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The NLC Rodeo Team returns from 4th rodeo event of the season, held October 18th & 19th at Lakeland College
Here are the top 10 placings made by NLC Rodeo Team members:
Bareback Riding - Saturday
2nd - Ben Coombes - 61
Bareback Riding - Sunday 2nd - Ben Coombes - 59
Barrel Racing - Sunday
6th - Presley Hipkins - 14.681 10th - Jordyn Farmer - 14.787
Goat Tying - Saturday
3rd - Rylie Bondaroff - 8.8
6th - Shelby Corr - 9.5
Goat Tying - Sunday
3rd - Rylie Bondaroff - 8.5
6th - Jordyn Farmer - 10.3
8th - Shelby Corr - 11.0
Breakaway Roping - Sunday
1st - Rylie Bondaroff - 2.6 2nd - Jordyn Farmer - 2.8
Steer Wrestling - Saturday
2nd - Dain Ross - 7.4
4th - Nate Siemens - 8.0
Steer Wrestling - Sunday
1st- Wyatt Bondaroff - 5.5
2nd - Nate Siemens - 6.0
4th - Ryan Collett - 8.6
Tie Down Roping - Saturday
5th - Nate Siemens - 19.2
7th - Wyatt Bondaroff - 26.7
Tie Down Roping - Sunday 2nd - Wyatt Bondaroff - 12.6
3rd - Nate Siemens - 12.8
Team Roping - Saturday
3rd - Jordyn Farmer & Kagen Russell - 8.5 plus 10
Team Roping - Sunday
2nd - Nate Siemens & Ethan Nelson - 8.0
4th - Jordyn Farmer & Kagen Russell - 9.7
5th - Rylie Bondaroff & Wyatt Bondaroff - 10.3
6th - Dain Ross & Landon Dowling - 10.4
OF NOTE:
Nate Siemens was awarded a breast collar as the All-Around Cowboy of the weekend. NH
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management steps can help mitigate risks of feeding frost-damaged forages to livestock.
NDSU Agriculture Communication – Oct. 14, 2024, Source: James Rogers, Editor: Elizabeth Cronin
As frost begins to appear across parts of the Northern Plains, temperatures have been low enough to cause leaf burning and plant stress in many frostsensitive annual and perennial forage plants. James Rogers, North Dakota State University Extension forage crops production specialist, highlights three main frost effects: prussic acid production, nitrate accumulations and bloat.
“The most concerning of these frost effects is prussic acid which can develop in the sorghum family of plants,” Rogers says. “If cattle are grazing sorghum forages and frost warnings are in the forecast, remove cattle until after a killing frost has completely killed the plant and residual growth has fully dried down.”
Prussic acid can be released in the sorghum family when the plant undergoes a form of stress, such as frost, drought, grazing or chemical applications. When prussic acid develops, concentrations are highest in new, rapidly-growing leaf tissue and higher in leaves than stems, creating a hazard for grazing cattle. Once ingested by the animal, prussic acid blocks body cells from receiving oxygen.
A light frost can stop plant growth but will not kill the plant crown. The root crown then can still produce new shoots that can contain high levels of prussic acid. Cattle can detoxify a high percentage of low-level prussic acid exposure, but the high concentrations found in fresh regrowth following a stress period greatly increase the risk.
Fortunately, prussic acid levels drop as the sorghums dry. Complete dry down will usually take a week or more, depending on drying conditions. After the plants have completely dried down, it is safe for cattle to graze out the sorghum as a standing hay crop.
Frost can also cause conditions for nitrate accumulation. Forage crops such as annual cereals (oats, barley, rye), brassicas (turnips, radish), sorghums and millets can accumulate nitrates, leading to nitrate poisoning in ruminant animals. High nitrate levels may occur in hay containing these crops or late-planted crops that are targeted for late-season grazing or hay production.
Unlike prussic acid, drying of the forage for hay will not eliminate high levels of nitrate. Ensiling reduces levels by up to 50%, but if the initial nitrate level is
high, even a 50% reduction might not be enough to reduce the concentrations to a safe feeding level for all livestock. Testing for nitrate levels is crucial to develop management strategies for feeding. Nitrate testing may be available at no cost to producers through NDSU Extension. Contact your local NDSU Extension agent for information about testing.
Frost damage can also increase the risk of bloat, particularly in legumes. In ruminants, bloat occurs when froth builds up in the rumen, preventing the animal from expelling gas. The gas builds, putting pressure on internal organs.
Frost damage in legumes or other plants with high levels of soluble proteins, such as alfalfa, clovers and vegetative cereal crops, causes a rupturing of plant cells, which then releases soluble proteins. Plant cell damage can also lead to increased levels of potassium, calcium and magnesium. These combined effects lead to increased risk of bloat in ruminants. This risk is highest one to seven days after frost occurs.
To mitigate risk during periods of plant stress, Rogers suggests several management steps based on the issue of concern:
• Avoid grazing sorghums following a period of light frost. Wait seven to 10 days or more before releasing cattle to graze.
• If new shoot growth begins following a light frost, avoid grazing until regrowth is 18 to 24 inches tall or after a killing frost.
• Wait seven to 10 days or more following a killing frost to allow time for prussic acid dissipation. Once the plants have completely dried, grazing can resume.
• Never turn hungry cattle out on sorghums.
• Harvest as hay or silage to reduce prussic acid concentrations.
• Test forages for nitrate levels.
• Dilute high-nitrate forages with low-nitrate forages to bring the overall nitrate level down to an acceptable level for feeding.
• Allow cattle a period of adjustment for higher levels of nitrate in the diet.
• Ensure nitrate levels in stock water do not increase risk.
• Monitor cattle health during the feeding period.
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• If a pure stand of alfalfa has received a light frost, avoid grazing for at least three days or more to allow the bloat risk to decrease. For frost-damaged legumes, the biggest risk will be one to five days following frost damage.
• If a killing frost has occurred, give plants time to dry down before. This may take a week or more depending on conditions.
• Avoid turning hungry cattle onto a frost-damaged pasture of pure legumes or high percentage of legumes, and limit the amount of time spent grazing.
• Provide some type of supplementation, such as poloxalene blocks.
• Monitor cattle health. Some individuals seem to be more prone to bloat than others. If bloat occurs, be prepared to treat animals quickly.
“Fall is a great time of year with the changing of the seasons, but it can also cause negative changes in our forages that can impact livestock health,” Rogers says. “Be aware of these concerns and be prepared to deal with them.” NH
Two people from Alberta and one each from Quebec and Ontario have been selected as 2026 Nuffield Canada Scholars.
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Two people from Alberta and one each from Quebec and Ontario have been selected as 2026 Nuffield Canada Scholars. The four recipients will each receive a $20,000 scholarship to challenge themselves in self-directed research programs with international travel and experiential learning thanks to Nuffield Canada and its generous sponsors.
“The Nuffield journey is life changing for scholars as it provides a dynamic platform for scholars to research, explore and collaborate on innovative ideas, policies, and practices that drive advancements in Canadian agriculture,” says Steve Larocque, Chair of Nuffield Canada and 2008 Scholar.
Scholarship recipients can come from all areas of primary production, industry, or governance of agriculture, and are required to do a minimum of 10 weeks of international travel study within 24 months to examine and research an agriculturally relevant issue of their choosing. Each scholar prepares a written report of their research findings and then presents a summary at the Nuffield Canada Global Knowledge Exchange before the Nuffield Board, industry leaders, sponsors and peers.
Nuffield Canada Scholar Reports are available free of charge on the Nuffield web site. Scholars are also available as speakers and panelists to share their learnings to industry, stakeholders and beyond.
Jolene Noble is from Manning, Alberta and her sponsor is Alberta Grains. Jolene’s study topic will look at stacking enterprises to increase opportunities, resiliency and profitability on the family farm.
Ashley Nicholls is from Dewinton, Alberta, and his sponsor is Nuffield Canada. Ashley will study the impacts of human management systems on the longevity and wellbeing of agricultural employees.
Antonious Petro is from Montreal, Quebec, and his sponsor is Nuffield Canada. Antonious will examine how financing tools, incentive programs, and economic planning models de-risk and support the longterm adoption of regenerative agriculture.
Kristen Kelderman is from Carrying Place, Ontario, and her sponsor is Nuffield Canada. Kristen’s research will explore how farmers navigate grief to reveal the deep roots between identity, loss, and resilience – and how tending to emotional landscapes is vital to the success and future of the farm.
Nuffield Canada attracts mid-career men and women with a passion for agriculture who are ready to challenge themselves in a self-directed program of international travel and study. The experience results in personal and professional benefits, while adding value to Canadian agriculture as scholars assume positions of greater influence in their fields.
For scholar sponsors, Nuffield Canada offers a pathway for leadership development within organizations. Producers, customers, clients and employees can be recognized for their leadership potential and encouraged to apply. Each year, applications are accepted
from April 1 through June 30. For more information visit www.nuffield.ca.
Nuffield Canada, a registered Canadian charity, was established in 1950 and has over 150 alumni. As part of a larger international community, Nuffield Canada has affiliate organizations in Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Chile, France, Germany, Ireland, Japan, Kenya, Netherlands, New Zealand, Poland, South Africa, United Kingdom, United States of America, and Zimbabwe. Scholar recipients instantly become members of the 2,200 global Nuffield alumni network, which hosts and supports traveling scholars.
Jolene Noble grew up on a mixed cow/calf and grain farm in northern Alberta. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Agriculture from the University of Alberta before traveling to Australia and New Zealand, working on livestock and cropping operations.
Returning to Canada, Jolene worked with the Canadian Cattle Association on the Cattlemen’s Young Leaders program, followed by roles with the Alberta crop commissions on sustainability initiatives and Alberta Beef Producers on grazing management.
Jolene returned to the farm and the Noble family has worked to grow the farm to support three households by purchasing and renting more farmland. Relying on this growth in the short term proved to be challenging so both Jolene and her brother pursued off farm work. Jolene has completed contract work, sales and nutrition consulting with Blue Rock Animal Nutrition, and sales and forage consulting for Renovo Seed. The family also started finishing yearlings and added a directto-consumer beef enterprise.
Her Nuffield study topic focusses on enterprise stacking and farm growth and resiliency – challenges her own family faces as they navigate the next generation’s return to the farm. Through her scholarship, Jolene aims to discover innovative approaches to help farming families successfully transition and thrive
across generations.
Ashley Nicholls is the founder of REACH Agriculture Strategies, a business dedicated to strengthening communication, leadership, and people systems across Canada’s agricultural industry. Through his work with feedlots, ranches, and veterinary operations, Ashley helps managers and owners build strong, sustainable teams by improving alignment between people, processes, and performance. His work combines a deep understanding of agriculture with a passion for developing the next generation of rural leaders.
Ashley’s Nuffield Scholarship research explores the impact of human systems on the longevity and wellbeing of agricultural employees. With Canada’s agricultural sector facing a projected labour gap of more than 100,000 jobs by 2030, he believes the future of sustainability lies in investing in people as much as in technology or production. His research seeks to uncover global best practices in recruitment, retention, and workforce development, and to translate those lessons into practical, adaptable tools for Canadian producers.
As an avid rugby player, Ashley believes in the power of community both on and off the field. With a background in experiential education, he takes a hands-on approach to leadership and teamwork. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his wife, Louisa, pony, Pineapple and their dog, Cash.
Antonious Petro is the Executive Director of Regeneration Canada, a national non-profit dedicated to advancing regenerative agriculture across the country. He holds a Master’s degree in Agriculture (Soil Sciences) from Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue, where his research focused on soil carbon sequestration.
Originally from Egypt, Antonious spent over a decade farming with his family before leaving agriculture due to its economic instability. That experience shaped his commitment to supporting farmers and ranchers and rethinking the financial systems that drive agricultural decisions. Since immigrating to Canada in 2013, he has worked alongside producers to advance regenerative practices that are both ecologically sound and economically viable.
His Nuffield study will examine how financing tools, incentive programs, deci-
sion-making frameworks, and organizational models around the world de-risk and support the long-term adoption of regenerative agriculture. Rather than focusing solely on the transition phase, Antonious is interested in how entire systems can be designed to sustain these practices—from blended finance models to risk mitigation tools and public–private program design.
He also serves on the board of Farmers for Climate Solutions. When he’s not in meetings, you’ll find him on farms, geeking out about soil with producers.
Kristen Kelderman grew up on her parent’s dairy farm, where early mornings, hard work, and a strong sense of community shaped who she is. A farm kid turned mental health professional, she knows farm life—and the people who keep it going.
With a Master of Science in Psychology and Neuroscience of Mental Health from King’s College London and a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture from the University of Guelph, Kristen bridges the worlds of mental health and farming.
She is the Lead Trainer and Engagement Officer at the Canadian Centre for Agricultural Wellbeing where she works to destigmatize mental health in agriculture through evidence-based education, partnership building, and integrating her deep knowledge of farm culture in programs and education. As a 2026 Nuffield Scholar, Kristen will explore how farmers experience grief, how identity is shaped on the farm, and what supports resilience and mental wellbeing in the face of loss. Her intention is to utilize her Nuffield studies to inform and help Canadian farmers understand grief and loss in a farming context and strengthen supports needed for the agricultural community.
She and her husband are raising their twin daughter and son (age 3) and fur baby in the countryside of Prince Edward County, Ontario. NH
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New forage wheat varieties present several potential benefits, including increased productivity, extended grazing periods, improved silage quality, and reduced dependence on perennial pastures. However, their performance can vary depending on local soil conditions, climate, and management practices. This project aims to evaluate the forage dry matter (DM) yield, nutritional value, and grain yield of Nutrien Ag Solution’s newly released awnless forage wheat (CDC Bandit) compared with commonly used cereal silage crops. Annual crop blends that included CDC Bandit were also tested in the study. What We Did
The project was conducted at the Fairview Research Farm on RR # 35, MD of Fairview, Alberta, in 2025. Table 1 presents the site’s history, the field operations performed, and the data collected. The experimental design was a randomized complete block design with four replications in small plots measuring 8 m x 1.8 m. Seeding was carried out using a 6-row Fabro plot drill equipped with disc-type openers on 23 cm (9”) row spacing, complete with mid-row banding.
Table 1: Field operations and data collection
Prior History of Site
Soil characteristics
Seeding Date and Seeding Depth
Treatments Species Seeding Rates
2-year chemical fallow
0-6” soil depth: pH = 6.3; EC (electrical conductivity) = 0.25 (dS/m), OM (organic matter) = 6.6%
6-12” soil depth: pH = 6.4; EC = 0.23 dS/m, OM = 3.8%
Soil Temperature at seeding (0-4”): 21.0°C
Soil Moisture at seeding (0-4”): 18.4% vwc (volumetric water content)
June 04th 2025 at 1”
Nine (9) monocrops of forage-type cereals and three (3) annual crop blends, as shown below, were tested.
Field Operations
Discing and harrowing in the fall of 2024
Herbicide: Preburn - Transorb (1.3L/ac); Preemergence - Transorb (0.67L/ac)
Nutrients applied (Actual lbs/ac): N=83/P2O5=34/K2O=24/S=12 lbs/ac
Silage harvest: Late-milk (oats, triticale and wheat); soft-dough (barley) Monocultures combined at various full grain maturity stages in October 2025
Data Collection and Analysis
Plant establishment counts at 3 weeks after seeding
Botanical composition (% of different crops by fresh weight) at forage harvest
Forage Yield and Quality, NDVI Grain Yield from monocrop cereals
Weather Data: GDD, air temperature, precipitation
Statistics: Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) with treatment as fixed factor and significance declared at p < 0.05 with the LSD post hoc test for pairwise comparisons. JASP 19.1.0. Software was used
EC – electrical conductivity; vwc- volumetric water content; OM – organic matter; GDD – Growth Degree Days; NDVI- Normalized
Difference Vegetation Index; LSD – least signifi cant difference.
Weather and Field Notes
Weather data were obtained from the Government of Alberta’s ACIS (Alberta Climate Information Service) station, located within
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100 m of the experimental sites. The growing season (May–August), and total precipitation at the site are 11.6°C and 8”, respectively. precipitation of 5” (almost 6°C higher and 3” lower than the LTA). plants/m2 but varied insignifi cantly between the treatments with
Results Obtained and their Implications
Botanical composition - As expected, cereals generally dominated time, and for the 3-species blend, the cereals (BW and HO) made % and the remainder (7 %) were weeds. For the 4-species blend, remainder. Eighteen (18) percent of the multi-species blend (MBL) broadleaves, Radish, and Turnips made up 3% and 2% of the stand, Crimson Clover and Hairy Vetch did not show up as part of the stand with the other species in the blend.
Forage DM Yield - We recorded 5000–7500 lbs/ac forage DM (Table 2). Though no signifi cant differences between treatments, than MBL with respect to MO, HO and TT; with BW (forage wheat) region. The NDVI for the HO and MBL were highest (data not shown), Forage Nutritive Value - The nutritive value of the treatments is with the Multi-species Blend (MBL) having the highest CP, refl treatments had high (> 65%) energy (TDN) and macro-mineral Mg, 1.29–1.58% for K, and 0.25–0.29% for P. As posited by NASEM nutritional requirements of CP, TDN and reported minerals for dry gestating met and exceeded TDN (energy) requirements for a mature beef pregnancy to lactation, respectively.
Grain Yield - Grain yield for the monoculture cereals ranged between while the wheat varieties yielded the lowest with the trial variety production, it is essential to note that seeding occurred on June grain production in the region.
Conclusion and Future Plan
Overall, our 1-year trial demonstrates that:
• Under the dry conditions experienced in 2025, and based appeared to remain stable for both 3- & 4-species blends
• Nutritional value of forages was consistently high, particularly
• Forage wheat (BW) produced a grain yield of 50 bu/ac, considering the typical grain seeding period.
• These results suggest that, even in a dry year, CDC Bandit blends, can sustain high forage yields, maintain quality, traditional high-yielding cereal varieties. The trial will be
References
NASEM (National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine). Edition. Washington, DC. The National Academic Press. doi 10.17226/19014.
§Grain Yield only for monoculture cereals
(May–August), long-term average (LTA, 30+ years) mean air temperature respectively. In 2025, the mean air temperature was 17.2°C with a total LTA). Plant counts 3 weeks after seeding ranged between 135-214 with all 6 rows emerging.
dominated the plant composition across the different mixtures. At harvest made up 85 % of the stand, while the legumes (Pea) made up just 8 blend, cereals constituted 95% of the stand while peas made up the (MBL) was made up of peas, while cereals constituted 66 %. The stand, respectively for the MBL. At the same time, Italian Ryegrass, stand at harvest despite having been sown at equal compositions
yield, with no signifi cant differences between the treatments treatments, both 3- and 4-crop blends seemed to stabilize forage yield wheat) showing a potential for high forage production in the Peace shown), while BW, because of its awnless nature, had the lowest. presented in Table 2. The CP content ranged from 10% to 13%, ecting the high (18%) percentage of legumes in the blend. All macro-mineral content, with ranges of 0.67–0.87% for Ca, 0.22–0.27% for NASEM (2016), the treatments would adequately meet the daily
gestating beef cows in both mid- and late-pregnancy. All treatments beef cow, which range from 55%-60%-65% during mid- to late
between 50 - 160 bu/ac (Table 2). The oat varieties yielded highest variety BW yielding 50 bu/ac. As the primary objective was forage 4, a few weeks later than the typical cereal seeding period for
on the forage dry matter yield of MO, HO and TT, forage yield particularly in legume-containing blends. considering that it is a forage-type wheat and was seeded later than Bandit (BW), whether grown as a monocrop or in multi-species and produce appreciable grain yields comparable to those of be repeated in 2026 to validate these findings.
Medicine). (2016): Nutrient requirements of beef cattle. Eight Revised 10.17226/19014.
p values: *** p < 0.001; ** p < 0.01; * p < 0.05; ns - not signifi cant.
FDMY - Forage Dry Matter Yield; CP – Crude Protein; NDF – Neutral Detergent Fibre; ADF – Acid Detergent Fibre; TDN – Total Digestible Nutrients; NDFD48 – Neutral Detergent Fibre Digestibility after 48 hrs; Ca – Calcium; K – Potassium; P – Phosphorus; Mg – Magnesium; RFQ – Relative Feed Quality; LSD - Least Signifi cant Difference.
MB – CDC Maverick Barley; AB – CDC Austenson Barley; MO – AC Morgan Oats; HO – CDC Haymaker Oats; BW – CDC Bandit Wheat; AW – AAC Awesome Wheat; PW – AAC Paramount Wheat; TT – Tyndal Triticale; Tz – Taza Triticale; 3BL – 3 species Blend; 4BL – 4 species Blend; MBL – Multi-species Blend.
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Kevin & Barbara Quist, Teepee Creek, AB 780-876-4649
Sorenson Cattle Co.
Murray & Nicole Sorenson Teepee Creek, AB Murray 780-831-6332 Nicole 780-832-1189
True North Angus
Byrch Grant, Pouce Coupe, BC 250-782-0123
Willow Creek Simmentals
Crooked Creek, AB
Mike & Mari Klassen 780-832-7343
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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 & Ted 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 & Shelley 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, PRRD, BC Dan 250-219-5698 | Holly 250-786-5698
Schweitzer Ranch
Troy & Kristina Schweitzer
Dawson Creek, BC
Troy 780-814-3598 | Kristina 250-219-4429
Hill 70 Quantock Ranch
Bill, Connor & Ted Creech, Lloydminster
Bill 780-871-4947, Connor 780-871-8496
Ted 306-307-2873, Adam 780-218-4301
Rocky Top Gelbvieh
Cody & Melissa Congdon, Bashaw, AB
Cody 403-350-5791 | Melissa 403-586-3144
Royal Western Gelbvieh
Rodney & Tanya Hollman, Innisfail, AB Rodney 403-588-8620 Tanya 403-352-9283
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
Gurtler Polled Herefords
Garry & Ethan Gurtler, North Star, AB
Garry 780-836-0117 / 780-836-2125
Ethan 780-836-0552
Hill 70 Quantock Ranch
Bill, Connor & Ted Creech, Lloydminster Bill 780-871-4947, Connor 780-871-8496 Ted 306-307-2873, Adam 780-218-4301
Hilltop Honey Ranch
Brian & Dana Smith, Pouce Coupe, BC Cell 250-719-5548 | Home 250-786-5232
Jonomn Hereford Ranch
Norm & Joanne Parrent, Clyde, AB 780-307-6586 | 780-348-5835
Mike Grimmeyer
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
Richardson Ranch
Tlell Polled Herefords
Don & Les Richardson, Tlell, BC 250-566-5114 | 250-557-4348
Whiskey Jack Black Herefords & Simmentals
Tamara & Darcy Kuriga, Whitelaw, AB 780-834-7108
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
Raymond & Corine Verbeek 780-982-2176 | 780-939-2173
Colin & Tessa Verbeek Colin 780-982-1676 | Tessa 403-636-1066
Pinnacle View Limousin
Rob & Cheryl Swaan, Quesnel, BC Erin & Eric Kishkan, Quesnel, BC Erin 250-991-6654
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North 42 Cattle Company
Heath & Jennifer Barnfield, Sexsmith, AB 780-897-3339
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&Two-Year-Old ShorthornBulls forSale offtheFarm byPrivateTreaty
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Trieber Farms
Fred & Naomi Trieber, Beaverlodge, AB Fred 780-831-1346 Naomi 780-814-0052
Yearlingand2yr.oldBullsforSalebyPrivate
Norbert&JaniceLuken 780-835-3165 Email:njluken6@gmail.com SimmentalCattleQuarterHorse
&Jamie Jans
Albrecht Farms
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
Clearwater Simmentals
Chad Smith, Olds, AB 403-586-4714
Crystal Springs Ranch
Eckbert & Crystal Weitzel
Georg & Sarah Weitzel
Charlie Lake, BC 250-263-8237
Dead Horse Creek Cattle Company Ltd.
Bill & Matt Hedges, Fort St. John, BC Bo 778-835-4689 | Matt 250-262-9406
Fallen Timber Farms
Chet & Jamie Jans, Groundbirch, BC 250-219-8200
GB Farms
Garrett Biggelaar, Lacombe, AB 403-877-7661
Gomack Red Angus
Braydon Gough & Scott Gough Whitelaw, AB Braydon 780-274-0099 Scott 780-618-4747
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
Hill 70 Quantock Ranch
Bill, Connor & Ted 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 and 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 5-202-0254
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
Moonlite Farms
Norbert & Janice Luken, Fairview, AB Norbert 780-835-9314 Home 780-835-3165
Polar Farms
Joe & Lindsay Loomis, PRRD, BC 250-784-5150
Rachido Ranch
Randy & Donna Chittick, Mayerthorpe, AB 780-674-1986
Rosefield Simmentals
James & Martha Wiebe, Prespatou, BC 250-630-2621
Short Grass Farms
Kurtis and 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
Whiskey Jack Black Herefords & Simmentals
Tamara & Darcy Kuriga, Whitelaw, AB 780-834-71080
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
Wolfes Fleckvieh
Shane & Shannon Wolfe, Sundre, AB 403-556-0729
Innisfail Auction Market
Danny, Mark & Duane Daines, Innisfail, AB 403-227-3166
Jennings Martin Direct Buying
La Glace, Alberta
Jennings Martin 780-933-1023
Ron Kramer 250-793-2713
North Central Livestock Exchange
Garth Rogers, Clyde, Alberta 780-348-5893
Olds Auction Market
Olds, Alberta Office 402-556-3655
Tyler 403-507-1782 | Patrick 403-559-7202
Thorsby Stockyards Inc.
Thorsby, Alberta Office 780-789-3915
Chance 403-358-0456 | Jeff 780-203-4953
Viking Livestock Market
Cliff Grinde, Viking, Alberta 780-336-2209
VJV Livestock Marketing Group
Yancy Crosier - 403-485-0887
Office - Dawson Creek, BC 250-782-3766
Office - Beaverlodge, AB 780-354-2423
Office - Westlock, AB 780-349-3153
Office - Ponoka, AB 403-783-5561
Office - Rimbey, AB 403-843-2439
Wembley Livestock Exchange
Glen Mayer & Nolan Mayer, Wembley, AB Glen 780-897-9570 | Nolan 780-518-0709
Barrhead Feeder Association Ltd.
Admin: Ann Gerhardt, Barrhead, AB 780-674-245
Grande Prairie Feeder's Association Ltd.
Admin: Dawn Hollins, Grande Prairie, AB Office 780-538-1263 Cell 780-882-6314
North Peace Feeder Association Ltd. Admin: Donna Haakenson, Berwyn, AB 780-338-2270
M J Simmentals
Joe & Marianne Gingles, Beaverlodge, AB 780-354-8842
B.C. Livestock Producers Co-operative
Cordy Cox, Kamloops, BC 250-573-3939
Prairie River Feeders Co-op Ltd.
Admin: Tammy Roberts, High Prairie, AB 780-523-4887
Westlock Feeders Association Ltd.
Admin: Megan Keith, Westlock, AB 780-348-5850 Cell 780-206-5481
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Bred Cow Sale Sat, Nov8th Sat, Dec13th 11:00a.m.
Last Chance Horse Sale Sat, Dec6th Tack at 10:00a.m. Horses to Follow
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Written by Dr. Zoe Ross
My dog Duke was running and playing with another dog and all of a sudden he yelped and now he is limping and not wanting to put weight on his back leg.”
Unfortunately this is a common story we hear, especially with those mid to large very active types of dogs. Sometimes dogs will be quite lame for a few days, then with rest and anti-inflammatories they will get a little bit better but the lameness usually recurs when they become really active again. Often the cause of this sudden lameness, is an injury to the cranial cruciate ligament in their stifle. The stifle on a dog is similar to our knee and inside the joint there are 2 little ligaments called cruciate ligaments that help to stabilize the joint. The cranial cruciate ligament is the one in the front of the joint and is similar to an anterior cruciate ligament or ACL in a person. When this ligament tears, the joint becomes
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unstable and when the dog runs and plays, the bones in the joint move more than they should and abnormally, resulting in pain and inflammation. This instability can also result in damage to the cartilage within the joint and over time degenerative joint disease or osteoarthritis develops.
Historically it was thought that the ligament injury occurred as a result of trauma to the joint and sometimes that is the case. But more research and understanding of the process of the injury has developed and in some cases, the ligament degenerates over time and becomes weakened and then eventually tears. In these cases the lameness can occur more slowly and sometimes owners will just notice that their pet is sore when they first get up after sleeping but after walking around for a while the lameness seems to go away. Often when the ligament finally tears, more several lameness may be seen. Some breeds of dogs such as labrador retrievers seem to be more prone to this disease and degeneration of their cruciate ligaments. Often the disease can affect both legs. There are some other factors which may increase the risk of this disease in dogs, such as obesity, early age of spaying or neutering ( less than 1 year of age) and other conditions within the joint such as luxating patellas. Occasionally other structures in the joint such as the medial meniscus or other ligaments, may also be damaged at the same time as the cranial cruciate ligament tears.
Your veterinarian can perform several tests to evaluate the stifle joint. Usually the joint is effusive (there is extra joint fluid within it) and instability can be palpated. A special test can be done to evaluate for instability called cranial drawer and if this is present, then your veterinarian will know there is a tear in the ligament. Some very muscular or very tense dogs may require sedation in order for your veterinarian to perform a complete and thorough orthopedic examination and diagnose this injury or disease.
Unfortunately once the ligament has torn, it can’t heal and the joint remains unstable and arthritis can progress quite quickly. Surgery is typically recommended to stabilize the joint and help protect it from ongoing trauma and to help slow down the progression of arthritis. There are several types of surgery that are performed to help stabilize the joint. One of the most common surgeries done, especially in mid to large size dogs, is called a tibial plateau levelling osteotomy or TPLO. Generally dogs recover quite well from this surgery and can return to being very active once they have healed. Unfortunately because of the shape of dog’s legs, braces are usually not effective in stabilizing the joint and they often slip down the leg.
In addition to surgery, joint supplements with omega 3 fatty acids and glucosamine are usually recommended and sometimes pain management medications are also recommended. Weight management is really important in helping to prevent and also manage this disease as extra weight increases the stressors on the joint and the risk of injury. NH
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Initiatives reinforce LP’s leadership in sustainable forest management and renewable building solutions
Nashville, Tenn. October 22, 2025
LP Building Solutions (LP), a leading manufacturer of high-performance building products, today announced the continuation of its partnership with the Forest Workforce Training Institute’s ForestryWorks® program and a new collaboration with the First Nations Forestry Council. Both initiatives aim to develop
the next generation of forestry professionals and advance sustainable forest management across North America.
The announcement coincides with National Forest Products Week, which recognizes the environmental and economic value of sustainable forestry. Through these partnerships, LP demonstrates its ongoing commitment to responsible forest stewardship and the long-term benefits of wood-based materials in resilient and sustainable building practices.
“Programs like ForestryWorks and First Nations Forestry Council help ensure forests remain healthy and productive while supporting the future of sustainable forestry,” said LP Chair and CEO Brad Southern. “By investing in tomorrow’s workforce, we’re also investing in the continued success of renewable, high-performance building solutions.”
Launched in 2018 with LP’s direct involvement, ForestryWorks provides education, career awareness, and hands-on training to build a strong pipeline of skilled forestry workers. LP’s renewed partnership helps expand the program’s reach and ensures a steady pipeline of well-trained professionals for generations to come.
LP’s collaboration with the First Nations Forestry Council funds scholarships for Indigenous students in the Indigenous Forestry Trades Program, which combines classroom learning with a paid practicum and mentorship from industry professionals.
“We’re pleased to welcome LP Building Solutions as a program partner in advancing Indigenous participation in forestry through the Indigenous Forestry Scholarship Program,” said BC First Nations Forestry Council CEO Lennard (Sux�sx�wels) Joe. “Their support for trade scholarships reflects a commitment to workforce diversity and the recognition of Indigenous talent across British Columbia. As we expand our scholarship program to include both academic and trades streams, partnerships like this are key to creating long-term employment opportunities for First Nations across the province.”
As a recognized leader in sustainable building solutions, LP pairs innovation in wood-based products with a strong commitment to environmental stewardship and the future of sustainable forestry.
For more information, visit LPCorp.com, ForestryWorks.com and ForestryCouncil.ca. NH
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2002 KIA SPORTAGE 4WD, 5 speed $6000 in repairs and upgrades, asking $3500. Ken 780-971-2592.
2007 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE Spyder GT, V6, convertible, Bluetooth, heated seats, silver, 89,656kms, $11,000 OBO. 250-784-4318.
LOOKING FOR AN older (70's era) single axle water truck with spray bar. 780523-1488.
LOOKING FOR old or used reefer vans. Call/text 780926-6789. 1950's ERA FORD truck found when clearing brush. For details and pricing, call 780-772-6544.
2002 DODGE DAKOTA extended cab, for parts. Approximately 180,000 kms. Call/text Randy 780-9109056.
GM 2500 6.5L diesel, longbox, extended cab, 200,000 kms on rebuilt engine/trans, $9800. 403651-7660.
DOUBLE-WIDE HOUSE, free to be picked up & removed. 780-618-9161 or 780-836-2107.
Built right sheds. Building quality shelters. Call John 780-835-1908 for your quote today.
1)Istherea registerofhazardoussubstances usedonthefarm?
2)Arematerialsafetydatasheetsavailable onthefarmforthoseusinghazardous substances?
For Sale: Black white-faced heifer yearlings, 2-year-olds, & more. Information: 250827-3843.
Registered white-faced bulls. 70bw known as registered black Herefords. Yearlings, 2-year-olds, & more. Information: 250-827-3843.
SPEED CONTROLLED RUBBER finger chicken plucker for sale, call 780772-6544.
CANADIAN ARCOTT YEARLING ewes bred for February. Open ewe lambs, can deliver. Donald Johnston 780-837-1770. "AAA" COW & HORSE manure for sale. Call Bob at 250-759-4956. CANADIAN ARCOTT YEARLING ram, ram lambs for sale, can deliver. Call Donald Johnston, Donnelly, 780-837-1770.
LOOKING FOR A female Lassie Collie or Sheltie for farm pet. Call Jake 780-9273638.
LIVESTOCK GUARDIAN PUPPIES for sale. Born to excellent working parents. Call or text Andrew 250-4673957.
3)Aretheusersoffarmchemicalstrainedin thesafeuseofthosechemicals?
4)Areappropriate respirators,gloves,safety glassesandclothingprovidedwhenusing chemicals?
5)Issafetyequipment regularlyinspected andmaintainedas recommendedbythe manufacturer?
6)Arechemicalsstoredinasecurelocation?
7)Areproceduresinplacetohandlechemical spills?
8)Areallflammableliquidsstoredawayfrom ignitionsources?
9)Arefireextinguisherslocatednearchemical/ fuelstorageareas?
10)Arechemicalcontainersstoredandlabelled correctly,e.g.notinsoftdrinkbottles?
BUTLER 14FT GRAIN bins, most have aeration, call for details. 780-618-9161 or 780-836-2107.
2019 JD 560M round baler, c/w accumulator, moisture variable core, approx 1500 bales, $86,000. 780-9269323.
FLEXI-COIL 50FT diamond harrow for sale. Asking $4,100. Call 780-864-0809.
2004 Case/IH 2388, 4WD, coarse & fine concaves, hopper tarp, 3452 eng, 2766 sep. 780-618-9161. 16' HEAVY DUTY bale frame. Needs hitch, would make excellent bale wagon. Call 780-772-6544.
2004 CASE/IH 2042 30' draper header, pick-up reels, pea auger, on 2013 Horst trailer. 780-618-9161.
LAND ROLLERS for sale, 10', 12', 18', & 30'. Call/text for details and pricing 780814-4472.
CAT D6NLGP with ripper for hire. Located in Birch Hills County. Call Eugene at 780835-0601.
CAT skidsteer for hire. Located in Birch Hills County. Call Eugene at 780835-0601.
MILITARY BUILT CAT D8 dozer. Includes blade & winch, taking offers. 780523-1488.
14FT WINKLER 300 hydraulic drill fill. 2 compartments, $3,100. Call 780-864-0809.
HYDRAULIC PUMP FOR Farmhand front end loader. Any reasonable offer accepted. Call Carl 780-3543435.
SNO-CO 30" ROTARY separator. Call Ed 780-6189161 or 780-836-2107.
ALLIED 794 FEL, fits JD 4240/4440, with HD bale spear. $5,000. 780-831-4233 or 780-766-2538.
CAT D8H dozer blade for sale. Hydraulic tilt on one side. Call 780-618-9161 or 780-836-2107.
3 PT. HITCH system for a Ford 600 tractor, taking offers. Call 780-772-6544. LOOKING TO BUY shed antlers for art projects. Will pay top dollar. Call 780-7662937. Dismantling cultivator, disc, and plows for parts. Some air drills. 780-831-6747.
LL1396, 8' drawn box blade w/Scarifier, 2 yrs old, purchased new. 780-837-6457.
FOR SALE 8 rows of heavy gauge used graduated page wire. Call 780-876-3200.
HAVE RUBBER BOOTS for sale, sizes 9 and 10, excellent condition. Call 780532-6269.
HEATER FROM INTERTHERM furnace, good condition, taking offers. Call Ben 780-835-4457.
TWO HARVEST RIGHT Pro 5-tray freeze dryers for sale. Medium size, extra trays. $3,500 each or $6,500 for both. 250-780-2378.
UPRIGHT PIANO for sale. Taking offers, For more information or pricing, call 780-772-6544.
Looking to lease farmland in the GP/Sexsmith/Teepee Creek area. Contact David to discuss options. 780-9786768.
146 ACRES FOR SALE. Currently in hay. Borders Wapiti River corridor. 15 kms east of Grande Prairie. Call 780-539-7412.
1958 FARMHOUSE TO be moved by mid-April 2026. 950 sq.ft., $30,000 OBO. 250-569-7509, Grimshaw, AB.
LAND TO SELL. Remote 20 acres on pavement, unfinished highway lodge, gardens. Call Duane 250500-1837.
1st & 2nd cut alfalfa hay. Stored inside. No spoilage. Will deliver. Call 780-8649523.
Round and square straw bales for sale. Located 12 kms Northeast of Manning, Alberta. 780-781-4457.
ROUND OAT STRAW bales, 5x6, $50. Call 250-262-5428, Montney, BC.
SQUARE STRAW BALES for sale, $8. 250-827-3031, Martin Farm Supply, Montney, BC.
3/4T AUTO-STEERING bale wagon for sale. For more details and pricing, call 780772-6544.
DEERING HORSE-DRAWN hay rake for sale., asking $300. Call Carl 780-3543435.
CONCORD 40' HEAVY duty cultivator, c/w anhydrous kit 780-618-9161 or 780-8362107.
1971 UTB 65 HP 4WA, diesel, 3 new tires, 661 hrs, excellent condition, $6000, 780-971-2592.
WANTED: STARTER & DIFFERENTIAL PINION for Cockshutt
or 50 with Buda gas engine. 780-8350601. 2001 MOBILE HOME for sale, 16' wide, with addition and deck. Call/text Herman 250-263-4028.
The Canadian Grain Commission will continue to use its surplus to cover budget shortfalls and avoid potential fee increases until 2028.
The Canadian Grain Commission will continue to use its surplus to cover budget shortfalls and avoid potential fee increases until 2028. This decision builds on previous measures to bring down costs for the Canadian grain sector while ensuring programs and services continue to deliver results to producers and industry.
The Canadian Grain Commission operates as a revolving fund, charging service fees to fund most of its operations. Currently, fees are not sufficient to cover costs.
The Canadian Grain Commission previously
announced that it would use surplus funds to cover expected operating shortfalls until 2027. Today’s announcement means that potential fee changes will be postponed for another year to April 1, 2028. In support of the Government’s priority to spend less on operations, the Canadian Grain Commission is also committing to find and implement cost-saving measures ahead of potential fee changes.
“The Canadian Grain Commission is committed to being part of the success and sustainability of Canadian agriculture. We recognize the grain sector is going through a period of economic stress and want to do our part to keep costs down while ensuring we continue to deliver results to producers and industry.” David Hunt, Chief Commissioner, Canadian Grain Commission QUICK FACTS
• After completing a review of its costs and fees in 2024, the Canadian Grain Commission found that current fee levels will not cover operating costs going forward.
• The Canadian Grain Commission has used accu-
mulated surplus funds to manage the growing gap between lower-than-projected revenue and increasing costs since 2021.
• Successive years of surplus draw are projected to reduce the available balance from $156 million in 2021 to approximately $57 million by March 31, 2028. This includes $40 million previously set aside as an operating contingency.
• The Canadian Grain Commission will consult with stakeholders before making any future fee updates. NH
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