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Correction – 8 Way Charolais in the Bull Power Sale
The Northern Horizon would like to correct an error on the Bull Power ad that appeared on page 20 of the February 13th issue.
In that issue, 8-Way Charolais were shown to be consigning 9 Yearling Charolais bulls to the Bull Power Sale taking place Saturday, March 7th at VJV in Dawson Creek.
The correct number of bulls that Courtney and Nikki will be bring to the sale are 13 Two-Year-Olds and 1 Three-Year-Old.
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Nearly 150 Employees Set to Return to Work at Four John Deere Tractor Operations Facilities in Waterloo
www.deere.com, February 9, 2026
John Deere is bringing 146 team members back to work across four facilities at John Deere Waterloo Tractor Operations in Waterloo, Iowa, starting in early March 2026.
“These callbacks at Waterloo Tractor Operations reflect the production needs driven by increased customer demand. We’re excited to recall experienced employees to support our factories,” said Fabio Castro, Waterloo Works vice president and factory manager.
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City of Dawson Creek Ends Current State of Local Emergency, Prepares for Dry Summer
(Feb 21, 2026)
The City of Dawson Creek has chosen not to renew its State of Local Emergency (SOLE) declaration, which expired on February 17, 2026.
The decision follows a review by the City’s Emergency Operations Team.
Dawson Creek currently has more than 170 days of water in storage, which is enough to carry the community through the spring season.
The City now has an emergency overland water transfer plan ready, should the Kiskatinaw River water levels drop and pumping from the river become unavailable. This plan can be activated quickly to maintain water service if needed.
The SOLE was originally put in place to support permitting for emergency measures. That permitting work is now underway and will be in place for spring if required.
DAWSON CREEK REMAINS IN STAGE 3 WATER CONSERVATION
All Stage 3 Water Conservation restrictions are still in effect. This includes:
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These restrictions remain critical as the region has experienced early warm temperatures and limited moisture. The City is preparing for the possibility of another dry summer.
The City Team continues to closely monitor snow and moisture levels, river flows, and reservoir levels. Response measures will be adjusted if conditions change.
Thank you to the surrounding First Nations for their ongoing engagement, feedback and support. And thank you to the Province of British Columbia — particularly Emergency Management and Climate Readiness (EMCR) — for their assistance throughout this response. Thank you also to the residents of Dawson Creek for your patience as we navigate through this unprecedented drought. For questions about drought conditions or the emergency overland water transfer plan, contact emergency_management@dawsoncreek.ca. NH
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Busting the Boom: The Unintended Harm from Fireworks
This article was written by Joyce Hildebrand and first appeared in the Spring 2024 Wild Lands Advocate. It has been reprinted with the permission of the Alberta Wilderness Association.
Many of us love the pyrotechnics and bodythumping booms of fireworks. We gaze upwards, often in the company of complete strangers, in awe of the fountains of colour against the blackness of space. A few years ago, I invited friends to join me on the rooftop patio of my apartment building to watch the Canada Day fireworks. I was blissfully blind to the harm that this spectacle inflicts on birds and other animals, including humans, and on the air and water that supports life itself.
But as 2023 collided noisily with 2024, I lay awake feeling the explosions reverberate in my chest and wondering how the birds and beavers in Prince’s Island Park and the coyotes on McHugh Bluff were dealing with the sudden earsplitting racket. The next day, I began looking for answers and discovered that the pleasure we derive from fireworks is profoundly nonaligned with the desires and needs of the web of life.
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According to the Canadian Animal Health Institute, in 2022 Canadians owned 7.9 million dogs and 8.5 million cats. We love our pets. And many of us have seen their reaction to fireworks. A canine friend of mine scrambles in terror under her human’s bed with the first boom, a bed so low that when the cacophony is over, she can’t get out on her own. A New Zealand survey of owners reported that 74 percent of companion animals of various species and sizes showed fear responses to fireworks. Many horse owners have noted increased running by horses in response to fireworks, sometimes resulting in fencebreaking and serious injury. In January 2022, CBC reported on a horse who fled in panic when fireworks began in the small town of Canning, NS, and had to be euthanized because of a related injury. Animal shelters report an increase in stray animals after fireworks displays — pets who, in confusion and terror, flee from the deafening blasts and flashes
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BIRDS AND OTHER WILDLIFE
Most of us living in towns and cities love the wild residents of our urban areas. We thrill at the sight of bobcats in our backyards, porcupines and coyotes in city parks, and songbirds at our feeders. Yet we tend to enjoy the splendour of fireworks with little or no awareness of the high cost to wildlife, who, like our domestic friends, experience fear, stress, disorientation, and panic. Even zoo animals, despite the best efforts of their keepers to protect them, show signs of anxiety and distress when they hear fireworks, according to recent studies. These responses to sudden loud noises aren’t surprising: the use of cannons around tailings ponds in the tar sands to keep birds and wildlife away from these toxic lakes shows how sudden noises can frighten animals.
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Road to Bull Sale Season: Seven Key Stops to Buying the Right Bull
Beef Cattle Research Council, February 11, 2026
Purchasing the right bull can quickly move your beef herd toward your production goals. However, buying the right bull doesn’t start on sale day; it begins months in advance.
Here are seven essential stops along the road to purchasing your next herd sire:
#1: ESTABLISH SHORT- AND LONG-TERM BREEDING GOALS
Before looking at bulls, identify what you want your herd to achieve in the short and long-term. Your breeding program should align with your operation’s resources, management style and future plans.
For example, knowing the traits that you want your calves to have (e.g. lighter birth weight, better growth, carcass quality, maternal traits), will better prepare you to match those goals with the genetic potential offered by available bulls.
By clearly defining your goals, you’ll be able to make informed, data-driven selection decisions that improve herd genetics, profitability and sustainability.
#2: DETERMINE THE TRAITS TO FOCUS ON
Based on your goals, determine which traits to select for. As an example, if you are breeding first calf heifers, selecting bulls with higher calving ease is essential. In contrast, if you are not retaining replacement females and sell all calves after backgrounding, consider focusing on weaning weight (WW) and yearling weight (YW), with moderate emphasis on carcass and feed efficiency traits.
Use expected progeny differences (EPDs) to predict how a bull’s offspring will perform, on average, compared to offspring from another bull. Emphasis on specific EPDs can help accelerate genetic improvements but remember to avoid single trait selection. Consider prioritizing economically relevant traits (ERTs) and using selection indexes to combine multiple traits into one value.
#3: IDENTIFY POTENTIAL SEEDSTOCK SUPPLIERS
Not all bulls or breeders are created equally. Build relationships with seedstock providers who can explain the genetics behind their bulls, provide performance records and bull breeding soundness exams (BBSEs). These relationships also allow you to evaluate management practices implemented on the farm as differences in production systems can impact performance and how traits are expressed.
Trustworthy breeders will help you match the bull’s genetics to your operational goals. Some may offer post-sale support or health guarantees.
#4: EVALUATE BULLS
Now it’s time to dig into the details. Compare bulls based on your selected EPDs and physical characteristics (e.g., structure, feet, temperament).
Confirm each bull has passed a BBSE and is up to date on vaccinations. Benefits of a bull breeding soundness evaluation include higher pregnancy rates, tighter calving season, early detection of problems and reduced disease risk.
Visually inspect the bulls to assess structural soundness and conformation, which are moderately heritable traits. This impacts a bull’s longevity, breeding efficiency, injury risk and genetic influence on the herd. Bulls with correct leg, foot and joint structure can travel farther, mount more successfully and avoid lameness or injury.
#5:
RANK BULLS
Rank the bulls according to how closely they meet your breeding goals and selection criteria. It may be helpful to use a spreadsheet or note system to keep track
of rankings and make comparisons across key traits. Using selection indexes can streamline ranking further at this step.
#6: ESTABLISH A BULL BUYING BUDGET
Having a budget is key. Bull prices can range from $2,000 to upwards of $20,000 depending on genetics, pedigree and reputation.
Use the BCRC Bull Valuation Calculator to estimate the break-even price of a bull based on your operation’s size, feed costs, weaning rates and current market prices.
A high-priced bull may be more cost effective in the long run if he sires better calves or lasts for more breeding seasons.
#7: SALE DAY
Whether buying through an auction or private treaty, the same rule applies—stick to the plan. Focus only on bulls that have been pre-evaluated. Avoid impulse buys or being pressured into a purchase that doesn’t fit your goals or budget. If the right bull isn’t available at the right price, be prepared to wait or reassess rankings.
FINAL THOUGHTS ON BULL SELECTION
Bull buying is more than flipping through a catalogue. It’s a multi-step process that starts with good records, clear goals and knowing what traits will move your operation forward. By planning and sticking to a disciplined approach, you can ensure your next herd sire is a sound investment.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
This article was taken from the website of the Beef Cattle Research Council (https:// www.beefresearch.ca) and would also like to acknowledge the contributions of Karin Schmid (Beef Production and Extension Lead, Alberta Beef Producers), Chelsey Siemens (Livestock and Forage Extension Specialist, Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture), Macy Liebreich (Chief Executive Officer, Canadian Beef Breeds Council) and Stephanie Lam (Director of Research, Livestock Research Innovation Corporation) for their time and expertise to review this article and related resources NH
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John Deere Launches G5e Universal and Commandcenter™ Displays to Expand Precision Ag Technology Access
New displays provide farmers, growers and ranchers a scalable gateway into precision ag technology
OLATHE, Kansas (February 10, 2026)
John Deere (NYSE: DE) announced today the introduction of the G5e Universal and CommandCenter™ displays designed to offer a scalable entry point into the John Deere Precision Ag ecosystem, tailored for farmers and ranchers, those newer to precision ag technology, and operations with mixed fleets.
The new G5e displays bring customers an easy-to-use and affordable solution, allowing them access to John Deere’s technology portfolio at an approachable entry point. Unlocking wireless connectivity; ISOBUS certification; and compatibility with tractors, implements and utility vehicles, the G5e provides farmers with an easier opportunity to benefit from documentation, guidance and section control.
“The G5e helps make John Deere’s precision ag technology more accessible — especially for farmers and ranchers or those getting started with precision ag tools — so they can begin seeing the benefits without a large upfront investment,” said Ryan Stien, precision ag marketing manager. “The display is built to be simple and cost-effective, but a powerful tool that enables farmers and ranchers to benefit from precision technology, gaining more productivity, efficiencies and insights.
Featuring an 8-inch touchscreen, Wireless Data Transfer and Remote Display Access, the G5e boasts a quick install time and supports broad compatibility across machine types. The G5e display integrates seamlessly with core John Deere precision ag tools and the John Deere Operations Center™, enhancing connectivity and decision-making.
Available in both Universal and CommandCenter formats, G5e offers scalable and optional licenses, including:
• AutoTrac™
• Section Control
The G5e display stands out in a market filled with entry-level displays by combining simplicity with the power of John Deere’s connected ecosystems. The G5e delivers greater long-term value through its integration with the John Deere Operations Center and gives farmers easier access to precision ag capabilities that ultimately increase productivity on the farm.
“We designed G5e to help customers who are newer to precision ag take meaningful first steps, with the flexibility to do more when they’re ready,” Stien said. “It’s a great solution that makes precision ag more accessible.”
To learn more about John Deere’s new G5e Universal and CommandCenter displays, visit JohnDeere.com or contact your local John Deere dealer. NH
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Binks Angus Farm
Evan Binks, Grande Prairie, AB 780-518-2020
Brandl Cattle Co.
Bryron & Gwen Brandl, Jarvie, AB
Kailey, Wynton & Landon Brandl Byron 780-349-1765 Gwen 780-349-1704
Broken Stick Ranch
Black Angus for Sale off the Farm
Tom & Amber Ditner, Baldonnel, BC 250-794-7105
Evans Cattle Company
Glyn & Stephanie Evans, Doe River, BC 250-467-2275
Excel Ranches
Ron & Barb Miller, Westlock, AB
Cody & Amy Miller, Westlock, AB 780-349-0644
Fourth Creek Angus Ranch
Ryan Lacey & Lucie Coche, Spirit River, AB Ryan 780-864-7753 Lucie 780-517-3507
GRA-TAN Farm
Grant & Tanya Chittick, Mayerthorpe, AB 780-284-0684
Crystal Chittick, Mayerthorpe, AB 780-204-2005
GRA-TAN Farm
Grant & Tanya Chittick, Mayerthorpe, AB 780-284-0684
Crystal Chittick, Mayerthorpe, AB 780-204-2005
Harvest Angus
Tom & Carolyn Dewaal, Prince George, BC 250-960-0022 | 250-562-5200
Heart Valley Angus Nat Tschetter & Chris Tschetter Wanham, AB 780-978-6407 / 780-978-6406
Hill 70 Quantock Ranch
Bill, Connor & Tes Creech, Lloydminster Bill 780-871-4947 | Connor 780-871-8496 Ted 306-307-2873 | Adam 780-218-4301
Kjos Black Angus
Marty & Miriam Kjos, Fort St. John, B.C. 250-787-0970
Kleskun Lake Farm
Brady Fraser, Sexsmith, AB 780-505-1734
Lakeroad Black Angus
Jim & Donna Rowe, Worsley, AB Jim 780-835-0455 | Donna 780-835-9588
Lazy B Livestock
Trevor Binks & Melanie Klassen Grande Prairie, AB Trevor 780-518-0630 Melanie 780-518-0230
Lazy S Ranch
Stewart Ainsworth, Mayerthorpe, AB 780-785-3136 or 780-786-4150
M.C. Quantock
Mac & Pat Creech, Lloydminster, AB 800-561-2855
Northway Cattle Co.
Hwy 64 & RR 94.5, Cleardale, AB Albert 780-834-7055 Peter 780-835-8291
Sorensen Cattle Co.
Murray & Nicole Sorensen Teepee Creek, AB Murray 780-831-6332 Nicole 780-832-1189
Willow Creek Simmentals
Mike & Mari Klassen, Crooked Creek, AB Colby&Tiffany Klassen,Crooked Creek, AB Mike 780-832-7343 Colby 780-832-6714
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Troy & Kristina Schweitzer Dawson Creek, BC
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Montana Fogle, High Prairie, AB 780-402-4009
Dry Creek Ranch
Seth Harmon, Cecil Lake, BC 250-793-1858
Hill 70 Quantock Ranch
Bill, Connor & Tes Creech, Lloydminster Bill 780-871-4947 | Connor 780-871-8496 Ted 306-307-2873 | Adam 780-218-4301
JayDawn Farms
Jason & Nikki McQuaig, Sexsmith, AB 780-933-5530
KSL Simmentals
Keegan Scorgie & Brad Smith Beaverlodge, AB Keegan 780-518-6572 | Brad 587-202-0254
Landaker Charolais Farm
Alan & Shirley Landaker, Brownvale, AB 780-618-3928
Pinnacle View Limousin
Rob & Cheryl Swaan, Quesnel, BC
Erin & Eric Kishkan, Quesnel, BC Erin 250-991-6654
Rosebud Creek Charolais
Dan & Holly Schleppe, Dawson Creek, BC 250-786-5698/250-219-5698
Hill 70 Quantock Ranch
Bill, Connor & Tes Creech, Lloydminster Bill 780-871-4947 | Connor 780-871-8496 Ted 306-307-2873 | Adam 780-218-4301
Chittick Farms
Raymond & Mona Chittick Mayerthorpe, AB 780-305-3925
Gold Stock Hereford Farms
Steve, Ashley & Brad White Beaverlodge, AB 780-518-0064 | 780-354-3190
Hill 70 Quantock Ranch
Bill, Connor & Tes Creech, Lloydminster Bill 780-871-4947 | Connor 780-871-8496 Ted 306-307-2873 | Adam 780-218-4301
Jonomn Hereford Ranch
Norm & Joanne Parrent, Clyde, AB 780-307-6586 | 780-348-5835 Mike Grimmeyer, Clyde, AB 780-307-3385
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Mac & Pat Creech, lloydminster, AB 800-561-2855
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Serena & Kasey Reber, Woking, AB 780-518-2643
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Barrhead Feeder Association Ltd. Barrhead, AB | Office: 780-674-2456 office@barrheadfeeders.ca
Grande Prairie Feeders' Association Ltd. Grande Prairie, AB | Office: 780-538-1263 gpfeeders@gmail.com
North Peace Feeder Association Ltd. Berwyn, AB | Office: 780-338-2270 barhm@abnorth.com
Prairie River Feeders Co-op Ltd. High Prairie, AB | 780-523-8888 prfc@telus.net
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Central Interior Feeders Co-operative Assn
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North Peace BC Feeder Co-operative Dawson Creek, BC | Office: 250-782-8911 pcc@neonet.bc.ca
North Peace B.C. Bred Heifer Association South Peace Bred Heifer Association Dawson Creek, BC | Office: 250-782-6272 pcc@neonet.ca.ca
Dry Creek Ranch
Gordon & Carla Harmon, Cecil Lake, BC 250-793-2384
Excel Ranches
Ron & Barb Miller, Westlock, AB Cody & Amy Miller, Westlock, AB 780-349-0644
Hillview Farms
Sturgeon County, AB
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Pinnacle View Limousin
Rob & Cheryl Swaan, Quesnel, BC Erin & Eric Kishkan, Quesnel, BC Erin 250-991-6654
VJV Livestock Marketing Group
Dawson Creek, BC Office: 250-782-3766
Beaverlodge, AB Office: 780-354-2423
Yancy Crosier 403-485-0887
VJV Livestock Marketing Group Westlock, AB Office: 780-349-3153
Travis Sekura 780-621-6841
VJV Livestock Marketing Group Ponoka, AB Office: 403-783-5561
Craig Jacklin 403-783-1453
VJV Livestock Marketing Group Rimbey, AB Office: 403-843-2439
Dean Edge 403-704-0280
Wembley Livestock Exchange
Glen Mayer & Nolan Mayer, Wembley, AB Glen 780-897-9570 | Nolan 780-518-0709
Jennings Martin Direct Buying
La Glace, Alberta
Jennings Martin 780-933-1023
Thorsby Stockyards Inc.
Thorsby, Alberta
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Chance 403-358-0456 | Jeff 780-203-4953
Crystal Springs Ranch
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Georg & Sarah Weitzel
Charlie Lake, BC 250-263-8237
D.A.M. Livestock Ltd.
David Michalchuk, Keg River, AB 780-987-0938
GB Farms
Randy & Donna Chittick, Mayerthorpe, AB 780-674-1986
Rosefield Simmentals
James & Martha Wiebe, Prespatou, BC 250-630-2621
Short Grass Farms
Black Purebred
WillowCreek Simmentals| Mike &MariKlassen |(780)832-7343
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Garrett Biggelaar, Lacombe, AB 403-877-7661
Harvest Angus
Tom & Carolyn Dewaal, Prince George, BC 250-960-0022 | 250-562-5200
Hill 70 Quantock Ranch
Bill, Connor & Tes Creech, Lloydminster Bill 780-871-4947 | Connor 780-871-8496 Ted 306-307-2873 | Adam 780-218-4301
KIN-KIN Cattle Co.
Gary & Faye Chittick, Mayerthorpe, AB 780-786-4500
KMR Simmentals
Kent & Robin Malcomson, Grovedale, AB 587-298-5404
Kruger Farms
Kurtis & Chelsie Dillabough, DeBolt, AB 780-402-9578
Sorenson Cattle Co.
Murray & Nicole Sorenson Teepee Creek, AB Murray 780-831-6332 Nicole 780-832-1189
Southpaw Cattle Company
Ron & Tammy Daley, Carstairs, AB Brandon & Shallaine Sharpe, Carstairs, AB 403-519-3401
Swantewitt & Sage Simmentals
Yellowhead County, AB Gerd 780-712-2096 Jordan 780-712-3600
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Steve & Tammy Albrecht, Sprit River, AB 780-832-0883
Ryan & Tara Albrecht, Spirit River, AB 780-933-5448
Blazin" J Simmentals
Darcy & Caitlyn Lind, Sunset House, AB D 780-536-5203 / C 780-552-4934
Blondie Cattle Co. Montana Fogle, High Prairie, AB 780-402-4009
Clarkson Valley Simmentals
Kyle & Ashley Klassen, Crooked Creek, AB 780-933-8605
Clearwater Simmentals
Chad Smith, Olds, AB 403-586-4714
Ryan & Chelsea Kruger, Sundre, AB 403-586-0125
KSL Simmentals
Keegan Scorgie & Brad Smith Beaverlodge, AB Keegan 780-518-6572 | Brad 587-202-0254
Lazy S Ranch
Stewart Ainsworth, Mayerthorpe, AB 780-785-3136 or 780-786-4150
M.C. Quantock
Mac & Pat Creech, Lloydminster, AB 800-561-2855
M J Simmentals
Joe & Marianne Gingles, Beaverlodge, AB Joe 780-354-8842 | Cell 780-814-2567
Montagneouse Creek Simmentals
Herman & Mark Giesbrecht, Worsley, AB 780-772-0488
Polar Farms
Joe, Lindsey, Riley & Kendal Loomis Peace River Regional District, BC 250-784-5150
Tri K Cattle
Beaverlodge, AB
Keiran Hodges 780-933-5637 Keith Hodges 780-831-7999
Whiskey Jack Black Herefords & Simmentals
Tamara & Darcy Kuriga, Whitelaw, AB 780-834-7108
Willowdale Simmentals
Dale & Judy Smith and Family Valleyview, AB Dale 780-558-9337 | Kent 780-721-1109
Wolfe Farms
Tony Wolfe, Valleyview, AB 780-524-9322
Wolfe Lake Farms Inc.
Olin Rosvold, La Glace, AB 780-518-1997
Wolfes Fleckvieh
Shane & Shannon Wolfe, Sundre, AB 403-556-0729
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Canola Watch, February 5, 2026
TNotable Canola Production Threats CANOLAWATCH S
his week, Canola Watch asked a small group of agronomists from across the Canadian Prairies to identify canola production threats that increased in their areas over the past few years. NOTABLE TRENDS IN THE ANSWERS:
–Verticillium stripe. This is an up-and-coming canola disease on the Canadian Prairies – newer relative to the big three: blackleg, sclerotinia stem rot and clubroot.
–Cabbage seedpod weevils reached surprisingly high numbers on the eastern Prairies in 2025. (They are much more common in the southwest Prairies.) While not as significant as flea beetles (usually), weevils received more attention that flea beetles in the survey.
–Herbicide-resistant weed biotypes continue to increase and glyphosate-resistant kochia has become a problem in some fields all across the Prairies. However, the weed that stood out for me in the survey was lamb’s quarters. It got a few specific mentions, second only to kochia.
–Weather and climate. Overall lack of rainfall has been an issue off and on over the past few years on the Prairies, and heat at flowering is particularly damaging. However, summer of 2025 was not quite as warm as in previous years and canola yields on the Canadian Prairies were the best ever. There is probably some connection, although many factors influence yield.
–Balanced nutrition always enters the conversation, and specific shortages can be an issue in some fields. After a high-yielding year, soil reserves can be lower than expected. Yield, fertilizer rates and profit potential are always in fine balance for farmers.
This column was first posted on the “Canola Watch” page on the website of the Canola Council of Canada. NH
7 Costly Farm Spring Prep Mistakes (and How to Avoid Them)
Reprinted with permission of the author, Janelle Hulme, and AgWest Ltd.
pring is around the corner, and that means one thing—planting season will be here before we know it. After a long winter, the last thing you need is downtime caused by preventable breakdowns, equipment issues, or missed opportunities. To help you start the season right, we’ve put together the ultimate farm spring prep checklist—because a little planning now means fewer headaches (and more profit) later.
1. SKIPPING EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE
The Problem: Downtime kills efficiency. Nothing eats into your planting window like a breakdown. Skipping preseason equipment checks is a surefire way to face costly repairs mid-season.
The Fix:
• Inspect tractors, planters, sprayers, and tillage equipment.
• Check and change fluids, filters, and belts.
• Test GPS and precision ag systems.
• Book service now to avoid the seasonal rush.
2. IGNORING SOIL CONDITIONS
The Problem: Planting in poor soil conditions reduces yield potential. Spring fever can push farmers into the field too soon, leading to compaction and poor emergence.
The Fix:
• Test soil moisture before working ground.
• Adjust tillage strategies based on field conditions.
• Consider soil sampling to fine-tune fertility plans.
3. OVERLOOKING PLANTER CALIBRATION
The Problem: Poor seed placement equals uneven emergence.
• A miscalibrated planter can cost you yield before the crop even emerges.
The Fix:
• Inspect meters, depth settings, and downforce.
• Check seed disc wear and replace if needed.
• Run test passes to confirm spacing and singulation.
4. NOT PREPPING YOUR SPRAYER
The Problem: Wasting inputs and risking ineffective applications.
• Clogged nozzles and inaccurate rates can lead to uneven spray coverage and reduced effectiveness.
The Fix:
• Inspect and clean nozzles, hoses, and filters.
• Check boom height and coverage settings.
• alibrate your sprayer for optimal efficiency.
5. FORGETTING TO CHECK SEED & CHEMICAL INVENTORY
The Problem: Delays in the busiest time of year.
• You don’t want to be stuck scrambling to find seed or herbicide when planting starts.
The Fix:
• Review your inventory and order any missing products early.
• Double-check seed treatment needs.
• Confirm chemical availability with your supplier.
6. IGNORING WEATHER TRENDS
The Problem: Bad timing can cost you yield.
• Weather drives everything in farming, and being reactive instead of proactive can set you back.
The Fix:
• Monitor long-term forecasts.
• Plan for wet vs. dry conditions with backup strategies.
• Adjust planting dates accordingly to maximize emergence.
7. NOT HAVING A BACKUP PLAN
The Problem: The unexpected WILL happen.
• Mother Nature, supply chain issues, and breakdowns can all throw a wrench in your plans.
The Fix:
• Identify key risk areas and prepare solutions.
• Have backup parts on hand.
• Lean on trusted dealers for fast support.
310-Farm – Alberta’s One-Stop Shop for Agricultural Answers
310-FARM resource agents can help callers navigate provincial programs, regulatory requirements and available supports.
Agri-News, February 17, 2026
Producers have enough to manage already – markets, weather, regulations, input costs and the day‑to‑day realities of running a farm or ranch. When questions come up, tracking down the right government contact or program information should not add to their workload. That is why the Government of Alberta operates 310‑FARM, an information and referral service designed to pro vide farmers, ranchers, ag businesses and rural residents a dependable first point of contact.
310‑FARM is staffed by resource agents who understand the agricultural land scape and can help callers navigate provincial programs, regulatory requirements and available supports. While the team does not have every answer, they specialize in connecting callers with the right people – whether that means transferring you to a subject‑matter expert, providing you with the details and a link to a specific pro gram, or directing you to the right department or industry contact. The 310 FARM team will work to guide them toward the most appropriate resource, ensuring they are not left without direction.
310 FARM supports key agricultural programs, including the Alberta Farm Fuel Benefit, Premises Identification Program and the Farmers’ Advocate Office.
Resource agents can answer a wide range of inquiries, including: Programs and financial supports
• eligibility and applications for the Alberta Farm Fuel Benefit Program
• funding opportunities under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partner ship (Sustainable CAP)
• help navigating agriculture grant applications or checking application status
Livestock and premises
• registering, updating or renewing a Premises Identification (PID) account
• requirements for livestock movement and reporting
• who to contact about animal health or disease‑related concerns
Regulations and compliance
• understanding permits or approvals needed for farm operations
• clarifying environmental regulations, manure management and water use
• clarifying rules related to inspections or compliance notices
Farming operations and resources
• crop, soil, pest and irrigation information
• guidance on rat control, wild boar issues and invasive species
• farm safety resources and best‑practice information
Advocacy and dispute resolution
• access to the Farmers’ Advocate Office for support with financial stress, land or utility disputes, and mediation options
• In an industry where time is precious, having a single, first point of contact saves producers frustration and helps ensure they are accessing the programs and information they need. Whether you are sorting out paperwork, trouble shooting a livestock issue, or exploring funding options, 310‑FARM is there to help keep Alberta’s agricultural sector moving forward.
For more information, see: 310 FARM
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Wild animals are impressively resilient and adaptable in the heart of cities, often changing their activities, locations, and/or timing to avoid human contact. But unpredictable disturbances often lead them to respond as they would to predators — with flight. A 2023 study in the Netherlands found that when fireworks begin, many birds instantly leave their nests and nighttime roosts, flying much higher than they normally would. The researchers found that on New Year’s Eve, the number of birds in flight in response to fireworks was about 1,000 times more than the number of birds in flight on other nights. Only at 10 kilometres away from the explosions did the numbers begin to even out.
Fireworks are most damaging at times when wildlife are especially vulnerable to stress, such as during breeding season and while birds are raising their young. Young storks and herons who have not yet learned to fly have been known to jump out of their nests during fireworks displays, becoming easy prey for predators as they are unable to get back to safety.
Because of their limited nighttime vision, many birds crash into power lines, buildings, automobiles, trees, and even each other during fireworks displays. Such high-speed collisions often result in serious injury or death. Fireworks in Beebe, Arizona, as 2011 became 2012 caused huge flocks of red-winged blackbirds to leave their night roosts and collide with each other in their confusion, causing thousands of deaths. Birds need all the energy that they build up from daytime feeding to cope with the challenges they face, and panicked flight, even if it doesn’t result in immediate death, can cause weakened immune systems, vulnerability to parasites and disease, and breeding failure. A study in Environmental Claims Journal reports that in Valencia, Spain, the breeding success of house sparrows was lower in towns hosting festivals with fireworks than in towns without festivals. During COVID, when no festivals were held anywhere, the breeding success in all the towns equalled out.
As for wild mammals, the little research that exists shows that their lives are also disrupted by fireworks. In California, sea lions and seals were observed leaving their resting places and entering the water when Fourth of July fireworks began. A study conducted in Chile on sea lions in their breeding season showed
that they immediately stopped vocalizing when fireworks began and a significant number left the breeding colony, taking more than a day to return. Fireworks are very different from thunderstorms for birds and other wildlife. Like many domestic animals, they perceive the warning signs for storms long before the wind and weather arrive, but they have no such warning before the sudden boom of fireworks.
AIR, WATER, AND NOISE POLLUTANTS
A 2020 paper in Environmental Monitoring and Assessment describes fireworks as “composed of oxidant and fuel agents and other components such as agglutinants, colouring agents, smoke, and propellants.” The chemical reactions of these ingredients produce a fabulous light show, but they also permeate the air with harmful substances such as greenhouse gases, sulfur dioxide, particulate matter, and heavy metals. All present an immediate health risk to humans, including breathing difficulties in those with respiratory issues. In 2020, researchers from the NYU Grossman School of Medicine reported on how fireworks affect human health. They found that two of the 12 common brands of fireworks contained “harmfully high lead levels,” and their study detected “high levels of toxic metals lingering in the air” after big celebrations that included fireworks.
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Betty Jane (Yamkowy) Sanders
November 13, 1950 - August 31, 2025
It is with profound sadness that our beloved sister and aunt passed away peacefully on August 31, 2025, surrounded by her dearest friends, her New Zealand family.
Betty was born and raised in Dawson Creek, British Columbia (B.C.), Canada. After completing high school, she worked with a phone company in Dawson Creek and Hay River, Northwest Territories to earn money to go travelling. It was on one of her overseas journeys that she met Fred Sanders of England. They were married in 1977 in Coventry, England and moved to New Zealand. After a few years there, they relocated to Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada; the Canadian winters sent them back to New Zealand in 1981, where they settled in Lower Hutt, near Wellington. Betty and Fred both had corporate jobs before opening their own shop, Cats Galore, in Petone. As a used bookstore offering feline collectibles and gifts, it was a wonderful refuge for them. Both were avid readers, cat lovers and world travellers, they also enjoyed playing cards, singing along to the oldies and keeping up on global current affairs. Betty loved visiting with Canadians who came to New Zealand. They closed the shop in 2017 prior to Fred passing in May 2018. In retirement, Betty enjoyed going to the movies and was known as the Coffee Queen of Lower Hutt by her friends. She volunteered at an elementary school helping students with their reading. Betty never missed family and friends’ special occasions, their airmail greeting card would arrive like clockwork. Betty is preceded by parents, Nancy and Steve Yamkowy, her husband, Fred Sanders, her brother, Bob Yamkowy, brother-in-law, Dave Gentile and sister-in-law, Kerry Yamkowy. She leaves behind her sister, Shirley Gentile, brothers Don and Jim (Brenda) and sister-in-law, Shirley Yamkowy; nieces Tammy (Tim) Wilson, Amanda Gentile and Kayleen Yamkowy; and nephews Darren (Laura) Gentile, Shane (Twila) Yamkowy, Craig Yamkowy, Jason Yamkowy, Josh Yamkowy, Matt (Gina) Yamkowy and Dylan (Shelley) Yamkowy; and eight great nieces and nephews.
As Betty wished, she was cremated. A private celebration of life will take place at a future date in Canada.
Smoke from fireworks wafts into the night air during a Calgary Stampede firework display in July 2023. Photo © A. Tucker
The Government of Canada Strengthens Support for Agricultural Exports With a New Market Diversification Program
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, February 10, 2026
Canada’s agriculture, fish, and seafood sectors are facing ongoing global market uncertainty and increasing risks from trade barriers. To help these sectors remain competitive and resilient on the world stage, the Government of Canada is taking targeted action to support exporters and industry organizations.
Today, at Food and Beverage Canada’s annual Policy Breakfast, the Honourable Heath MacDonald, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, announced the launch of two new AgriMarketing Program streams: Market Diversification for National Industry Associations and Market Diversification for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises.
A total of $75 million will be invested in the AgriMarketing Program Market Diversification streams over 5 years (2026-27 to 2030-31) to support the Canadian agriculture and agri-food sector—including fish and seafood—to better respond to current market instability by encouraging greater market diversification.
Starting February 13, 2026, eligible organizations can apply for funding under both new Market Diversification streams. Details, including eligibility criteria and application guidelines, are available on the program website.
The Government of Canada is committed to supporting a diversified and resilient sector by giving farmers, processors, and exporters the tools they need to compete on a global scale. This Market Diversification funding is separate and distinct from the $129.97 million in AgriMarketing Program funding previously announced under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership. The new funding will support all sectors, with a particular focus on those most affected by trade barriers. This investment builds on the strength of the existing program to support its enhancement and includes funding for small and medium-sized enterprises, which are not eligible for funding under the core AgriMarketing Program.
Quotes
“The AgriMarketing Program Market Diversification streams encourage Canada’s agriculture, agri-food, fish, and seafood sectors to seize more global opportunities. By helping industry organizations and exporters expand into emerging markets, we’re promoting Canadian products, deepening partnerships, and fostering growth, resiliency, and competitiveness.” - The Honourable Heath MacDonald, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food
Quick facts
• The Market Diversification streams will help eligible organizations access new export opportunities in high-growth potential and non-traditional markets and strengthen interprovincial trade through enhanced regional promotion.
• Funding for the Market Diversification streams, delivered under the AgriMarketing Program umbrella, is in addition to the funding already committed under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership.
• All sectors are eligible; however, sectors affected by trade barriers such as canola, pulses, pork, fish and seafood will be assessed as a priority.
• The $75 million in additional funding for the AgriMarketing Program was initially announced by Prime Minister Mark Carney on September 5, 2025 and included in Budget 2025. NH
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Fireworks have been identified as one of the main contributors to perchlorate contamination, a chemical that is a potent thyroid disruptor. Perchlorates have also been implicated in causing reproductive, neurodevelopmental, immunotoxic, and carcinogenic harm. Among the most vulnerable are children, including those still in utero.
Many of these chemicals, as well as the debris from fireworks, enter the soil and leach into groundwater, streams, and rivers. They are then consumed by fish, waterfowl, and other aquatic life, thus entering the food chain and polluting the water and soil on which we, and our non-human kin, depend for life.
In addition to the harm to human and non-human physical health, fireworks impact those who suffer from PTSD. The sudden noise of fireworks can be extremely triggering for veterans, those who have lived in war zones, and anyone who has experienced intense trauma. According to clinical psychologist Leah Blain, “fireworks serve as a very significant reminder of these experiences, PTSD or no. So this really does impact people. It really disrupts sleep. It increases stress.”
ALTERNATIVES TO FIREWORKS
“Modern societies,” writes philosopher Freya Matthews, “will become environmentally sustainable when they fit into nature.” Fitting into nature, she explains, “is a matter of wanting what the biosphere needs us to want” and viewing ourselves as what we are — ecological beings, part of the web of life, with the same constraints and needs as the rest of the living world.
“Wild animals are impressively resilient and adaptable in the heart of cities, often changing their activities, locations, and/or timing to avoid human contact.”
Human desires, unlike those of the non-human world, are largely created by culture, and many of our wants harm the living world. While the Elders of this planet have long known that we are interconnected with the rest of nature, many of us act contrary to that understanding. What if we lived with an embodied awareness of our ecological selfhood? What would our lives and cultures be like if we aligned our desires with those of the rest of the web of life? What if, as Matthews suggests, we were “to allow the wider life systems to dictate our desires?”
In a world where many of us struggle with a sense of agency, we can start with the low-hanging fruit — small local changes that are easily within our power. Modern alternatives to fireworks, including reusable drones and laser-based light shows, offer safer, greener alternatives. We can maintain our beloved traditions with less harm to people, other animals, air, and water. Some municipalities have taken steps to address the concerns. In 2018, Banff moved to lower-impact pyrotechnic displays, and even these are now on hold as the town searches for alternatives with less impact on wildlife and birds. (One alternative, a friend suggested, would be to turn off all the lights and look upward into the starfilled sky!)
I wrote to the Mayor and Council of Calgary in early January requesting a change to less damaging alternatives to fireworks but received no reply from any of the 15 recipients of my email. Perhaps we — in an expression of care for ourselves, our domestic non-human companions, the wildlife and birds in our parks and backyards, and the more vulnerable humans among us — could support such a move by spreading the word and contacting our elected officials. A barrage of letters, emails, and calls might have some effect.
“The love of place can sustain a life,” writes American historian Rebecca Solnit, “and we usually talk as though it’s an unreciprocated love.” This is wrong, she says. “The places love us back in how they steady and sustain us, teach us, shelter us, guide us, feed us.” Botanist Stephen Harrod Buhner tells us, for example, that plants analyze our exhalations, detect signs of ill health, and then produce compounds that will move us toward healing. We can begin to respond to the Earth’s love for us by celebrating important occasions in ways that honour the needs and desires of all of the inhabitants of our place. NH
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ROUNDTWO
NORTH/SOUTH–CtyofGrandePrairieWheatKings(3)vsLaCreteLumberBarons(1)
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Game1Sat, Feb21 CtyofGPWheatKings(2) LaCreteLumberBarons(3)
Game2Sun, Feb22 CtyofGPWheatKings(5) LaCreteLumberBarons(3) Game3 Fri, Feb27
8:00p.m.LumberBarons WheatKings
Game4Sat, Feb28 8:00p.m.LumberBarons WheatKings
Game5Sun,Mar1 2:00p.m.LumberBarons WheatKings
Game6Sat,Mar7 7:00p.m.WheatKings LumberBarons
Game7Sun,Mar8 1:30p.m.WheatKings LumberBarons
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EAST/WEST–North PeaceNavigators(2)vsFortSt.JohnHuskies(1)
FortSt.JohnHuskiesplayatNorth PeaceArena,FortSt.John,BC North PeaceNavigatorsplayatBaytexEnergyCentre, PeaceRiver, AB
Game1Fri, Feb20 North PeaceNavigators(5) FortSt.JohnHuskies(4)
Game2Sat, Feb21 North PeaceNavigators(2) FortSt.JohnHuskies(3) OT
Game3Sat, Feb28
8:00p.m.Huskies Navigators
Game4Sun,Mar1 3:30p.m.Huskies Navigators
Game5 Tues,Mar3 8:00p.m.Navigators Huskies
Game6Thurs,Mar5 8:00p.m.Huskies Navigators
Game7Sat,Mar7 8:00p.m.Navigators Huskies
Series Tied1-1
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Sat,Jan3 7:00p.m. GRANDEPRAIRIE LloydminsterCenovusEnergyHub
Thurs,Jan8 7:00p.m.FortMcMurray GRANDEPRAIRIE Bonnett’s EnergyCentre
Sat,Jan106:00p.m.FortMcMurray GRANDEPRAIRIE Bonnett’sEnergyCentre Sun,Jan112:00p.m.FortMcMurray GRANDEPRAIRIE Bonnett’sEnergyCentre Sat,Jan176:00p.m.Drumheller GRANDEPRAIRIE Bonnett’sEnergyCentre Sun,Jan182:00p.m.Drumheller GRANDEPRAIRIE Bonnett’sEnergyCentre Fri,Jan237:00p.m. GRANDEPRAIRIE LloydminsterCenovusEnergyHub Sat,Jan247:00p.m. GRANDEPRAIRIE Bonnyville R.J.LalondeArena Fri,Jan307:00p.m.Camrose GRANDEPRAIRIE Bonnett’sEnergyCentre Sat,Jan316:00p.m.Camrose GRANDEPRAIRIE Bonnett’sEnergyCentre Wed,Feb4 7:00p.m. GRANDEPRAIRIE DevonGFL TwinArena Sat,Feb7 6:00p.m.Calgary GRANDEPRAIRIE Bonnett’sEnergyCentre Sun,Feb8 2:00p.m.Calgary GRANDEPRAIRIE Bonnett’sEnergyCentre Fri,Feb137:00p.m.Whitecourt GRANDEPRAIRIE Bonnett’s EnergyCentre Sat,Feb147:00p.m. GRANDEPRAIRIE Whitecourt JDAPlace Sun,Feb222:00p.m.Devon GRANDEPRAIRIE Bonnett’sEnergyCentre Tues,Mar 37:00p.m.Whitecourt GRANDEPRAIRIE Bonnett’s EnergyCentre Fri,Mar6 7:00p.m. GRANDEPRAIRIE Whitecourt JDAPlace Mon,Mar9 7:00p.m. GRANDEPRAIRIE DevonGFL TwinArena Tues,Mar107:00p.m. GRANDEPRAIRIE DevonGFL TwinArena Fri,Mar137:00p.m.Drayton
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LOOKING FOR A female Lassie Collie or Sheltie for farm pet. Call Jake 780-9273638.
SPEED CONTROLLED RUBBER finger chicken plucker for sale, call 780772-6544.
FOR SALE: Big horn roping saddle. Padded seat, bridle included, asking $500 OBO. Call 780-354-3435.
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NOTICEOF INTENT TO APPLY FOR DELETIONOFPRIVATELAND FROM WOODLOT1914AND1952
Noticeishereby giventhat thelicensee(Pinewest WoodlandManagement andChambella Woodland Management)of woodlot1914and1952intends to make applicationpursuit to section47.1(2)(b)(ii) ofthe forest Act to delete theprivatelandsfrom woodlot1914and1952,locatedinthe Tomslake areaofNortheasternBC(Block A, Section2, Township23, PeaceRiverLandDistrict). The totalarea forthedeletionis193.9hectares. Inquiries/comments regardingthedeletionmust bemade to DerekDyckRPF by March31st,2026
Onlywritten inquiries/comments received by the abovedate willbe responded to Informationaboutthisdeletion canbeobtained by contactingDerekDyckRPF at dyckderek@yahoo.ca or calling 250-219-0180
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MILITARY BUILT CAT D8 dozer. Includes blade & winch, taking offers. 780523-1488.
WALL FRAMING TRAILER, on wheels. Deck screws out to 8’. 780-772-6544.
250 3”-4” x 7ft fence posts for sale. $3.50 each. Call Doug 250-219-4139.
NOW ACCEPTINGBIDS
The ValleyviewGrazingAssociationisacceptingbids for acontinuedworkdownof234tameacresofgrazing pasturethathashadtwopasseswithabreakingdisc locatedat ValleyviewGrazingReserve. Wouldliketohaveacutdepthof6”withafielddisc andseedingafterwork downcompleted. Work tobe completed by June10th.
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VALLEE FORESTRY BIG Red Portable Sawmill, undercarriage, and trailer. Call for price and details. 780-926-6087.
Dismantling cultivator, disc, and plows for parts. Some air drills. 780-831-6747.
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LAND AND BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY, remote 20 acres on pavement. Unfinished hwy lodge, gardens. Duane 250-2325400.
FORAGE SEED OATS. Grown from Mustang. Delivery available. Call 250782-0220.
LOOKING TO LEASE farmland in the GP/Sexsmith/Teepee Creek area. Contact David to discuss options. 780-9786768.
UPRIGHT PIANO for sale. Taking offers, For more information or pricing, call 780-772-6544. 1958 FARMHOUSE TO be moved by mid-April 2026. 950 sq.ft., $30,000 OBO. 250-569-7509, Grimshaw, AB.
16' HEAVY DUTY bale frame. Needs hitch, would make excellent bale wagon. Call 780-772-6544.
WANTED WAFFLE IRON cast iron with five hearts. Call Ernest 780-926-9412.
3/4T AUTOSTEERING bale wagon for sale. For more details and pricing call 780772-6544.
BARLEY, WHEAT and oats for feedlot. Can pickup with Super B. Gary 780-518-3992.
1971 UTB 65 HP 4WA, diesel, 3 new tires, 661 hrs, excellent condition, $6000, 780-971-2592.
WANTED: 4 or 5 bottom pulltype Moldboard plow. Auto Re-Set, colour doesn’t matter. Call 250-719-4967.
CASE IH CX100U, FWA, FEL/bucket, new turbo, new injector, needs clutch cable. 780-835-0452 or 780-6852624.
GREENFEED OAT BALES for sale, 1150 lbs., no rain, put up in August, $50/bale. 403-886-2088.
WANTED: JOHN DEERE Model 80 tractor for parts. Call 780-814-0523.
SMALL SQUARE BALES of barley and alfalfa for sale. Call Eugene 780-835-0601.
STARTER & DIFFERENTIAL pinion for cockshutt 40 or 50 with Buda gas engine. Call 780-835-0601.
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SpringConsignmentSale
ABNorthAuction Yard,5kms(3Miles) WestofDeBolt,AB April17th,2026toApril20th,2026
SaleStarts12Noon,Friday,April17th,2026
SaleStartsClosing11a.m.,Monday,April20th,2026
ViewingAvailable Tuesday, April14th toThursday,April16th
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