3/8” hookup $62,500 New Holland 664 Round Baler (98) Reg pickup, Twine, 1000 PTO $59,000 JD 935 (00) Moco Hesston 565A (98) Round Blaer, reg $42,750 pickup, Twine, 1000PTO

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$16,000 $12,500 $9,500 $8,900 $8,250 $4,900

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Working well program to visit High Prairie

Residents in the High Prairie area who are reliant on water wells for their everyday supply of water should find an upcoming workshop of great interest and usefulness.

The Working Well Program, a free water well management workshop hosted by the Peace Country Beef and Forage Association and utilizing the technical assistance of Alberta Agriculture and Forestry, Alberta Environment and Parks, Alberta Health Services and local licensed water well drillers will be coming to the High Prairie Agricultural Society Hall on Thursday, February 11th.

The workshop will center on ensuring a safe and sustainable supply of water for your home; including how groundwater works, proper water sampling, how to test for and maintain water quality and basic well maintenance and protection.

Kaitlin McLachlan, Extension Coordinator for the Peace Country Beef Congress in Fairview, encourages all interested well owners, or prospective well owners, to contact her to reserve a seat for them as soon as possible for this valuable and informative workshop.

Study finds Canadian beef’s GHG footprint shrunk over 30 years

BY STAFF, JANUARY 11, 2016 GRAINEWS

Efficiencies in cattle production and feeding have allowed Canada’s beef industry to produce the same weight in beef as 30 years ago with smaller breeding herds, less land — and smaller greenhouse gas (GHG) output, a new study finds.

The study, led by research scientist Tim McAllister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada in Lethbridge, with staff from AAFC, Environment Canada and the University of Manitoba, logs a “significant reduction in GHG intensity” when comparing 2011 figures with those from 1981.

The first results from the five-year (2013-18) study, published Dec. 23 in the journal Animal Production Science, credit “continual improvements in production and feed efficiencies, crop yields and management strategies.”

GHG emissions have long been a contentious issue for the livestock sector. According to the Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef (CRSB) in a release Monday, Canada’s beef industry today accounts for 3.6 per cent of Canada’s greenhouse gas production and 0.072 per cent of global greenhouse gas production.

At the same time, lands that grow grasses and legumes for cattle sequester carbon, thereby reducing GHGs, the group said.

GHG emissions in the study were estimated using life-cycle assessments (cradle to farm gate) based mainly on Holos, a Canadian whole-farm emissions model, the researchers wrote in their paper.

Compared with 1981, in 2011 the same amount of slaughter weight was produced, with a 14 per cent decline in methane emissions, 15 per cent decline in nitrous dioxide emissions and a 12 per cent decline in carbon dioxide emissions from fossil fuel use.

Enteric methane production — that is, from the animals’ digestive systems — accounted for 73 per cent of total GHG emissions in both years.

In all, the study found, the estimated intensity of GHG emissions per kilogram of live weight that left the farm was 14 kilograms of carbon dioxide equivalents for 1981, but 12 kg of carbon dioxide equivalents for 2011, down 14 per cent.

Past that, the study found that in 2011, beef production in Canada required only 71 per cent of the breeding herd (such as cows, bulls, calves and replacement heifers) and 76 per cent of the land needed to produce the same amount of live weight for slaughter as in 1981.

“We’re working to get a more accurate assessment of the Canadian beef industry’s environmental footprint and these results indicate that the footprint per kilogram of beef produced is getting smaller,” McAllister said in Monday’s release from the CRSB and Beef Cattle Research Council (BCRC).

The needed production and feed efficiencies, crop yields and improved management practices “wouldn’t have happened if it weren’t for investments in research and development, and the industry’s ability to adopt those technologies,” he said.

Those investments led to increased average daily gain and slaughter weight, improved reproductive efficiency, reduced time to slaughter, increased crop yields and a shift towards high-grain diets that enabled cattle to be marketed at an earlier age, the researchers said in their paper.

However, in terms of the industry’s overall sustainability, they wrote, “future studies are necessary to examine the impact of beef production on other sustainability metrics, including water use, air quality, biodiversity and provision of ecosystems services.”

“Perceived” concerns about the beef sector’s environmental impacts “often overshadow the beneficial impacts of the beef industry,” BCRC chair Tim Oleksyn, a cow-calf producer from Shellbrook in northern Saskatchewan, said in Monday’s release.

Beef producers, he said, are “inherently motivated to be more efficient, which most often has social, economic and environmental benefits. Now that we have resource use and GHG emission benchmarks, we can move forward as an industry and more strategically target our efforts to improve.”

The CRSB’s sustainability assessment is expected to benchmark the industry’s social, economic and environmental impact, using 2013 as the baseline, and to be revisited and evaluated every five years.

Results from the remaining phases of the industry environmental footprint study are expected in 2018, the CRSB said. — AGCanada.com Network

Alberta researcher receives prestigious award AGRI-NEWS FEBRUARY 1, 2016

Former Alberta Agriculture and Forestry (AF) researcher Dr. Jim Helm has been awarded the prestigious American Society of Agronomy Distinguished Service Award. This award is given only to highly distinguished nominees that have made a transformational contribution to the agronomy profession.

“Jim Helm is a household name among cereal breeders and scientists worldwide” says nominator Dr. John Ryan, former soil scientist with the International Centre for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas.

Dr. Helm spent over four decades as head of research at the Field Crop Development Centre (FCDC), located in Lacombe, and oversaw the release of 42 cereal cultivars bred specifically for conditions in Alberta and western Canada, including 32 barley varieties, nine triticale varieties, and one winter wheat variety.

“While this award is primarily a credit to Jim, it’s also a credit to his colleagues and the Centre here in Lacombe” says Dr. Ryan.

Born and raised in Washington, U.S., Jim had the opportunity as a master’s student to work with legendary Nobel Peace Prize winner Norman Borlaug at Washington State University.

After obtaining his Ph.D. from Oregon State University, Dr. Helm found his way to Alberta in 1973 to become the sole worker at the brand new provincial barley breeding program, later known as FCDC. Under Dr. Helm’s leadership, the FCDC grew from its humble beginnings into a world class cereal breeding facility, with 10 scientists and over 30 staff working in pathology, biotechnology, quality, and breeding labs. Initially focusing on feed barley, the FCDC’s breeding programs have since expanded to include malt barley, spring and winter triticale, and wheat.

Dr. Helm prides himself on being a practical scientist for the practical farmer, and brought a common sense approach to the technical world of research.

Dr. Helm retired from FCDC at the end of 2014.

Dr. Helm has also received the Canadian Society of Agronomy’s Distinguished Agronomist award, the Alberta Centennial Medal for outstanding service to the people and province of Alberta, the Alberta Science and Technology Award for Innovation in Agricultural Science, and was inducted into the Alberta Agricultural Hall of Fame in 2002.

Contact: Erin Collier Alberta Agriculture and Forestry 403-782-8042

The Northern Horizon, January 29, 2016

New Versatile Legendary Limited Edition Versatile Celebrates 50 Years in 2016 December 29, 2015 - Winnipeg, MB - Versatile was the first to massproduce articulated four-wheel drive tractors back in 1966 and the company marks 50 years of continuous tractor production in 2016. Several events are planned to celebrate the occasion starting with the introduction of a retrothemed tractor known as the Legendary Limited Edition.

The Versatile Legendary Limited Edition features historic red and yellow paint, special decals and pays tribute to 50 years of continuous four-wheel drive tractor production. Available in articulated four-wheel drive and DeltaTrack®, only a limited number of these tractors will be made available for purchase in January for delivery during the summer of 2016. In addition to the special paint and decal scheme, these tractors feature a special serial number, a plaque with the buyer’s name, and include a trip to Winnipeg, Manitoba for a special VIP event at the factory in July.

These Legendary Limited Edition tractors will be on display at tradeshows in 2016, including: • World Ag Expo (Tulare, CA) - February 9-11 • National Farm Machinery Show (Louisville, KY) - February 10-13 • Commodity Classic (New Orleans, LA) - May 3-5 More information on the 50th Anniversary of Versatile will be available in early 2016

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Is that a Steiger? Or a Zamboni?

New ice resurfacer drawing lots of attention BILL BROWN, FARMS.COM

Jan 20, 2016 - The new ice resurfacer at the West Hill Community Club is turning heads and bringing lots of attention to Case IH and sponsor Redhead Equipment in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan.

Styled as an iconic Case IH Steiger farm tractor, the vehicle has quickly become a marketing win for Redhead and agriculture sales manager Arron McLean.

“It really looks awesome,” said McLean today. “It’s the nicest Zamboni I’ve seen at any community club, that’s for sure.”

McLean explained that the original design for the machine was done by Young’s Equipment in Regina.

When it became available for purchase, McLean got a

call from a friend with whom he played men’s hockey.

“He told me the community club needed a resurfacer, and I should consider doing this.

“When he told me more, I thought I couldn’t really turn it down. It’s brought us lots of attention.”

West Hill is managed largely by community volunteers and fills an important need in Prince Albert. It’s been around “since the ‘70s” and its facilities include an indoor arena, an outdoor rink, and an additional pleasure skating surface.

“It’s been a lot better than just putting up a sign on the boards,” said McLean.

“We were at a hockey tournament there on the weekend, and my kids were really excited seeing it on the ice. They kept saying, hey, that’s the Redhead tractor out there!”

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AGRI-NEWS JANUARY 25, 2016

The Alberta Agriculture Hall of Fame is now accepting nominations to honour individuals who have made significant contributions to Alberta’s agriculture and agri-food industry, and to the development and sustainability of rural life in Alberta.

“Every two years, Alberta’s Agriculture Hall of Fame recognizes up to three Albertans whose outstanding leadership, innovation and business practices have advanced Alberta’s agriculture and food industry at the community, provincial, national or international level,” says Rod Carlyon, chair, Agriculture Hall of Fame selection panel.

Since 1951, the Hall of Fame has celebrated the accomplishments of men and women who have dedicated their lives to agriculture and their ru-

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The 2016 inductees will be honoured this October at a celebration ceremony.

Nomination forms and more information about the Hall of Fame can be found on the Alberta Agriculture Hall of Fame webpage, or by calling 780-968-3518. For toll-free access in Alberta, call 310-0000 first.

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Comparing oats, barley and wheat for cattle rations AGRI-NEWS FEBRUARY 1, 2016

Reducing feed costs for wintering cows is an objective that can pay huge dividends.

“It’s been estimated that for every $1 that you save in winter feed costs, the net profit for the operation increases by $2.48,” says Barry Yaremcio, beef/forage specialist, Alberta Agriculture and Forestry, Stettler.

High hay prices have resulted in some producers changing to a straw grain ration prior to calving. “This is a good option,” says Yaremcio. “By feeding straw and grain pre-calving, it is possible to save roughly $350 compared to feeding hay throughout the entire winter. The question then becomes is it cheaper to feed oats or barley to the cows? Some of the items to consider are price and nutrient content of the grains.”

It is important to be aware of the price differential needed to replace barley with oats in a ration, or vice versa. “On average, barley contains 7 to 10% more protein and 7 to 10% more energy on a pound-for-pound basis compared to oats,” explains Yaremcio. “So, if there is six pounds of barley in the ration, it would be necessary to feed 6.6 pounds of oats to get the same amount of nutrients into the animal.”

On a per tonne basis, to replace 2204 pounds of barley, it would be necessary to feed 2352 pounds of oats to get the same amount of energy and an additional six pounds of canola meal to match protein levels. To have the same cost for feeding, oat needs to be $1.50 per bushel less expensive than barley to be a cost effective option.

“There are a few other considerations that need to be made before making the switch based on price alone,” explains Yaremcio. “If feeding whole grains to calves under 700 pounds, there’s no need to process the grain. The calves will do a good job of chewing and breaking the kernels so they are digested. For animals over 700 pounds (including cows), the animals tend to ‘gulp’ their food and don’t chew as much. Whole oats to larger animals results in a five to seven per cent reduc-

tion in digestive efficiency. Barley on the other hand has a 10 to 15% reduction in digestive efficiency when fed whole. This factor needs to be brought into the price differential discussion.”

Economically, if it is costing more than 15% of the price for barley or 7% of the price of oats to process the grain, it may be beneficial to feed extra grain and be money ahead in the long run, notes Yaremcio.

“Changing from oats to barley in a ration should be done gradually. Start with 25% barley in the mix for three to four days, and then increase the barley by 25% every three to four days. If all goes well, in 16 days the animals can be on 100% barley.”

Changing to feed wheat has different limitations. “Wheat must be cracked into two pieces (no finer than this) when feed to larger cattle. If it is fed whole, digestive efficiency is reduced by 25%. Wheat is digested faster than oats or barley which increases the risks of bloat or acidosis. Maximum feeding limits for wheat is three pounds per head per day for calves under 700 pounds and six pounds a day for mature cows. If switching to wheat, a gradual introduction into the ration is necessary.

It’s advisable to include an ionophore into the ration when feeding wheat.”

When making the changes from one grain to another, there are two things to watch for: Feed refusal. If feed consumption declines after a change, it may be an indication that the rumen is not functioning properly.

Consistency of the manure. If the manure becomes lose and watery, this is another indicator there are digestive problems.

“If either of these two problems occur, reduce the total amount of grain fed or go back to the previous mix of grain until the problems dissipate,” adds Yaremcio For more information, contact the Alberta Ag-Info Centre at 310-FARM (3276).

Contact: Alberta Ag-Info Centre 310-FARM (3276)

2016 Peace Agronomy Update

On Wednesday, January 13th, The North Peace Applied Research Association and the Peace Country Beef & Forage Association held a Peace Agronomy Update at the Dunvegan Motor Inn & Suites in Fairview. Over 90 Peace Country farmers and ranchers attended the update, benefitting from the information made available from the guest speakers.

Photo Credits to Nora Paulovich (NPARA)

Neil Harker, a research scientist with Ag Canada, spoke on integrated weed management systems and the importance of crop rotations on herbicide resistant weeds.

Emile de Milliano, a training manager with Crop Production Services, talks to the crowd about diagnosing crop problems.

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awson Creek - Snowmobile Vintage Show & Shine @ Paradise Valley Club Fort St. John - High on Ice Winter Festival G.P. - Catherine MacLellan @ GP Live Theatre

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THIS DAY IN HISTORY 1879 - Sir Standford Fleming proposes the idea of standard time.

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G.P. - Scotties Tournament of Hearts @ Revolution Place Rycroft - Cocktail Cover Crop Selection Workshop @ Ag Society Hall

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G.P. - Lennie Gallant @ G.P. Live Theatre G.P. - Scotties Tournament of Hearts @ Revolution Place

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G.P. - Barrell Racing @ Evergreen Park G.P. - Scotties Tournament of Hearts @ Revolution Place

Dawson Creek - Tara Norman Clinic @ Lakota Agri-Plex Webster - Comedy & Dance Night @ Webster Hall

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Dawson Creek - Draft Horse Clinic @ Lakota AgriPlex Fort St. John - Crystal Cup Pond Hockey Challenge Fort St. John - Koba’s Great Big Show LIVE @ North Peace Cultural Centre Hudson’s Hope - Valentine’s Skate St. Isidore - Carnival @ the Cultural Centre

G.P. G.P.- Family - LittleDay Mermaid @ Winterlude @ Muskoseepi Douglas Cardinal Theatre Park GPRC Grimshaw - Family Day Celebration @ Regional Multiplex Grovedale - Family Fun Day @ Nitehawk Recreation Area Peace River - County Snow Days @ Cecil Thompson Park Valleyview - Family Day Celebrations Wembley - Pancake Breakfast @ Saskatoon Lake Community Hall

G.P. - Scotties Tournament of Hearts @ Revolution Place

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Dawson Creek - Draft Horse Clinic @ Lakota AgriPlex Fort St. John - Crystal Cup Pond Hockey Challenge St. Isidore - Carnival @ the Cultural Centre

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Dawson Creek - CONCERT - Disturbed & Guests @ Encana Events Centre Dawson Creek - Ken Smith Polebending Clinic @ Lakota AgriPlex

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On the open road Motorcycling in Canada - A Ride Through our History Honda in Canada The Honda Motor Corporation Ltd. based in Japan, was founded in 1946 by Soichiro Honda.

In the field of motorcycle manufacturing, it is the largest public multinational corporation in the world. Since 1959 it has held the top position in the manufacturing of motorcycles and internal combustion engines.

In 1946, Japan was trying to rebuild from the effects of the Second World War. Honda, a talented mechanic began manufacturing piston rings before turn-

and perseverance they slowly gained the trust of Canadians. Over a period of time Honda gained respect in the marketplace as well. In 1986, Honda built a car manufacturing facility in Alliston, Ontario. In 1998 a second plant was built at the same site and in 2008 Honda completed its third manufacturing facility. On May 2010, Honda Canada moved to their new Gold Certified Leed (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Head Office in Markham, Ontario which is now home to approximately 600 associates. Today Honda employs almost 19,000 Cana-

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A 1949 Model D (Dream).

Honda’s first prototype.

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bility in other ways. They had a rider’s manual that explained the operation of their motorcycle and asked people to be socially respectful.

One of the most successful marketing campaigns in history started in the US. Honda had suffered a number of recalls, and the owner of the first Honda store in California, Kihachiro Kawashima, had to take back every bike he had sold. He had a bunch of 50cc scooters in the back of the shop and decided to get them out on the sales floor.

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ing his attention to motorcycles. He had realized that there was a need for an affordable means of transportation and began grafting war surplus two stroke motors into bicycles. The initial shaky start due to his lack of training in metallurgy in the production of piston rings gave way to his passion for engineering.

The first motorcycle that featured a completely Honda designed motor and frame was produced in 1949. By the 1960’s his motorcycles were up against the best on the racetracks of the world.

Honda ventured into the Canadian history books in 1969. With hard work

Honda pledged to reduce CO2 emissions from automobiles, motorcycles and corporate activities by 30% by 2020.

There have been significant advances towards achieving this end.

These technologies include natural gas vehicles, hybrids, fuel cell electric along with new energy creation and distribution technologies like Honda’s original solar cell.

A socially responsible and engaged corporation, Honda Canada started the Honda Canada Foundation to enhance the social well being of Canadians. The focus of the foundation is to provide grants in the areas of education, engineering, the environment and safety with a focus on youth.

Even back in the beginning of its emergence in the UA and Canadian cultures, Honda showed its social responsi-

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His ad campaign “You meet the nicest people on a Honda” saved the American market and paved the way for the Canadian market to have a successful launch.

Although Honda has a varied stable of machines, the CBR and the Goldwing, two very different machines, are probably the best known of all of Honda’s motorcycles.

The CBR is dubbed by Honda as the ultimate handling machine and many a CBR rider will tell you that is so, however GSXR riders will tell you something quite different!

Today, Honda Canada plays a big roll in all manners of racing and their

motorcycles are well respected for their reliability, their socially responsible exhaust systems, their power and fuel economy.

I hope you enjoyed the brief look into Honda Canada, next up we look at Kawasaki, Yamaha and Suzuki!

Research for this article: Wikipedia Honda Canada Honda Canada Foundation Petrolicious Productions http://www.motorcycle.com/manufacturer/history-honda-motorcycle.html http://www.obxmotorcycle.com/hondacyclehistory.html

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Alberta Junior Hockey League Date Fri, Jan 29 Sat, Jan 30 Sat, Jan 30 Sun, Jan 31 Thurs, Feb 4 Fri, Feb 5 Fri, Feb 5 Sat, Feb 6 Fri, Feb 12 Fri, Feb 12 Sat, Feb 13 Sat, Feb 13 Mon, Feb 15 Fri, Feb 19 Fri, Feb 19 Sat, Feb 20 Sat, Feb 20 Sun, Feb 21 Sun, Feb 21 Thurs, Feb 25 Fri, Feb 26 Sun, Feb 28 Tues, Mar 1 Wed, Mar 2 Fri, Mar 4 Fri, Mar 4 Sat, Mar 5

Time 7:30 pm 7:00 pm 7:30 pm 2:30 pm 7:30 pm 7:30 pm 7:30 pm 7:30 pm 7:30 pm 7:30 pm 7:30 pm 7:30 pm 2:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm 2:00 pm 2:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:30 pm 2:30 pm 7:30 pm 7:30 pm 8:00 pm 7:00 pm 8:00 pm

Away Grande Prairie Storm Grande Prairie Storm Whitecourt Wolverines Grande Prairie Storm Fort McMurray Oil Barons Fort McMurray Oil Barons Whitecourt Wolverines Whitecourt Wolverines Brooks Bandits Camrose Kodiaks Camrose Kodiaks Brooks Bandits Whitecourt Wolverines Grande Prairie Storm Whitecourt Wolverines Grande Prairie Storm Whitecourt Wolverines Grande Prairie Storm Whitecourt Wolverines Grande Prairie Storm Grande Prairie Storm Fort McMurray Oil Barons Bonnyville Pontiacs Bonnyville Pontiacs Grande Prairie Storm Whitecourt Wolverines Grande Prairie Storm

Jan 24 Alberta

NW Junior Hockey League Schedule

Home Drayton Valley Thunder Spruce Grove Saints Drayton Valley Thunder Whitecourt Wolverines Grande Prairie Storm Grande Prairie Storm Lloydminster Bobcats Lloydminster Bobcats Grande Prairie Storm Whitecourt Wolverines Grande Prairie Storm Whitecourt Wolverines Spruce Grove Saints Canmore Eagles Okotoks Oilers Brooks Bandits Canmore Eagles Drumheller Dragons Calgary Canucks Camrose Kodiaks Whitecourt Wolverines Whitecourt Wolverines Whitecourt Wolverines Grande Prairie Storm Fort McMurray Oil Barons Sherwood Park Crusaders Fort McMurray Oil Barons

Date Fri, Jan 29 Fri, Jan 29 Fri, Jan 29 Sat, Jan 30 Sat, Jan 30 Sat, Jan 30 Tues, Feb 2 Wed, Feb 3 Fri, Feb 5 Fri, Feb 5 Sat, Feb 6 Sat, Feb 6 Sun, Feb 7 Thurs, Feb 11 Fri, Feb 12 Fri, Feb 12 Sat, Feb 13 Sat, Feb 13 Sat, Feb 13 Sun, Feb 14 Sun, Feb 14

Viterra AJHL South Division Brooks Bandits 72 Camrose Kodiaks 63 Okotoks Oilers 52 Canmore Eagles 44 Drumheller Dragons 43 Olds Grizzlys 34 Calgary Canucks 31 Calgary Mustangs 21

GP

W

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39 33 34 30 29 18 9 7

6 8 10 11 15 22 33 33

44 44 47 46 46 43 45 49

35 30 25 20 19 16 14 9

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7 11 20 22 22 25 28 37

OTL OTW 3 5 2 7 2 4 3 7 2 3 2 4 5 2 3 3

0 3 3 3 3 1 0 1 2 1 1 3 2 3 3 1

GF

GA

209 197 167 183 182 113 113 108

102 129 115 139 142 163 222 197

217 189 147 157 148 139 120 133

104 119 131 186 164 183 176 240

Away North Peace Navigators Sexsmith Vipers Fort St. John Huskies Fort St. John Huskies Grande Prairie JDA Kings Beaverlodge Blades Grande Prairie JDA Kings Fort St. John Huskies Fairview Flyers Beaverlodge Blades Sexsmith Vipers Beaverlodge Blades Grande Prairie JDA Kings Beaverlodge Blades Sexsmith Vipers Beaverlodge Blades DC Junior Canucks North Peace Navigators Fairview Flyers North Peace Navigators Grande Prairie JDA Kings

Home DC Junior Canucks Grande Prairie JDA Kings Fairview Flyers Sexsmith Vipers North Peace Navigators Fairview Flyers Fairview Flyers DC Junior Canucks North Peace Navigators DC Junior Canucks DC Junior Canucks Fort St. John Huskies Sexsmith Vipers Grande Prairie JDA Kings DC Junior Canucks Fairview Flyers Grande Prairie JDA Kings Fort St. John Huskies Sexsmith Vipers Fort St. John Huskies Sexsmith Vipers

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Team PTS Viterra AJHL North Division Spruce Grove Saints 81 Whitecourt Wolverines 71 Lloydminster Bobcats 70 Bonnyville Pontiacs 67 Sherwood Park Crusaders 60 Drayton Valley Thunder 40 Grande Prairie Storm 21 Fort McMurray Oil Barons 21

Time 8:00 pm 8:00 pm 8:30 pm 8:00 pm 8:00 pm 8:30 pm 8:30 pm 8:00 pm 8:00 pm 8:00 pm 8:00 pm 8:00 pm 2:00 pm 8:30 pm 8:00 pm 8:30 pm 8:00 pm 8:00 pm 8:00 pm 2:00 pm 2:00 pm

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Northwest Junior Hockey League

Team Fairview Flyers North Peace Navigators Grande Prairie JDA Kings Fort St. John Huskies Sexsmith Vipers Dawson Creek Jr. Canucks Beaverlodge Blades

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Away

Home

Thurs, Jan 28

7:30 p.m.

Grande Prairie Panthers

Hythe Colts

Sat, Jan 30

10:00 a.m.

Grovedale Vipers

Dawson Creek Elite Stars

Sun, Jan 31

11:45 a.m.

Grimshaw Hustlers

Taylor Falcons

Sun, Jan 31

4:30 p.m.

Peace River Sharks

Grande Prairie Panthers

Sat, Feb 6

5:00 p.m.

Hythe Colts

North Peace Eagles

Sun, Feb 7

11:45 a.m.

Fairview Mad Dogs

Taylor Falcons

Sun, Feb 7

2:00 p.m.

Dawson Creek Elite Stars

Peace River Sharks

Sun, Feb 7

2:00 p.m.

Grovedale Vipers

Sturgeon Lake Chill

Sun, Feb 7

3:00 p.m.

Donnelly SheDevils

Grimshaw Hustlers

Thurs, Feb 18

7:30 p.m.

Grovedale Vipers

Hythe Colts

Sat, Feb 20

12:00 p.m.

Grande Prairie Panthers

Dawson Creek Elite Stars

Sat, Feb 20

5:00 p.m.

Peace River Sharks

North Peace Eagles

Sun, Feb 21

2:00 p.m.

Dawson Creek Elite Stars

Sturgeon Lake Chill

Sun, Feb 21

2:40 p.m.

Grande Prairie Panthers

Grovedale Vipers

Sat, Feb 27

2:00 p.m.

North Peace Eagles

Sturgeon Lake Chill

Sat, Feb 27

3:30 p.m.

Peace River Sharks

Hythe Colts

Sun, Feb 28

2:40 p.m.

Dawson Creek Elite Stars

Grovedale Vipers

Sun, Feb 28

4:00 p.m.

Donnelly SheDevils

Fairview Mad Dogs

Sun, Feb 28

4:30 p.m.

North Peace Eagles

Grande Prairie Panthers

North Peace Hockey League Date Thurs, Jan 28 Thurs, Jan 26 Fri, Jan 29 Sat, Jan 30 Sat, Jan 30 Sat, Jan 30

Time 8:30 p.m.

8:30 p.m.

8:30 p.m.

8:30 p.m.

8:30 p.m.

8:30 p.m.

Jan 24

Away Fort St. John Sr. Flyers High Prairie Regals Falher Pirates Grimshaw Huskies High Prairie Regals Spirit River Rangers

Home Spirit River Rangers Grimshaw Huskies Manning Comets Falher Pirates Manning Comets Dawson Creek Sr. Canucks

North Peace Hockey League

Team East Division Falher Pirates Grimshaw Huskies Manning Comets High Prairie Regals

PTS

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GA

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22 21 22 21

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Northern Alberta Midget “AA” League

Date Time Away Home Sat, Jan 30 5:00 p.m.

Lloydminster Blazers Grande Prairie A/C Storm Sat, Jan 30 6:30 p.m.

Beaumont Braves Fort McMurray Barons Sat, Mar 5 3:30 p.m.

Dawson Creek Elite Stars Hythe Colts Sat, Jan 30 8:00 p.m.

NEBC Trackers Big Lakes Thunder Sun, Jan 31 11:00 a.m. Beaumont Braves Fort McMurray Barons Sat, Mar 5 5:00 p.m.

Sturgeon Lake Chill North Peace Eagles Sun, Jan 31 12:30 p.m. NEBC Trackers Big Lakes Thunder Sun, Mar 6 2:00 p.m.

North Peace Eagles Peace River Sharks Sun, Jan 31 12:30 p.m. Lloydminster Blazers Peace River Royals Sat, Feb 6 5:45 p.m.

Grande Prairie A/C Storm Leduc Roughnecks Sun, Mar 6 4:30 p.m.

Sturgeon Lake Chill Grande Prairie Panthers Sat, Feb 6 6:30 p.m.

St. Albert Crusaders Fort McMurray Barons Sat, Mar 12 5:00 p.m.

Dawson Creek Elite Stars North Peace Eagles Sun, Feb 7 11:00 a.m. St. Albert Crusaders Fort McMurray Barons Sun, Feb 7 12:45 p.m. Grande Prairie A/C Storm Camrose Vikings Sun, Mar 13 11:45 a.m.

Donnelly SheDevils Taylor Falcons Sun, Feb 7 12:30 p.m. Peace River Royals NEBC Trackers Sun, Feb 7 4:00 p.m.

Big Lakes Thunder Sturgeon Sting Sun, Mar 13 4:30 p.m.

Dawson Creek Elite Stars Grande Prairie Panthers Fri, Feb 12 7:15 p.m.

Grande Prairie CASE A/C Storm Peace River Royals UNRESERVED 2388 COMBINE WEAVER SALE YARD • RYCROFT, AB Fri, Feb 12 7:30 p.m.

NEBC Trackers Camrose Vikings AUCTIONS 2:15 p.m.

NEBC Trackers Wainwright Polar Kings T H E A U C T I O N A D V A N T A G ESat, Feb 13 Sat, Feb 13 4:30 p.m.

Fort McMurray Barons Northeast Panthers Jan 24 Sat, Feb 13 8:00 p.m.

PAC Saints Big Lakes Thunder Sun, Feb 14 9:30 a.m.

NEBC Trackers Wetaskiwin Ice Kings Team PTS GP W L TIES GF GA Sun, Feb 14 10:30 a.m. Fort McMurray Barons Northeast Panthers PCFHL - Tier 1 Sun, Feb 14 12:30 p.m. PAC Saints Big Lakes Thunder North Peace Eagles 17 10 8 1 1 55 26 Fri,Evan Feb 19 7:15discuss p.m.

Whitecourt Wolverines Peace River Royals Plan a call and Grande Prairie Panthers 13 8 6 1 ahead 1 - give 42Jeff,16Lorne orSat, FebSpring 20 2:00 p.m.

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Fort Saskatchewan Rangers Fort McMurray Barons Grovedale Vipers 10 11 5 6 0 32 38 Sat, Feb 20 7:30 p.m.

Wetaskiwin Ice Kings Peace River Royals OPTIONS: Dawson Creek Elites 5 9 2 6 1 21AUCTION 32 Net Guarantee Commission • Outright Purchase Sturgeon Lake Chill 4 8 1 5 Sale 2 25 • Straight 47 Jan 24 Peace River Sharks 2 8 1 7 0 27 46 Construction and Farm Equipment • Trucks and Trailers Team PTS GP W L TIES GF GA Real Estate • Pickups and CarsBear • RV's and ATV'sDivision • Antiques Slashing PCFHL -Tier 2 FRIESEN • APRIL 2, 2016 WBA EQUIPMENT SALE • APRIL 13/16 Grande Prairie Storm 35 25 16 6 3 100 63 Slave Lake Kodiaks 10 5 5 0 0 35 10 Weaver Auctioneers for theRiver B.C.Royals and Alberta Peace34Country Peace 26 14 6 6 106 62 Grimshaw Hustlers 8 4 4Bros. Auctions 0 0Ltd. • 23 5 NE BC & Yukon Trackers 28 24 12 8 4 82 69 Fairview Mad Dogs 2 JEFF 4 WEAVER 1 • 780.864.7750 3 0 • weaverauctions@gmail.com 11 24 | www.weaverauctions.com McMurray Barons 16 22 7 13 2 58 88 Taylor Falcons 1 4 0LORNE3WEAVER 1 • 250.219.0871 4 10 | Fort EVAN WEAVER • 250.219.4539 Big Lakes Thunder 13 24 6 17 1 65 103 Donnelly SheDevils 1 5 0 4 1 7 31

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THE BIG BEND Blueberry Creek John Zuk Family

bushel of grain, the use of a horse or plow, or maybe some meat, whatever you needed or whatever you managed to get from your employer. This meant hard labour, like brushing with an axe or stooking long hours: it was no eight hour day or five day week.

John Zuk was born in the Ukraine on October 9th, 1897. He was a young boy of fifteen when captured by the Austrian Army, and became a high ranking soldier. He later came home after serving his time, and was then captured by the Polish Army. In this Army he served beside his brother Nick, and saw Nick shot off his horse but couldn’t help because of heavy fighting.

Later he got married, and in 1927 with the help of relatives from Lamont area, he and his wife and daughter Barbara departed for Canada. He worked for farmers in that area and around Warspite and Athabasca. At that time another daughter Mary was born.

He filed for a homestead in the Meanook area, but while building a shack he realized how many rocks there were, so leaving the family behind in the winter of 1929 he headed for good farming land he had heard of in the Peace River area.

How he happened to land in the Spirit River area is unknown, but he filed and received his homestead in the Yellow Creek area NE 4-80-6-W.6 He then went back for his family and worked that winter till February. By that time he had enough money to bring his family to Spirit River by train from Athabasca.

Mr. & Mrs. John Zuk, Barbara and Mary Approximately 1932.

They got a ride by wagon to their homestead.

When they arrived, they had nothing but a few clothes, an axe and a saw, plus two little girls, so a shack was built in a hurry. From that day on it was a struggle for survival, by clearing land for himself and at the same time working for other established farmers in the Blueberry Mtn. area. He worked for Mr. Houston and a few others in Blueberry Mtn., and for Mr. Bilawchuk and Mr. Krishka in what is now called Deep Valley Area, and also for the Kaplans of Spirit River.

At that time a day’s work was worth fifty cents, or a

Mr and Mrs J. Zuk and Harry, 1944.

Shortly after they were settled, they were lucky enough to have a nice neighbor move onto the next quarter to them. This was Mr. Steve Baduik and family, and that was a Godsend for the Zuks. The Baduiks moved here from Whitbum and they were more established, so when Zuks needed a horse or plow or whatever, they always had help from the Baduiks.

That made their life a little happier, safer, and most encouraging.

The Kapral family were neighbors as well and also very kind people. Mr. Kapral and Mr. Zuk got together every fall and winter, and used to beat the freight back to Lamont and St. Michael to work for the rich farmers. To explain the phrase “beat the freight” is when you sneak in the box car, flat deck, cattle car, or even between the cars, cold as ever. You made sure the engineer didn’t see you or he would throw you off.

Many people froze to death by beating the freight, and some were even killed by falling off.

During this time John Zuk’s wife died giving birth to another daughter, and the infant died shortly after. At that time there was no doctor or nurse, only the much appreciated help of the neighboring women, especially the Kaprals and Baduiks. It wasn’t long before John remarried, looking for survival as well as raising his two young daughters the best way he knew how.

In the spring of 1938 a son Harry was born. That was a happy occasion, as finally he had his boy.

However, shortly afterwards the baby was quite sick for a while. One particular time they thought the baby was dying, so the oldest girl Barbara ran all the way to the Blueberry Mountain store for the nurse.

When the nurse saw the baby she asked for a tub of snow, into which she put the baby, and a few seconds later he was crying. The nurse said a few minutes longer and he would have died. The nurse’s name is unknown, but I believe this was in the fall of 1938. If this lady reads this book “Thank You” from that boy.

The Yellow Creek school was built in 1937, and was a community project. The first teacher was Mr. Rockarts. Later years it was very hard to get teachers,

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

so they had to settle for correspondence supervisors.

There was no house for the teacher to live in, so she had to get board and room at some farmer’s place and walk to school. Later on teacherages were built, and this made things easier for teachers.

When going to town most of the farmers had to walk cross-country, which was about nine miles, plus about five creeks to cross. Coming back was even harder, because there were groceries to pack, and there was not even a road, just a small trail. One night John Zuk was coming home, and on the bottom of this one creek he heard a moaning. He had a rest, and as he lit a cigarette he heard another moan. At first he thought it was some animal, but the second time he knew that it wasn’t. Trying not to lose the trail, as it was pitch dark, he started to holler and used his pulley lighter.

About ten feet off the trail he saw a body curled up in the snow. He dropped his groceries, picked up the person, and it happened to be Mrs. Hrisook. She was still alive, but that was about all, so he started rubbing her hands and face, and he got two words out of her “Help Me”. Not wasting any time he picked her up on his back and packed her up the hill to Krishka’s place, which was almost a mile away. It was almost 10 o’clock, but the Krishka’s light was a good guide, and John kept hoping they’d stay up long enough for him to get there, fearing he’d get lost in the dark if their light was turned off.

Finally when he got there Mr. and Mrs. Krishka and John all tried to get Mrs. Hrisook back to life by rubbing her hands and feet in snow. She finally came around, and I believe they gave her a shot of whiskey (good old moonshine). By about 4 o’clock that morning she was talking arid the danger was over.

She told them she was coming home from town with groceries, and being dark she got off the trail. She was very tired and cold so she thought she’d have a little rest, and that was all she remembered. They stayed at Krishka’s all night, and at daylight John Zuk went down the creek, got the groceries he had left there the night before, and found Mrs. Hrisook’s groceries.

They both went home the next day, but John figured if he had been about an hour later she would have frozen to death.

Three generations- John, son Harry and wife Gloria, and boys Wayne and Larry.

The only road for hauling grain and livestock to town was just a trail fit for a wagon. It went by Ksituan School then across to Hawrylenko’s place where they’d spend the night and feed the horses.

Hawrylenkos were a large family but they always had room for anyone who came by. Another creek was crossed, southeast towards town, somewhere

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John Zuk retired from farming in 1967 and bought a house in Spirit River. He passed away February 1974 at age 75 due to cancer of the lungs. His last few months were spent at Pleasant View Lodge in Spirit River. He left behind two daughters, Barbara and Mary, and a son Harry, one brother Peter in Winnipeg, and one sister in the Ukraine. His daughter Barbara Fenton passed away in Calgary one year later of a heart attack. She managed dining lounges, like the Wales and Stampeders Hotels, and later worked for Macdonalds Consolidated as a shipping clerk. She left behind three sons, Larry Glowasky from Victoria, who now operates two Service Stations in the Carribean. Larry and his wife Sharon have one son Paul.

Ken Glowasky is a trucker in Winnipeg and he and his wife Betty have a son ~ichael. Bill Fenton is single and is a photographer m Calgary. Barbara’s first husband was Jim Glowasky, father of Larry and Ken. The second daughter, Mary Smith is in Victoria, B.C., and has two sons: Bill is a Highways engineer in Cranbrook, B.C., and Wayne is with Safeway Stores in Victoria.

Son Harry is farming at Spirit River, after quitting school at age 15, because there was no money for school. Harry managed to get a job with the Dept. of Highways where he spent 15 years operating heavy equipment and also doing shop work in Edmonton and Calgary. He worked on the Calgary, Edmonton Highway, the Carvel Comer (Junction 16 and 43), and later retired to building local roads. He is now farming and still operating equipment. Harry married Gloria Robbins from Sangudo in 1960, and they have three children, Wayne 17, Larry 13, and Tracy 6, all attending school.

I often wonder how, after all the bitterness and hardship, the remaining old timers still say “THOSE WERE THE GOOD OLD DAYS”.

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next to where Highway 49 now is. There was another better road via Cache One, but it was much further.

From Ksituan it went West and South to the Cache One barn, and it must have been somewhere just east of the Ksituan Creek on Highway 49 now. The Cache One barn was run by an Indian named Testawich, then there was another bam closer to Spirit on the same road called Rankin’s. Tliat was a four-day trip whereas

by Hawrylenko’s it was only a two-day journey.

Those creeks were very steep, and heavy going.

Chains were attached to the back wheels or the back sleigh, otherwise the horses would never hold the load back when going downhill. When going up, one team was unhooked and doubled up with the other, as it took two teams to pull a load up. This was why John Zuk and Steve Baduik always freighted together, to help one another in case of trouble, and they shared their ideas. As a result of this, people said “Wherever you saw Baduik, you saw Zuk or vice versa”. Even after the new Devale road was built, it was a tough road to travel, though a big improvement over the old one.

Another problem in the area in the early ‘30’s, was the water supply, as the winters had very little snow and summers were dry. As luck would have it, there was a big slide which blocked a large amount of water on the creek running east to Jack Sadownik ‘s farm.

The farmers built a road from both sides and everyone for miles around hauled water from that dammed up creek; some people hauled every day.

They couldn’t haul very much at one time, as the creek was very steep. You were lucky if you had 45 gallons left by the time you reached the top. The people who lived close by would chase their livestock to the waterhole, rather than haul that much water.

Mr. Jack Sadownik also came to this area in the early ‘30’s from Southern Alberta, and stayed at John Zuk ‘s until he built his shack or house (also with the help of Baduiks, Kaprals, and other neighbours).

People at that time were poor, but rich in one respect, as they helped one another. There was none of this “I’ll help you one day and you help me two days”.

Things got a little easier as time went on, or should I say that the men didn’t beat the freights anymore.

There was work around home, either that or you provided for yourself- like getting lumber sawed for yourself at the local sawmill. Most people worked for wages at a big sawmill located where the baseball park now is in Moonshine Lake. The mill there was called Spinny’s Sawmill.

We also had a local blacksmith in the Yellow Creek district which was a big help. Mr. Boyko had his own forge and blower and was a very good blacksmith.

John Zuk had a government Red Angus bull, for the use of farmers around, and the fee for the use of the bull was fifty cents. In later years there were local threshing outfits, and local sawmills where winter employment was available, or farmers were busy improving the homestead by getting lumber sawed, instead of working for it.

Yellow Creek School was built as a community project in 1937, and later community projects were Ksituan Church and hall. I know people had more fun and respect than they have nowadays. People worked very hard and had little or no money to show for it.

However, the people knew how to survive and have fun: like two-week holidays, parties at Christmas, and three-day weddings.

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