Adapting Dryland Cropping Systems For Drought Conditions
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Jan 23, 2020
Drought has and continues to be a dominant crop production constraint across the Canadian prairies. The frequency and severity of drought varies between soil zones and even local areas within soil zones. With mounting evidence for climate change and increased climate variability, the risk of drought will likely also increase and the pattern of drought sensitive areas may become more irregular.
Slight to moderate drought occurs regularly in the drier regions of the prairies. Farmers have made significant adaptations to drought through on-going practices which conserve moisture and protect soil from wind erosion. These include drought tolerant crop varieties, no till seeding, conservation fallow, crop residue management, and the seeding of erosion sensitive land to perennial forages.
No till seeding involves placing seed and fertilizer with minimal soil disturbance. Conservation fallow is the use of specialized equipment that conserves crop residue such as wide blade cultivators or rodweeders, or using herbicides instead of tillage to control weeds (that is chemical fallow). Good crop residue management includes leaving taller stubble to trap snow and efficiently chopping/spreading straw and chaff to reduce evaporation losses.
While these practices help to mitigate economic risk,
reduced crop yield associated with moderate drought still persists on a regular basis. Under severe drought there is a risk of crop failure and serious wind erosion even when implementing these beneficial management practices (BMPs). Severe drought results not only in short term income loss, but increases the risk of future income losses as a result of soil degradation. Therefore, there is a need to consider additional practices that can help reduce the impact of moderate to severe drought events. These additional practices can be grouped into three categories:
• Annual adaptation in spring before crop planting
• Annual adaptation in summer after crop planting
• Long-term planning and adaptation.
ANNUAL ADAPTATION IN SPRING BEFORE CROP PLANTING
Annual adaptation before crop planting hinges on first making an accurate assessment of drought risk based on current and forecasted soil moisture conditions. Early spring soil moisture can be assessed using regionally based soil moisture maps and precipitation data since the previous crop harvest. A more accurate assessment can often be made by local precipitation data, knowledge of soil moisture removal by the previous crop, and probing for depth of moist soil. Producers are aware that these local factors can vary from field to field, and within fields by slope position and soil texture differences. Farm-
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ers are managing larger areas of cropland, which may increasingly limit their ability to conduct detailed on-site assessments for every field. However, other tools based on satellite imagery are being developed to assess soil moisture, and may assist producers in the future.
The other half of the soil moisture question is dependent on upcoming growing season precipitation, temperature, and wind speeds. While longterm (that is 1-3 month) weather forecasting has improved there is still a large degree of uncertainty and local variability often related to sporadic summer thunderstorms. Therefore, there is always a significant element of risk, and part of the management decision is based on how much risk a producer is willing to accept.
Following is a list of management options to adapt or lessen the impact of drought in advance:
• Select crop types and varieties that are more drought tolerant
• Select crop types that have lower crop input costs and produce more residue for erosion protection, such as cereal grains
• Reduce the rate of fertilizer application at seeding time, with the option to add supplemental fertilizer after crop establishment if moisture conditions improve
• Increase the percentage of cropland in conservation fallow in the brown or dark brown soil zones, but target fields that have lower levels of soil moisture and adequate crop residue cover for erosion protection
Decisions on implementing these options are often difficult, due to the uncertainty of upcoming growing season precipitation, and a host of additional factors. These include crop prices, crop input costs, available
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labour and equipment, cash flow resources, previous cropping histories, and outbreaks of weeds, insects, and diseases. Nevertheless, many producers in semi arid regions (that is, brown and dark brown soils) consider these options to a varying degree in most years.
Under a severe drought period that extends for more than one year there are some additional practices that should be considered starting in the second year. The worst case scenario is where a moderate to severe drought is followed by dry fall, winter and early spring conditions. In this situation the risk of severe wind erosion becomes much greater even when applying the above BMPs, because there may be little crop residue production from the previous crop, and little soil moisture available to establish a subsequent crop. Under these conditions a producer could consider the following additional options.
• If soil moisture is at least adequate to initiate establishment, plant a cereal crop at a reduced seeding rate with minimal fertilizer to establish some vegetative cover.
• If soil moisture and crop residue levels are inadequate, begin managing fields using chemical fallow, but leave the option open to establish some vegetative cover if moisture conditions improve by,
o Seeding a delayed cereal crop at a reduced seeding rate.
o Planting narrow annual crop barriers or strips at right angles to the prevailing wind to control wind erosion and trap snow. Strips can include cereals, flax, sunflower, or corn. Weeds in between the strips can be controlled using conservation tillage implements such as wide blades, low crown sweeps, or rodweeders.
ANNUAL ADAPTATION IN SUMMER AFTER CROP PLANTING
Adaptation to drought after crop planting depends on the stage of crop growth and development when the drought hits. Management options can be grouped into two categories: crop utilization and fallow management. These options can apply to most crop management scenarios, and adaptations made in advance for severe drought will be well prepared for further adaptation if necessary.
CROP UTILIZATION
Depending on when a crop is seeded and subsequent growing conditions it could be harvested for grain, cut for feed, grazed, left standing with or without a herbicide burnoff, or incorporated as green manure
The latter option would normally only be advised if sudden ample precipitation part way through the growing season resulted in heavy growth that could not be harvested.
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A number of factors are considered in deciding how to utilize a crop. It is recognized that the impact of drought on pasture and forage production will create a demand for livestock feed using annual crop green feed and even straw residues. This may exacerbate an already high erosion risk by leaving even less crop residue on the soil surface. If possible, livestock producers should plan for carryover feed supplies to lessen the demand for annual crop greenfeed or residues during severe drought. If the crop is short and requires cutting close to the ground for adequate retrieval it is recommended to leave un-harvested strips for erosion protection and snow trapping.
FALLOW MANAGEMENT
The primary concern of fallow management during a drought is maintaining sufficient crop residue cover for erosion protection. Fortunately, drier weather should result in a slower rate of residue weathering and decomposition, which is normally driven by high moisture and humidity. One may also be able to reduce the number of herbicide applications as weed growth may be less. However, sometimes drought stressed weeds do not absorb herbicide well enough to cause dieback, so allowing some weeds to set seed may be a small price to pay to maintain enough vegetative and residue cover to prevent serious soil erosion.
If moisture conditions improve later in summer, fallow fields with very low residue cover could be seeded to a cover crop or annual barrier strips, as previously described. These can be seeded as late as 4 to 6 weeks prior to fall freeze-up, as long as enough time is permitted for establishment of adequate surface cover alternatively, later weed control operations can be avoided to allow late season growth of weeds and volunteer crop plants, especially if these plants are primarily annuals and a killing frost is able to terminate their growth before they set viable seed.
LONG-TERM PLANNING AND ADAPTATION
For annual cropping systems, there are two additional practices that require long term planning but provide long term benefits for snow trapping and wind erosion control.
These are field shelterbelts and narrower fields oriented at right angles to the prevailing wind direction. These practices have become more difficult for larger farms with wider equipment to implement, due to increased inefficiencies associated with field fragmentation. Nevertheless, these may be viable options for some farms.
Another long term adaptation option is to convert annual cropland to drought tolerant perennial forage. This practice has been widely recommended for marginal soils and landscapes. It also could be considered as a drought strategy, due to the ability of drought tolerant forage species to survive, persist, and provide much better vegetative cover for erosion protection than annual crops through severe drought periods. This adaptation often requires a change in farming system that involves increased livestock, particularly cow-calf beef production. Within this system it is important to plan for significant carryover reserves of feed or pastures, since yields of forages are also severely impacted by drought. While the decision to convert annual cropland to perennial forage may be triggered by increasing drought, the timing of this conversion should be delayed until moisture conditions have improved. Forage seeds, being very small, require shallow seed placement and frequent rain showers for several weeks to ensure good germination and establishment. Therefore, significant resolve and long term commitment is required to seed forages during a wet cycle, when the temptation to reap the reward of a successful annual crop in the short term is large. NH
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Pre-Seed Burnoff: Tips For Best Results
Taken from the website of the Canola Council of Canada, www.canolacouncil.org, on May 5, 2026
Early weed control is important for canola profitability. Pre-seed burnoff removes perennial and winter annual weeds growing quickly and taking up moisture and nutrients. Delayed applications can make these early weeds more difficult to control.
A small number of weeds (even just a few per square foot) that emerge before or with the crop can do much more damage to yield than a larger number of weeds flushing later.
The Canola Encyclopedia includes pre-seed burnoff in its section on weed management timing.
TIPS FOR BEST RESULTS
Scout for weeds
Can you see perennials and winter annuals that were not controlled in the fall? They are easier to control with an early spray. Early weed control with lower efficacy is generally preferable to late control with higher efficacy – as long as weeds are not frost damaged. (See more on frost below.) Any weed flushes that emerge later can be hit with an early in-crop application.
Wait for warm, sunny daytime conditions
This is especially helpful when targeting perennials or winter annuals that may be a little larger. Ideally, you want a day or two of warm sunny days and night time lows of 4°C or higher before spraying.
Add a tank mix to glyphosate
Main reasons to tank mix are:
• One, the tank mix reduces selection pressure for
glyphosate-resistant weeds, protecting glyphosate as an effective mode of action.
• Two, using two modes of action can improve weed control, especially for weeds like cleavers and kochia. Note that with a tank mix, you will want to use higher water volumes than you would for straight glyphosate. While tank mixing requires good sprayer
clean-out between fields, the effort helps to protect glyphosate efficacy for the long term. The Canola Encyclopedia section on Timing includes links to the provincial crop protection books. These books are updated annually with pre-seed burnoff herbicides. This step is especially important for kochia withspread resistance to glyphosate.
Spray these weeds before seeding to remove early competition.
Timing
Farmers can seed fairly soon after spraying. For annuals and winter annuals, glyphosate needs only 24 hours to get to the growing point and set the control process in motion. After a day, farmers can seed the crop. For perennial weeds, wait three to five days, depending on weather conditions. If sunny and warm, translocation will take place fairly quickly so 72 hours (three days) should be enough.
Even if seeding is two or three weeks away, a preseed burnoff now could keep these weeds from getting too big to control. See point 8 in this article.
WEEDS TO WATCH FOR IN FIELDS PLANNED FOR CANOLA:
Kochia
Kochia germinates early (80 per cent of kochia seedlings emerge before the crop), making pre-seed burnoff an effective management strategy. However, because kochia germinates early, plants can be sufficiently large and survive standard herbicide rates in situations where pre-seed burnoff is delayed.
Kochia has widespread resistance to herbicide groups 2 and 9, and confirmed resistance to groups 4 and 14. Many kochia populations have stacked resistance to multiple groups. With pre-seed burnoff of kochia patches, (1) apply early, (2) use an effective tank mix and (3) scout after application for escapes that could be resistant.
Winter annual cleavers
Winter annuals, in general, are best sprayed early because they grow so quickly in the spring.
Cleavers with large established roots are probably winter annuals and will need a higher rate. If roots are small and look like they germinated in the spring, a
lower recommended rate may be enough. With large winter annual cleavers, it is best to wait 3-5 days before seeding to give the herbicide a chance to work.
Flixweed
Flixweed is in the brassica family and a clubroot host. Clubroot spores become active with a soil temperature around 15°C. Flixweed growing strong in spring will have a lot of root area – which will be optimal for early infestation and possibly large gall formation. Within three weeks, galls can be mature enough to produce spores. So waiting that long to control the weed could allow it to contribute to the clubroot spore-bank. At this stage, it is also more difficult to control with in-crop rates.
Volunteer canola
Volunteer canola is a “weed” that competes with the crop for nutrients, water and sunlight. Volunteers in a canola crop do not make a positive contribution to yield.
Growers also have other reasons to get rid of them: Volunteers do not have seed treatment, so they can introduce seedling diseases and increase flea beetle pressure. Also, volunteers in non-canola years provide a host for blackleg and clubroot, reducing the effectiveness of crop rotation for managing these issues. Even if a clubroot-resistant variety, the second generation volunteers may not have the same level of clubroot resistance, which means they could have big spore-producing galls.
ASSESS FROST DAMAGE
After a frost, wait for at least one night with a low of 5°C or warmer and one day of warm, sunny conditions. If heavy frost caused tissue damage to more than 40% of weed leaf area, wait for new growth to show before spraying. If spraying was done more than 48 hours before a frost event, efficacy on living plants will be
retained and the plant will continue to decline when it warms up again. This frost article includes considerations for weed management.
POST-SEEDING, PRE-EMERGENCE
If fields miss a pre-seed burnoff, one option is to apply glyphosate (or glyphosate with an appropriate tank mix partner) in the narrow post-seeding/pre-emergence window. Shallow-seeded canola can emerge within five days under warm and generally moist soil conditions. Since growers need to give weeds a couple days to start growing again after the seeding operation, this window may only be a couple days long. However, spraying and missing a few of these weeds could be more beneficial than waiting to spray in-crop. Check for crop emergence before applying products that need to be applied pre-emergence. NH
Icebergs And Native Forages: What You Can’t See Can Sink You
In April 1912, the RMS Titanic sank off Newfoundland’s coast after an iceberg tore a hole in her hull 25 feet below the waterline. Only a tenth of an iceberg is visible above the water; most lurks beneath the surface. Forage plants are similar; how things look on the soil surface may not reflect what’s happening below.
Forages use sunlight to convert carbon dioxide into plant sugars that drive plant growth. To do this, roots must absorb water and minerals from the soil. You’ve probably seen old pictures of a healthy grass plant with enormous roots extending deep into the soil, and overgrazed grass plants with shallow root systems. With drought recurring in many regions, you might wonder what affects pastures more — the drought, or overgrazing during drought. James Cahill and co-workers at the University of Alberta studied how grazing season and intensity affected forage yield and root mass under drought conditions (Differential sensitivity of above- and belowground plant biomass to drought and defoliation in temperate grasslands; doi.org/10.1016/j.agee.2023.108660).
What they did: This team collected data at seven predominantly native grassland sites in Alberta representing a range of average annual precipitations (Gem, 312 mm; Onefour, 318 mm; Oyen, 321 mm; Twin River, 358 mm; Kinsella, 401 mm; Sangudo, 492 mm; Stavely, 533 mm). Extreme drought was imposed by installing transparent rainout shelters over half
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the plots to divert nearly half the precipitation during the growing season. Plots were clipped instead of grazed because cattle would have demolished these shelters.
Five clipping treatments were designed to represent different grazing intensities and timings. The control treatment remained unclipped in June and September (None/None). The Heavy/None treatment was clipped heavily in June (to three cm stubble height) but not in September. The None/Heavy treatment was not clipped in June but heavily clipped to three cm in September. The Light/ Heavy treatment was clipped to a seven cm stubble height in June and three cm in September to mimic light early-season grazing followed by heavier grazing after vegetation growth slows. The Heavy/Heavy treatment was clipped to a three cm stubble height in both June and September.
The combination of two rainfall treatments and five clipping treatments allowed them to test grassland responses to 10 different grazing management and moisture scenarios. Each combination was replicated four or five times at each site. Treatments were imposed during the 2017, 2018
and 2019 growing seasons.
After three years, total aboveground forage production was measured by harvesting part of each plot to ground level in July, and 15 cm deep soil cores were collected to measure root mass.
What they learned: During the three years of the experiment, natural rainfall was consistently lower than normal at the driest sites (Gem, Onefour, Oyen and Twin River) but above normal in at least one out of three years at the Kinsella, Sangudo and Stavely sites. The rainout shelters imposed historically harsh or nearrecord drought conditions at all sites.
Extreme and prolonged drought did not significantly reduce forage productivity or root mass on its own. Native grasses are adapted to environmental challenges.
Clipping plots heavily once in June did not affect forage yield compared to a single heavy defoliation in September, regardless of moisture. But early clipping was more harmful to the roots, particularly under drought conditions. The Heavy/None treatment reduced root biomass by eight per cent under normal rainfall and by 16 per cent under extreme drought. This supports
This article written by Dr. Reynold Bergen originally appeared in the April 2025 issue of Canadian Cattlemen magazine and is reprinted with permission of the publisher.
While native plants can tolerate significant drought, they can’t tolerate heavy grazing under drought, especially in spring. PHOTO: FILE Proudly
long-standing recommendations to avoid grazing native grasslands heavily, particularly early in the year.
As June clipping intensity increased from None/Heavy to Heavy/Heavy, forage yields declined by 15 per cent under both normal and drought conditions. Root biomass responded similarly, decreasing by up to 23 per cent under extreme drought.
There were differences between locations. Drought had consistent effects on root biomass regardless of how much precipitation each study site received. However, the additive effects of clipping during drought affected root biomass differently among sites. More severe clipping (especially in spring) damaged root growth the most when drought was imposed on grasslands with greater normal rainfall (Kinsella, Sangudo and Stavely).
What does all this mean to you?
Heavy grazing may not depress forage productivity at first. But as roots shrink in size and depth, especially from spring grazing, plants gradually take up less water and nutrients. This will reduce their long-term ability to support above-ground forage growth.
Remember that it may take pastures some time to recover from being grazed through repeated years of severe drought. To regrow lost roots, plants need to transfer energy from shoots to roots. But they can only do this if they have enough leaves to begin with! That’s why heavy, earlyseason grazing should be avoided.
The finding that forages acclimated to higher rainfall areas may be more susceptible to heavy grazing during drought is important for Canada’s wetter regions. Grasslands may be less adapted to drought in regions where drought is less common, and more heavily affected when it occurs. A moderate drought in a region that normally sees more rainfall may be more damaging than a moderate drought in a normally dry region. Careful grazing management is important everywhere, regardless of what “normal” rainfall looks like.
Bottom line: While native plants can tolerate significant drought, they can’t tolerate heavy grazing under drought, especially in spring. Neglecting what’s below the surface can get you into trouble with both forages and icebergs. NH
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Common Summer Pet Emergencies in Dawson Creek: What to Watch for and When to Call the Vet
Written by Dr. Angeal Grob
As the weather warms up in the Peace Region, pets are outside more and travelling. Not every summer issue is a true emergency, but some can become serious quickly. Knowing what to watch for helps you decide when to monitor, book an appointment, or seek urgent care.
1. VOMITING, DIARRHEA, AND “GETTING INTO SOMETHING”
One of the most common summer problems in dogs and cats is gastrointestinal upset. This often happens after pets eat garbage, barbecue scraps, bones, spoiled food, compost, dead animals, or unfamiliar treats.
Mild stomach upset may involve one or two episodes of vomiting or soft stool while your pet otherwise seems bright and alert. Repeated vomiting, bloody diar-
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rhea, abdominal pain, weakness, dehydration, fever, collapse, or refusal to eat should be treated seriously.
Call a veterinarian urgently if: your pet is repeatedly vomiting, has bloody diarrhea, seems painful or lethargic, may have eaten a toxin or foreign object, or is a puppy, kitten, senior, or medically fragile animal.
2. WOUNDS, BITE WOUNDS, LACERATIONS, AND ABSCESSES
Summer brings more cuts, scrapes, punctures, and bite wounds. Dogs may injure themselves on fencing, sticks, barbed wire, rough terrain, or during play with other dogs. Outdoor cats may develop abscesses. Some wounds look small but are deeper than expected. A shallow scrape may not be an emergency, but deep wounds, heavy bleeding, lameness, swelling, pain, odour, discharge, or injuries near the eye, chest, abdomen, or joints should be assessed.
Call a veterinarian urgently if: bleeding does not stop with gentle pressure, the wound is deep or gaping, your pet is limping, there is swelling or pus, or the injury involves a sensitive area.
3. PORCUPINE QUILLS AND OTHER FOREIGN BODIES
Porcupine encounters are common enough to plan for in northern BC, especially for dogs around acreages, trails, and bush edges. Quills are painful and can break, embed, migrate deeper into tissue, or lead to infection.
Do not cut quills or try to remove many quills at home, especially around the mouth, throat, eyes, or chest. Many dogs require sedation or anesthesia so quills can be removed safely.
Grass awns, foxtails, slivers, and plant material can lodge between toes, in ears, eyes, noses, or under the skin. Watch for head shaking, paw licking, swelling between toes, squinting, sneezing fits, nasal discharge, limping, or painful swelling.
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•Check yourselfandpetsforticks afterleaving agrassyorwooded areawhere ticksmaylive.
•Check yourpetsforticksafterthey have beenoutside. Youcannotget lymediseasefrom yourpet ,but your petcanbringinfectedticksinside.
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Call a veterinarian urgently if: quills are in the mouth, eyes, face, throat, chest, or there are many quills; or if your pet is squinting, sneezing repeatedly, limping, or developing a painful swelling.
4. SKIN ALLERGIES, EAR INFECTIONS, HOTSPOTS, AND SUMMER IRRITATION
Many pets develop itchy skin, ear infections, hotspots, and allergic flare-ups as grasses, pollen, insects, swimming, and moisture increase. Dogs that swim or get wet frequently may develop moist skin infections, especially under thick coats or around the ears, armpits, or groin.
Signs include scratching, licking feet, red skin, hair loss, bad odour, greasy skin, head shaking, ear discharge, or a painful wet patch of skin. These are not always emergencies, but they can become painful quickly.
Book a veterinary appointment if: itching persists more than a day or two, ears smell bad, there is discharge, skin is raw, or your pet is painful. Seek urgent care for facial swelling, hives, vomiting, collapse, trouble breathing, or a suspected allergic reaction.
5. HEAT STRESS AND HEAT STROKE — ESPECIALLY IN FLAT-FACED BREEDS
Heat stroke is one of the most serious summer emergencies. Dogs rely heavily on panting to cool themselves, and once they overheat, their condition can worsen quickly and may lead to organ damage, seizures, collapse, or death.
This risk is much higher in flat-faced breeds such as French Bulldogs, English Bulldogs, Pugs, Boston Terriers, Shih Tzus, Pekingese, Boxers, and similar breeds. Their shortened muzzles and narrowed airways make it harder for them to move air and cool themselves. They can overheat at temperatures or activity levels another dog may tolerate. Older, overweight, thick-coated, heart or respiratory patients, and very young animals are also higher risk.
Signs include excessive panting, drooling, weakness, wobbliness, vomiting, diarrhea, abnormal gum colour, confusion, collapse, or seizures.
During warm weather, avoid leaving dogs in vehicles, even briefly, because temperatures inside a parked vehicle can rise quickly. Also avoid exercise during the hottest part of the day, long hikes in direct sun, and hot pavement. Flat-faced breeds may need shorter walks, more breaks, and exercise limited to cooler mornings or evenings.
This is a true emergency. Move your pet to shade or a cool area, wet them with cool — not ice-cold — water, offer small amounts of water if they are alert, and call a veterinarian immediately. NH
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Broken Stick Ranch
Black Angus for Sale off the Farm
Tom & Amber Ditner, Baldonnel, BC 250-794-7105
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Excel Ranches
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Hill 70 Quantock Ranch
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Northway Cattle Co.
Hwy 64 & RR 94.5, Cleardale, AB Albert 780-834-7055 Peter 780-835-8291
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Sorensen Cattle Co.
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Towaw Cattle Co.
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Willow Creek Simmentals
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Pinnacle View Limousin
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Rosebud Creek Charolais
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Dry Creek Ranch
Seth Harmon, Cecil Lake, BC 250-793-1858
Evans Cattle Company
Glyn & Stephanie Evans, Doe River, BC 250-467-2275
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
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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
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
M.C. Quantock
Mac & Pat Creech, lloydminster, AB 800-561-2855
Rachido Ranch
Randy & Donna Chittick, Mayerthorpe, AB 780-674-1986
Reber's Polled Herefords
Serena & Kasey Reber, Woking, AB 780-518-2643
Whiskey Jack Black Herefords & Simmentals
Tamara & Darcy Kuriga, Whitelaw, AB 780-834-7108
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Dry Creek Ranch
Gordon & Carla Harmon, Cecil Lake, BC 250-793-2384
Excel Ranches
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Sturgeon County, AB
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Barrhead Feeder Association Ltd.
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La Glace, Alberta Jennings Martin 780-933-1023
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Dawson Creek, BC Office: 250-782-3766
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Glen Mayer & Nolan Mayer, Wembley, AB Glen 780-897-9570 | Nolan 780-518-0709
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Ryan & Tara Albrecht, Spirit River, AB 780-933-5448
Blazin" J Simmentals
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
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Norbert& JaniceLuken 780-835-3165
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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
Polar Farms
Joe, Lindsey, Riley & Kendal Loomis
Peace River Regional District, BC 250-784-5150
Rachido Ranch
Randy & Donna Chittick, Mayerthorpe, AB 780-674-1986
Rosefield Simmentals
Chet &Jamie Jans
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Crystal Springs Ranch
Eckbert & Crystal Weitzel
Georg & Sarah Weitzel Charlie Lake, BC 250-263-8237
D.A.M. Livestock Ltd.
David Michalchuk, Keg River, AB 780-987-0938
GB Farms
James & Martha Wiebe, Prespatou, BC 250-630-2621
Short Grass 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
Simmentals| Mike &MariKlassen |(780)832-7343 Colby& TiffanyKlassen |(780)832-6714 willowcreeksimmentals@gmail.com
CrookedCreek,AB
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
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
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
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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$650.00$735.00$700.00$800.00$700.00$800.00$650.00$735.00$700.00$800.00$700.00$815.00n/an/an/an/a$700.00$810.00
500-599
$630.00$702.00$650.00$745.00$590.00$735.00$630.00$702.00$650.00$745.00$630.00$745.00$695.00$747.50$655.00$704.00$690.00$750.00 600-699
700-799
800-899
900-999
$570.00$635.00$580.00$657.00$590.00$597.00$570.00$635.00$580.00$657.00$604.00$624.00$585.00$675.00$640.00$625.00$575.00$645.00
$525.00$594.00$520.00$593.00$530.00$607.00$525.00$594.00$520.00$593.00$525.00$560.00$555.00$615.00$515.00$590.00$555.00$625.00
$485.00$509.00$475.00$524.00$485.00$529.00$485.00$509.00$475.00$524.00$460.00$520.00$480.00$544.00$465.00$530.00$490.00$546.00
$460.00$479.00$445.00$468.00$450.00$469.00$460.00$479.00$445.00$468.00$440.00$518.00n/an/a$450.00$486.00$450.00$482.50
$420.00$459.00$430.00$445.00$425.00$457.00$420.00$459.00$430.00$445.00n/an/an/an/a$428.00$452.00$410.00$427.00
500-599
600-699
700-799
800-899
900-999
$640.00$725.00$630.00$703.00$620.00$700.00$640.00$725.00$630.00$703.00$630.00$765.00$600.00$701.00$600.00$750.00$590.00$718.00
$650.00$622.00$575.00$639.00$580.00$646.00$650.00$622.00$575.00$639.00$580.00$665.00$574.00$660.00$575.00$630.00$575.00$670.00
$530.00$592.00$535.00$589.00$540.00$590.00$530.00$592.00$535.00$589.00$493.00$587.00$540.00$601.00$495.00$580.00$535.00$611.00
$485.00$545.00$475.00$552.00$480.00$555.00$485.00$545.00$475.00$552.00$470.00$510.00$493.00$530.00$460.00$514.00$480.00$540.00
$420.00$479.00$429.00$472.00$435.00$455.00$420.00$479.00$429.00$472.00$414.00$460.00$425.00$502.00$440.00$485.00$420.00$475.00
$410.00$449.00$414.00$424.00$410.00$437.00$410.00$449.00$414.00$424.00$407.00$455.00$390.00$451.00$400.00$475.00$395.00$445.00
1000+ $395.00$455.00$400.00$411.00$400.00$422.00$395.00$455.00$400.00$411.00$322.00$365.00$370.00$418.00$350.00$410.00$370.00$421.00
WEEKEND May23/26(prel)May16/26(prel)May24/25 CANADA 48,52651,84944,645 EAST 10,08211,52210,077 WEST 38,44440,32734,568 WEEKEND May30/26 (est)May23/26 (est)May31/25 US 434,000526,000472,000 CANADIAN CATTLEGRADES WEEKEND May23/26May16/26May24/25 A 38,03840,27935,804 B 292 466412 D 4,7504,7843,665 E 249 94275
DATE Tues, May26,2026 Tues, May19,2026 No.1,212 Head1,348 Head FEEDERSTEERS
600-699
700-799
800-899
$585.00$700.00$605.00$735.00
$550.00$620.00$525.00$621.00
$500.00$550.00$500.00$545.00
900-999 $400.00$486.00$425.00$490.00
May23/26(prel)May16/26(prel)May24/25
26,92626,05325,288
15,27619,11213,725
May29,2026
Oc
1,000+ N/AN/AN/AN/A FEEDERHEIFERS
BID LOWHIGH LOWHIGH
300-399 $650.00$750.00$700.00$800.00
400-499 $650.00$750.00$650.00$775.00
500-599 $600.00$680.00$600.00$700.00
600-699 $525.00$635.00$515.00$645.00
700-799 $500.00$566.00$490.00$556.00
800-899 $425.00$526.00$415.00$501.00
900-999 $380.00$464.00$380.00$440.00
$200.00$225.00$200.00$225.00
SLAUGHTERBULLSSLAUGHTERBULLS
$220.00$300.00$240.00$295.00 REPLACEMENT CATTLE FEEDER COWSFEEDER COWS
$245.00$280.00$250.00$285.00
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o Basic → only for uncontrolled airspace, far from people
o Advanced → required for controlled airspace or closer proximity to people
• You can maintain visual line of sight at all times
• Your drone is in safe working condition
If any of these fail → flight is not legal.
2. Are you allowed to take off and land at this location?
This is the step most pilots overlook. Even if airspace is legal, the ground may not be.
Check the land type:
• National Park (Banff, Jasper, Waterton, etc.) → Recreational drone use is prohibited
• Alberta Provincial Park or Protected Area → Usually requires written permission
• Municipal land (city parks, sports fields, beaches) → Many cities restrict or ban drone takeoff/landing
• Private property → You need the landowner’s permission
• Indigenous lands → Permission required from the Nation or governing authority
If you cannot legally take off or land → flight is not legal, even if the airspace is fine.
3. Is the airspace legal to fly in?
Check the following:
• Are you within 5.6 km (3 NM) of an airport?
o → If yes, you cannot fly unless you have Advanced certification and NAV CANADA authorization
• Are you within 1.9 km (1 NM) of a heliport?
o → Same rules as above
• Is the area controlled airspace?
o → Requires Advanced certification + NAV CANADA approval
• Are you near a military base, correctional facility, or border crossing?
o → These are restricted or sensitive areas
• Are you near an emergency scene, wildfire, or police operation?
o → Flying is prohibited
If any of these apply and you lack authorization → flight is not legal.
4. Are you far enough from people, vehicles, and buildings?
For Basic operations:
• Must stay 30 metres horizontally from bystanders
• Must not fly over people, moving vehicles, or crowds
For Advanced operations:
• You may fly closer, but only if your drone is approved for it and you follow all conditions
If you cannot maintain required distances → flight is not legal.
5. Are you respecting altitude and safety rules?
• Maximum altitude: 122 m (400 ft)
• No flying beyond visual line of sight
• No flying at night without proper lighting
• No reckless or negligent operation
If any of these are violated → flight is not legal. NH
Kraft Dinner Partners With Canadian Bakeries To Serve Up The Craveable Dessert
Canadians already know Kraft Dinner (KD) for its unmistakable cheesy flavour, but now the brand is asking a new question: why should KD stop at dinner? Introducing KD Mac & Cheesecake, a firstof-its-kind dessert that puts the cheese in cheesecake, bringing the flavour Canadians know and love into a sweet-meets-savoury treat available for a limited time through bakery partners across Canada.
Available for a limited time starting May 26th, KD has partnering with select local bakeries across Canada to serve up the craveable dessert collaboration. Made with KD cheese baked into the graham cracker crust and folded into the creamy cheesecake batter, KD Mac & Cheesecake delivers the perfect balance of sweet and savoury in every bite.
As nostalgic flavours and unexpected food mashups continue gaining traction, KD Mac & Cheesecake delivers a playful twist on a familiar favourite in a way that feels surprising and unmistakably KD.
Participating bakery partners include:
• Toronto: SanRemo Bakery
• Montréal: Les Délices Lafrenaie (Seven locations)
• Winnipeg: Goodies Bakeshop
• Calgary: Ambrosial Cheesecake Shop and The Cheesecake Café (Calgary + Spruce Grove locations)
Canadians can experience KD Mac & Cheesecake in person at participating bakery locations, through select delivery platforms and direct online ordering
while quantities last.
“As Canada’s unofficial dish, KD has long been associated with dinner,” “This led us to ask ourselves, ‘why should the unmistakable KD flavour be limited to dinner time?’ Today, we’re excited to give Canadians a brand new way to enjoy KD’s one-of-a-kind cheese flavour. KD Mac & Cheesecake is a playful way for us to remind Canadians that when it comes to delicious cheese – no matter the meal – it's Gotta be KD.” said Brian Neumann, head of
brand and creativity, Kraft Heinz.
“Kraft Dinner is an iconic brand that has fittingly owned dinner for generations. But for years, people have been craving KD at all times of day, so bringing the brand into dessert felt like the natural next step. KD Mac & Cheesecake is unexpected in the best way, blending the unmistakable cheesy flavour Canadians grew up loving with one of the world’s most craveable desserts.” said Rachel LeBlanc and Ryan Cookish, Rethink. NH
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MARIE REINE
Planning Ahead Of The Season Beats Guessing At Harvest
Christian Toupin , CPA, Senior Manager, Assurance and Accounting, MNP
Most producers have numbers. They can see a bank balance, an operating limit, and a yearend financial statement. Access to information usually isn’t a challenge, however, it’s in knowing what those numbers are telling you while there’s still time to act on them.
When financial clarity only shows up post-harvest, the opportunity to influence the outcome has passed. By that point, the numbers explain what happened, however, they need to use to also help you understand what happens next.
It all comes down to being able to plan ahead of the season, understanding the cost base of your operation, and using financial information as a decision-making tool rather than a report card.
WHAT FINANCIAL FLUENCY REALLY MEANS ON THE FARM
Financial fluency doesn’t require producers to become accountants or build complex financial models. In practical terms, it means understanding how the different parts of the operation fit together financially and how decisions made today affect cashflow and profitability later in the season.
Many producers have the financial statements, but few use them as a management tool during the year. Knowing what last year looked like is helpful, but it doesn’t answer where the operation will be in 30, 60, or 90 days. Financial fluency fills that gap.
Producers who understand their finances know their cost base, what they need to produce, and the price they need to make it work. They keep an eye on the numbers during the season, using them to make choices instead of waiting until the year is over to see how things turned out.
WHY BUDGETING MATTER
MORE RIGHT NOW
Rising costs have changed the math for many farm operations. Fertilizer and chemical prices have increased faster than commodity pricing, while fuel, wages, insurance, and repairs continue to add pressure. Equipment costs remain elevated as well, influencing both replacement timing and the used equipment market.
Even when prices look decent, higher costs are squeezing profit. That means there is less cushion in the business, so one bad surprise or one mistimed decision has a much bigger impact than it used to.
In this environment, budgeting comes in to play to protect your operation from downside risk and understanding where pressure points exist before they become problems. A robust budget provides visibility into how costs, pricing, and cashflow interact, allowing producers to make informed decisions earlier in the season.
WHEN PLANNING STOPS, PRESSURE STARTS
When operations enter the season without a strong budget, issues often develop gradually before becoming urgent. A producer may feel comfortable based on the availability of an operating line, with no immediate sense that anything is off.
In one case, costs began adding up faster than expected as the season progressed. Input expenses piled on, cashflow tightened, and the operation relied more heavily on its operating line to stay ahead of everyday needs. Supplier terms were stretched where possible, not because of poor management, but because there was no clear direction of how the season was unfolding financially.
By the time the pressure built up, most of the costs were already incurred and the room to adjust had narrowed significantly.
What changed wasn’t a complicated solution. It was taking the time to step back and put a simple structure around the numbers. The producer using a basic budgeting template they were given. The operation was able to work through its cost base line by line and built accurate picture of what the season looked like financially.
Once the framework was in place, the process became far less intimidating. The numbers were easier to follow, the pressure points were visible, and the operation could see where adjustments were possible. Going forward, the operation was able to update and use the same approach independently.
Financial fluency didn’t eliminate risk, but it replaced guesswork with understanding came the confidence to make decision sooner and with greater purpose.
FINDING THE BASELINE
For many producers, that baseline already exists in last year’s financial statements. Using actual results provides a grounded starting point and removes the need to guess where money was spent. Reviewing those statements line by line helps identify what is changing, what reflects inflation, and what may have been a one-time expense.
From there, the process remains straightforward. Major cost categories such as seed, fertilizer, chemical, fuel, labour, insurance, wages, and repairs and maintenance are laid out clearly. Acres, crop plans, excepted yields, and pricing assumptions can then be layered in to translate those costs into breakeven levels and revenue targets.
Planning around a knockout year leaves little protection if conditions change. Reasonable assumptions create a more reliable reference point that supports decisions throughout the season.
Once that baseline is in place conversations change.
Decisions stop feeling rushed and start feeling deliberate. Instead of guessing what the operation can afford, producers can see it clearly, and that builds confidence.
TURNING
BUDGETS INTO DIRECTION
When the cash position and cost base are organized early, planning starts being about what comes next. Knowing where the operation stands allows you to think more deliberately. This visibility makes it easier to have earlier, more constructive conversations with lenders and suppliers, and it creates room to think about bigger goals, whether that is replacing equipment, adding acres, or preparing for a transition.
Budgeting and post-harvest snapshots are what make that possible, and allow you to:
• Plan purchases with intention, such as locking in input pre-buys when pricing or terms make sense instead of waiting until cash is tight
• Time repairs or equipment decisions rather than letting them become emergency expenses driven by breakdowns or lack of cash
• Manage cashflow earlier, before the operating line is stretched or supplier terms have to be extended
• Set priorities for next season, using what actually
happened this year as the baseline for next year’s crop and cost structure
Tax planning fits naturally in the same window. It’s a lot easier to plan for taxes when you’re not finding out the numbers at the last minute. Input prebuys, capital purchases, and inventory decisions can be evaluated with both business needs and tax implications in mind, which helps avoid rushed moves that don’t serve the operation.
PLANNING WITH CLARITY AND CONFIDENCE
Getting ahead of the season starts with knowing what it really costs to run the operation and using that information to guide decisions as the year unfolds.
With that groundwork in place, producers can move into the next season with confidence, ready to invest, adjust, or plan for the future without relying on guesswork. NH
Christian
Toupin, CPA
SENIOR MANAGER, ASSURANCE AND ACCOUNTING – MNP christian.toupin@mnp.ca MNP.ca
Proudly serving the BC and Alberta Peace Region Since 1977
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YEARLING ewes bred for February. Open ewe lambs, can deliver. Donald Johnston 780-837-1770.
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NEARLY NEW 20.8 x 38 radial tractor tire for sale. Call for details, 780-518-
1981 HONDA 185 XL Enduro Motorbike, excellent shape, always covered, $3000. Call/Text Doug 250-2194139.
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UPRIGHT PIANO for sale. Taking offers, For more information or pricing, call 780-772-6544.
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1980-87 cab for International 1854 3tonne truck. Call Abe 780841-4740.
30” GRASS SYTHE, $80. Call/Text Doug 250-2194139.
BENCH TOP DRILL Press, $150. Call/Text Doug 250219-4139.
NEW HAYS WIRE stretcher, $140. Call/Text Doug 250219-4139.
RADLEY 21” REAR bagger push mower, 1 year old, $175. Call/Text Doug, 250219-4139.
1997 OKANAGAN 9' camper, solar, bathroom, no fridge. Call Larry 780-8972596, Beaverlodge, AB.
2003 VANGUARD W249, 24ft gooseneck RV trailer, sleeps 6, excellent condition, $4900 OBO, 780-772-5480.
ORGANIC ALFALFA and Red Clover seed for sale. Call/Text Edwin 780-2854680.
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FORAGE SEED OATS. Good germination. Delivery available. Call/Text 250-7820220
1800 SQFT HOME on QTR/section, f/basement, 400 sqft upper bedroom, 1 bath. 780-971-2592 after 6PM.
LOOKING TO LEASE farmland in the GP/Sexsmith/Teepee Creek area. Contact David to discuss options. 780-9786768.
20 ACRES ON PAVEMENT, BC/ NWT border. Business, tourism, retreat potential, unfinished highway lodge, gardens, generators, equipment, lagoon. 250-5001837.
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1985 HONDA 250 Bif Red Trike for sale. Needs some work. For info, call 780-8411607.
2025 HONDA 420 quad for sale. Call 780-834-7521.
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LOOKING FOR A used dirt bike. Call Herman 250-2634028.
1500 GALLON anhydrous tank on wagon, 18.4x26 tires. 780-618-9161.
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3/4T AUTOSTEERING bale wagon for sale. For more details and pricing call 780772-6544.
HOME BUILT 3 PTH Bale Spear, $250. Call/Text Doug 250-219-4139.
Looking for a carrier for a 30ft swather. Call Kevin at 780-285-4684.
2013 JD 4830 sprayer, 1520 engine hours, S/Stl boom, 1000 gal S/Stl tank, 5 way nozzle adjust, L & R end row nozzle, S/Stl eductor hopper, hydraulic tread adjustment, sectional control, auto boom height, 2630 monitor, JD 3000 receiver, traction control, 2 sets tiresskinny/wide, Tridekon crop dividers, always shedded. Call/text 780-835-8771.
1971 UTB 65 HP 4WA, diesel, 3 new tires, 661 hrs, excellent condition, $6000, 780-971-2592.
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FORD 545 INDUSTRIAL tractor for sale. Loader, 3 PTH, cab, asking $12,000. Call/text 780-219-9034.
1982 JD 4440, 9970 hrs., 20.8x38 duals, c/w 12' Degelman dozer blade, $38,000. Call/text 780-9260981.
BOURGAULT 540 80'. 5 & 10 gal nozzles, new tank, covers, good tires. 780-6189161.
LAND ROLLERS for sale. 12', 14', and 17'. Call John for details and pricing. 780814-4472.
STARTER & DIFFERENTIAL pinion for cockshutt 40 or 50 with Buda gas engine. Call 780-835-0601.
JUDITH“JUDY”ELIZABETH VANDENBOSCH
December20,1956 –January11,2026
WANTED: BARLEY, WHEAT for feedlot. Can pickup with Super B. Gary 780-5183992.
SMALL SQUARE BALES of barley and alfalfa for sale. Call Eugene 780-835-0601.
2000 CASE CONCORD 40', 340 bu. TBT, paired-row DS boots, single boots, anhydrous knives. 780-6189161.
CUSTOM BUILT 50' harrow packer bar, end transport tow. Call/text Mark 780-8365370.
JudyVanDenBosch,69,belovedwifeofTony VanDenBosch,passedawayonJanuary11, 2026inVernon,BCsurroundedbyherfamily. BornDecember20,1956,Judy’slifewas atestamentoffaith,love,laughterand dedicationtoherfamily.
SheleavesbehindherhusbandTony, sonMarty(Aranza),granddaughters BrooklynnandCharlie,sistersShirley(Henry) ReddekoppandSusie(Ben)Braun,and manyniecesandnephews.Predeceasedby herparentsHenryandElizabethWiebe. Judylovedtotravelwhetheritwascruising, travellingbymotorhome,orjustcampingwithfamilyandfriends. ShewasthebackboneintheirbusinessandTonysaystheywon’tbe wheretheyaretodaywithouther.
Tonyhad anicknameforher“SuikerPlumetje”Dutchtranslationis SugarPlum.
Therewillbe amemorialattheGrandviewChapel (900-94thAvenue)inDawsonCreek,B.C.at1:00p.m. onSaturday,June6th,2026.
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Beaverlodge | BeaverlodgeAgComplex (1400 –5th Ave)
Tuesday| 4:00p.m. to 7:30p.m. |May 5,12,19,26
June 2,9,16,23,30 |July 7,14,21,28
Wednesday |11:00a.m. to 2:00p.m. |May 6,13,20,27
June 3,10,17,24 |July 1,8,15,22,29
Contact: (780)354-3013orbeaverlodgemarket@gmail.com
Beaverlodge -SouthPeace Centennial JunctionofHighway 43andRR722
SpecialMarkets:
May 9 |Mother’sDay Garden Party| 10:00a.m. to 4:00p.m.
HytheCommunityCentre
June 7 |Show& ShineMarket| 11:00a.m. to 4:00p.m.
SouthPeaceCentennialMuseum
July 26 |ChristmasinJuly |10:00a.m. to 4:00p.m.
Heritage Site,Wembley (9021 –101 Ave)
Contact:780-978-1198orsouthpeacefm@gmail.com
Berwyn |BerwynAgBuilding(5001 –51st St)
SpecialMarkets: June 30 4:00a.m. to 8:00p.m.
LacCardinalPioneerVillage Museum
July 1 |11:00a.m. to 2:00p.m.
Grimshaw Mile Zero Multiplex ParkingLot
Contact:780-836-0660or farmersmarketberwyn@gmail.com
Chetwynd |Carver’sRow,Highway 97
Friday |3:00p.m.to6:00p.m.| May 15,22,29
June 5,12,19,26 |July 3,10,17,24,31
Contact: (250)788-6576orcmwiddic@gmail.com
Dawson Creek |N.A.R.Park(900Alaska Avenue)
Saturday| 9:00a.m. to 2:00p.m. |May 2,9,16,23,30
June 6,13,20,27 |July 4,11,18,25
Contact: (587)277-1476
Enilda|Women’s Institute Hall (WIDrive 1st Ave)
Saturday |10:00a.m. to 2:00p.m. |May 2 |June 6 |July 4
Contact:(780)523-5158orenildafarmersmarket@yahoo.com
Fairview |FairviewLegionHall(10315 –110th St)
Wednesday |3:30p.m.to6:30p.m.| July 8,15,22,29
SpecialMarkets:May 6 |3:30p.m.to7:00p.m.
June 17 |3:30p.m.to7:00p.m.
Contact:780-772-9557or fairviewabfarmersmarket@gmail.com
FortSt.John |SUMMERMARKET
FestivalPlaza,Centennial Park (9523 –100th Street)
Saturday |9:00a.m.to2:00p.m.| May 2,9,16,23,30
June 6,13,20,27 |July 4,11,18,25
Contact: (778)256-7971or fsjfarmersmarket@gmail.com
FortNelson |Elk’s Lodge (5431 –50th AvenueSouth)
Saturday |9:00a.m.to3:00p.m.| May 2,9,16,23,30
June 6,13,20,27 |July 4,11,18,25
Contact: (250)233-3522ormanysoles@northwestel.net
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GrandePrairie |TARACentre, Evergreen Park
Wednesday |4:00p.m.to7:00p.m.| July 15,22,29
Friday| 4:00p.m. to 7:00p.m. |May 1,8,15,22,29
June 5,12,19,26 |July 3,10,17,24,31
Saturday |10:00a.m. to 3:00p.m. |May 2,9,16,23,30
June 6,13,20,27 |July 4,11,18,25
Contact: (780)978-1198orsouthpeacefm@gmail.com
HighLevel |JubileePark(10511 –103St)
Saturday |10:00a.m. to 2:00p.m. |July 4,18
Contact:highlevelfarmersmarket@gmail.com
HighPrairie– Marigold |4724 –53rd Avenue
Wednesday |12:30p.m. to 5:30p.m. |May 13,27
June 10,24 |July 8,22
SpecialMarkets:Jul 28 | 11:00a.m.to3:00p.m.| 4724 -53Avenue
Contact:(780)523-4588
Kinuso |KinusoAgHall(1SwanAve) Saturdays| 10:00a.m. to 2:00p.m. |May 16,30
June 13,27 |Jul 11,25
Contact:780-775-2684orkinusofarmersmarket@gmail.com
La Crete |JubileePark(9102 –100St)
Thursday |11:00a.m. to 3:00p.m. |June 18,25| July 2,9,16,23,30
SpecialMarkets:July 1 |11:00a.m. to 3:00p.m. Contact:(780)841-4648orlcheritagecentre@gmail.com
Manning | RoyalCanadianLegion(115 –3rd AveSW)
Thursday |4:00p.m.to7:00p.m.| May 7
June 4,11,18,25 |July 2,9,16,23,30
Contact: (780)836-1064
PeaceRiver | Former Peavey MartStore(9700 –78St) Saturdays |10:00a.m. to 2:00p.m. May 9,23 |June 13,27 |July 11,25
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The Question Of Access And Farmland
Beyond Dirt, Alle M. Carter, Lawyer, CLH Law/CLHbid.com, Farmer, Peace Country
Aing or selling farmland. As part of the due diligence when investigating access, it is necessary to consider:
1. Physical or Actual access: Is there an actual road (whether an all-weather or summer dirt road) to the land in question, allowing unrestricted access to the land itself?
2. Legal access: If there is a road, is it on an existing public road allowance ensuring continued access?
While it may seem like a given, there are quarters that lack both physical and legal access, often meaning the value of the land is greatly diminished; unless, perhaps, your buyer has a helicopter and doesn’t mind flying in. That said, in very exceptional cases, a buyer may prefer the lack of legal and physical access, for example, where
the quarter is recreational and accessed by river.
Given the Alberta Torrens system, with north-south road allowances every mile and east-west road allowance every two miles (for the most part sixty-six feet in width), most quarters have guaranteed legal access. Legal access, however, does not mean there is a developed road allowance. Contrary to coffee shop talk, an owner generally cannot force the municipality to develop an undeveloped road allowance. In some instances, the road allowance may not even be developable due to features such as a deep ravine. If it can be developed and an owner wishes to do so, as a general rule, the municipality will require it to be built to government specifications, which may well exceed a couple of hundred thousand dollars per half mile, depending on the terrain, with the cost borne by the owner.
The question of access may also arise where one parcel is landlocked. For example, Farmer A owns a quarter that has no direct access, and the neighbouring quarter is owned by a landlord who rents it to Farmer B. In most leases, a tenant has the right to “exclusive possession” of the leased land for the term of the lease. As a result, even if the landlord previously granted Farmer A permission to cross that land for access, that permission does not automatically continue once the land is leased, unless there is an agreement allowing for access or an easement has been registered on title. Farmer A would typically need the tenant’s consent to cross the land.
In some cases, owners have actual physical access, but no legal access. This often occurs where a farmer has been accessing their land for years using an oilfield road on a neighbour’s land. Although no one has objected in the past, the road could be gated or, in some cases,
put to bed when the well is abandoned, eliminating access altogether. Well site roads are placed on private land and although often treated as available for public use, when the rubber hits the road, the public is not entitled as of right to use a private oilfield road in the same way they can use a public road allowance. Without both legal and physical access, the value of your land will be negatively affected. If you are thinking of selling, it is always wise to make sure each parcel has both: actual physical access as well as legal access.
If you own two quarters located kitty-corner to each other in a section and the other two quarters are owned by different parties, you cannot legally cross with equipment from one quarter to the other at the centre of the section where the quarters intersect on the diagonal, as you would be trespassing on the other two quarters. In fact, if the other two quarters were fenced, you could not even walk across at that point. Limited access means limited buyers. The result is that, instead of selling quarters individually, you need to sell them as half-sections or even sections to guarantee unrestricted access and achieve proper value. Access considerations should be addressed well in advance of any sale. In some cases, there may be legal access to a quarter via an undeveloped road allowance that has never been used and cannot realistically be developed. An undeveloped road allowance is not your land and cannot be brushed or mulched without permission from the municipality. Historically, access may have been through another quarter rather than a road allowance to reach the quarter in question. If you try to sell such a quarter without addressing access issues, the only logical buyer may be the owner of the quarter you must cross to gain access. In effect, you may have only one buyer, which will drastically affect the final sale price. NH
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