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The Heart Of A Musher

Dale Swan, owner of Seppala Siberian Tours dogsledding on March 5. Photo Angela Mouly

Angela Mouly Reporter

It would take years to master the art of dogsledding, but the heart of a musher can be seen in an instant. It appears when every obstacle is faced with a constant overcoming.

Dale Swan, owner of Seppala Siberian Tours near Kitscoty, Alber ta is one of ‘ those’ mushers who always overcomes, and insists on praising his dogs more than himself. Handed trials from an early age, he was diagnosed with Dystonia, causing his brain to fire rapid impulses to his muscles.

From age 9 – 18 he recalls being like a fish out of water. He was on crutches with a cur ved ankle, and walked on the top of his foot. Then he progressed to a wheel chair, then spent four months on a stretcher, and finally was lying on the ground. At 16, after being told he was probably not going to be able to walk again, he wanted to go for deep brain stimulation surgery. His parents encouraged

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him to wait until he was 18. At that time, he was only the second person in Canada to have it done.

“I’m positive, optimistic, and I don’t give up. People underestimate me,” said Swan.

At the University of Alberta in 1999 or 2000 he underwent three surgeries to get back into walking condition; one for the battery pack in his chest, one for the two electrodes from his brain down to shor t out the rapid electrical impulses; and one crushing and reconstructing the ankle.

He had to relearn how to walk and talk, and still suffers from scoliosis.

Swan has been dogsledding for the past 15 years, and admits that he is still learning.

After transferring to Medicine Hat’s Ec o - t o u r i s m O u t d o o r L e a d e r s h i p course, he received an applied degree for starting his company. Swan offers various dogsledding tours with his 10 foot long tandem tour sled, and also races with a sprint racing sled as a

way for the dogs and him to have fun.

“I believe the dogs can understand me, and racing is a lot of fun. You can learn feeding and training tips from other mushers, and spend time teaching others. Mushing can be hard on your knees and your back. A lot of people think we are crazy, but races allow you to see how your training is going,” said Swan.

He went on to say that he likes the Seppala breed because they are both a working dog and are good with children. He figures that there are only a p proxim ately 120 lef t in Canad a and approximately 180 in the United States, and that the numbers have dwindled because people diluted the blood lines, having wanted to breed their qualities for show. For example, an Alaskan Malamute has longer hair, a curled tail, and is more bulky.

“It’s a rare breed, and Seppalas are the original sled dog,” said Swan.

Working with the Seppala Siberians, he feels he has the benefits of

speed and strength. “ They are built to both tour and race. They were once called skinny rats, and were brought by a Norwegian man who won a race four times in a row. They are one tough breed, and have really strong immune systems.

They can each pull 100 pounds and with all of my dogs together they can pull up to 900 pounds with ease,” said Swan.

He spends t wo and a half hours per day training in the winter. In the summer he uses a cart and helps train the dogs to remember their commands for an hour per day. He has competed in 80 mile races, 350 mile races, and the 1,000 mile Yukon Quest race.

For when he travels to races, he built a dog trailer with his Grandpa. He can fit the sleds in the middle where they are out of sight and protected from gravel, and the dogs each have a nice small room so they don’t lose too much heat at night.

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St. Jerome’s Carnival

Angela Mouly Reporter

St. Jerome’s School held their Annual Carnival in Vermilion on March 5.

Hundreds of people gathered to support the students, and enjoyed the evening of festivities.

“We would like to thank the donors for the silent auction items, and Mr. Wheat and the Grade 10 Leadership Class. It is the first year he had done it and they

did a bang-up job,” said Principal Allan Chase.

He went on to say the the funds will be going towards leadership activities including a conference, sports, and cultural activities within the school.

Children and their families enjoyed the auction, featuring a St. Jerome’s fire pit custom made by Kenilworth Combustion. Activities included a sweet shop and tea room, fish pond, Bozo the clown, The

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Cat In The Hat Ring Toss, Plinko, junior and senior Hoopla, How the Grinch Stole the Cakes, and Green Eggs and Ham. The many games and prizes filled the children’s eyes with excitement.

Soey enjoyed getting her face painted.

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One of the Carnival Games.

Olivia Pawluk enjoyed getting her face painted. Photos Angela Mouly

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March 10, 2020 | The Vermilion Voice Continued from page 1 a glove bag that has Velcro which is For each race he is required to take easier to attach to the dogsled in the cold. Inside he keeps another pair of gloves, first aid kit, dog boots, extra line, matches, extra collars, a garbage bag; anything he would need to reach quickly.

His sled dog bag is used to carry all of his equipment for long distance races.

They must have mesh netting so that they are breathable in case they have to carry injured dogs. He carries dog jackets, a snow hook for emergencies, and prefers using claw brakes. He uses a bungee cord to take the shock out of the line in order to not jolt the dog’s hips.

“It’s not about winning the race; it’s about the health of my dogs and a chance to see my mushing friends.

“I’d like to say that I’ve never had to haul any of my dogs in one, but I have unfortunately. Another racer clipped my dog on a corner,” said Swan.

Swan has impressed other mushers Reba and her 5-month-old puppy. with the amount of training he puts in.

Photo Angela Mouly

For example, he has trained his dogs to keep the lines tight, while other mushers have to uses stakes. He also pedals to help push while others won’t because he feels his dogs perform better when he is working hard too. Other mushers will always have some females on the team because the males often try to asser t their dominance. Working harder with them to ensure there were no fights, his thorough training has also allowed him to use an all-male six dog team.

When in the bush with a dog team, Swan insists that they will protect you.

On a recent tour, his lead dog wouldn’t go down a certain path, and when he walked a little further to inspect it, he found fresh cougar tracks that the dog could smell.

“The Seppala breed is the only one that will look back as they are running to make sure their musher is okay. We look after each other,” said Swan.

Part of a team, each dog and musher work towards the same goal, and share the same heart. Swan is looking forward to benefiting his team further by taking Lakeland College’s Animal Health Technician program next year. Next season his larger trips will be on hold, but for more information you can visit https:// seppalasiberiantours.jimdofree.com/ or call (780) 872-3575.

Land Use Bylaw – Open House

Angela Mouly Reporter

The Town of Vermilion hosted an Open House as a way for the public to view their prospective updates to the Land Use Bylaw on March 3.

According to Planner and Development Officer, Al Wilson, the Land Use Bylaw is a legislative planning document required under the Municipal Government Act (MGA) that regulates the use and development of land and buildings within the Town.

Typically they review this document in its entirety about every five years. They began reviewing/revising the old LUB 11-2013 in late 2018 and draft bylaw 1-2020 has been extensively updated to ensure compliance with recent revisions to the MGA as well as updates to definitions and procedures that are standard in the industry. The Land Use Map has also been updated with the most current base mapping for the Town.

A few examples of items included are a property’s fencing, parking requirements, and landscaping requirements. “We streamlined the process for home occupations, and made minor changes to clarify definitions and to bring certain portions up to standard. To alleviate public concern, there were no changes regarding the production or sale of cannabis,” said Wilson.

During the Town Council meeting that followed, he introduced Greg Hofmann, the consultant on this project. According to Wilson, Hoffmann has been involved in many projects for the Town over the years not only in the LUB but on all of their AREA Structure Plans, their Municipal Development Plan, and their Intermunicipal Development Plan.

If you would like to view the document, it is available on vermilion.ca, or if you have specific questions, you may call Al Wilson at 780-853-5358.

From left, Al Wilson and Greg Hoffmann. Photo Angela Mouly

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Mental Health In Ag Workshop

Angela Mouly Reporter

Brenda Mein led a Mental health in Ag Workshop at Spurs - Lakeland College in Vermilion on March 3.

She discussed the importance of finding supports, and maintaining self-care.

“Have an outlet and know when to say no. Find boundaries; they are so important to our well-being. When dealing with others, meet another person where they are at,” said Mein.

She went on to say that ways to maintain mental wellness include exercise, rest, and nourishment.

“Our response to stress is fight or flight; but how do we respond to it? Be mindful about what you think and how much you let what others say affect you. Whatever

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Rob Henschel hopes to create awareness surrounding elder abuse, by offering his experience over the past few months.

According to Henschel, on December 19, a relative took his mother out of care of the Vermilion Valley Lodge.

“The relative and her husband held her in her custody for two months without allowing myself or other family members contact with our mother. We had to have it resolved through a court order. Everyone turns a blind eye to elder abuse, but the hard way of finding out is by having to go through this horrific circumstance.

We spoke to the pharmacy, home care, Vermilion Valley Lodge, Midtown Medical Clinic as well as the doctors and banks, and had to send letters from the

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we fertilize, we foster,” said Mein.

She suggested being proactive, and committing to your well-being. She also suggested taking time without your phone, staying in the present, and being careful about what baggage you pick up. She said that goal setting can help to manage anxiety, and suggested that people use tools such as visualization and breathing exercises. She went on to challenge the audience to share things they were grateful for.

“Celebrate the small wins,” said Mein.

Organizer, Quinn Hlus said, “Thank you to Brenda and the partners FCC, the Do More Agriculture Foundation, North Central Livestock, Vermilion Credit Union, and the Lakeland College Vermilion From left, Brenda Mein and Quinn Hlus on March 3. Photo Angela Mouly Student’s Association.”

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lawyers to all of those affected parties.

We spoke with the RCMP as well but were told that nothing could be done because it was a Civil matter. If someone can learn from our experience it is for the better. I’d like people to be made aware because it is more prevalent than you might think. Elder abuse is often committed by relatives who are trusted by the elder despite having nefarious intentions,” said Henschel.

He recommends for others to learn the difference between Guardianship and Trusteeship, and to take the time to have documents put in place to ensure the safety of their loved ones. He feels it would be in the elder’s best interest if people were educated on what constitutes a valid Personal Directive.

“No one would likely believe the extent to which these things can escalate. The

relative falsified a Power of Attorney in an attempt to gain control of my mother’s bank account. Fortunately, the bank was suspicious of the activity and prevented access to the account.

Two years ago my mother’s doctor activated her Declaration of Incapacity, so my name had been on the account, but now with competing Powers of Attorney, we had to go to a Queen’s Bench court to have the matter resolved. With my mother’s incapacity verified by four doctors, and a Court Order that stated the RCMP was to accompany me to the relative’s house to affect the order and have my mother removed and brought into my care.

During my third visit to the RCMP in Vermilion, I was told that they could not accompany me unless the situation escalated. Armed with a baseball bat, I

feared that it may,” said Henschel.

While at the detachment, Henschel said that he asked how of ten this happens, and was told, ‘Probably once per week.’

Henschel noted that at least people can protect themselves if they have patience, time, and the proper resources to put the proper safeguards in place. He suggested that people assign a Personal Directive or Power of Attorney for those in need.

“These things aren’t expensive relative to the protection they offer. I had no contact with my mother for two months.

She hasn’t had routine exercise or proper sleep, and has suffered mentally as a result. I hope people can learn from my horrific experience and that nobody else ever has to go through that,” said Henschel.

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(Vermilion, Alta.) Prospective students are invited to see what Lakeland College has to offer at Program Information Sessions.

“Info Sessions are a great way for future and prospective students to learn more about what to expect at Lakeland,” says Courtney King, Lakeland’s recruitment and enrolment supervisor. “It’s our chance to show them that they made the right choice and that Lakeland is where they want to be.”

On March 12, Lloydminster campus will be opening its doors, welcoming students interested in gaining a better understanding of what to expect from our business, energy petroleum technology, health and

wellness, university transfer, and street rod technologies programs.

The Vermilion campus will be open on March 13 for those interested in learning more about agricultural sciences, interior design technology, human services and trades (pre-employment and apprenticeship).

Visitors will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the programs they are interested in, including participating in labs with current students and sitting in on classes. There will be academic advisors on site to discuss financial aid, learner pathways and transfer routes, and parents of prospective students are invited to information sessions to learn how best to support their children. There will be a services fair on site as well with information on the many

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ways Lakeland supports student success.

As an added benefit to those interested in environmental sciences, that program’s info session will be hosted on March 19, coinciding with the Conference on Environmental Management. Prospective students who attend will also be given the opportunity to attend some of the conference, including current student capstone presentations and the keynote address by worldrenowned naturalist and Lakeland alumnus Brian Keating.

The sign language programs Info Session will be on March 12 in Edmonton during the Alberta School for the Deaf’s open house. An info session for the firefighter training and emergency services technology programs is hosted later in the year.

To find out more information and to RSVP, visit lakelandcollege.ca/InfoSessions.

Established in 1913, Lakeland College is a place of possibility that serves more than 6,400 students every year at its campuses in Vermilion, Alta., and Lloydminster, Alta./ Sask., and through online and off-site programs and courses. In addition to agricultural sciences, Lakeland offers programming in the areas of business, energy, environmental sciences, fire and emergency services, health and wellness, human services, interior design technology, trades and technology, and university transfer.

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Harbrook & Paisley Donates Over $1,000

Angela Mouly Reporter

Harbrook & Paisley donated all of the proceeds from their silent shoe auction totalling $1,045 to the Vermilion Facility Enhancement Group on March 9.

Area residents spent two weeks bidding on the 20 pairs of shoes that had been donated.

“In addition people came in and made cash donations. It created a lot of conversation and drummed up a lot of community support,” said owner Tanis Cochrane.

Facility Enhancement Chair, Kevin Martin said, “We’re thrilled to have such a new business thinking of the ice plant and finding ways to keep the facility going.”

“What a great idea! It was different, innovative, and another great support of the ice plant,” said Mayor Caroline McAuley.

“I had a goal in the back of my mind, and along with everyone’s support was able to reach it. It was a great way for everyone to work together. You never lose when you From left, Facility Enhancement Chair Kevin Martin, Owner Tanis Cochrane, and Mayor get a new pair of shoes!” said Cochrane.

Caroline McAuley. Photo Angela Mouly

Minding Stress Workshop

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Alberta Health Services hosted a Minding Stress Workshop in Vermilion on March 3.

All the workshops we provide are free and are offered as part of the Alberta Healthy Living Program (AHLP), an AHS initiative designed to promote healthy living and provide easy access to helpful information. The assortment of AHLP workshops cover a range of information, including heart health, weight management, nutrition, diabetes care, chronic illness management and more. All the key messages delivered through the workshops are based on best practice, and relevant literature/research intended as

general information.

There were nine registered in the Minding Stress: Reduce and Manage the Stress in your Life (Part 2/2) program.

Clients were given a workbook with information and where they can take notes and fill in their ‘stress journal’. Some of the topics and information covered included: • Defining stress and the fight or flight response • Taking a closer look at what happens in the body when we are under stress • Acute vs. chronic stress • Clients work on discovering their own personal stressors so they can take action under their stress awareness journal

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Providing stress reduction strategies that they can use to eliminate, reduce and/or cope with the stress in their life Practicing problem solving techniques and work through a stress decision pathway Practicing different strategies including: visualization, using our senses to subconsciously reduce stress in our environment, different types of meditation (mindfulness, sitting meditation, body scan, walking meditation, activities of daily life, prayer) Focused on learning about time management, having fun and balance through creativity and also

determining their own communities of support.

• Some other strategies introduced an d prac ti c e d in c lu d e: d ee p breathing, box breathing, exercise, sleep, nutrition, emotional eating and mindful eating.

These classes are run once to twice a year in Vermilion. There are many other upcoming workshops available that cover a wide array of information. Clients can always call Central Zone intake at: 1-877314-6997 for more information and to register for any upcoming classes in their area. They can also find more information at: https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/ zones/Page14678.aspx

Local Senior, Mary Dach, Celebrates 100th Birthday!

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Mary Dach (Woyewitka) was born at home at Slawa, Alberta on February 14, 1920. She attended Metagama School and received her Grade 8 Diploma, signed by William Aberhart, Minister of Education.

She married Stephen Dach on October 29, 1939 in the St. Mary’s Ukrainian Orthodox Church at Slawa. They purchased CPR land 1.5 miles south of the North Saskatchewan River, north of Slawa, where they were blessed with two children: Alice and Alexander.

In June, 1946, the purchased a 1/2 section in the Bloomington District and moved the buildings 1/4 mile from the school. Only 60 acres were broke, so picking roots and rocks occupied the family for many years. Mary milked cows by hand, fed chickens, turkeys, ducks, pigs, raised

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a large garden, canned dozens of jars of pickles, vegetables and fruit and helped Steve with field work. They were blessed with three more children - Roselyn, Randy and Johnny - all helped with the many farming activities.

Steve and Mary built a house and retire to Mannville in 1975. Mary worked at the Scoggin’s Cafe and in November, 1976 started working in the Mannville Municipal Hospital, first in Housekeeping and Kitchen, then as Assistant Cook. She retired in 1985 (was mandatory to quit at 65 years), but continued to help out as casual for another year.

Steve and Mary enjoyed several wonderful holidays - Niagara Falls, St. Croix, Princess Canard Caribbean Cruise, Moscow, Kiev, Yalta, Hawaii and many camper trips throughout Alberta, Saskatchewan and British Columbia.

Sadly on September 28, 1992, Mary lost

her soul mate of 53 years. In June 1994, she was on an Alaskan tour, when the bus driver announced the firth of her first great granddaughter, Tori. In August 1997, Mary and Alice took a 12 day tour of the Maritime Provinces. Mary was a very active member of Five Point WI, MMHA#1 Auxiliary, Mannville Senior Centre, Historical Society, Library, weekly Interdenominational Bible Studies, sang with the Melody Makers and helped with United Church activities.

She has 3 surviving children, 12 grandchildren, 28 great grandchildren and 5 great-great grandchildren.

Many family and friends helped Mary celebrate her 100th Birthday at the Mannville Senior Centre on February 15.

Your attendance, gifts, cards and donations to the Senior Centre are much appreciated!

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Members of the Senior Centre assisted with the lunch. Thank you all! Wonderful memories!

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March 10, 2020 | The Vermilion Voice

Lorna Hamilton

Saluting Our Agriculture Communities

Editor

With spring just around the corner the quieter times of winter will soon be over and the hustle and bustle of the family farm will be in full swing; not that it is ever particularly slow on any farm but it will bring the everyday dangers that all farms face.

As you all know, I am not a farm girl by any very long stretch of the imagination!! My Grandpa’s farm back home was absolutely a hobby farmer with two jersey cows, four or five goats, lots of chickens and ducks. I do remember though what it was like to be grazed by a ticked off jersey cow (which wasn’t

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very fun) and I do remember what it is like to be stuck with a goats horn, and I do remember how we were preached to as children that we had to be extremely careful around the little itty bitty farm tractor and pitch fork that my Grandpa owned. So, with that said I can barely begin to imagine the dangers that exist on an Alberta grain farm or ranch. I think I can imagine what it would be like to have a whole herd of ticked off cows running towards you or in a lot of cases running away and fighting you as you try to wrangle them up for vet checks.

I also, can maybe imagine what it is like to operate the massive machinery that is utilized every day, and I can understand the dangers that comes with it, but honestly nope I have no clue!!

The Agricultural lifestyle certainly does intrigue me and I have watched many shows and documentaries that highlight the farm life.I religiously watch the vet show “The Incredible Dr. Pol” on Nat Geo Wild and I have to say it gives a very small snapshot into the dangers on a farm as I have seen Vets and Farmers get squished, fallen on, and kicked, by various forms of farm animals and I would have to say “No thanks.” I am a little to chicken for that.

I have watched documentaries that have highlighted the dangers of operating the farm machinery, which can cause loss of limbs, and sometimes the loss of life. Again, I say “No thank you.”

I have heard stories from local farmers and have seen the loss of limbs, and

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A traditional rice pudding is a very easy, economical, one pot dessert to make. Here is a twist with coconut added. Toss the raisins and coconut into your pot with the raw rice and they will be steamed and softened at the same time as you cook your rice. If you want a snowy white pudding use white rice and white sugar. If you want a lovely caramel flavour then use brown rice with your choice of brown sugar. Coconut sugar is a fairly new type of brown sugar that is available in health food stores. The benefit of coconut sugar is that it does not raise blood sugar as quickly as other sweeteners, and it contains some nutrients such as iron, zinc, calcium, potassium, antioxidants and inulin fiber. Inulin fiber, also found in raisins, feeds the good bacteria in the gut. This pudding can also be sweetened with honey, Stevia or maple syrup. If you sweeten the pudding with unpasteurized honey, stir it in after the pudding has cooled down, to preserve the beneficial natural enzymes in the honey.

Raisins also have lots of health benefits; they contain powerful antioxidants to help prevent cancer and skin aging. These antioxidants help to protect your eyes and vision. The fiber in raisins is beneficial to the digestive system. Raisins add natural sweetness to this pudding.

Coconut milk helps to stabilize blood sugar, which may be beneficial for people with diabetes, hypothyroidism, insulin resistant metabolic syndrome and obesity.

The list of benefits of coconut, coconut milk, coconut water, coconut cream and coconut oil are extensive, and even though coconut fat is a saturated fat, it is a healthful medium chain fatty acid, that is known to help the body metabolize body fat and reduce inflammation. Coconut oil helps strengthen the immune system and fight against viruses and bacteria.

Short grain rice produces a creamy pudding, but you can also use medium grain, converted rice or long grain rice. A word of caution, do not use sticky rice for pudding, or you will have goo instead of pudding. When selecting rice, converted rice has more nutrients than plain white rice, but brown rice is the most nutritious.

It is high in manganese, selenium and magnesium. Brown rice, and other whole grains reduce the risk of heart disease and metabolic syndrome. I recently tasted a rice pudding at The Spice Hut, in downtown Lloydminster that was perfectly flavoured with the exotic spice cardamom and it was really quite amazing. You can use this basic recipe to design your own signature rice pudding.

Coconut Rice Pudding 1 cup rice brown or white 2/3 cup raisins golden, green or dark 2 cups water 1 1/2 cups unsweetened coconut milk

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1/4 cup sugar, white, brown, r aw or coconut sugar 3/4 cup fine coconut 1/2 teaspoon vanilla Prepare the 1 cup of uncooked rice according to package directions, adding in the raisins and coconut to steam with the rice. In the same pot, after the rice is cooked stir in the coconut milk, the sugar and vanilla. Simmer on low heat, stirring occasionally for 5 minutes as the milk is being absorbed into the rice. Serve warm or cold. If you want a white rice pudding then use a white rice and white sugar. If you use the brown rice and the coconut sugar or brown sugar, you will have a light, caramel flavour.

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Ever y so of ten, I like to do a story of an early settler to the area, whose actions would help to form the

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Peter Kuchnerek Of Bowtell

community as it is today. So, for this column, I am looking at Peter Kuchnerek.

H e wa s b o r n i n Au s t r i a b e fo r e coming to Canada in 1911 and eventually making his way out to Vermilion by 1925.

By 1949, the family had decided to move from Vermilion into the Bow tell District and live on the homestead of Vic DeDelly.

The homestead had been bought through the local land agent of C.W. Robinson.

The entire home, with family, was moved using nothing but a wagon and team of horses over several trips.

The homestead they would l i ve o n w o u l d b e o n l y t w o miles north of Bowtell School.

When they first arrived, the

family lived in the three room log house of Vic DeDelly and his wife.

Using his team of four horses and one plow with a six-foot disc and 20 run seed drill, Peter got to work on the land that was going to be his home now.

In all, he would break 45 acres for his 20 head of cow and two sows.

The family was made up of daughter Helen, son David and other son Stanley. It is not said what happened to their mother but it is believed she died some years previous.

David would help out on the farm and do chores to assist his father, while Helen took care of the cooking until she eventually left home. When she moved away, it just left Stanley, David and Peter on the farm.

Stanley tells of one day when their dad had fixed the alarm clock, and

David took it apart the next day and filled it with baby powder to keep it from working.

Stanley would eventually go of f and work for the CNR in 1955 before returning in 1966 to take over the farm with his wife Yvonne.

David would marry Beverly Nash in 1966 and have two children when t hey m ove d to Camrose to b e g in operating an auto body shop. Helen would marr y Rene Joly and have three children, living in Mackenzie, British Columbia where she taught school and ran a sewing shop.

Peter would live with the couple until he passed away in 1968.

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It is with heavy hearts that the family of Charles (Chuck) Matters announce his passing at the age of 62 after a hard fought battle with cancer.

He is survived by his children: Elsa (Shane Tranmer), Jordan (Lindsay) Matters, Rita (Sean Bijeau) and David (Pearl) Matters, his grandchildren: Joshua and Kaydence Tranmer, Johnathan, Matthew and Elizabeth Matters, Jade, Kael, Lily and Maci Bijeau, Tristen, James and Autumn Matters; his brother Jay (Alta) Matters, sister Sandy Matters, sister in law Debbie Matters and numerous nephews and nieces. He is predeceased by both his parents, John and Elsie Matters, his brother Edward Matters and his niece Pauline Johnston.

Memorial Donations Any charitable donation can be made to the Minburn Cemetery or in lieu of a monetary donation a blood donation can be made to the local blood bank.

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Kuchnerek Family (L-R) Stan, Mr. Kuchnerek, Helen and David. Photo submitted

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Prairie Wheat And Barley Commissions Concerned About Impact Of SVUAS Alberta Wheat Commission Submitted

S a s k a t o o n , S K ; C a l g a r y, A B ; C ar m a n, M B (Fe b r u ar y 26, 2 0 2 0) – Manitoba Wheat and Barley Growers Association (MWBGA), Saskatchewan Wheat Development Commission (Sask Wheat), Saskatchewan Barley D eve l o p m e n t C o m m i s s i o n (S a s kBarley), Alberta Wheat Commission (AWC), and Alberta Barley have significant concerns about the Seed Variety Use Agreement (SVUA) pilot project and its future impact on western Canad ian wheat and bar ley pro du c er s.

The SVUA pilot project was an n o u n c e d o n Fe br u ar y 25, 20 20 by t h e s e e d i n d u s t r y at t h e Pr a i rie Grain Development Commit tee (PGDC) meetings in Winnipeg, Manito b a . T h e p i l ot i m p o s e s t h e tr a i l ing royalty collection mechanism on farm-saved seed of selected crop varieties through a contract agreement.

The five wheat and barley commissions are not a party to, nor supportive of this pilot SVUA program. The pilot is separate from the federal government’s consultation process on a new seed royalty structure and signals the seed industr y’s commitment to the SVUA model despite the on- going

consultation. The consultation process, which also includes the End Point Royalty (EPR) model in addition to the trailing royalty model, was initiated by the federal government to inform the value chain and attempt to work toward the best model for all involved including farmers. Further, the SVUAs are being implemented via contract law and not a regulator y change, resulting in significant concerns from the commissions about the future of the consultation process. “ MWBGA has questions about the implications of the proposed SVUA pilot and its impact on the credibility of the ongoing consultation process being managed by A AFC and the CFIA ,” said Fred Greig, MWBGA Chair. “We also continue to wait for the economic analysis to be released by AAFC as the next step in the consultation process.”

“Sask Wheat wants to ensure producers’ rights, such as the right to use farm-saved seed, are being protected in any pilot contracts and that producers clearly understand the impact of the contracts on their farms,” said Brett Halstead, Sask Wheat Chair. “We are concerned that the proposed trailing royalties could inhibit the adoption of midge tolerant varieties, should they

be included as part of the pilot, which assurance that all royalties collected would have negative implications for through the SVUA on AAFC publicly the Midge Tolerant Wheat program.” b r e d var i e t i e s w i l l b e r e t u r n e d to A A F C ’s w h e a t v a r i e t y b r e e d i n g “ T h i s p r o g r a m h a s t h e p o t e n t i a l program in an open and transparto c re ate fr u s tr at i o n for far m er s,” ent way to supplement the funding s ai d Ja so n S kot heim, Sa s k B ar l ey currently provided by producers and Chair. “ There need s to be a c lear the federal government. demonstration of value to produc e r s fr o m t h i s p i l ot p r o g r a m. U n t i l that time, the pilot program should not expand to other crops such as b ar l ey, t h at a lr e ad y s tr u g g l e w i t h uni qu e i s su e s o n var i et y u pt ake.”

“AWC believes that any trailing royalty system on varieties developed through the public breeding programs of AAFC and the western universities must take into account the fact that farmers have already made a substantial investment in the development of those varieties,” said Todd Hames, AWC Chair. “ It is critic al that the government c o m p l ete t h e ir c o n s u l t at i o n s w i t h grain producers and put a transparent and accountable process in place to demonstrate that the extra money p r o d u c e r s a r e p ay i n g i s a d v a n c i n g va r i e t a l d eve l o p m e n t ,” s a i d Dave Bishop, Alber ta Barley Chair.

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Protecting Against Falls On The Farm Robert Gobeil for the Canadian Agricultural Safety Association Submitted

Falls are a serious contributor to farm fatalities – in fact, falls from heights are one of the top 10 causes of fatalities in agriculture according to Canadian Agricultural Injury Reporting. Falls that are not fatal can often result in serious injury - even a minor fall resulting in a minor injury could lead to lost time and lost productivity. Ladders, scaffolding, barn lofts, grain bins, roofs, bales, and farm machinery are examples of places that falls tend to occur. Although there are slight differences in provincial legislation, it’s safe to say that working at any height greater than 8 feet (or 2.44 metres) could cause serious injury. Using appropriate fall protection for the task is good practice. (Remember, depending on the surface you’re working over, you might want to use a form of fall protection at a much lower height. An example of this would be over a manure pit.) It is important to train for working at heights, know the different types of fall protection, and select the one that will work best for the task. Each system has advantages and disadvantages depending on the task being performed. Fall protection includes any of the following: • Guardrails – These are constructed along elevated walkways and work surfaces to prevent someone from falling to the surface below. Guard-

rails should be constructed so that they can take at least 200 pounds (or 90.72 kg) of force in any direction.

• Fall Arrest Systems – These systems consist of an anchor point, lifeline, shockabsorbing lanyard, rope grab (or similar) and harness. This system will catch a person if they fall.

• Fall Restraint Systems – These systems consist of an anchor point, lifeline, lanyard, and harness. This system is commonly called a “dogleash” because the lifeline is only long enough for the person to get within 1 metre (or 3.28 feet) from the edge of the work surface. This system will not allow the person to fall.

• Safety Netting – These are meant to catch a person if they fall. These are not practical for farming operations.

When selecting the type of fall protection, ask: • What task will I be doing?

• How often will I be doing this work?

Ongoing work may be best suited for a guardrail system. It allows for the most mobility between the guardrails but work outside of the guardrails would require a different form of fall protection.

• How much mobility do I need to do the work?

• Do I need to get to the edge of the work surface? All fall protection components must be CSA-approved. The different types of components are as follows: • Anchor point – This is the connec-

tion between the work surface and the lifeline. The work surface and the anchor point must be able to withstand a force of 5000 pounds (or 2270 kg).

• Lifeline – This is the connection to the anchor point. They come in various forms such as nylon rope, aircraft cable, or retractable units.

• Lanyard – This is connected to a lifeline. It may be shock-absorbing or fixed length. Shock-absorbing lanyards are used in fall arrest systems. They deploy and absorb much of the forces if a fall occurs. Fixed length lanyards are most often used as part of a fall restraint system.

• Ro p e gr a b – T hi s i s at t ac he d between the lifeline and lanyard in a fall arrest system. It is a mechanism that allows travel upwards but locks in place if a fall occurs.

• Harness – This is connected to the lanyard and worn by the person working at heights. For most general applications, this is usually a 5-point nylon harness with a D-ring at the back. They come in different sizes and need to be adjusted properly when used. Some things to remember when adjusting the harness are that the D-ring should be positioned between the shoulder blades, the front chest strap should make a line between the nipples, the leg straps should be tightened so that they are quite snug (no more than 2 fingers to pass between the

strap and leg), and remove all objects from your pockets. These could puncture your body or cut off blood supply if a fall occurs. Fall protection components must be inspected before every use to ensure that they are in good condition.

DO NOT use defective components – this could have serious consequences.

Some examples of defects are: • Cuts • Frayed stitching • Welding splatter or burns • Broken buckles • Oil, dirt, and chemical stains • Missing components • Stretched or fractured D-ring • Damaged or compromised anchor point All of this information may seem complicated, time - consuming, and potentially costly but it only takes one fall from heights to affect the future. A combination of internal policy, procedures, supervision, training, and knowledge can make for a safe and successful operation. This safety advice article is a part of Canadian Agricultural Safety Week. Canadian Agricultural Safety Week (CASW) is an annual campaign held the third week of March of each year. In 2020, Safe & Strong Farms: Grow an AgSafe Canada, takes place March 15 to 21. CASW is presented by Farm Credit Canada. For more information visit agsafetyweek.ca.

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Selecting The Right Technology For Your Farm Canadian Agricultural Safety Association Submitted

Technology has created new and exciting ways to manage and improve farming operations. From GPS to drones, from bin monitors to smartphones and apps, tech is everywhere. Along with the tremendous advantages that the tech has afforded farmers, there is potential for inefficiencies, frustrations, and, at worst – hazards. Selecting the right tech, using it to its best advantage, and being prepared for hazards can create a farming operation that is not only productive but also safe. Before starting the process of purchasing any new tech, begin by considering the following: • What task do you require the technology to perform? Often, tech (software or hardware) do more than we need. Ask yourself, do you need something basic or more complicated?

• Do you have the skill set or know where to go to learn how to use the technology effectively and safely?

Will you be able to transfer those skills to an employee or family member that might also use the technology? What are the costs of any training?

• Figure out where you can go for troubleshooting. Will you need to hire someone? It’s incredibly frustrating to have technology that doesn’t

operate as expected, and it’s even more frustrating when you can’t find help or answers.

• Do you have the platform in which the technology can perform effectively and safely? (For example, if purchasing a bin monitoring system, is the bin in good condition?)

• How will this affect the people on your farm? Will you have to hire a person to manage the new tech? Will it cause undue stress and frustration?

How will you manage the impacts?

Once you determine what you need and want and any other barriers that might obstruct the tech implementation effectively and safely, you’re ready for the next step.

Research There are all kinds of innovative and technologically advanced products out there. Most of the time, there are very similar products that can do the same tasks. But there are often differences in the fine print. It could be as simple as dedicated tech support or the possibility of fixing or troubleshooting yourself. It could even be training built into the purchase. These distinctions are important and could save you time and money. When performing research in a tech product, read reviews, check out the user manual (if available), talk to the reps and ask questions (remember: no question is stupid). If possible, speak to others that have the tech you’re consid-

ering purchasing and determine if it’s right for your operation. Selection Just because the neighbouring operation has a piece of tech doesn’t mean that it’ll apply to your farm. No two operations are identical. Spending money and time on new technology that isn’t necessary may negatively affect your farm. When you’re selecting a piece of technology, make sure it’s appropriate for your specific operation. Assessment Before implementing new technology, conduct a hazard assessment and cost-benefit analysis. Could the tech potentially create a hazard? What are the consequences if the tech doesn’t perform as anticipated? Who or what will be affected by the new tech? (This is especially important to consider for livestock operations.) What are the timelines for implementing the technology? What is the anticipated timeline for the return on investment? Control After determining the hazards, it’s essential to the safety of your farm to implement controls to address these hazards. It could be creating policies for anyone working with or around the technology. (For example, a ‘safe zone’ staying away from automated equipment, or distracted farming policy for smart devices.) Most of these considerations when purchasing and implementing new technology aren’t new.

Most purchases require similar deliberations. Doing some research, making the

best selection, doing an assessment and implementing controls will help ensure the technology integrates into your operation safely and effectively.

Safe operations are productive operations and productive operations are profitable operations. Grow safety on your farm by ensuring that you have made the best choices for you, your family and your farm. This safety advice article is a part of Canadian Agricultural Safety Week. Canadian Agricultural Safety Week (CASW) is an annual campaign held the third week of March of each year. In 2020, Safe & Strong Farms: Grow an AgSafe Canada, takes place March 15 to 21. CASW is presented by Farm Credit Canada. For more information visit agsafetyweek.ca.

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Alberta’s Elm Pruning Ban Starts April 1 Agri-news Submitted

To help keep Alber ta Dutch elm disease (DED) free, the Societ y to Prevent Dutch Elm Disease (STOPDED) encourages everyone to pay attention to the provincial elm pruning ban between April 1 and September 30, 2020. To prevent the spread of Dutch elm disease, burn, bury, or chip properly pruned elm

wood and elm firewood by March 31.

To help eliminate beetle habitat, it is important to properly prune all dead wood out of your elms and dispose of all pruned elm wood and elm firewood by burning, burying or chipping by March 31. Stored elm wood can harbour the elm bark beetles that can carry DED. “Elm bark beetles are responsible for spreading the deadly DED fungus.

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They feed on healthy elms and breed in dead and dying elm trees,” says Janet Feddes-Calpas, STOPDED executive director.

“If elm trees are pruned during the pruning ban period, beetles that are active at this time can be attracted to the scent of the fresh wound and possibly infect an otherwise healthy elm with DED. Once an elm tree is infected with DED, it will die within that year.”

Having your tree pruned properly is important. Many trees are killed or ruined annually from improper pruning. Pruning like any other skill requires knowledge

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and should be done by a professional certified arborist who can determine what type of pruning is necessary to maintain or improve the health, appearance, and safety of your trees.

To p p i n g or re m ov i n g a n exc e s sive amount of live wood is not recommended on any variety of trees and will weaken the tree’s structure.

For more information, call the S T O P D E D h o t l i n e a t 1- 8 7 7- 8 3 7ELMS or see Society to Prevent Dutch Elm Disease. To find an ISA Certified Arborist, see International Society of Arboriculture Prairie Chapter.

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Canadian Agricultural Safety Week Celebrates Safe & Strong Farms: Grow An Agsafe Canada In 2020 CASA Submitted

Canadian Agricultural Safety Week 2020 runs from March 15-21.

Winnipeg, Manitoba --/COMMUNITYWIRE/-- This March, the Canadian Agricultural Safety Association (CASA) is encouraging all Canadians to celebrate Safe & Strong Farms.

Canadian Agricultural Safety Week (CASW) is an annual public campaign focusing on the importance of safe agriculture. Safe & Strong Farms: Grow an AgSafe Canada is the second year of a three-year campaign celebrating farm safety across Canada. The aim of the campaign is to empower farmers, farm families and farming communities to build (2019), grow (2020), and lead (2021) the agricultural industry in safety and sustainability.

In 2020 organizers are focusing on supporting farmers, farm families and farming communities through resources, safety advice articles, an AgSafe Ribbon

campaign and more.

“We recognize that this past year was a difficult one for many farmers,” says Marcel Hacault, CASA’s Executive Director. “That’s why we’ve focused resources on supporting wellness, resilience and safety on the farm.”

CASW 2020 also marks the fourth year of the AgSafe Ribbon campaign. The AgSafe Ribbon campaign celebrates Safe & Strong Farms and raises awareness about the importance of farm safety.

Farm Credit Canada is the presenting sponsor of CASW and longtime supporter of other farm safety programs, including the Back to Ag Program that supports the cost of adaptive technology for farmers that have experienced a traumatic injury.

“At FCC, we understand that people are the most precious asset in any operation and promoting safety to prevent accidents is the best investment we can make in supporting farm operators and their families,” said Sophie Perreault, executive vice-

president and chief operating officer at FCC. “We also know that accidents happen, so the Back to Ag Program is another way FCC can help injured farmers fulfill their dreams and return to the important work they’re doing as soon as possible.”

For more details on Canadian Agricultural Safety Week visit agsafetyweek.ca.

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Alberta Research Sheds Light On How Wetlands Impact Water Quality And Support Agriculture DUC Submitted

(March 2, 2020—Camrose, Alta.) For more than a decade, researcher Pascal Badiou’s expertise in water – and more specifically, what’s in the water – has been nurtured on the rich landscape of the Prairies. “ Like kids and puddles – I have an unbreakable attraction to aquatic ecosystems,” says Badiou, a research s c i e n t i s t w i t h D U C ’s I n s t i t u te fo r Wetland and Waterfowl Research.

But it’s his recent work in Alberta’s parkland region that is providing some important food for thought for farmers, especially those who are considering draining their wetlands. “ Can ad i an Pr a ir i e wet l an d s are the single most understudied aquatic ecosystem in the world. Our previous work in Saskatchewan and Manitoba has shown that wetlands are great at dealing with contaminants. The Albertabased project supported these findings and helped to quantify just how important these ecosystems are for regulating water quality and quantity.”

During the last three years, Badiou and his team focused on the Camrose Creek Watershed and the Battle River Watershed, an area of land covering 30,000 square kilometers in east central Alberta.

While the fir st t wo year s of the Camrose Creek project had some challenges with minimal snowpack resulting in little water running off the land, the third year, with more significant snowpack, gave the team their best opportunity to monitor water headed downstream.

The results were telling. Key findings of the Alberta-based research project included: Wetland loss in the Camrose Creek watershed has greatly expanded the contributing area of the watershed. This means that more water from a larger surrounding area is coming into the watershed.

While wetland loss in the Camrose Creek watershed is moderate as compared to other prairie watersheds, it is approaching a critical threshold.

Continued losses will impact the watershed’s ability to handle extreme precip-

itation and will contribute to nutrient loading in downstream rivers and lakes.

Existing wetlands in the Camrose Creek watershed provide $1.8 million in social benefits, including $1.2 million in flood benefits. (Pattison-Williams, J.K. 2018. A Business Case for Wetland Conservation in the Camrose Creek Watershed.)

Prairie wetlands like those in Camrose Creek watershed are important regulators of water quality and water quantity.

When wetlands are lost, the watershed’s ability to hold heavy amounts of precipitation is reduced. This contributes to flooding and increases the volume of harmful nutrients, including phosphorus, that flow downstream via runoff.

What’s in the Water There are considerable water quality issues across Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba that adversely affect farmers, residents and water users downstream. Wetlands provide a natural solution.

“Pollutants contained in run-off are broken down, consumed and stored within wetland vegetation and sediDUC researcher Pascal Badiou and his team take a reading at a measurement station for ment, sending cleaner water downthe Camrose Creek Watershed research project. Photo submitted stream. Wetlands in cropland generally have high levels of nitrogen, phospho20032DD0 rus and pesticides, relative to wetlands in grasslands and pastures,” says Badiou. “This demonstrates the importance of keeping wetlands on the landscape, in terms of mitigating pollution from cropland.”

As contaminant levels increase, communities can experience other water quality concerns, too. “ We know that wetland drainage increases the amount of nutrients sent downstream. That has the potential to cause other water quality issues. Think of the algae blooms we see in Pigeon Lake, Lake Winnipeg, and Lake Diefenbaker,” says Badiou. “It’s happening all across the Prairies.”

Linking the Science By researching watersheds, Badiou and his DUC team can better demonstrate what happens when people make changes to the Prairie’s natural systems, such as draining wetlands. It’s important information that all farmers in Alberta need to think about.

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World Day of Prayer

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is the Flame Lily. Their largest exports are They went on to discuss obstacles that on to pray for health, reconciliation, and minerals, gold, and agriculture, and the may be hindering transformation, and went peace.

The Vermilion & Area Ministerial Associ- most popular sport is soccer. ation hosted a World Day of Prayer session celebrating Zimbabwe at the Vermilion Valley Lodge on March 6.

Along with other groups from across Canada and around the world, approximately 75 people attended and joined in prayer and learning about Zimbabwe.

According to the worship bulletin, Zimbabwe means, ‘House of stones.’ It went on to say that they are a nation rich in natural resources including coal, gold, platinum, copper, nickel, tin, clay, and diamonds; and is home to the Shona and Ndebele people.

Tough subjects were discussed with Zimbabweans having faced past political violence, domestic violence, parental loss to HIV and AIDS, and one of the highest rates of child marriage in the world.

Participants learned that Zimbabwe is home to the largest waterfall in the world Victoria Falls; as well as a colourful array of Reverend Elizabeth Metcalfe at the World A display of items representing Zimbabwe. Photos Angela Mouly bird species, and that their national flower Day of Prayer in Vermilion.

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with all the hard work over the season Over the last two weeks three Lakeof the student athletes, coaches and land coaches have been recognized T h e l a s t t hr e e we e k s h a s b e e n depar tment staf f resulting in some for their achievements over the year. a v e r y b u s y w e e k f o r t h e L a k e - accolades as well as two teams headRustlers Curling coach Dusty Makiland Rustler athletics depar tment, ing off to national championships. chuk was selected as the top Curling coach in the ACAC. R u s t l e r s Wo m e n ’s Vo l l e y b a l l Coach, Austin Dyer, was selected as the ACAC Women’s Volleyball North Coach of the Year.

R u s t l e r s Wo m e n’s B a s ke t b a l l If your baby was born in 2019, Coach, Chris King, was selected as the ACAC Women’s Basketball North don’t miss this opportunity!

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The Lakeland Rustlers men’s curling team qualified for the Curling Canada / CCAA National Championship this year and will be making a sec ond appearance at the top post secondary curling event of the year. Last year the men’s curling team was one win away in the round robin from earning th a spot in the medal round. This year the Rustlers are hoping to return home Parents or grandparents, if your child or with a national medal but will have to grandchild was born in 2019 send us their picture play consistently over the week to earn to be showcased in our “Babies of 2019” special. it. Portage La Prairie Manitoba will play (Published in full color) host to the top Post Secondary Curling teams March 11 - 15, 2020. For addiBring the photo into The Voice or send it by Submitted

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tional information contact head coach Dusty Makichuk at 780-871-3372 For the first time in Lakeland Rustlers history the women’s basketball team has earned a spot at the national championships. Last year the women’s team came close returning home with a bronze medal from the ACAC Championships. This year the women were not to be denied an opportunity to compete for a national banner. The Rustlers defeated the Lethbridge Kodiaks in a hard-fought quarter final game and followed it up with a semi-final win over the defending national c hampion O ld s Bron cos. The Rustlers battled their division rivals the Keyano Huskies. After the dust had settled the Rustlers defeated the Huskies and won their first ACAC Women’s Basketball Championship in the history of the program .

The national championship will be hosted in Nanaimo, BC by Vancouver Island University March 18 - 21, 2020 and will showcase the top 8 Canadian Collegiate team in Canada. For additional information contact head coach Chris King at 780-870-4478.

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DEA DL Mar INE ch 1 2 Mannville Elks The Mannville Elks held their second annual Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper with a great turnout. They would like to acknowledge the Village of Mannville, Mannville Multi 4H, and the Royal Purple Elks Ladies fortheir success.

Pictured is Past Exalted Ruler Jim Myhovich presenting Brother Don Willes with his 50 year pin as a member of the Elks. Congratulations Don and many more happy years of service.

The Elks Lodges are always looking for folks that like to serve their community. Photo submitted

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Raynette Schroeder Polishuk will discuss the registration form, Submitted school programming options, off-campus T h e n e x t PAC educational opportunities and finally have meeting is on Monday March 23 at 7:00 parents sign off on the registration forms pm. It is the second last one of the year. to complete the registration process for We will hopefully have our school budget grade 9. Both the grade 9 and 10 teachfor 2020-21 by then and be able to discuss ers will be available if you have questions any impacts it may have to our program- regarding programming options. ming. What we do currently know is that Badminton starts this week.

Alberta schools will be funded differently The Junior Boys and Girls Curling were starting next year. at Northerns in Kitscoty on February 11th.

On February 28, 6 students from J. R. Boys placed 1st and girls placed 3rd.

Robson attended the 10th Skills CompetiJunior Girls basketball participated in tion at Lakeland College. Wyatt Richard- the Hwy 16 tournament on Feb 29th. They son and Ashton Slootweg participated in won bronze!

Automotive, Cole Teasdale participated in Thank you to all the teams, families, carpentry, Landyn Herzog participated and local community support for the 32 in Welding and Kora Smith is participat- team senior boys and girls snowball clasing in Photography which will occur at a sic basketball tournament that occurred on Regional Competition. Wyatt placed 3rd February 7th and 8th. Teams from around in his category. Special congratulations the province attended and in the end the to each of these participants. It is a very J.R. Robson Varsity Boys were victorinerve wrenching experience but they ous beating the Willow Creek Cobras in participated, had fun and learned a lot. the final. A special thanks to McDonalds Grade 9 parents, please mark your Family Foods for supplying the gatorade calendar. We would like to invite you and for the player of the game awards, Boston your child/ren to attend a Grade 9 Regis- Pizza for supplying a team pizza, and tration meeting on April 8 at 7:00 pm in Co-op for supplying water for the coaches the Learning Commons. At this time Mrs. and officials hospitality room. Without

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Li g ht s were s p arkling and our gymnasium was transformed with the magic of Winter C a r n i v a l . T h u r s d ay was St. Jerome’s annual Winter Carnival and, as always, it did not disappoint.

It had an enchanting theme this year as Dr. Seuss and his wacky characters and stories coloured the games and booths.

The elementary students were eager to go fishing at “The Fish Pond” and test their aim at “Ring Toss”. Favourites for adults and the older kids were “The Cake Walk”, a play on musical chairs where the winner walks away with a whole cake, and “Senior Hoopla”, a more challenging version of ring toss where the objective is to see how many small rings you can toss around the necks of various bottles and cans.

Students and staff have spent the last few weeks working hard to prepare for the carnival. I interviewed several Grade 10 Spartans, a couple of days before the big event, and there was a mix of excitement and anxiety in completing the final preparations. Amelie Despins said that she enjoyed making all of the Dr. Seuss themed posters and décor for the different stations. Mia Westergaard reflected on how this event really brought all of

your support events like these would not be possible. Congratulations also to the boys for capturing their 3rd straight Lakeland League Championship.

Under the leadership of Mr. Woodward we are hosting the ASAA 2A Boys Basketball Provincial Tournament next weekend.

Teams from all over the province will arrive to compete in what should be a very exciting, competitive tournament. Watch our website (http://jrrobson.btps.ca/) for event information and game times or directly on the ASAA website at https://www.asaa.ca/ championships/site/2020-2a-boys-basketball. All games will be live streamed so you

can watch from home if you can’t make it to the school. Good luck to our boys, who last year were silver medalists at the provincial tournament.

Important dates: Mar. 18-20: Basketball Provincials Mar. 20: School Learning Day – no classes Apr. 2: Parent Teacher Interviews Apr. 8: Parent Teacher Interviews Apr. 8: Grade 9 Registration Meeting Apr. 10-17: Easter Break Apr. 29: Try-A-Trade in Lloydminster Apr. 30: Superintendent’s Public Speaking Competition at JR

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their classmates together as they tackled such a huge task, pitching in and helping each other out. Lane King said that he was looking forward to it being over, but at the same time felt a huge sense of accomplishment at doing something good for the school community. Beaudon Riley was pumped to run the hockey booth and have fun blocking shots and playing with the kids. Clay Corbiere ran a booth last year, so he had some idea what the night would have in store. He said his favourite part of carnival this year was seeing the kids get excited as they shot Nerf guns at his booth. At 9pm when the crowds went home, students and staff worked tirelessly to take down the booths and clear out the gymnasium. Thank you to all of the Grade 10 Leadership students and staff for volunteering their time and energy to create such a wonderful evening for families. Winter Carnival is one of the St. Jerome’s biggest fundraisers every year.

Also, a heartfelt thank you to community members that donated silent auction items, purchased raffle tickets, and donated gently used toys. It takes a village to put on St. Jerome’s Winter Carnival, so thank you to everyone who supported again this year.

Last week, at the Telus World of Science, the grade 7 students participated in hands-on learning about the

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three forms of heat transfer; conduction, convection, and radiation. The students enjoyed using an infrared thermometer to investigate how heat transfers. Sitting in the giant IMAX theatre is always an aweinspiring experience. Seeing how engineers work together to create some of the world’s most unique structures was very inspirational for the students. After visiting some of the educational galleries, and the gift store, the students wrapped up their day with a challenging build; a roller coaster. Watching inertia in action, the students designed and created a roller coaster and had loads of fun incorporat-

ing all of the design elements required by the project. Overall, it was a wonderful day and fantastic learning experience for the grade seven class.

Up and Coming Events: Elementary Report Cards go home March 19, with parent teacher interviews being held March 24 from 3:30-8:30pm. Our next school Mass will be on March 25 at 10:30 am, all community members and family are welcome to join us. The grade 5-12 Ski Trip is on March 26. March 29 is the Grad Pancake Breakfast fundraiser. April 2 is the 2020-2021 Kindergarten Registration Night.

Grade 7 Students from St. Jerome’s went to the Telus World of Science for a once in a lifetime learning experience. Photo submitted

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SCHOOL NEWS Karen King Submitted

Our Roots of Empathy classes are having lots of fun teaching their babies nursery rhymes. They have learned that nursery rhymes are a fun way to communicate with a baby and to help a baby learn language. The students are learning to understand how a baby communicates and how they can play a role in a baby’s acquisition of language. Our Roots of Empathy classes continue to be a highlight for staff and students alike each week. We are very thankful to the Waltz and Zaharko families for sharing Baby Merit and Baby Logan with us.

On March 3, many students and staff were dressed like food or animals for our dress up day. We had our assembly. Mr. Harvey encouraged Grade 4-6 kids to sign up for Klondike Relay – a night of competition and sportsmanship on April 7 in the Edmonton Butterdome.

Mrs. Joa acknowledged about 40 kids for making friendship wheel bracelets and keychains. Mr. Haslehurst and Mrs. Tupper presented 15 participation certificates and 27 merit certificates and medals to the science fair winners. Mrs. Moses informed us that Sportsmanship is the virtue for March. Emma Howe won the virtue draw and Oliver Collins won the Frisbee Rob contest. VES students have 11 803.5 points to date in AR, gaining 1205 since the last assembly.

Readers of the Month were Lily McKinnon and Aaralyn Tupper, with 1B and 4A receiving Reading Class of the Month.

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in a basketball game on March 4. It was an exciting game. Thanks to all the staff who participated and to Mr. Beecroft for coaching the basketball kids and organizing this game.

Please join us for the next School Council meeting on March 16 (back to Monday) at 7:00 in the Learning Commons. Parents are encouraged to attend. Child care will be available in the gym.

The VES Hot Lunch Program is proud to offer students a fully balanced meal as an inexpensive and convenient alternative for lunches. We have a ‘pay what you can, when you can’ policy to ensure that all VES students have access to the meal program regardless of parent’s ability to pay. Because we offer meals to students at such low or subsidized rates, we rely on fundraising dollars to keep our program running. In the next few months, we will be hosting two fundraisers to try and reach our $7,000 goal: The first is Veseys Garden Seeds and Bulbs. On March 9, each student will receive a Veseys catalogue and order form. Please consider supporting this fundraiser as 50% of the proceeds goes to supporting our Hot Lunch program.

Orders will be due back March 25 and will arrive in late April/early May. The second fundraiser is an Online Silent Auction. We are now collecting silent auction items for an online auction starting in May. If you, or someone you know would like to donate new items to be auctioned, please contact kirstenburns14@gmail.com to arrange pick up, or items can be dropped off at the school office. Get creative. Silent auction items

could include products, gift certificates or services (grass mowing, babysitting vouchers, classes, music lessons, skill/trade help), or homemade items (baking, art work, gift baskets). Thank you for supporting the VES Hot Lunch Program.

Ver milion Element ar y S c ho ol is pleased to offer an after school art club to our Grades 4-6 students. The art activity that the students will be involved in is to paint a ceiling tile to be used in the hallway. Please make sure you stop by the school and take a look once we have them installed. We will showcase the students with their art in a picture in

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Statement Concerning Alberta’s Track Record On The Environment

Office of Lakeland MP Shannon Stubbs Submitted

“Mr. Speaker, Alberta has always been a leader on environmental innovation and stewardship.

In Canada, Alberta has the most environmentally protected heritage sites.

And is the first to have; An environment minister – almost 5

RCMP

decades ago.

The largest connected greenspace – since the 70’s A commercial wind farm – for nearly 3 decades.

And has the largest approved solar farm.

Alberta leads North America; With the FIRST and only renewable LRT system - for nearly a decade.

And the FIRST to pass climate change laws, to report and set emissions reduction targets, and levy heavy emitters – 15 years ago!

And globally, Alberta; Is the FIRST to turn garbage in to biofuels Has the LARGEST carbon capture project

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And produces the most environmentally and socially responsible oil and gas - on the planet.

And that’s just a snapshot. Albertans are environmental trail blazers.

Free enterprise and the private sector helps lead that charge.

And that’s why a strong Alberta means a strong Canada!”

Kitscoty RCMP Arrest Suspects Following Break And Enter To Rural Business

Submitted

On February 19, 2020 at approximately 2:05 a.m., Kitscoty RCMP responded to a break and enter in progress to a business on a rural property located in Blackfoot,

Alberta.

Police attended to the scene and were quickly able to set up containment.

With the assistance of Lloydminster RCMP and RCMP Police Dog Services, members of the Kitscoty RCMP were

able to locate the suspect vehicle and · Break and Enter with intent arrest two suspects. · Mischief Jacques Vautour (39) of Lloydminster Vautour and Kuhmayer were released and Michael Kuhmayer (42) of Lloydmin- from custody and were set to appear in ster were each charged with the following Lloydminster Provincial Court on March offences: 3, 2020.

What’s Happening in Clandonald

Clandonald Agricultural Society Submitted

Hockey Night in Clandonald is over for another year. A huge thanks to the Clandonald School staff and students who star ted off the event on Friday at noon, as well as the hockey players, referees, scoreboard operators, kitchen workers, silent auction donators, organizers and financial donators. We were ver y for tunate to be able to use the Clandonald School for change rooms and the Clandonald Seniors Centre for meals. Mrs. J’s Catering donated the pies, Cornerstone Co-op provided water for all the players, and jerseys were supplied

by CNRL and Vermilion Lacrosse. It was great to see people come back home to support this event, as well as players from local communities. With the combined effort of all, we raised $6000 for Haying in the 30’s.

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St. Patrick’s Party – Let’s Eat, Drink and Be Irish will be held on Saturday, March 14 at the Clandonald Community Hall. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.The evening will consist of a traditional Irish meal, green beer, table deco rating contest, dance with DJ Robin Garnier and silent auction. Tickets are $15 for ages 10+ and are available at Clandonald Country Store or Friends of Clandonald members.

O n M a r c h 19 , t h e C l a n d o n a l d School is hosting a movie night with two movies—Spies in Disguise and Frozen II. The movies will start at 7 p.m.— one in the gym and the other in a classroom. This movie night has something for everyone. The cost is $5 each or $20 per family. A great way to spend the evening and support the Clandonald School.

With thoughts of green grass and warmer days, mark your calendars for the Clandonald Country Fair on August 7 and 8. Exhibits will be received at the Arena on August 7, and August 8 will be a fun filled day of activities for the whole family.

Paddy and his pregnant wife live on a farm in the countryside in Ireland.

No running water, no electricity, etc.

One night, Paddy ’s wife begins to deliver the baby. The local doctor is there in attendance. “What d’ya want

me to do, Doctor?”“Hold the lantern, Paddy. Here it comes! ” The do c tor delivers the child and holds it up for the proud father to see. “Paddy, you’re the proud father of a fine strapping boy. ”“Saints be praised, I...”Before Paddy can finish, the Doctor interrupts, “Wait a minute Hold the lantern, Paddy.”Soon the doctor delivers the nex t c hild. “ You’ve a full set now,

Paddy. A beautiful baby daughter.”

“Thanks be to...”Again the Doctor cuts in, “Hold the lantern, Paddy. Hold the lantern!”Soon the Doctor delivers a third child. The doctor holds up the baby for Paddy’s inspection.“Doctor,” asks Paddy, “Do you think it’s the light that’s attracting them?”

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Patrick’s Day on March 17!

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BULL BREEDERS BCRC

Silage Is Top Choice For These Three Beef Producers

Submitted

The following is part two of a two-part series that will help you to evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of silage production across Canada. Part one on silage cost of production was published in our March 3rd issue.

Many Canadian beef producers have been harvesting and feeding silage for decades, while others are relatively new to the practice. There are upsides to silage, including the ability to harvest forage during variable weather, being able to produce more feed on fewer

acres, and the potential for a more economical feed ration. There are also drawbacks to consider, including additional feeding infrastructure and equipment investment. Also, as with any new method or management practice, producers considering silage need to do their homework, develop a new skillset and be prepared to adapt and adjust as they learn.

Read about the experiences of three beef farmers from across Canada who have incorporated silage on their farms.

Kevin Duddridge Pansy, Manitoba

Kevin Duddridge describes silage as the “future of beef production” and has been relying on silage to feed his cow herd for the past five years. Duddridge and his family run a 220 head cow-calf operation that they started in 2003 and they feed a total mixed ration based on corn silage. “We don’t use dry bales at all because it’s hit and miss from year to year,” says Duddridge, who added that their cost of production has reduced since shifting away from dry hay. “Corn is an amazing plant. It has a root that will find water in dry years, and in years where conventional hay fails, you will still get a crop of corn,” Duddridge explains.

“It’s basically half the price per pound of dry matter for our production costs,” he adds.

“The beauty of haylage is that the earlier you can cut it, the higher the nutrient level is, and this way you can keep all your nutrients and eliminate the risk of putting up dry bales.”

In the region of Manitoba where Duddridge farms, there typically isn’t a window of good weather to allow conventional hay to dry and cure so he also chops and ensiles their first cut of hay. “The beauty of haylage is that the earlier you can cut it, the higher the nutrient level is, and this way you can keep all your nutrients and eliminate the risk of putting up dry bales,” he says.

They test their feed ingredients to develop a complete ration by blending

corn silage or (or both), cereal straw, and a protein source like canola or soybean meal. Duddridge also works with local farmers to bale corn stover residue that the farmers need removed from their fields. “Stover makes excellent bedding as well or a substitute to cereal straw,” he says. He chops and adds it to his ration as needed.

Duddridge hires custom silage operators and they pack the material in a pile that’s approximately 40’ wide and 300’ long. He covers the pile with plastic and weighs the edges down with composted manure from his corrals. “The pile gets pretty tight, and it’s a fantastic way to stretch the plastic down,” he describes.

Research suggests 65 per cent moisture is the optimal target for proper fermentation, although Duddridge has pushed the limit and harvested crops at lower moisture levels. “With corn you usually have a lot of flexibility as to when to chop it, there’s a wide window from the end of September to mid-October,” Duddridge says. He adds that you don’t want a product that is over 70% moisture, as that can lead to mold and toxin issues and increased spoilage.

Duddridge encourages producers who are interested in being in the beef industry long-term to look at the silage model compared to the traditional dry bale method of feeding a cow herd. “With silage, you can significantly reduce your feed costs and that’s your number one cost of production,” he concludes.

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BULL BREEDERS Continued from page 24 Jeff McAffee works along with his family on a multi-generational family farm started by his father more than fifty years ago.

They run a 200 head purebred Charolais operation and have been harvesting silage for about thirty seasons.

McAffee says that in his region, some years you can get dry hay but you can’t always count on the weather to cooperate. “Silage gives you the option to bale it faster and sooner,” he says. An added bonus of silage is that it is time efficient.

“When you’re done wrapping silage, you’re done, whereas with dry hay, you bale and then you still have to go back and get it,” he says.

McAffee uses an inline wrapper to ensile his bales and says that after putting up silage for so long, they have a pretty good idea of the moisture level just by touch.

“Our baler has a roto-chopper on it so as it’s baling, there is a spinner that’s pulling the product through these knives attached in the baler and it chops it up to be about 1” long,” he says. The bales are covered in netwrap and then the inline wrapper pushes bales end-to-end in a long, continuous row, simultaneously covering it with plastic. He finds there is less spoilage because of a reduced surface area from ensiling the bales in a row compared to individually wrapping bales.

McAffee maintains it is important to use adequate plastic for wrapping. “Plastic can get pricey,” he says, and adds that it may be tempting to skimp to save money but it’s not worth it. “Put on the extra plastic and you will have less spoilage,” McAffee says.

When it comes to selecting a crop, McAffee finds that clover has more nutritional value than straight timothy hay. “We

usually put in a triple mix of both alsike and red clover with timothy,” he says. He prefers to feed the silage within the year it is produced but he has kept it over and fed in the following year when necessary. The silage bales are typically fed in round bale feeders however as their farm continues to adapt, they recently added a feed mixer that will enable them to incorporate their silage into a total mixed ration.

McAffee does put up some dry hay, but without silage, they would be challenged to get enough quality feed. “Just trying to do everything dry, it’s impossible to do,” he says, and added that silage provides them with a flexible opportunity to produce quality feed in spite of inclement weather.

Tim Oleksyn Prince Albert, SK T i m O l e ksy n, a l o n g w i t h fam il y members, operates Oleksyn Brothers Farm near Prince Albert, Saskatchewan.

The mixed farm produces a variety of cereal crops, pulses, and canola, as well as forages and grasses for their cattle herd.

“Silage gives you the flexibility and ability to manage your own world.”

Oleksyn has been harvesting silage for about thirty-five years. “Silage gives you the flexibility and ability to manage your own world,” he says. When their farm used to rely on dry hay, they were continually at the whims of the weather. “We never knew what quality we would be feeding our animals. Sometimes you would be starting your second cut and you weren’t done your first cut,” he explains, and added that the hay harvest would extend into their

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crop harvest some years.

“When we started with silage, we did some homework,” Oleksyn says, and explained that he looked to producers that had experience. After digging into a fouryear-old silage pit at one farm and seeing the quality of the product, he was sold on the idea.

Harvesting silage meshes well with the farm’s grain operation. “We can make our seeding plans a year ahead of time or more, or be able to switch things on the fly and stay flexible,” Oleksyn says. They will ensile crops strategically to control weeds and they also use barley, pea, or oat straw from their grain division to mix off into a ration for the cow herd. He prefers to grow barley for silage however they have also

used oats, triticale, fall rye or other opportunity crops depending on the season and situation.

Having their own silage equipment has allowed the farm to be responsive and capture value from crops that may otherwise be ruined. “With the unpredictability of an early frost, or hail storm, we can pull the trigger and take the outfit out of the shops and put it up as feed,” Oleksyn says, adding that they will analyse the feed to learn how to fit it into their rations. From a livestock nutrition perspective, Oleksyn likes the adaptability of fine-tuning silage rations. “When you anticipate -35-degree Celsius temperatures, we can bump up our ration and adjust as needed,” he says.

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BULL BREEDERS Continued from page 25 From his experience, Oleksyn has a few tried and true tips for harvesting and covering. They pack their silage in an above-ground pile and cover it with plastic. “Spend the money on a good quality cover,” he says, adding that using a larger piece of plastic that has no seams and requires no tape will prevent prob-

lems before they start. They used to fight with tires to weigh down the tarp but that wasn’t ideal. “Every place you put something on a tarp, is a chance for mice to chew,” Oleksyn explains. “There was frost and wasted silage and the fermentation was uneven.” They no longer use tires and now place composted manure around the edges of the tarp, which sucks

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the plastic tight, and creates a good seal.

They also remove any trapped air from between the pile and the tarp by vacuuming it out with a shop vac. “The vacuum sucks it dry, it doesn’t move, fermentation improves, and it prevents vermin,” Oleksyn says. He adds that vacuuming is especially helpful when ensiling a crop that is drier than expected.

Oleksyn is a life-long learner and suggests when considering adopting a new production practice like silage, producers should engage with the many resources that exist. “There are so many good resources out there – economists, nutritionists, researchers, scientists, extension people,” he says. “I’m always learning from these people.”

Learn More Feed Testing & Analysis for Beef Cattle (BCRC Decision-Making Tool) http://www.beefresearch.ca/research/ feed-value-estimator.cfm Stored Forages (BCRC Webpage) http://www.beefresearch.ca/researchtopic.cfm/stored-forages-87 Thank you to the Beef Cattle Research Council for the permission to reprint this article. See www.beefresearch.ca for more information.

Oleksyn uses a shop vac to remove extra air from under the tarp after the pile is covered.

This helps improve the fermentation process, especially when a crop is harvested at lower-than-optimal moisture levels.

Photo supplied by Tim Oleksyn.

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BULL BREEDERS Agri-news Submitted

Annual Forages For Grazing, Silage Or Greenfeed

Annual forages are a flexible alternative for producers who feel they may be short of pasture forage or want to improve land soil health.

“By seeding annual pastures, producers can give stressed perennial pastures a rest,” explains Karin Lindquist, forage and beef specialist at the Alberta Ag-Info Centre.

“If those pastures are rested early in the spring and following rain, they can produce good amounts of growth later in the summer. However, if used early in the spring, those stressed pastures will be a huge disappointment this grazing year.”

Annual forages can also be used for high quality silage or greenfeed to add to next winter’s feed supply.

She says that seeding annuals needs to be done as early as possible if the goal is to graze the field. They need about 6 weeks to grow before they are ready to graze.

“We advise producers to hold off grazing annual cereals until the seed rows have filled in to ensure the plants are well established. Barley or oats will give the fastest growth and the earliest grazing readiness.

Winter cereals are slower to establish for grazing, but they have the benefit of growing more uniformly all summer and fall.”

She adds that winter cereals may even be used next spring in some areas, depending on grazing management and over-wintering conditions.

“You can add to this mix or replace the winter cereal with some of the other annuals offered - forage rape, annual legumes, warm-season grasses, turnips

and radishes - for later or even fall-winter season use for silage or grazing in dry conditions.”

“Seeding a mixture of spring and winter cereals may work the best as they are often easy to find,” she explains. “A properly balanced seeding mixture of spring and winter cereals for grazing can increase dry matter yield. It’s the same case with other annuals in place of winter cereals.”

With each year’s growing conditions varying from the last, having a diverse forage mix ensures a more stable yield, but only if the forage mix is properly balanced to grow what’s desired.

Lindquist says that most forage seed companies now carry these diverse annuals but booking early is the key to getting what will work best for your particular goals.

“Talk to them and ask for information so you can make the correct mix decisions for your purposes.”

If a producer is seeding a spring-winter cereal mixture for grazing, she recommends that the seeding rate is about 150% of a normal stand.

“In a 1:1 spring-winter cereal mix, seed three-quarters normal seeding rate of the spring cereal and three-quarters normal seeding rate of the winter cereal. Alter the mix accordingly to promote earlier or later forage growth. The same principle would follow with the diverse annuals or cocktail mixes.”

She says to keep the brassicas low enough that nitrate issues or too-high sulphur levels are not an issue. Italian ryegrass needs more moisture than winter cereals, so it will not work as well in drier areas.

Consider soil test results, moisture potential and projected yields when planning fertilizer application. Fertilizing after each grazing will increase yield. Grazing rotationally allows rest and recovery time for the plants, which will lead to higher yields in annual pastures.

Lindquist mentions that it is important to supplement livestock with a high calcium mineral that contains magnesium when grazing cereals, especially as the pasture matures.

“Magnesium is not highly palatable, so its consumption needs to be carefully monitored. We suggest starting the animals on the mineral at least 1 week before going out to graze. That way, the animals have adequate levels of magnesium in their system to prevent tetany, which can be trig-

gered by the lush vegetative growth.”

“Calcium deficiency can be an issue with cattle herds grazing cereal forages and when grain is fed,” she explains. “The brassicas and annual legumes address the need for a high quality forage that has higher calcium levels. Cereal feedstuffs tend to be higher in phosphorus, so the calcium-phosphorus ratio is thrown out of balance. Calcium and magnesium supplementation is crucial.”

She adds that if a cow herd only eats a cereal-based forage diet during summer or winter-feeding, they will need a balanced mineral supplementation for rebreeding and to prevent grass or winter tetany.

“A balanced trace mineral supplementation is important if brassicas are being fed to offset potential high sulphur levels.”

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Precious Metals Recycling Roadshow Returns to

Cash in your old & broken

GOLD, SILVER, JEWELLERY & COINS

Vermilion

TC Precious Metals will be in Vermilion, making its way through Western Canada. You can bring your gold, silver, coins and Canadian paper money to the Elks Hall in Vermilion between 10am and 5pm each day. No appointment is required. Terry Burrill is a precious metals buyer and President of TC Precious Metals headquartered in Airdrie, Alberta, and takes this show out to western Canada.

“TC Precious Metals has the unique advantage of dealing direct with a smelter” says Burrill. “This allows us to cut out one or even two middlemen. TC Precious Metals purchases gold and silver from other gold buyers, pawn shops, dentists, jewellers and jewellery makers as well the general public.” In terms of the US dollar, gold and silver prices appear low but the weak Canadian dollar means prices are strong.

TC Precious Metals analyzes your gold, silver, coins and paper money while you watch, with the process explained to you in detail. Coins with numismatic (collectable) value are set aside from those with a ‘melt’ value. Silver items such as jewelry and flatware are analyzed for hallmark identification. Items thought to contain gold will also be analyzed for hallmarks, and then confirmed using precise testing that is done while you watch. Then a cash offer is made, and you decide to sell or not.

“If you decide to sell after hearing the quote, great, but it’s also about information” says Burrill. “A lot of times people just need to know a ballpark price of what items are worth. There is no obligation and we don’t pressure anyone into selling.”

“Nearly half of the world’s annual gold harvest comes from recycled gold. Energy costs are about $500 to mine a new ounce of gold where recycled gold is about $10 per ounce.” A result of this is gold and silver purchased at the shows and later melted goes back into the market with a lower environmental impact.

Out of fashion jewelry, single earrings, broken chains, unloved jewelry, charm bracelets, dental gold, nuggets and fine gold are all accepted. Sterling silver flatware sets.

Another valuable item is coin with silver content. Dimes, Quarters, Half Dollars and Dollars from Canada and America can be sorted and the silver content determined in no time at all. People are encouraged to bring in any and all coins for assessment.

TC Precious Metals can assess and purchase Canadian and Dominion of Canada paper money. They have extensive experience working with estate, executors, widows and widowers in a respectful and caring manner. No appointment necessary.

COME SEE US Wainwright Legion 1030 2 Ave, Wainwright Tuesday, March 17 Wednesday, March 18 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Vermilion Elks Hall 5026 - 49 Ave, Vermilion Thursday, March 19 Friday, March 20 10:00 am - 5:00 pm