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Stephen Culling of Fort St. John finished up his season for Northwestern Oklahoma State University with third place at the College National Rodeo Finals last weekend. “I have one more year of university so I will be down there trying to do it all again,” he said.

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Fort St John native Stephen Culling wasn’t just heading to the College National Rodeo Finals on June 14 to compete; he was there to win and on the back of his own horse his confidence was brimming. That all changed just days before the National Finals when Culling found out that his horse had lost a battle with colic. Culling was forced to enlist the help of a friend, who brought a horse up from South Dakota for him to ride. “It didn’t exactly go as planned,” Culling explained. “I had a friend of mine bring some horses from South Dakota that I rode just one time. He hauled [his horse] up there for me. He was good.

It wasn’t really like having my own horse there but everything worked out alright.” The junior started off the event with a 5.2 second run which landed him in fourth place. He posted a 4.9 in his second run which put him in a tie for seventh. Culling faltered on his third run with a 7.2 and that might have been the difference between winning and losing. He did follow that up with a stellar fourth and final run, winning the round with a run of 4.5 seconds. That helped Culling to an overall third place finish with an average time of 21.8 seconds and 195 points. “I just messed my third steer up and that cost me,” he said. “It’s one of those things that I’m happy with how it went but then again I didn’t really go there to

win third. I had my sights set on winning it.” The fourth round win is one Culling will remember, but he said with the circumstances he wasn’t all that surprised. “I mean I had nothing to lose. I came into the final round sitting fifth and I knew I either had to win the round and win something if I was going to win it all. I had nothing to lose and went for broke,” he said. Culling’s coach at Northwestern Oklahoma State University, Stockton Graves said in a press release earlier this week he was happy with the performances of all his riders. “To win the national championship in any of those events, there’s not a whole lot of room for mistakes,” Graves said.

“We didn’t make too many. We just had a few things not go our way, but I was real proud of the kids for staying hooked and continuing to fight through it.” While Culling will return to NWOKSU in the fall, he is about to embark on a summer of riding that he hopes will lead him to a championship next year. “I’m in Ponoka, Alberta for one of the biggest pro rodeos in Canada or the United States. Then I’m at Williams Lake on Thursday and back to Airdrie on Friday. I’ll be in Cody, Wyoming and then Livingston, Montana for the early part of next week,” he said. “I have one more year of university so I will be down there trying to do it all again.”

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Aerial farming takes flight

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by Neil Billinger New technology is helping aerial applicators keep pace with the growing needs of their customers. Clayton Rempel moved from Manitoba to Leask, Sask., about an hour north of Saskatoon, earlier this year. He’s applied fungicides and insecticides for the past five years, including three winters in Australia. “We’re aerial farmers and it’s our job to know the chemicals, the crops and the best way to get a quality job done,” Rempel says. A commercial pilot license and a specific course for aerial applicators’ are mandatory for Rempel’s line of work. “It teaches you how to spray,” Rempel says. “There is instruction on the flying, GPS operation, application practices and procedures, as well as safety.” Rempel says the latest GPS technology makes aerial spraying very precise. “Those GPS systems are accurate within centimetres for guidance. The flow control is a little different than a ground sprayer. A ground sprayer has to be flow control for 20 miles per hour, max. We need our flow controls to be accurate up to 140 miles per hour.” Rempel says the planes are getting better as well.

“It used to be a 250 to 300 horsepower small piston engine airplane that was hauling 150 gallons. Now, we are running 400 or 500 gallon airplanes. There are even some 800 gallon planes.” The planes are also faster, which allows the applicator to get the timing done more efﬁciently. Rempel says aerial spraying used to be

viewed as something to be used only during serious disease and insect infestations. It is becoming more common as growers like the time savings and elimination of tire tracks in the ﬁeld. “You can be tracking down as much as $1,400 worth of canola on a quarter section, if you are getting $9.50 to $10 a bushel. Plus your costs of

your fuel, equipment and employees.” There are about 100 planes operating in Saskatchewan during the four-month spraying season. If there is a severe insect or disease situation, aerial applicators will contact their counterparts in Alberta or Manitoba for additional help.

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Grain markets continue to be depressed by favourable crop conditions, especially in the U.S. where the corn crop was most recently rated as 76 per cent in goodto-excellent condition while the U.S. soybean crop was rated as 73 per cent G/E. This is, respectively the fifthbest and best ratings for mid-June on record. University of Illinois Ag Economics Professor Darrel Good argues that if the America’s major growing regions sees below average temperatures and ample rainfall this summer, the corn and soybean yield estimates made by the USDA will be too low! While the crops are starting to emerge and are looking fairly good, the U.S. winter wheat crop being harvested right now remains behind schedule as rain slows access to the field. This is most significant in Kansas (AKA the Wheat State) where only two per cent of the crop has been taken off, compared to 19 per cent five-year average. It’s not that exciting to try to get into the field though when yields are ranging from just 8-20 bushels an acre and with each additional rainfall, bushel weights are falling. That being said, these same rains are starting to been seen as a possible reason crop conditions could decline due to flooding and water damage in places like Nebraska, Iowa, Minnesota, and South Dakota. This in mind, it’s somewhat inevitable that we’ll see crop conditions going down (from these levels, they also do). The aforementioned increase in rain may be an early indication of an El Nino event moving in. Further, some forecasters are saying that, because of these rains, it’s unlikely that the U.S. Plains will see a drought for a third straight year. However, the Australian Bureau of Meteorology has pushed back its forecast for an El Nino event occurring to September/ October. This would bring drier conditions in AsiaPacific areas and heavier rains in South America. While I’m not expecting crop condition numbers to drop like a rock on adverse weather, but they will likely decrease a bit and it’s true that we still likely have little weather risk priced into the market at this point. Probably the most positive news for the grain industry this past week was that the Canadian Federal Government approved Enbridge’s Northern Gateway pipeline from the Edmonton-area to Kitimat, British Columbia. It’s not all roses yet though – Enbridge still has to satisfy 209 conditions set out by the government, a task that’s easier said than done. You’re probably asking yourself – why is he talking about oil? What does this have to do with grain? Simply put, this pipeline could carry as a much as 525,000 barrels per day out to the coast. Technically, that’s 525,000 barrels per day that won’t be moved via railroad (AKA less crude railcars, more grain). To growth, Brennan Turner President, FarmLead.com Brennan Turner is originally from Foam Lake, SK, where his family started farming the land in the 1920s. After completing his degree in economics from Yale University and then playing some pro hockey, Mr. Turner spent some time working in finance before starting FarmLead.com, a risk-free, transparent online and now mobile grain marketplace (app available for iOS & Android). His weekly column is a summary of his free, daily market note, the FarmLead Breakfast Brief. He can be reached via email (b.turner@farmlead.com) or phone (1-855-332-7653). r001691635

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On June 3, more than 160 Farm Credit Canada (FCC) employees gave their time to help organizations in need in the Kelowna region. From cleaning to painting, sorting food and caring for animals, FCC employees devoted their time and energy to make a difference in British Columbia. Ten organizations beneďŹ tted from this special day. FCC Day of Caring is one of the ways FCC gives back to the rural communities where its employees and customers live and work.

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Prairie pests under watch FARM CREDIT CANADA JUNE 20, 2014

by Richard Kamchen Prairie fields are being scouted and traps checked for crop munching insects. Flea beetle pressure is fairly high across Manitoba, where many canola growers are spraying as their canola seed treatment wears off, says John Gavloski, the province’s extension entomologist. Both wet weather and advancing crop growth makes the treatment less effective. In most cases, it takes three weeks to get a seeded crop to the three- to four-leaf stage, when flea beetle damage is less significant. While the insect still feeds, the plant is far better able to compensate. Cutworms are also evident across the province, but their concentration is patchy, Gavloski says. “Some fields you don’t find many at all; other fields there’s quite a few,” he says. “And even within a field, there can be patches that have a lot and the rest of the field can be fine,” Gavloski says. The larvae aren’t picky eaters, he says. So far they’ve been feeding on sunflowers, soybeans, corn and canola. Canola’s also facing a potential threat from diamondback moths, as trap counts have increased, especially in the eastern part of the province and to a lesser extent in the central region. Gavloski, however, is quick to point out there’ve been previous years with similar trap numbers but a dearth of

larvae in fields. He says diamondback numbers should become clearer within the next couple weeks. “They’re a tricky one because they can have several generations a year,” Gavloski says. “Some years they just keep building from generation to generation, other years, you get parasites in the population and the population can crash.” Some larvae may also have been killed by heavy rains that fell in parts of Manitoba last weekend. Between 40 and 105 millimeters of rain fell in eastern Manitoba, and 20 to 75 millimetres in the central region. Scott Meers, Alberta Agriculture’s insect management specialist, says there have been reports of cutworms in that province, mostly in the central region, as well as changing pea leaf weevil patterns. “For the most part, the level of feeding from pea leaf weevils is lower than it’s been for a few years,” Meers says. “... We’re finding the weevil further north than normal, especially on the west side of the province, and we’re finding more damage in faba beans than in peas.” Diamondback moths aren’t expected to be a problem for Alberta producers this year, Meers says. “Essentially no spring flights this year -- really, really low numbers,” Meers says. “Generally by the end of the season we get a little bit of a build-up, but that build-up will not be big enough to cause us trouble. So it looks like diamondback moths will not be an issue.”

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The recent rains in southern Alberta appear to have had little or no effect on insect populations. “On Monday, June 23, I was through Claresholm and Fort McLeod and there was a lot of alfalfa weevil about,” says Scott Meers, insect management specialist, Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development, Brooks. “We’re also getting reports of high levels of cabbage seed pod weevil in early flowering canola in some of those areas that had high rainfall. So, it appears the insects weathered the storm fairly well.” He says the one exception is that any small grasshoppers that were in the heavy rainfall belt probably didn’t survive. When it comes to cabbage seed pod weevil, Meers asks that agrologists report in when they are doing their sweeps for their growers. “Even if they report on one or two of their sets of sweeps per day it will really help us get a picture of what’s happening through the flowering season.” Meers says, as the crops are growing so quickly, it’s having an effect on

cutworms and flea beetles. . “The crops are growing so fast now that I doubt that either flea beetles will have any further impact,” says Meers. “Cutworms have been mostly affecting canola crops and, with canola advancing so quickly, the major damage from cutworms should also be over.” Wheat midge traps will be going out in the next week. “The idea of the traps is to indicate when the midge flight starts. As such, we want the traps out in the next week to catch the early part of the flight,” says Meers. “If anyone wants to set up a wheat midge trap they can get hold of us and we’ll get them set up.” Meers adds the bertha army worm traps are into their second week and at this point are showing very low numbers. For more information on getting a wheat midge trap, reporting sweeps, or to see current insect maps, go to the Alberta Insect Pest Monitoring Network homepage. Contact: Scott Meers 403-362-1366

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Margaret Munro Postmedia The “slow” quakes emanate from the deep like clockwork every 14 months on Canada’s west coast. They typically release the energy of a Magnitude 7 earthquake, but the powerful tectonic events are almost imperceptible because they occur slowly over two weeks, instead of in sudden jolts that last just seconds. “They would represent a pretty big earthquake if they happened like a regular quake, but because they are so slow you are never able to feel anything,” says Pascal Audet, a seismologist at the University of Ottawa, and co-author of a report released Wednesday on the subtle, silent quakes. The “slow” or “slow-slip” quakes are an intriguing but poorly understood feature of subduction zones like the one along the west coast where a giant oceanic plate dives under the continent. While more famous for massive and often deadly earthquakes, many of the worlds’ subduction zones also frequently experience the slow subtle variety, says Audet. There is a slow quake every 14 months under Vancouver Island, he says, while New Zealand sees one every two years and southern Japan has one every six months. “The frequency varies from place to place,” says Audet, who has been poring over seismic data from quake zones around the world with Roland Burgmann at the University of California Berkeley. They report in the journal Nature that the slow quakes appear to be the result of geological forces that “lubricate” deep sections of the subduction zones.

As oceanic plates are shoved beneath the continents pressure and temperatures rise, releasing fluids stored in the descending slabs of rock, Audet said in an interview. The fluids, rich in silica, that are released allow the giant plates to slowly slip past each other – a process that typically takes 10 days to two weeks – before the movement stops. Then the cycle begins again, building towards the next slow quake. He says the telltale evidence of the process is evident in veins of silica-rich quartz seen the rocks above the subduction zones. The more quartz, the more frequent the slow earthquakes, Audet says. He says the slow quakes, which occur more frequently when the descending crust is younger and contains more fluid, occur 10 to 20 kilometres deeper along subduction zones than the sections that rupture unleashing damaging quakes. The plates that dive past each other along the west coast along the Cascadia subduction zone have historically generated a massive “megathrust” quake about every 500 years. The last one struck in 1700, and geologists say pressure is slowly building towards the next “big one” that could rock the west coast from Vancouver Island down to northern California. Slow quakes may be much smaller players but Audet says each one adds a little more pressure and strain to the section of the fault associated with bigger quakes. “You actually bring it a little closer to failure every time there is a slow earthquake,” he says.

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Now that your feet are no longer weighed down by heavy winter boots, it’s time to get ready to kick up some dust at the 98th Annual Teepee Creek Stampede! This year’s fun will kick off July 10th for four full nights of entertainment that will keep you on the edge of your seat! Ninety-eight years! That’s a lot of sporting history. The Teepee Creek Stampede had humble beginnings, but has evolved considerably over the decades. The annual event originally started out as a sports day and community picnic where local residents got together once a year for ball games, horse races, bronc riding, water sports, and even boxing matches. The ﬁrst ever Teepee Creek Stampede was held in 1917 and included a horse race across a full quarter section. It cost 50 cents to enter and the winner took home 5 dollars. Rough Stock events became an integral part of the Stampede in the 1930’s and Chuckwagon Races were added in the 1940’s. For many years, the Teepee Creek Stampede was the largest amateur rodeo in the north and one of the largest amateur events in Canada. However, that’s all in the past. The Teepee Creek Stampede is now excited to be a part of the Pro Rodeo world! Now a CPRA Pro Rodeo, the Teepee Creek Stampede also features races from the Western Chuckwagon Association GMC Pro Tour of Thoroughbred chuckwagons and the All Pro Canadian Chuckwagon & Chariot Association ‘Taste the Dust’ Pro Tour pony chucks. Last year, over 50 Chuckwagon teams participated in the Stampede. Today, we bring some of the best cowboys and cowgirls in the world to compete in front of the Teepee Creek Stampede crowds. Audiences will be pleased to ﬁnd that although the Stampede is no longer an amateur rodeo, the event has maintained much of its history and some key local events such as the Wild Cow Milking & Wild Horse Race. The Teepee Creek Stampede is proud to allow both locals and Pro cowboys to enter these events and compete. Other Teepee Creek Stampede traditions include the dances that have been a part of the festivities from the beginning. What began as barn loft dances in Mackenzie’s

Barn is carried on to this day with nightly dances in the EnFrame TP Barn. The EnFrame Barn is a new addition to the Stampede Grounds that has built huge excitement over the past few years and can be seen from miles away! It has housed not only our Maddhatters Budweiser Beer Gardens and live sold out concerts, this multi-purpose facility is used to host the Miss TP Creek Queen public speaking competition, fashion show, pancake breakfasts, sponsored suppers and much more! The excitement doesn’t stop there either! Chad Brownlee will be playing LIVE at the Teepee Creek Stampede Saturday, July 12th in the Enframe TP Barn and the ever-popular

the Teepee Creek Church restoration project! The volunteer association has worked diligently in restoring the wellknown Teepee Creek United Church that had fallen into despair. It has been moved onto the rodeo grounds and you can’t miss this beauty as it sits in the inﬁeld awaiting its new purpose. The Church, originally built in 1029, will be the focal point of the new BRAND NEW TP Backstage pass program during the Stampede. This great new program will allow Teepee Creek Stampede fans to be part of the action – when taking part in the program, they will receive exclusive VIP inﬁeld access, including lunch with rodeo contestants each day

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before the performance, exclusive inﬁeld grandstand seating, and if your contestant wins his or her event, YOU win a set of Canadian Finals Rodeo tickets for all 6 performances!!

And check this out! One of the signature events and long time traditions at the Teepee Creek Stampede is the Teepee Creek Terror. The Terror rider is drawn from all the registered riders and the “lucky” cowboy is given the chance to ride the rankest horse in the pen. There is a $250 dollar prize just for being brave enough to accept the challenge and get on the horse. He must stay mounted for a full 10 seconds instead of the usual 8 and, if he does complete the ride, there’s an additional $500 prize to tuck under the belt. Be sure to catch the Free Pancake Breakfast sponsored by Atco Electric at the Teepee Creek Stampede grounds between 8:00 and 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 12th, as well as the Miss Teepee Creek Stampede Queen Competition in the Enframe TP Barn at 10:00 a.m. Competitors will be judged for public speaking, modeling, and photogenics. 4 Days in the Wild at TP Creek Stampede is sure to bring fun for the whole family! With a jam packed schedule including the Miss TP Creek Stampede Competition, Junior Rodeo, Pancake Breakfasts, Family Day events, Free Camping, Local and Pro Rodeo events, Chuckwagon racing and much more, the 98th Annual TP Creek Stampede is surely a weekend you don’t want to miss! The Teepee Creek Stampede is eagerly looking forward to 2016 when the Stampede will celebrate its 100th Anniversary! Be sure to watch the website for updates on this very special occasion at http://www.tpstampede.ca/

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GRAIN FUTURES REPORT Contract Prices as of June 27, 2014 Open 476.9 465.8 469.9 Open 1413’6 1358’0 1261’0 Open 40.97 41.06 38.68 Open 4484 4331 4082 Open

High 485.4 471.3 474.8 High 1422’0 1367’0 1269’4 High 41.15 41.25 39.62 High 4525 4379 4119 High

Low 476.5 465.0 468.6 Low 1411’0 1357’0 1260’2 Low 40.52 40.64 38.67 Low 4481 4326 4082 Low

Open 705’2 703’4 711’0 Open 675’6 683’4 694’0 Open 681’6 690’0 701’4 Open 443’0 436’6 440’6 Open 338’0 335’0 332’2 Open 0.9287 0.9278

High 713’6 713’4 718’6 High 681’2 689’2 699’6 High 690’0 698’0 707’0 High 443’0 436’6 441’4 High 340’0 336’0 334’0 High 0.9314 0.9292 0.9268

Low 703’0 701’0 707’4 Low 672’0 682’0 692’4 Low 681’4 689’2 700’6 Low 440’0 6’433’6 437’6 Low 335’4 330’2 328’2 Low 0.9282 0.9277 0.9246

Last 484.2 469.1 474.0 Last 1418’0 1363’6 1268’0 Last 40.67 40.77 39.60 Last 4520 4373 4114 Last 125.00 125.00 134.50 Last 713’6 713’0 718’4 Last 673’4 684’0 696’4 Last 690’0 698’0 707’0 Last 440’2 435’0 439’4 Last 337’2 331’4 329’4 Last 0.9309 0.9292 0.9253

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Change 8’2 9’2 7’6 Change -3’0 0’4 2’4 Change + 8’0 + 8’0 + 5’4 Change -2.6 -1.6 -1.2 Change -2.2 -3.0 -2’4 Change .001800 .002200

Close 477.2 465.7 469.4 Close 1413’4 1357’6 1260’6 Close 40.97 38.68 38.69 Close 4484 4331 4073 Close 125.00s 132.50s 134.50s Close 705’4 703’6 710’6 Close 676’4 683’4 694’0 Close 682’0 690’0 701’4 Close 443’0 436’6 440’6 Close 339’4 334’4 332’0 Close 0.9291 0.9270 0.9250

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Daily Grain & Feed Grain Report Daily Grain Prices as of June 27, 2014

Canola (#1)

Calgary Edmonton Lethbridge Red Deer Rycroft Vegreville Barley

Calgary Edmonton Lethbridge Red Deer Rycroft Vegreville Yellow Peas (#2)

Calgary Edmonton Lethbridge Red Deer Rycroft Vegreville Feed Wheat (#3 CW)

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Today June 27, 2014 $10.81 (10.80-10.81) $10.22 (9.94-10.59) $10.38 (10.18-10.58) $10.35 (10.09-10.61) $10.11 (9.81-10.40) $10.49 (10.37-10.61) Today June 27, 2014 $3.32 (3.30-3.33) $3.00 (2.94-3.05) $3.61 $3.15 (3.12-3.17) $2.37 (2.36-2.38) $3.10 (3.08-3.11) Today June 27, 2014 $6.18 (6.00-6.37) $6.54 (6.26-6.82) $6.46 (6.15-6.77) $6.57 (6.19-6.95) $6.51 (6.24-6.78) $6.39 (6.29-6.50) Today June 27, 2014 $3.91 (3.49-4.33) $3.57 (3.21-4.00) $3.80 $3.50 (3.32-3.67) $3.61 (3.46-3.76) $3.75 (3.49-4.00) Today June 27, 2014 not available not available not available Today June 27, 2014 not available $2.16 not available not available not available $2.00

One Week Ago June 20, 2014 $10.26 $9.99 (9.92-10.04) $10.00 (9.97-10.02) $10.14 (10.06-10.21) $9.91 (9.88-9.93) $10.13 (10.09-10.17) One Week Ago June 20, 2014 $3.26 (3.20-3.33) $2.97 (2.91-3.05) $3.50 $3.09 (3.06-3.12) $2.32 (2.27-2.36) $3.04 (2.98-3.11) One Week Ago June 20, 2014 $6.18 (6.00-6.37) $6.36 (6.26-6.47) $6.28 (6.15-6.42) $6.39 (6.19-6.59) $6.33 (6.24-6.42) $6.39 (6.29-6.50) One Week Ago June 20, 2014 $3.91 (3.49-4.33) $3.55 (3.21-4.00) $3.80 $3.45 (3.32-3.58) $3.61 (3.46-3.76) $3.75 (3.49-4.00) One Week Ago June 20, 2014 not available not available not available One Week Ago June 20, 2014 not available $2.60 not available not available not available $2.20

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Same Day Last Year June 28, 2013 $13.87 (13.75-13.98) $13.87 (13.75-13.99) $14.01 (13.71-14.46) $13.75 (13.69-13.81) $13.92 (13.84-14.00) $13.73 (13.68-13.78) Same Day Last Year June 28, 2013 $5.50 (5.33-5.66) $5.08 (4.76-5.38) $5.41 (5.12-5.55) $5.13 (5.06-5.20) $4.64 (4.39-4.89) $5.27 (5.09-5.44) Same Day Last Year June 28, 2013 $8.46 (7.92-9.00) $8.38 (7.91-9.00) $7.98 (7.89-8.07) $8.01 (7.75-8.28) $8.05 (7.90-8.20) $8.28 (8.25-8.30) Same Day Last Year June 28, 2013 $6.96 (6.90-7.02) $6.91 (6.90-6.95) $6.81 (6.57-7.06) $6.83 (6.76-6.90) $6.80 (6.70-6.90) $6.92 (6.90-6.95) Same Day Last Year June 28, 2013 $15.26 (13.50-16.36) $13.68 not available Same Day Last Year June 28, 2013 not available $3.37 $3.38 $3.35 not available $3.65

Feed Grain Report for the Week of June 23-27, 2014

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Feed Peas (Max 4% fm allowable)

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Feed Wheat (58lbs/bu, Max 14.5% moisture)

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This Week

One Week Ago

Same Week Last Year

Week of June 23, 2014

Week of June 16, 2014

Week of June 24, 2013

$4.03 ($3.98 - $4.11) $4.03 ($3.98-$4.07) $3.64 ($3.53-$3.72) $2.98 ($2.83-$3.07) $4.14 ($4.11-$4.20) $3.94 ($3.81-$4.03) $3.57 ($3.53-$3.66) This Week Week of June 23, 2014

$7.29 ($7.08-$7.65) $7.40 ($7.13-$7.51) $7.24 ($7.02-$7.40) $6.31 ($5.99-$6.48) $7.38 ($7.08-$7.48) $7.29 ($7.21-$7.40) $7.10 ($6.99-$7.29)

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One Week Ago Week of June 16, 2014

$7.40 ($7.21 - $7.70) $7.48 ($7.18 - $7.65) $7.43 ($7.05 - $7.54) $6.37 ($6.01 - $6.53) $7.21 ($7.02 - $7.35) $7.43 ($7.35 - $7.48) $7.24 ($7.13 - $7.38)

$5.97 ($5.90-$6.01) $5.94 ($5.88-$5.99) $5.60 ($5.55-$5.64) $4.99 ($4.90-$5.09) $6.01 ($5.99-$6.07) $5.77 ($5.73-$5.83) $5.51 ($5.44-$5.55) Same Week Last Year Week of June 24, 2013

$9.12 ($9.04-$9.17) $9.06 ($8.93-$9.14) $9.17 ($9.09-$9.25) $7.92 ($7.81-$8.03) $8.87 ($8.82-$8.98) $9.14 ($8.93-$9.20) $9.06 ($8.84-$9.14)

This Week

One Week Ago

Same Week Last Year

Week of June 23, 2014

Week of June 16, 2014

Week of June 24, 2013

$5.20 ($5.03 - $5.31) $5.12($5.06 - $5.14) $5.09 ($5.03 - $5.23) $4.49 ($4.27 - $4.68) $5.17 ($5.12 - $5.28) $5.14 ($5.03 - $5.23) $4.76 ($4.65 - $4.93) This Week

Feed Oats (#2CW)

$4.05 ($4.03 - $4.09) $3.96 ($3.94 - $4.03) $3.61 ($3.57 - $3.70) $2.94 ($2.87 - $3.00) $4.16 ($4.09 - $4.20) $3.90 ($3.83 - $3.98) $3.55 ($3.51 - $3.64)

Week of June 23, 2014

$2.58 ($2.48 - $2.71) $2.58 ($2.50 - $2.68) $2.58 ($2.50 - $2.71) $2.07 ($1.94 - $2.17) $2.64 ($2.54 - $2.71) $2.54 ($2.48 - $2.65) $2.51 ($2.41 - $2.62)

$5.20 ($5.03 - $5.31) $5.09 ($5.03 - $5.17) $5.03 ($4.95 - $5.20) $4.46 ($4.25 - $4.65) $5.17 ($5.12 - $5.23) $5.12 ($5.03 - $5.23) $4.82 ($4.74 - $4.95) One Week Ago Week of June 16, 2014

$2.54 ($2.44 - $2.68) $2.54 ($2.47 - $2.64) $2.62 ($2.47 - $2.70) $2.10 ($1.91 - $2.19) $2.59 ($2.53 - $2.68) $2.58 ($2.50 - $2.68) $2.50 ($2.38 - $2.56)

$7.46 ($7.40-$7.51) $7.43 ($7.40-$7.48) $7.40 ($7.35-$7.48) $7.21 ($6.97-$7.38) $7.54 ($7.48-$7.62) $7.46 ($7.43-$7.51) $7.43 ($7.35-$7.48) Same Week Last Year Week of June 24, 2013

$3.72 ($3.62-$3.76) $3.78 ($3.72-$3.89) $3.56 ($3.47-$3.61) $3.24 ($3.18-$3.36) $3.78 ($3.64-$3.86) r001691330 $3.53 ($3.47-$3.61) $3.49 ($3.39-$3.52) r001691338

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Cattle Market Report

FEEDER STEERS 301 - 400 401 - 500 501 - 600 601 - 700 701 - 800 801 - 900 901 - 1,000 over 1,000

245.00 230.00 220.00 210.00 205.00 n/a n/a n/a

263.00 250.00 245.00 230.00 220.00 n/a n/a n/a

250.00 240.00 240.00 225.00 215.00 190.00 185.00 160.00

258.00 258.00 250.00 235.00 220.00 210.00 195.00 184.00

n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a

230.00 171.00 200.00 172.50 179.00 180.50 130.00 n/a

260.00 256.00 247.00 236.00 228.00 180.50 180.00 n/a

2.15 2.15 2.15 2.05 2.05 1.95 1.70 1.70

2.65 2.62 2.50 2.40 2.40 2.11 1.92 1.92

210.00 210.00 210.00 205.00 190.00 190.00 155.00 130.00

240.00 250.00 248.00 240.00 225.00 209.00 193.00 171.00

238.00 200.00 191.00 171.00 160.00 160.00 112.50 n/a

246.00 240.00 229.00 218.00 206.00 182.50 169.00 n/a

2.00 2.00 2.00 1.90 1.80 1.70 1.70 1.70

2.30 2.30 2.30 2.25 2.15 2.05 2.00 1.88

180.00 180.00 180.00 180.00 170.00 145.00 135.00 120.00

210.00 220.00 220.00 212.00 204.00 185.00 170.00 157.00

FEEDER HEIFERS 301 - 400 401 - 500 501 - 600 601 - 700 701 - 800 801 - 900 901 - 1,000 over 1,000

210.00 208.00 200.00 195.00 190.00 n/a n/a n/a

225.00 222.00 215.00 210.00 205.00 n/a n/a n/a

220.00 220.00 215.00 210.00 200.00 185.00 170.00 135.00

240.00 235.00 230.00 220.00 205.00 200.00 185.00 160.00

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SLAUGHTER CATTLE D1 - D2 Cows 105.00 111.00 D3 - D4 Cows 95.00 102.00 Bologna Bulls 125.00 130.00

D1 - D2 Cows 110.00 120.00 D3 - D4 Cows 97.00 107.00 Bologna Bulls 110.00 134.00

D1 - D2 Cows n/a n/a D3 - D4 Cows n/a n/a Bologna Bulls n/a n/a

D1 - D2 Cows 100.00 114.00 D3 Cows 85.00 100.00 Slaughter Bulls 90.00 136.00

Butcher Cows 0.90 1.15 Butcher Bulls 1.00 1.35 Feeder Bulls 1.00 1.40

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With crops now seeded and starting to grow, farmers across the province are hoping for a quieter hail season this summer following record levels of hail damage over the past two years. “Last year marked the third highest amount of hail damage to crops across Alberta in our 77 years as a provincial hail insurer,” says Jackie Sanden, program coordinator with Agriculture Financial Services Corporation (AFSC). “Our branches reported 522 storm cells last year that pelted crops with hail from Fort Vermilion to the US border. The damage was widespread. Southern Alberta and ‘Hail Alley’ – which stretches westward along Highway 2 from Rocky Mountain House to Calgary, and eastward through Wheatland County – were particularly hard hit.” More than $257 million was paid out on more than 6,400 hail claims across Alberta last year through AFSC’s Straight Hail Insurance program and the Hail Endorsement rider that most farmers add to their crop insurance. The highest claim year was in 2012 when $445.6 million was paid on more than 8,400 claims. “Alberta’s top three years for record hail damage have all occurred in the last six years,” says Sanden, noting 2008 marked the second highest year with $263 million in claims paid out. Environment Canada meteorologist Dan Kulak says wet spring weather and unusually high humidity over the last few years have likely contributed to the amount of hail in Alberta lately. “Humidity and ground moisture fuel thunderstorms that produce hail,” says Kulak, noting other ingredients include heat and a trigger to set everything in motion. “That trigger can be simple daytime heating, causing warm air to rise and mix with cooler air above. Another trigger is the jet stream – that river of air that storms tend to follow – which flows over the mountains and right through the middle of Alberta every summer,” he explains. The mountains play a huge role in thunderstorm formation. They’re the reason Alberta tends to get more hail than anywhere else in Canada, says Kulak. “You can be sure Alberta will

get hail this year. The question is how much,” he says, noting every part of the province is susceptible to hail. “The wetter things get in June, the more storms we can end up with because the moisture just keeps recycling itself.” As farmers brace themselves for the coming hail season, AFSC is increasing the coverage levels offered through its Straight Hail Insurance program. “Producers have asked us to boost the coverage caps to help them protect their crops and cover their hail risk more effectively. As such, we’re raising the maximum coverage farmers can insure on most crops to better reflect today’s higher crop values and rising input costs,” says Sanden. Coverage has increased by a minimum of $75 per dryland acre and $175 on irrigated crops, with significant increases on potatoes, says Sanden. “We’ve also created new coverage categories for higher-value crops like chickpeas and canola, which can now be insured for $325 per dryland acre, and $425 on irrigated crops. Full details are available at www.afsc.ca.” A growing number of farmers AutoElect Straight Hail coverage with their crop insurance in April, says Sanden, pointing out it gives them a two per cent premium discount. “It also gives them hail protection as soon as their crops emerge. If crops are struck by an early hailstorm before they’re insured, fields with morTTe than 25 per cent damage will be declined Straight Hail coverage for the rest of the growing season,” she explains, adding, “Last year an early hailstorm was reported on May 29, and by early June, 53 hail claims were triggered on crops across Southern Alberta.” “We’re also seeing more farmers purchase Straight Hail coverage online because they like being able to access it from home around the clock,” says Sanden. About 20 per cent of farmers bought Straight Hail online last year, creating efficiencies that led to a two per cent reduction in the administrative costs built into Straight Hail premiums this year. Sanden notes first time users must contact AFSC for an activation key to purchase online coverage. For more information about hail coverage, farmers can contact their local AFSC Branch or the AFSC Call

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Concerns raised about mycotoxins FARM CREDIT CANADA JUNE 20, 2014

by Owen Roberts A North America-wide storage survey by a major animal health company suggests producers should be particularly mindful of mycotoxin contamination in their feed. The ﬁndings from Alltech’s storage survey, which ran from last September through to this month, shows an increase in mycotoxin risk in feedstuffs and complete feeds. The mycotoxins present can have effects on dry matter intake, milk production, milk components, rumen function, gut health, organ health and immune response.

Alltech says increased mycotoxins present a risk to livestock health and performance. “Even though some risks may be low, there are multiple mycotoxins present,” says Max Hawkins, nutritionist with Alltech’s mycotoxin management team. “Dramatic effects may not be seen, but feeding multiple mycotoxins at low risk can decrease animal health and performance over time.” For total mixed rations for dairy cows, the risk is considered high. Risk decreases but is present for beef cattle, which are less susceptible because their dry matter consumption is lower, and they experience less production stress. Risk is high for calves, both dairy and beef, because of their lower resis-

tance to mycotoxins and less developed immune systems. The effect of mycotoxin-laden corn on grower-ﬁnisher pigs has been a slight decrease in growth, gut health and immune response. The risk to sows and nursery pigs is higher due to performance demands on sows and immune status in young nursery pigs. For poultry, the risk is moderate for broilers and layers. Decreases in feed intake, growth, egg production, egg quality, gut health and immune status can be seen over time if left uncontrolled, Hawkins says. As with all feed ingredients, the inclusion rate of the corn will determine the mycotoxin contribution to the ﬁnal diets.

Hawkins urges producers to be proactive in monitoring mycotoxin presence and levels. He says harvest and storage conditions can have a significant effect on the production of additional mycotoxins during storage. Temperature, moisture, oxygen and crop damage can create an environment where molds can produce additional mycotoxins. Last fall, Alltech identified the mycotoxin risk in its 2013 harvest analysis. Risk was identified as low to moderate across a great percentage of North America, but there was variation by region. Over the next few weeks, regional analyses of current mycotoxin risk will be released.

Bale Net Wrap as a Cattle Hazard AGRI-NEWS JUNE 30, 2014

While there are advantages to using net wrap versus twine when making bales, net wrap can potentially be a hazard. “Bales made with net wrap tend to shed rain better than those made with twine,” says Barry Yaremcio, beef and forage specialist, Alberta Ag-Info Centre, Stettler. “It’ s been reported that bales stored outdoors unprotected from the weather can have eight per cent less shrink or dry matter loss over the ﬁrst year of storage when they are made with net wrap compared to twine. “The time required to ‘tie’ 2,500 bales with twine could be more than 35 hours longer as compared to net wrap, but the cost of the net wrap could be $1,500 more than the twine,” says Yaremcio. A good calculator to estimate costs can be found here.

There are also potential downsides to using net wrap when feeding or bedding cattle. “In the June 5th edition of the Western Producer, an article written by Dr. John Campbell from the Western College of Veterinary Medicine in Saskatoon discusses potential problems and hazard of cows consuming net wrap and twine,” explains Yaremcio. “The article looks at cow deaths that occurred on a Saskatchewan farm but this situation could easily occur on any farm that uses net wrap or plastic twine.” In the article, Dr. Campbell indicates that the deaths occurred on a wellmanaged farm. The cows that died were in good condition and close to the start of the calving season. No symptoms of ill health were noted prior to the sudden deaths. The article says that then the dead cows were evaluated visually, the rumen appeared to be very large. After the

post-mortem was done, the rumen was found to be full of feed and a “large mass of bale net wrap that appeared to have obstructed the outﬂow of the rumen.” Dr. Campbell surmises that the pressure from a full rumen and the cow being near calving resulted in severe pressure being put on the lungs, restricting the ability to breathe. As a result, the animals suffocated to death. “In this case, the bales were delivered to the feeding area by bale processor,” says Yaremcio. “The processor did not tear apart the net wrap adequately to allow the plastic to ﬂow through the cows’ digestive system without problems.” This situation was the most severe case reported as it involved dead animals. Less severe cases can also occur where the twine or net wrap trapped in the rumen can potentially reduce voluntary feed intake without the person doing the feeding noticing any problems.

“With the cold hard winter last year, body condition of many cows was less than ideal,” says Yaremcio. “Was the drop in condition due to the weather or was it partly due to the cows not able to eat as much feed as normal because of plastic taking up space in the rumen?” With haying season just around the corner, the question is whether or not to use net wrap this year. “Does one make the hay as quickly as possible using net wrap and then worry about feeding later?” asks Yaremcio. “If a bale shredder is used and the concern of net wrap staying in the rumen is bothersome, what is an efﬁcient way to remove plastic twine or net wrap from the bales prior to feeding?” Contact: Barry Yaremcio 310-FARM (3276)

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Anxiety in dogs and cats Submitted by Dr. Tegan Alce With summer here, many people are excited to go travelling with their pet or do fun activities with them. A pet with anxiety can be stressful to both the pet and the owner; especially when there is a change in routine. The first step to being able to help anxious animals is to first recognize signs that they may have anxiety issues. In dogs, signs of stress can vary depending on the type of anxiety they have. There are a variety of classifications of anxiety, such as: separation anxiety, thunderstorm phobias, travelling anxiety, anxiety in a change of routine, anxiety coming to the veterinarian or new places, anxiety around new animals or people, anxiety of being left in a kennel, and more. Signs can include barking, panting, whining, hiding, fear aggression, destructive behaviours, inappropriately eliminating, and trying to escape the situation or run away. Cats can also have anxiety, but it seems to be more poorly recognized than dog anxiety. Many anxious cats will avoid situations that are scary to them, such as running away and hiding. If a cat is unable to escape a situation that they are fearful of, they may try to claw or bite to escape. Cats can show signs of vocalization, may inappropriately eliminate, may posture fearfully (usually hiding in a corner or behind something), and may have very dilated pupils. Cats that get really anxious can also have medical consequences. A cat that is very stressed out may stop eating and may be more likely to get fatty liver disease, also called hepatic lipidosis. Stress can also predispose some cats to a disease called FLUTD (or feline lower urinary tract disease), which can consequently predispose them to “blocking” with small bladder stones so they cannot urinate. This can be a fatal issue if not caught early. Ruling out medical causes of anxiety is advised; particularly if an anxiety has developed when there previously was not an issue. Sometimes pain or discomfort can mimic anxiety and it may be difficult to distinguish between them. Behaviour changes can also sometimes result from cognitive disorders, endocrine diseases, and tumors. If a medical cause of anxiety is not at play, behavioural, environmental, and training can all factor into causes and solutions to anxious pets. Keeping a regular and consistent routine with your pet will enable them to feel relaxed in their home environment. Ignoring anxious behaviours and rewarding calm behaviour can be a good starting point for many anxious animals. Exposing an animal to a situation which they are fearful of very gradually and frequently may also lessen their fear. For example, if a dog is fearful of being left in its’ kennel, feeding them meals in their kennel may help them associate a good experience with something that they are fearful of. Or if your pets are anxious when new people come to the house, having guests be calm and quiet may help your animal adjust to the stress more easily. Gradually increasing the amount of time they are exposed to something they are fearful will usually lessen their fear, assuming they are improving before you extend the amount of time with the stressful event. Working with an experienced trainer or behavioural therapist one on one can also help work through some issues.

Regular mental and physical stimulation can also help redirect excess energy. By wearing a dog out physically and leaving them with a favorite toy or treat before a stressful experience can sometimes lessen the anxiety. Mental stimulation, such as: training, playing games and obedience exercises can really help tire dogs out too. Cats can be more difficult to exercise, so playing with your cat for 15-20 minutes daily, leaving stimulating toys around the house (hanging CD’s can reflect light and may be stimulating to some cats, having tunnels, scratching posts and playing with small laser lights), leaving a radio playing in the background, hiding small amounts of food around the house for them to search for on their own, and offer areas where they can see out windows can all be ways to offer more stimulation to your cats. Make sure to have multiple litter boxes throughout the house in the event your cats are nervous with certain situations that they can still have many areas in the house to eliminate (the general rule is two litter boxes for one cat, and add at least one more litter box per cat in your household). We have other therapies that may help certain animals with stressful situations. There are products for dogs (DAP collar/ diffuser) and cats (Feliway diffuser) which mimic a comforting scent that cats and dogs use to mark their territory as safe and secure. These products can be used in your home, although best results are from one diffuser for each room where your pet spends their time. Through PHOTO COURTESY OF METRO certain situations which do not occur often (travelCREATIVE CONNECTION ling on a plane, thunderstorm phobias, etc.) mild sedatives can take off the edge of anxiety through the stressful event. Thundershirts can have variable results, but some animals feel comforted with the security of the Thundershirt. For more advanced cases, we can also treat animals with antidepressants. Usually with these cases, we will try to use multiple therapies including antidepressants, exercise and mental stimulation, and behaviour modification. At Dawson Creek Veterinary Clinic, we have sent several of our staff members Small Animal Services to low stress handling courses and they have shared • Laser Therapy • Laser Surgery • Microchips their knowledge with the rest of the team members. • Preventative Health Care Our aim is to make your pets experience at the clinic as positive as possible. We can also arrange for short drop • Medical Services • Laboratory Services in visits to our practice for a weigh in or a treat, so that • Diagnostic Imaging • Special Diagnostic Services when they need to come in for medical treatment, they • Surgical Services • Dental Services • Pet Nutrition will hopefully not be quite as fearful. • Retail Pet Supplies If you have an animal that is not anxious, you can try to prevent anxiety by exposing them to new people Equine & Bovine Services and animals, and different situations and environments • Preventative Health Care • Medical Services on a regular basis. This socialization can be very • Laboratory Services important, especially in younger animals, as it will help them develop mentally into well balanced adults. • Diagnostic Imaging • Surgical Services • Dental Services Having an anxious animal may be difficult for • Laser Therapy • Feedlot & Bovine Herd Health Services both your family and your pet; however, there are many • Reproductive Services • Endoscopy Services things that you can try for your pet to help them through • Equine Embryo Transfer their anxiety. We hope that you have a great summer with your family, friends, and pets. If you have further questions about anxiety in your pets, or if you are concerned about other medical issues that can mimic anxiety, feel free to contact us at the Dawson Creek Veterinary Clinic www.dcvet.ca

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beef consumption is expected to be supplied by imports over the next three to five years. “We deem China to be a coveted destination of choice,” says Rob Meijer, president of Canada Beef. “We will increasingly leverage our global brand to solidify loyalty and demand for Canadian beef. We need to ensure we can provide consistent supply to meet the growing demand in this market and strengthen trust for the Canadian Beef Brand across the market through to consumers.” Canada Beef, the organization responsible for marketing and promotion of the Canadian cattle and beef industry worldwide, was one of 30 agricultural groups and four provinces represented on a three-city trade mission in China last week. Goals of the trip included expanding and improving trade access, building on research and science collaboration, showcasing Canada’s agricultural capabilities and promoting increased imports of Canadian agricultural products, including Canadian beef. Chuck MacLean, chairman of Canada Beef, says he’s pleased to see such strong continued support for the Canadian beef industry.

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Beef industry offers ideas to improve its success FARM CREDIT CANADA JUNE 27, 2014

by Trudy Kelly Forsythe Earlier this year, Farm Credit Canada was engaged by the Straw Man Initiative to reach out to Vision, its national agriculture research panel, and its customers to ﬁnd out their views on how the Canadian beef industry is working together and future industry opportunities. Over 1,200 members of the beef industry responded making the study one of the largest known studies speciﬁc to the Canadian beef industry. The number of participants and over 3,100 optional comments to further explain their responses are clear indications of Canadian beef producers’ passion for their industry. And while not all of the respondents were positive about how the industry is working

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by Allison Finnamore Canada’s hog industry is getting some ﬁnancial help to boost international recognition of purebred genetics. Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s AgriMarketing Program, is providing $1 million to the Canadian Swine Exporters Association. The federal government

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See you in mid-August! Check our website for ﬁrst sale date. www.willowviewauctions.net r001692263

Call Ged Willis at 780-814-4751 or Rick Johnson (Field Agent) 780-897-2794

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Lazy S Charolais

Box 56, Beaverlodge AB • 780-354-2423 Auction Mart located 3 Miles West of Industrial Park, Beaverlodge, Alberta

PHOTO COURTESY OF METRO CREATIVE CONNECTION

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Hog genetics supported FARM CREDIT CANADA JUNE 20, 2014

Randy & Chris Haddow 250-786-5048 Chad, Gene, Addison & Leah Haddow 250-784-3924

22 The Northern Horizon, July 4, 2014

POSTMEDIA PHOTO

PHOTO OF THE DAY

pair

huge

horns

found

south

Hinton

were

butted

from

world

record

after

they

shrank

during a mandatory drying period. The horns, discovered on April 10, were once measured at 209-1/8 inches – which would have been a new record – but the final measurement came in at 205-7/8 inches.

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780-524-2790

25 km North of Valleyview on Hwy. 49

Bulls and Females for SALE

Eckbert and Christa Georg and Sarah 250-263-8237 250-262-7681 Email ecweitzel@live.ca • Box 159, Charlie Lake, BC V0C 1H0

PCSA Association President Jason Mcquaig 780.568.2647

Home of Polled & Horned 100% Full Blood & Purebred Fleckvieh

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For Sale: 30+ Purebred Simmental Heifer Calves, all Polled, Solid Red or Black. Short on Feed.

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BULLS & HEIFERS FOR SALE Elden, Einar, and Ole Bakkehaug Box 156, Hythe, AB T0H 2C0

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(780) 356-2113

PEACE COUNTRY SIMMENTAL BREEDERS

Secretary Treasurer Larry Love 780.402.2552

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Box 85, Cecil Lake, BC V0C 1G0 flatrockvalleysimmentals@yahoo.ca

Box 223 Groundbirch, BC V0C 1T0

P: 250-780-2141 E: info@fallentimberfarms.com www.fallentimberfarms.com

• Bulls For Sale • •Red & Black Factor• Brad & Elaine Giesbrecht

Purebred Simmental Breeders

Crystal Springs Ranch Inc. Weitzel Family

rock Valley t a l F Simmentals 250-781-3580

Chet & Jamie Jans

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DALE & JUDY SMITH & SONS

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Performance Breeding Stock Polled Reds and Blacks Box 1555 Valleyview, AB T0H 3N0

ram

The Northern Horizon, July 4, 2014

SMOKY RIVER RED ANGUS

SEXSMITH USED FARM PARTS LTD. RR#2 Sexsmith, AB T0H 3C0

Your One Stop For New, Used & Rebuilt Ag Parts Tel: (780) 568-4100 • Fax: (780) 568-2000

Hours of Operation: Monday to Friday, 8am - 5pm

5020 John Deere

4020 John Deere

DISMANTLING

60 TWO-Year-Old Bulls on Offer on the Ranch

Gas Engine • Three point hitch.

NEW ARRIVALS FOR DISMANTLING • 5020 John Deere Diesel • 4020 John Deere Diesel • 4020 John Deere Gas & Three Point Hitch

Bred, Born, and Raised for the Peace Country Quality & Affordable for Commercial Cattlemen Performance Tested • Vet Certified

• DX120 Duetz • 1370 Case • County 6-SOLD • 9030 Versatile

• 8460 MF • 9600 JD

Saddliells H

Wilson Stock Trailer

TRAILER

SALES

Personalized Service

1-800-340-1192

Wilson Super B

Maynard Boese (780) 568-4340

Curtis Boese (780) 876-4526 r001735216

‘Since 1957’

Vold Jones & Vold Auction Co. Ltd. Bonded & Licensed Livestock Dealers

A DIVISION OF SEXSMITH USED FARM PARTS LTD.

CALL RON TODAY! 780-568-4100 780-402-1244 ‘Since 1957’

Dawson Creek, BC

Vold Jones & Vold Auction Co. Ltd. Bonded & Licensed Livestock Dealers

Ponoka, AB

Contact our reps for current marketing trends, prices, booking of cattle into the Auction Mart or satellite sales. On Thursday June 19, 2014, 330 head of cattle went through Vold Jones Vold Auction in Dawson Creek.

On Wednesday, June 25, 2014- 1309 head of cattle went through our rings & 47 horses. TOTAL - 1309

SLAUGHTER CATTLE

SLAUGHTER CATTLE D1 - D2 Cows D3 - D4 Cows Holstein Cows Heiferettes Bologna Bulls Feeder Bulls

105.00-111.00 95.00-102.00 N/A 120.00-130.00 118.00-130.00 115.00-125.00

Good Bred Cows Good Bred Heifers Cow/calf pairs younger Older Cows Milk Cows

N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

N/A N/A N/A 205.00-220.00 210.00-230.00 220.00-245.00 230.00-250.00 245.00-263.00

Heifers Heifers Heifers Heifers Heifers Heifers Heifers Heifers

110.00-120.00 97.00-107.00 80.00-105.00 100.00-125.00 110.00-134.00 115.00-145.00

Young Bred Cows Older Bred Cows Good Bred Heifers: Cow/calf pairs (younger) Cow/Calf pairs (older)

NA 1400.00-1800.00 NONE 1700.00-2850.00 1300.00-1800.00

STOCKERS & FEEDERS

STOCKERS & FEEDERS Good Feeder Steers 1000lbs Plus: Good Feeder Steers 900lbs Plus: Good Feeder Steers 800lbs Plus: Good Feeder Steers 700lbs Plus: Good Feeder Steers 600lbs Plus: Good Feeder Steers 500lbs Plus: Good Feeder Steers 400lbs Plus: Good Feeder Steers 300lbs Plus:

D1-D2 cows D3-D4 cows Holste in cows Heiferettes Bologna Bulls Feeder bulls

N/A N/A N/A 190.00-205.00 195.00-210.00 200.00-215.00 208.00-222.00 210.00-225.00

Next Regular Cattle Sale Thursday July 10, 2014 For more info go to www.vjvauction.com SALES EVERY THURSDAY @ 10AM • INTERNET MARKET REPORT: www.vjvauction.com Canadian Satellite Web site: www.cslauction.com • Email: dawson@vjvauction.com

Dawson Creek Auction ‘Mile Zero City’

301 - 116 Ave., Dawson Creek, BC Dawson Creek Ofﬁce (250) 782.3766 • VJV Main Ofﬁce

RON KRAMER 250.827.3245 • DON FESSLER - CATTLE SALES 250.719.5561 NEIL CAMPBELL 780.765.3054, cell 780.814.4113 TRAPPER GREEN - 780.837.0171 ART PATTERSON - 250.782.6500, cell 250.784.4307 r001701319

Good Feeder Steers 1000 lbs Plus: Good Feeder Steers 900 lbs Plus: Good Feeder Steers 800 lbs Plus: Good Feeder Steers 700 lbs Plus: Good Feeder Steers 600 lbs Plus: Good Feeder Steers 500 lbs Plus: Good Feeder Steers 400 lbs Plus: Good Feeder Steers 300 lbs Plus:

Heifers Heifers Heifers Heifers Heifers Heifers Heifers Heifers

160.00-184.00 185.00-195.00 190.00-210.00 215.00-220.00 225.00-235.00 240.00-250.00 240.00-258.00 250.00-258.00

135.00-160.00 170.00-185.00 185.00-200.00 200.00-205.00 210.00-220.00 215.00-230.00 220.00-235.00 220.00-240.00

Dairy Steers

130.00-138.00

Hay: Sq Bales

3.00-7.50

Rd Bales

NONE

Baby Calves Dairy Type:

60.00-175.00

Straw: Sq. Bales

.50-

Rd Bales

NONE

Baby Calves Beef Type:

300.00-575.00

Greenfeed: Sq. Bales.

NONE

Rd Bales

NONE

For more info go to www.vjvauction.com SALES EVERY WEDNESDAY INTERNET MARKET REPORT: www.vjvauction.com Canadian Satellite Web site: www.cslauction.com • Email: oﬃce@vjvauction.com

Cattle Capital of Canada

4410 - Hwy. 2A Ponoka, Alberta PH: 403.783.5561 FAX: 403.783.4120

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Toll Free: 1 (800) 340-1192

24 The Northern Horizon, July 4, 2014

DAVE ROSS EQUIP. LTD Ph: 780-864-3731,

Spirit River

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June 27 - 2014

Fax: 864-3468,

Toll Free 1-800-661-7401 Web site:

Ross Equip. Ltd Since 1943

www.rossequip.ca

Instock, 40km

June 27 - 2014

NEW Apollo 25.6, 71hp, Lift cap 5,500# lift 19’ 4”x 48” forks, Cab, A/C, 27km, hyd coupler, lites, 99,200 wt 10,600 lbs only 88,000

Versatile Delta Track DT500 - DT550 In Stock

9-Semi-Annual Lease payments OAC

$9,500

Instock, 40km

9-Semi-Annual Lease pa

Blow Out Price.

2013 120’ Boom SX275 Versatile Sprayer

Call for Your Price. Call for Your Price. 2014 DT500 Versatile 500 hp P/Shift Del/Cab A/S/R 6 E/ hyd 110 gpm diff/lock HID/lites, R/fan, camera 514,500 36” Tracks, introductory offer 400,900 9-Semi-Annual Lease payments OAC of $ 38,000 2014 DT550 Versatile 550 hp P/Shift Del/Cab A/S/R 6 E/ hyd 110 gpm diff/lock HID/lites, camera 534,500 36” Tracks, introductory offer 415,900

Call for Your Price. 100’ RG1100 Rogato SS tank, Viper Pro, A Accu boom, Auto bo 380/90R46, Air ride, 412,400

2013 310 Versatile 310hp, 16spd Power Shift 4 E/hyd 55 gpm, Fenders L/3pt. L/wts 540/1000pto $267,400 20.8R42D, 16.9R30S 209,000

LEASE to Own 310 Vers Tractor

$ 200,000

9-Semi-Annual Lease payments OAC of $ 19,000 Tier 3

275hp Cum,5 spd Allison AutoTrans, air ride susp, 1200 gal Tank, , Auto steer, 300 gps, tilt, A/boom, accu boom.

325,100

239,900 Blowout $ 214,999

LEASE to Own 120’ SX275 Sprayer $214,999 9-Semi-Annual Lease payments OAC of $ 18,600 2013 120’ Boom SX275 Versatile Sprayer 275hp Cum,5 spd Allison AutoTrans, air ride susp, 1200 gal Tank, , Auto steer, 300 gps, tilt, A/boom, accu boom.

328,200

9-Semi-Annual Lease payments OAC of $ 39,000

259,900 Blowout 226,900

New Agri-Tech 40.7, 128hp Lift cap 9,000# Lift 23’ boom susp Cab A/C forks 48”x adj 72” wide, 144,250 Empty wt 15,900 lbs only 126,900 9-Semi-Annual Lease payments OAC

120’ RG1100 Rogato 450,400

9-Semi-Annual Lease pa

$14,000

Instock, 40km

9-Semi-Annual Lease payments OAC of $ 20,500

New stock Blowout CNT . 2012 305 Versatile 305hp, 16spd Power Shift 4 E/hyd 55 gpm, Fenders L/3pt. L/wts 540/1000pto $221,200 506208 20.8R42D,16.9R30 $165,900

LEASE to Own 305 Vers Tractor

$ 165,900

9-Semi-Annual Lease payments OAC of $ 15,500

Call for Your Price. 2014 500 Versatile 500 hp, P/Shift Del/Cab 110 hyd 6 E/ hyd diff/lock Radar, A/S/R, Canbus, Radar 436,500 800/70R38 Firestone Only 322,000 9-Semi-Annual Lease payments OAC of $ 29,000 2013 550 Versatile 550 hp, P/Shift Del/Cab 110 hyd 6 E/ hyd diff/lock Radar, A/S/R, Canbus, Radar 478,500 800/70R38 Firestone Only 345,000 9-Semi-Annual Lease payments OAC of $ 31,000 Pre-owned

New Agri-Tech 35.7 128hp 540 / 1000 PTO, Lift 7,700# Lift 23’ boom susp Cab A/C forks

2013 305 Versatile 305hp,16spd P/ Shift, 90hrs 4 E/hyd 55 gpm, Fnds HID L/3pt wts 540/1000pto $226,300 506489 20.8R42D, 16.9R30 $175,900 9-Semi-Annual Lease payments OAC of $ 16,500 2013 305 Versatile 305hp, 16spd Power Shift 4 E/hyd 55 gpm, Fnds HID L/3pt. L/wt 540/1000pto $230,350 506487 20.8R42D, 16.9R30 $185,900

RT490 Versatile Combine, 490 hp 16’ PU 414,350 Class 8 intro 259,900 LEASE to Own RT490 Combine

120’ RG1100 Rogato $508,400 All Wheel

48”x adj 72” wide 3 rear hyd, 1 boom hyd, Rev fan, 55gpm / pump, lites,boom suspension, 22.5” Ag tires, 159,250 Empty wt 15,900 lbs only 131,900 9-Semi-Annual Lease payments OAC

$14,200

$259,900

9-Semi-Annual Lease payments OAC of $ 25,000

90’ 2005 8500 Willmar

Call for Your Price.

New 825 gal/tank, 380/90R Trimble Ez –boom, Ez Aut

9-Semi-Annual Lease payments OAC of $ 17,500

70’ML 970 “ALIVE” shank monitor, D/S

10’ Bagger w/ 30” conveyor reg $56,700

$49,000

9-Semi-Annual Lease payments OAC

$ 5,200

Reg 135,300

#85107

Model 1214 Unloader

Air Drill 5 section, 634 bu tank, 4th tank

330,000

415,500 520x85R38 duals

9-Semi-Annual Lease payments OAC of $36,000

1014 Farm Boy Unloader

Call for Your Price. Call for Your Price. 2012 535 Versatile 535 hp, P/Shift 781 hrs Del/Cab leather 80gpm, 6 E/ hyd, A/S/R, Canbus, HID lites, $295,400 850/60R38 Trelleborg 1-Only $259,900 9-Semi-Annual Lease payments OAC of $ 24,000

Tier 3

2006 2145 Versatile 145hp, 18spd PS, 3 E/hyd 6600 hr 710/70R38 600/65R28, 540/1000rpm pto, $127,350 w/ FEL, grapple 105,900 89,900

2013 280 Versatile 280hp, 16spd PS, 3 E/hyd 710/70R38, 600/65R28 540/1000pto, Fenders, L/3pt $232,300 with FEL 506468 $182,000 9-Semi-Annual Lease payments OAC of $ 17,000

2013 280 Versatile 280hp, 16spd PS, 3 E/hyd

710/70R38, 600/65R28 540/1000pto, rear wts L/3pt. $237,300 with FEL 506488 $182,000

1214 Renn Unloader 12’

Blow Out Price.

Call for Your Price.

12’ 650 Offset 10”s 26”x8mm 38,940

32,500

Call for Your Price.

20’ V-Wing Ditch Blow Out Price.

32’ TD600 TANDUM DISK, 10.5”S, 26X8mm c/o frt 26x8mm S/rear, S/L hitch 650# per ft, T2-215 brgs MSRP 92,100 Brg wear grds Intro 77,900

2014 2375 Versatile 375hp QSM11, 4 hyd 710/70R38 duals 4 hyds Radio work lites msrp $339,200 Only $185,000 9-Semi-Annual Lease payments OAC of $ 18,000

36’ TD600 TANDUM DISK, 96,100 1200# hitch wt in trans

Auto Lock

PILLAR HEAVY Harrow 16.5LX16.1, 12.5l-15 wing 1200# wt on hitch in trans, Auto lock, hyd tine adj hyd spring adj down pressure, 9/16 x 26”tines. MSRP 59,750 52’ Heavy Harrow Intro

52,900

1300 bu G/Cart tarp 50” tires $95,100 $ 80,000

MSRP 63,750 60’ Heavy Harrow Intro

55,900

2013 2375 Vers 375hp pto

MSRP 68,750 72’ Heavy Harrow Intro

59,900

MSRP 75,750 84’ Heavy Harrow Intro

65,900

Take the Pair for only

$ 195,000

$265,000

LEASE to Own 36’TD600 DISK

Intro

800 BU DEGELMAN Cart, Tarp, PTO

15,900

Base unit msrp 88,12 Options 1nd sets dro

9-Semi-Annual Lease pa

80,400

$ 80,000

9-Semi-Annual Lease payments OAC of $ 9,000

PILLAR DISC/HOE Drill 40’, 50’

60’ $ 298,500 12”, DS, Air Pack intro $ 279,900

34’ 1979 Fleetwood Motor home 36,456 mile 6 new tires, 440 V8,new Holly 4bbl carb, new electronic ignition, new trans cooler, trans rebuilt, new shocks, new u joints, new exaust, 3 new batteries, new voltage regulator new grey water valve, onan generator, built in vac, sleeps 6, + 2 $ 7,500 or reasonable offer

32’ V-Wing Ditch

Base unit msrp 144, Options 2nd sets dro

9-Semi-Annual Lease pa

www.rossequip. ca • DAVE ROSS EQU

The Northern Horizon, July 4, 2014

Spirit River, Ab

780-864-3731,

Web site:

Toll Free 800-661-7401 for Matt, Al, AJ or Larry

www.rossequip.ca Ross Chrysler Since 1948

or 2014 Sprayer 1100 Auto Steer, 300 GPS, oom wheels, Frt load Air Dryer Pkg,

344,000 $17,000

ayments OAC

35’ M155 MD Swather 148hp,600/65R28,

16.5x16.1, DKD, 6 B/PUR, Transport, HID lite 176,000 msrp $209,300 June 1/2014 9-Semi-Annual Lease payments OAC Free form 10’ hydraulic roller add Free form 10’ manual winch roller add

www.rosschrysler.ca

June 27 - 2014 All Programs deducted

For Quotes email - matt@rossequip.ca, or aj@rossequip.ca

32 mpg

40 mpg

V6 Dsl & Air Ride

R y c ro ft

O n ly 4 0 m ile s N o rth o f G ra n d e P ra irie

Diesel

Se xsm ith

G r ande P r ai rie

Coil Susp

$15,000

5,000 3,800

MSRP $61,850

f56,600 14 D1500 Laramie 8A CC4X4SB 306626

14 Citadel AWD 8spd, 5.7L 181558

or 2014 Sprayer 1100

32 mpg

365,000

ayments OAC

ROSS CHRYSLER

N S p i rit R i v er

MSRP $68,950

$57,600 14 D2500 L / horn C/C4x4 SB 508729 40 mpg

V6 Dsl & Air Ride

MSRP $80,750

$67,900 Diesel

Coil Susp

$17,000

MSRP $51,950

30’ 2004 9352 MacDon DK, MD, 1852 hrs

14 Limited AWD 8spd, V6vvt 643479

Reg 75,300

34 mpg

30’ 960 table, guage wheels, 540x70R24, 11x16 rear #153507

$59,000

f48,100

MSRP $58,950

$48,600 14 D2500 L / horn C/C4x4 SB 953715

14 D1500 SLT V6d 8ACC4X4SB 080536

40 mpg

V6 Dsl & Air Ride

MSRP $79,350

$66,500

Coil Susp

Diesel

or 2014 Sprayer 1100 395,900 l Steer MSRP $37,940

14Journey R/T AWD 3.6L v561347 1000+ bu. GC9250 UF Grain Cart, w/Tarp c/w 17” Auger, 1000 pto, 900/60x32R1 $59,500 48,900 9-Semi-Annual Lease payments OAC

$48,600 14 D2500 Laramie C/C4x4 LB 940691

34 mpg

40 mpg

V6 Dsl & Air Ride

$34,800 14 D1500 SLT V6 8ACC4X4SB v028526

14Journey R/T AWD 3.6L 339353

R46, crop/divider auto-boom to Steer, 710 tire avail $10k 7 new hydro 119,900

36 mpg

520 Scale 5 point system

79,500 7,500

9-Semi-Annual Lease payments OAC

$ 8,500

37,500

reg 54,500

47,500

$32,900 14 G1500 Laramie QC4X4 8ASB 945531

$60,000 down+10 Annual payments oac $ 23,000

ayments OAC

Bright silver

36 mpg

$10,500

$17,000

1,000 bu/hr A/B Grain Drier Approx. Capacity Barley 24T/hr (1000bu/hr) 20 to 15 @ 98oC, w/ambient AIR of 10o C & 20% R/H DF22000 40’L x 10’ Tran/W x 13’ H $ 216,000 Customer no trade discount -16,000 Drier net cost $ 200,000 Freight 30,000 + su 10,000 40,000 Customer net Price fob SR $ 240,000 Flat rate Frt to Alta, Sask or Mb + 5,000 Customer net Price fob his farm $ 245,000

14 G/Caravan SXT 6spd 420382

09 G2500 SLT CC 4x4 LB 322117 Hemi 5 spd 131k/km, Remote start

$64,900 14 D3500 SLT C/C4x4 LB I 848663

Blow Out

$42,300

$40,240

$32,900

DSRP $18,930

$16,900

Blow Out

MSRP

11 D3500 Laramie CC 4x4 SB 419290 diesel, 154k/km, Sun roof, loaded

DSRP

$66,940

$64,900

MSRP $73,850

$61,800

MSRP $69,850

14 D3500 SLT C/C4x4 LB l320632

White Diesel

13 D3500 SLT CC 4x4 SB 389607

MSRP $76,250

Diesel

MSRP $52,330

2013,s

MSRP

134,000 23,500

$49,240

$40,900 12 G2500 SLT CC 4x4 LB 898473

$64,700

Diesel & Air Ride

MSRP $76,750

5.7L V8 Hemi VVT

2012

36 mpg

12 Town & Country 6spd 441459

82,000 16,000

her, less drop downs

,200 intro op downs

$41,900 14 D2500 Laramie C/C4x4 SB 385694

MSRP

her, less drop down

20 intro op downs

$50,150

MSRP

NEW AB Grain Driers assembled, tested, & ready for delivery to your Farm.

$48,100 14 D2500 Laramie C/C4x4 LB 622692 Diesel

MSRP $76,750

Coil Susp

Diesel

MSRP $58,850

Coil Susp

36 mpg

14 Town & Country 6spd 120469

$47,600 14 D2500 Laramie C/C4x4 SB 377692

26 mpg

$40,240

MSRP

14 G/Caravan SXT 6spd 409382

MSRP $58,950

Air Susp

Cashmere

reg 43,500

$64,700

Coil Susp

Diesel

copper

MSRP $37,940

1300 bu G/Cart tarp 50” tires $95,100

MSRP $76,450

$ 5,200

r Sprayer 200hp 2300hrs

MSRP $58,950

$34,000 14 D1500 SLT V6 8ACC4X4SB 079536

$58,800 Silver Diesel

Blow Out $76,440 $59,900

$51,700 13 D3500 Laramie CC4x4 SB 619691

$38,950

$35,900

2003 D2500 SLT CC 4x4 LB dsl, 6 spd std, 390k injectors 7/10, brakes 10/11, clutch 4/10, AC 7/11 tires 60%, poor box $ 10,500 345300 $8,500

UIPMENT LTD. • www.rosschrysler.ca

26 The Northern Horizon, July 4, 2014

Grande Prairie 780-532-8402 • Fairview 780-835-4440 • La Crete 780-928-3337 • Dawson Creek 250-782-4141 www.prairiecoastequipment.com

Superior Quality. Trusted Tradition

1023E Tractor With H120 Loader

•22.4HP •4WD •3 Cyl. Yanmar Diesel Engine •Twin Touch Auto Transmission •Differential Lock Retail $18,527

On Sale $15,699 0% interest For 60 Months

Sale price includes $1900 Dual implement bonus.

SAVE $2828!

John Deere 5E Tractors

X304 Multi-Terrain Tractor

X324 Multi-Terrain Tractor

X534 Multi-Terrain Tractor

•18.5HP iTorque™ Power System •Twin Touch™ hydrostatic trans. •42 inch Edge Mower Deck •4-Wheel Steer

•22HP iTorque™ Power System •Twin Touch™ hydrostatic trans. •48 inch Edge Xtra Mower Deck •All Wheel Steer

•24HP iTorque™ Power System •Twin Touch™ hydrostatic trans. •48 inch Edge Xtra Mower Deck •All Wheel Steer

Retail $4919

On Sale $3999

No Payments or Interest for 12 months!

Followed by payments as low as $115 a month!

From putting up hay to light tillage work and everything in between, the new 5E Series 5085E and 5100E 4 cylinder tractors puts the “utility” back in to utility tractor. Plus, with a host of standard features you’d normally only find on larger machines. Available in Cab or Open Station.

0% for 60 Months OR $2200 Retail Bonus John Deere 6M & 6R Tractors

0% for 60 Months

From the 6105 to 6150 Model these tractors are perfect for producers, commercial contractors and municipal operators who need a versatile, powerful tractor with the features and available options necessary to handle a any job. Available in a Cab or Open Station

$7700 Cash Off

Retail $6150

On Sale $4999

No Payments or Interest for 12 months!

Followed by payments as low as $140 a month!

John Deere 459 Round Balers

Retail $8954

On Sale $7999

No Payments or Interest for 12 months!

Followed by payments as low as $216 a month!

Available in Hay or Silage configurations. This baler produces bales 4-ft wide and up to 5-ft tall with a max dry weight of 1100 lb. The bale diameter can be adjusted to meet feeding and handling requirements. Enjoy features like, MegaWide Plus pickup, MegaTough pickup teeth and Exclusive DiamondTough™ belts.

0% for 48 Months OR $1650 Cash Off John Deere 625 & 630 Moco

You can count on a 625 or 630 Mower Conditioner to deliver a clean cut and help speed drydown. These versitle machines are easy to use, easy to adjust and come with a 3 year cutterbar warranty

0% for 48 Months OR $1100 Retail Bonus

Items may not be exactly as shown, accessories & attachments cost extra. Taxes, set-up, delivery, freight, and preparation charges not included. Prices are based on the US exchange are subject to change. A documentation fee of up to $250 will be applied on all finance offerings. Additional fees may apply. Programs and prices subject to change without notice. See dealer for full details some restrictions apply. Offer valid from April 1, 2014 until July 31, 2014. Financing on approved John Deere Financial credit only. 0% APR purchase financing for 60 months on new John Deere 1 Series Sub-Compact Utility Tractors. Down payment may be required. Representative Amount Financed: $10,000, at 0% APR, monthly payment is $166.67 for 60 months, total obligation is $10,000, cost of borrowing is $0. Monthly payments/cost of borrowing will vary depending on amount borrowed/down payment. MSRP cash price based on highest priced product in series: $14,696 (includes $50 documentation fee). Cost of borrowing based on Representative Amount Financed not MSRP cash price. Minimum finance amount may be required; representative amount does not guarantee offer applies. The charge for amounts past due is 24% per annum. Offer valid from March 4, 2014 until July 31, 2014 Financing on approved John Deere Financial credit only. For purchases on your Multi-use Account for personal use. Offer is unconditionally interest free for the first 12 months. After the 12 month period, for eligible purchases of goods and services: 1) a minimum monthly payment of 2.5% of the original amount financed is required; and 2) finance charges will begin to accrue immediately on amount financed at 17.9% per annum. Minimum purchase amount may be required. A statement of account will be provided monthly. Representative Amount Financed: $1,000, at 17.9% APR/AIR, monthly payment is $25 for 62 months, total obligation is $1,550, cost of borrowing is $550. Monthly payments and cost of borrowing will vary depending on amount borrowed and down payment. MSRP cash price based on highest priced product in series: is $8,657. Cost of borrowing is based on Representative Amount Financed and not MSRP cash price. Minimum finance amount may be required and representative amount does not guarantee offer applies. In the event you default on this or any John Deere Financial Multi-use Account transaction, interest on all outstanding balances on your Multi-use Account (including on this and all other Special Terms transactions on your Multi-use Account) will begin to accrue immediately at 19.75% APR/AIR from the date of default until paid in full, and you will be required to make monthly payments on your Multi-use Account equal to 2.5% (personal use); 3.0% (commercial use) of the original amounts financed plus interest. Additions like Calcium, wheel weights, block heaters, iMatch hitches etc are not included in the 1023E package price and will cost extra. ‡Offer valid from May 1, 2014 until July 31, 2014. Financing on approved John Deere Financial credit only. See dealer for details. Limited time offer which may not be combined with other offers. Discounts or other incentives may be available for cash purchases. By selecting the purchase financing offer, consumers may be foregoing such discounts and incentives which may result in a higher effective interest rate. A500% APR purchase financing for 4 years on new John Deere Select Hay Tools. Down payment may be required. Taxes, set-up, delivery, freight, preparation charges and a $50 documentation fee will apply. Representative Amount Financed: $50,000, at 0% APR, semi-annual payment is $6,250 for 4 years, total obligation is $50,000, cost of borrowing is $0. Semi-annual payments/ cost of borrowing will vary depending on amount borrowed/ down payment. MSRP cash price based on highest priced product in series: $64,149 (includes $50 documentation fee). Cost of borrowing based on Representative Amount Financed not MSRP cash price. Minimum finance amount may be required; representative amount does not guarantee offer applies. The charge for amounts past due is 24% per annum. †Offer valid from March 4, 2014 until July 31, 2014. Financing on approved John Deere Financial credit only. See dealer for details. Limited time offer which may not be combined with other offers. Discounts or other incentives may be available for cash purchases. By selecting the purchase financing offer, consumers may be foregoing such discounts and incentives which may result in a higher effective interest rate. 171.9% APR purchase financing for 60 months on new John Deere Utility Vehicles (excluding TX Turf and ProGators). Down payment may be required. Representative Amount Financed: $10,000, at 3.9%APR, monthly payment is $183.71 for 60 months, total obligation is $11,022.60, cost of borrowing is $1022,60. Monthly payments/cost of borrowing will vary depending on amount borrowed/down payment. MSRP cash price based on highest priced product in series : $18,086 (includes $50 documentation fee). Cost of borrowing based on Representative Amount Financed not MSRP cash price. Minimum finance amount may be required; representative amount does not guarantee offer applies. The charge for amounts past due is 24% per annum.

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PEACE GRAIN FUTURE PRICES 10:00 a.m. - June 27, 2014 Don Biegel

Dustin Selbach - General Manager

(250)782-4449 Dawson Creek

(250)784-0200 Dawson Creek

(780)765-3707 Rycroft

WHEAT - CWRS #1 - 13.5 Delivery Period

Futures

Jun 1-30/14 Aug 1-31/14 Sept 1-30/14 Oct 1-31/14 Nov 1-30/14 Dec 1-31/14 Jan 1-31/15 Feb 1-28/15 Mar 1-31/15 Apr 1-30/15 May 1-31/15 Jun 1-30/15

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Delivery Period

Futures

Jun 1-30/14 Aug 1-31/14 Sep 1-30/14 Oct 1-31/14 Nov 1-30/14 Dec 1-31/14 Jan 1-31/15 Feb 1-28/15 Mar 1-31/15 Apr 1-30/15 May 1-31/15

Net Price (After Basis)

$3.68 $3.74

Futures Sep-14 Sep-14 Sep-14 Dec-14 Dec-14 Dec-14 Mar-15 Mar-15 Mar-15 May-15 May-15 Jul-15

WHEAT - CWRS #2 - 12.5

Net Price (After Basis) No cash bids exist for Wheat #2 CWRS at this time

Futures Jul-14 Sep-14 Sep-14 Dec-14 Dec-14 Dec-14 Mar-15 Mar-15 Mar-15 May-15 May-15

FEED WHEAT

Delivery Period

Futures

June July August

Jul-14 Sep-14 Sep-14

Delivery Period

Futures

Jun 1-30/14 Jul 1-31/14 Aug 1-31/14 Sep 1-30/14 Oct 1-30/14 Nov 1-30/14 Dec 1-31/14 Jan 1-31/15 Feb 1-28/15 Mar 1-31/15 Apr 1-30/15 May 1-31/15 Jun 1-30/15 Jul 1-31/15

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Delivery Period

Futures

June July August September October November

None None None None None None

Delivery Period

Futures

June July August September October November

Jul-14 Sep-14 Sep-14 Dec-14 Dec-14 Dec-14

Net Price (After Basis) $5.16 $5.06 $5.24 $5.43 $5.47 $5.54 $5.56 $5.60 $5.64 $5.67 $5.71 $5.74

Net Price (After Basis) $4.40 $4.40 $4.50

Net Price (After Basis) $4.83 $4.71 $4.75 $5.08 $5.12 $5.16 $5.20 $5.24 $4.87 $5.32 $5.36

Futures

Net Price (After Basis) No cash bids exist for Feed Wheat at this time

Futures Sep-14 Sep-14 Sep-14 Dec-14 Dec-14 Dec-14 Mar-15 Mar-15 Mar-15 May-15 May-15 Jul-15 Futures Jul-14 Sep-14 Sep-14 Dec-14 Dec-14 Dec-14 Mar-15 Mar-15 Mar-15 May-15 May-15

Net Price (After Basis) $5.12 $5.02 $5.14 $5.25 $5.29 $5.47 $5.51 $5.55 $5.59 $5.63 $5.66 $5.69 Net Price (After Basis) $4.79 $4.67 $4.79 $4.90 $4.94 $5.14 $5.16 $5.20 $5.24 $5.27 $5.31

Futures

Net Price (After Basis) No cash bids exist for Feed Wheat at this time

CANOLA

Net Price (After Basis)

$416.00 $412.00

Futures Jul-14 Jul-14 Nov-14 Nov-14 Nov-14 Nov-14 Jan-15 Jan-15 Mar-15 Mar-15 May-15 May-15 Jul-15 Jul-15

FEED BARLEY Net Price (After Basis) $3.00 $3.20 $3.20 $3.10 $3.10 $3.10

Net Price (After Basis) $10.06 $10.06 $9.60 $9.60 $9.60 $9.65 $9.76 $9.76 $9.82 $9.77 $9.83 $9.79 $9.82 $9.78

Futures

Net Price (After Basis) No cash bids exist for Feed Barley at this time

Futures Jul-14 Jul-14 Nov-14 Nov-14 Nov-14 Nov-14 Jan-15 Jan-15 Mar-15 Mar-15 May-15 May-15 Jul-15 Jul-15

Net Price (After Basis) $9.92 $9.92 $9.52 $9.18 $9.18 $9.22 $9.30 $9.64 $9.70 $9.66 $9.71 $9.67 $9.70 $9.66

Futures

Net Price (After Basis) No cash bids exist for Feed Barley at this time

OATS (2CW)

Net Price (After Basis) $2.30 $2.40 $2.40 $2.50 $2.50 $2.50

Futures

Net Price (After Basis) No cash bids exist for Oats at this time

Futures

Net Price (After Basis) No cash bids exist for oats at this time

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Equipment Sanitation to Help Prevent Spread of Different Clubroot Pathotype AGRI-NEWS JUNE 30, 2014

Research has confirmed the presence of a different clubroot pathotype in the Edmonton region that can overcome current forms of clubroot resistance. Earlier this year, Dr. Stephen Strelkov at the University of Alberta investigated samples collected from several fields and verified higher levels of infection than expected in some clubroot resistant varieties. He recently completed his second phase of testing on these pathogen populations. “This is a different pathotype that none of the commercially available clubroot resistant varieties in Western Canada are effective at managing,” says Strelkov. “Testing has shown that there are resistance genes available.” Attention needs to be paid to help prevent the pathogen’s buildup and movement, and equipment sanitation is the first line of defense. “We are advising that growers practice good sanitation on their equipment, especially during spraying under wet conditions,” says Curtis Rempel, vice president of crop production and innovation with the Canola Council of Canada (CCC). “This applies to equipment moving between all fields, not just those currently growing canola, since clubroot spores remain in the soil for years.” The level of sanitation should be based on the level of clubroot risk, and can include knocking or scraping off soil lumps and sweeping off loose soil, fine cleaning with a pressure washer and disinfection. Growers can use the following questions and consult the Equipment Sanitation Guide available on www. clubroot.ca to help decide how much sanitation is needed: Do you already have clubroot in at least one field?Have you purchased equipment that may have originated in clubroot infested areas? Has your equipment been used in fields in infested areas? Who has access to your land? Do you use tillage? The CCC also advises that canola growers and agronomists scout their clubroot resistant varieties this summer with extra effort and vigilance. A focused survey in the Edmonton region is also being planned to help understand the pathogen’s prevalence and distribution. For more information on clubroot, call the Alberta Ag-Info Centre at 310-FARM (3276) Media may contact: Heidi Rubeniuk Director, communications 204-982-2108

The Northern Horizon, July 4, 2014 PROVINCE/NANAIMO

CIRCLE J LIGHTNING 7

Sturgeon could be research boon Fishery scientists in Nanaimo hope the discovery of a two-metre white sturgeon that washed ashore in Departure Bay earlier this week will help in their research. Gord Edmondson, a fisheries aquaculture technician and professor, said he was both surprised and pleased when he received a report that a white sturgeon had turned up on a beach in Departure Bay near the ferry terminal. Edmondson said it's rare for a sturgeon to wash ashore, and even rarer for it to be collected for study before scavengers and the tides take it away. – Daily News

✔ - aluminum 4 Horse Bumper pull trailer ✔ - 7’H x 7’W ✔ - (2) 6,000# axles ✔ - drop down feed windows ✔ - front tack w/ many extras!

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20,450

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15,450

NEW S TO ARRIV CK ING DAILY HAYING EQUIPMENT

BR780A baler ......................................... $19,500 Case 8450 round baler ............................. $8,000 Case 8350 Mo-Co..................................... $6,000 JD 567 baler ........................................... $16,000 Hesston 1150 Haybine ............................ $8,000

• (3) 7,000# torsion axles • 3-way spreader gate • low-pro frame

• (2) 5,200 pound axles • (2) fold down bunks $ • Windows/awning/110 V pkg

4 Horse Sooner Gooseneck

12,975

14’ Tandem Utility

NH 1431 Discbine................................... $10,000

CONSIGNMENTS

Westfield 13X71 auger, like new .......... $15,500 Toro LX465 mower .................................. $1,500 NH 499 Haybine ....................................... $8,500 60” flail mower........................................ $1200 Kirschner 10’ loader blade ALO mount..... $3,500 Recon hay conditioner ............................. $7,000 Recon hay conditioner ........................... $11,000 NH BR770 baler ..................................... $15,000

• 4’ short wall/ front tack, fold away rear tack • Drop down feed windows/hay rack

• 2x3,500# axles, • Mesh sides, • Side-rail ramps

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3,550

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PB100 6 Bottom roll over NEW.......................Call MISCELLANEOUS PB100 8 Bottom roll over NEW ......................Call Versatile 4018 Header for of every the 5’x6’ round Kverneland EM100 4hay Bottom season with Bi-Di 9030, etc ......................................... $7,000 Reversible, New ..............................................Call

e out baler delivering greater • Beavertails , durability and bale density—the NEW Roll-Belt™ 560 round baler from • (2) 7,000 pound axles • Ramp, tarp kit, scissor hoist • 3x7,000 # Torsion Axles CONSIGNMENTS • Assorted colours $ $ feeding, CONSTRUCTION • Chain Rack & Tool Boxes and. With new pickups and belt choices and better windrow $12,650 9,750 10,350 David Brown 1210 w/loader .................. $6,500 C190, New Tracks, 2,500 hrs ................... $38,000 led Roll-Belt™ 560 is $8,000 builtNHNew Holland and is set to continue NH 660 Baler ............................................ LS180 (00) Cab 1800+ Hrs .............SMART $22,000 20’ Livestock 24’ Stock Combo and’s legacy in round baling. 20% INCREASE* IN:

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up capacity strength drive force ng capacity HIGHER CAPACITY. HIGHER DENSITY.

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9008 - 107th Street, Fort St. John, BC • Tel: 250-785-1800 Butler Butler Farm Equip. Ltd., 9008 107 Street Fort St John, BC V1J5R5 (250) 785-1800

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THAT’S A FACT! Airline pilots and co-pilots are often required to eat different meals when in the air. It makes sense: if one meal is contaminated, it helps ensure at least one pilot is unaffected and ready to fly.

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5,950

Landpride All Purpose Seeder 7’ w/cast iron pkr/3th/demo’d (Reg. $8,600)

44,500

2009 Landini Vision 105 mfwd/ FEL/pth/1800hrs/100hp

35,500

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56,500

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44,000

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Grande Equipment Ltd. 10116 - 132 Avenue, Grande Prairie, Alberta

1990 Deutz Allis 9170 Tractor mfwd/170 ptoHP/3pth/7500hrs AFTER HOUR SALES: LAVERN (780) 512-1580 RANDY (780) 831-0053

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AFTER HOURS PARTS: (780) 831-0050 SERVICE: (780) 831-0051

Farming is an evolving business that is constantly changing due to weather, markets, prices, politics and other factors farmers have no control of. “In order to adapt to changes and to compete, you have to embrace lifelong learning,” says Rick Dehod, farm financial specialist, Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development, Edmonton. “A professor in ag school told me that a professional does not know all the answers, but knows where to seek them. The more we learn, the more we realize what we don’t know. The bottom line is that we can never know enough. After our formal education ends, how does one find those nuggets of information and management ideas that keep your farm competitive and profitable?” Attending producer meetings, educational short-courses, and seminars on a wide array of topics allows interaction with academics, specialists and other producers. “Quite often this interaction with other producers provides the best management ideas,” says Dehod. “These

producers are willing to share their methods and results, and what works on their farms. This is often tried and tested in areas that are similar in soil type and weather. This on the farm experience usually provides invaluable management ideas.” Dehod says what is key is just getting out and meeting with people. “This summer take some time off the farm to attend ﬁeld days that our research organizations, our producer commissions and our researchers at Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development are hosting. Attend your local agricultural fair and rodeo, or just go for coffee with a neighbour. It amazing how much information is exchanged out of a pickup window on a country road.” “Remember that good ideas can come for anyone,” adds Dehod. “Listen for those good ideas.” For upcoming events check Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development’s events page. For farm business management information go to the Farm Manager resource. Contact: Rick Dehod 780-427-4466

PH: (780) 538-9330 • Fax: (780) 538-9328• Email: grandequ@telusplanet.net • Website: grandeequipmentltd.com • Toll Free: 1-800-668-3955 (AB/BC)

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Peace Country Flaman Representative

Kevin Kulak 780.518.0883 www.Flaman.com

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CLOSER CUTTING, FASTER DRYDOWN.

The Discbine® 313 and Discbine® 316 center-pivot disc mower-conditioners feature cleaner cutting, more effi cient crop fl ow, and smoother, more effective conditioning. The SMART design includes the new MowMax™ cutterbar and the WideDry™ conditioning system. Larger discs with heavier gears, bearings, and interconnecting shafts increase durability. While the conditioning module is 125 inches wide for consistent dry down, maximizing hay quality. • Larger discs cut closer with less cutterbar tilt • ShockPRO™ disc drive hubs absorb impact before damage can occur

• Exclusive 3-year MowMax™ II cutterbar warranty protection • Widedry™ conditioning systems are 22% wider than previous models

TRACTORS Versatile 435 w/900 duals 2800hrs ................... $155,000 Versatile 435 w 900 duals, pto, 3000hrs .......... $155,000 NH T6070, FWA, LDR 2,600hrs ............................ $92,900 NH T 5050 3,450 hours, loader, bucket .............. $49,000 Kubota KX057-4GA excavator ............................ $71,000 2 - New Holland TV140 ....................... $45,000 - $54,000 NH T4040 w/cab, FWA, loader, 340 hrs .............. $68,000 New Holland T6070, FEL, FWA ........................... $78,000 John Deere 3400 Telehandler ............................. $37,000 Kubota M135 w/loader, 450 hrs ......................... $99,500

HAYING Round Balers New Holland BR7090, NW, AW, BC, 4 in stock .............................................. $27,000 - $41,000 New Holland BR780A .......................................... $25,000 New Holland BR780, 7 in stock........... $12,000 - $18,000 Haybines/Discbines/Mo-Co’s CIH 8360, 12 ft Haybine ........................................ $5,500 John Deere 930, 10 ft. ........................................... $6,500 NH 499 (2010) ...................................................... $21,000 Miscellaneous Haying Equipment 2 - Haybuster 2650 & tank .................................. $20,000 New Holland 166 inverter..................................... $5,500

AIRCARTS & DRILLS New Holland SD440 w/ SC380 TBT vari,dbl shoot 51ft 9” stl................................................... $95,000 New Holland P2050 w/ P1060 TBH vari, dbl shoot 51ft, 10” stl, ................................................................ $195,000 New Holland 1740TBT-VR, 170bu, 6-run, SS, 3rd tank, cart only ......................................... $17,500 Case 620 Self Transport ......................................... $1,500 Flexicoil 2320 ......................................................... $7,500 FC 3450 air carts, TBH vr & mech (2) ............. $29-36,000

SPRAYERS FC S67 S-boom 120ft ........................................... $26,000 FC S67 S-boom, 800gal, autorate ....................... $26,000 New Holland SF216 100ft ................................... $29,000 Spray Coupe 4640, 80 ft boom ........................... $41,500

• Your choice of chevron rubber rolls, chevron steel rolls or LeaningEdge™ flails

HARVESTING Combines % Used Combines – 0 fo r 3 0 mo nth s .o .a .c

New Holland CR9070, 2 units ........... $235,000-$242,000 New Holland TR99 w/pickup header.................. $59,000 New Holland TR96............................................... $25,000 New Holland (5) CX 8080’s w/pickup platforms .................................... arriving soon New Holland (3) CX 8090’s w/ pickup platforms ................................... arriving soon New HollandTX 68 combine, 1995 ..................... $52,000 New Holland 994, 25 ft header ............................ $8,000 New Holland 72C 25 ft header ........................... $14,900 New Holland 72C 30 ft header ........................... $20,000 Case 2388, 2 in stock ........................................... $72,000 MacDon 972, 30’, JD adapter ............................. $34,000 New Holland 971, 30’ .......................................... $16,000 MacDon 973, 30’.................................................. $36,900 Lexion 570 - 700 threshing hours 4wd, p/u ..... $192,000 Swathers New Holland HW340, 36’.................................... $67,500 New Holland HW325, 30’.................................... $62,000 John Deere 2360, 21’............................................. $9,500 MacDon M150-D60, 30’, 2010 .......................... $122,000 MacDon 2930, 30’ 960......................................... $28,000 MacDon 2930, 25’ DS/DK .................................... $49,000 MacDon 4952 w/25 ft 972 ................................... $69,000 MacDon 9352I 30’, 3 units ................... $77,000-$79,000 MacDon M155 w/30 ft D60 HDR ...................... $132,000 Case 8825 - 25 ft DK/DS....................................... $28,000

TILLAGE

Riteway 8055 Heavy Harrow, 55’........................ $24,000 Summers Heavy Harrow, 60’ ............................... $22,000 JD 40ft 1610 w/ NH3............................................ $12,900

MISCELLANEOUS

New Holland 840TL loader ................................. $12,500 Degelman 12ft 4-way blade ............................... $15,000 Farm King Y1370 auger 2 units .............. $6,500-$20,900 Farm King Y80570 disc, 7’, 3pth ........................... $2,200 Farm King 6640 grain vac ................................... $16,500 REM 2500 grain vac ............................................. $12,700 Valmar 2455 applicator ......................................... $9,500 9ft Bobcat snow blade w/ new cutting edge ....... $2500

YARD & GARDEN / UTILITY VEHICLES

Woods CZR2242 Zero Turn Mower....................... $5,800

CONSIGNMENT

Riteway 36ft wing up packet bar ......................... $3,900 Flexcoil 50ft harrow packer bar w/ valmar ........ $10,000 New Holland Forage Harvester, c/w 990W header.........................................taking offers New Holland P2060 airdrill w/P1060 TBH dbl shoot ............................................................ $136,000 Ford 8340 tractor w/795 loader .......................... $21,000 Flexicoil 3450 TBH, 6000 40ft.............................. $52,000 Flexicoil C340, 33ft with Anhydrous .................. $16,000 Valmar Transfer Tank ............................................ $9,800

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CWB growth continues AGRI-NEWS JUNE 30, 2014

by Neil Billinger The Canadian Wheat Board is poised to purchase a second independent grain handling company in Saskatchewan. A $17.4 million offer is on the table for Great Sandhills Terminal at Leader, Sask., about 300 kilometres southwest of Saskatoon. There are approximately 400 shareholders in the venture which started in 1995. Assets include a 20,000 tonne grain

terminal and a 60 per cent stake in a 197 kilometre short line railway between Burstall and Swift Current. The board of directors recommends shareholders approve the deal at a public meeting in August. “For the most part, single entities are not a real good option anymore,” says Wayne Hittel, chairman of Great Sandhills Terminal. “In the open market world, the competition has substantially increased since there is no longer a Wheat Board with a controlled market.” Prairie West Terminal was purchased by CWB for $43.2 million last

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CWB Audit Missing In Action NEWS RELEASE (Pelly, Sk., June 17, 2014) Farmers are wondering why the Minister of Agriculture has failed to meet the legal deadline for filing the 2012-2013 Audited Statement for the Wheat Board he created. “With the chaos in grain marketing this year and a $17 billion dollar class action law suit over the destruction of the farmer-controlled CWB, this delay raises concerns about why the Minister of Agriculture is withholding the Audited Statement for his version of the Canadian Wheat Board,” said Kyle Korneychuk spokesperson for the CWBA, a prairie wide farm group. “The CWB Act requires the Minister to release this document no later than

fifteen days after it is submitted to him on March 31 so farmers are starting to wonder what the Minister is hiding” observed Korneychuk. “At the time the Minister killed the farmer-directed CWB it had over $120 million in cash and substantial capital assets all paid for by farmers and they have a right to know how much of this has been pledged against the announced capital expansions and how much has been used in transition and planning costs by the Minister’s appointees,” said Korneychuk, a former farmerelected CWB director. Korneychuk went on to say “farmers also have a right to see if Minister Ritz’s appointees are actually attend-

ing meetings, and what their travel and other costs amount to.” Korneychuk also noted there is an outstanding Class Action Law Suit before the Federal Court of Appeal amounting to $17 billion dollars and said he “would expect that this amount will be increased as a result of the grain sales debacle we have seen this crop year and an honest assessment of the CWB’s operations should take this into account.” “Billions of dollars of excess profits have been taken from farmers by the private grain trade,” said Korneychuk, “so we wonder just how badly his cronies running the CWB have bungled their obligations to farmers.”

Korneychuk concluded “for the first time since the last failed experiment with dual marketing between 1935 and 1942 the Canadian Wheat Board has become a significant drain on public finances and the liabilities it faces in the future need to be clearly accounted for. Have Minister Ritz and his appointees used the Government of Canada credit card responsibly and how much are tax payers on the hook for? By failing to table a full and transparent audited statement on the operations of his creation, Minister Ritz is inviting speculation that he and his appointees have something substantial to hide. It is time he obeyed the law and tabled the information.”

Alberta Barley Scholarships AGRI-NEWS JUNE 23, 2014

Alberta Barley has presented the first annual Alberta Barley Scholarships. Alireza Akhavan, Larisa Jancewicz and Laurel Perrott are the first recipients of the awards targeted to dedicated students studying agriculture in Western Canada. “We are pleased to recognize academic excellence in agriculture science, and to support these students in their

studies,” said Alberta Barley Chairman Matt Sawyer. “Their research has the ability to maximize the potential of barley and actively grow our industry.” Each Alberta Barley Scholarship is a $2,000 award presented to an outstanding student with a real interest in agriculture. The award was established in order to encourage and assist young scientists in achieving their educational and research goals. Contact: Sydney Duhaime Communications Coordinator 403-219-7913

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Parade, Antique Car Show, Historical Presentations & Artifacts, Softball, Music, Games & Dinner Peace River - Fall Classic Horseshow & Fair @ Ag Grounds Rycroft - “Race the 8” Chuckwagon Races

FAMILY FISHING WEEKEND - No Fishing Licenses Needed in Alberta Dawson Creek - 20th Annual Mile “0” Cruisers Summer Cruise Fort St. John - Drag Races @ Northern Lights Raceway Hythe - Race Days @ Hythe Motor Speedway Peace River - “Circus in the Sky” Air Show with “The Snowbirds” Teepee Creek - 98th Annual Teepee Creek Stampede

THANKSGIVING DAY G.P. - Little Mermaid @ Douglas Cardinal Theatre GPRC

Beaverlodge - Pioneer Days @ SP Centennial Museum Fairview - Faiview Amateur Rodeo @ Waterhole Fairgrounds Fort St. John - NP Horticultural Society Garden Tour G.P. - Street Performers Festival (downtown) Manning - Battle River Fall Fair & Rodeo Worsley - Peace Motocross Association Races

Dawson Creek - “Wild & Lawless” Horse Show Dawson Creek - Tour & Tea with the DC Horticultural Society Taylor - Sand Sensation Sand Carving @ Peace Island Park

Taylor - Sand Sensation Sand Carving @ Peace Island Park

FAMILY FISHING WEEKEND - No Fishing Licenses Needed in Alberta Dawson Creek - 20th Annual Mile “0” Cruisers Summer Cruise Fort St. John - Drag Races @ Northern Lights Raceway Harmon Valley - Harmon Valley Pro Rodeo Hythe - Race Days @ Hythe Motor Speedway Peace River - Peace Fest @ 12ft Davis Ball Park/Riverfront Park Teepee Creek - 98th Annual Teepee Creek Stampede

Beaverlodge - Pioneer Days @ SP Centennial Museum Bonanza - Mud Bog & Fair Fairview - Faiview Amateur Rodeo @ Waterhole Fairgrounds Fort St. John - North Peace District 4-H Achievement Days G.P. - East Coast Garden Party @ South Bear Creek Ball Diamonds Manning - Battle River Fall Fair & Rodeo Worsley - Peace Motocross Association Races

Dawson Creek - “The Gathering” Artisan Market Dawson Creek - “Wild & Lawless” Horse Show Fairview - Faiview Amateur Rodeo @ Waterhole Fairgrounds

Dawson Creek - 20th Annual Mile “0” Cruisers Summer Cruise Fort St. John - Drag Races @ Northern Lights Raceway G.P. - Senior Mens Provincial Fastball Championships Peace River - Peace Fest @ 12ft Davis Ball Park/Riverfront Park Teepee Creek - 98th Annual Teepee Creek Stampede

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Dunvegan - Historic Dunvegan Day Camp Taylor - Sand Sensation Sand Carving @ Peace Island Park

Dunvegan - Fresh Air Market High Prairie - High Prairie Elks Pro Rodeo Taylor - Sand Sensation Sand Carving @ Peace Island Park

Dawson Creek - “The Gathering” 5 Artisan Market Fairview - Oilmen’s Golf Tournament @ F.G.&C.C. G.P. - Battling Against Cancer SloPitch @ Bear Creek Diamonds Peace River - Fall Classic Horseshow & Fair @ Ag Grounds Rycroft - “Race the 8” Chuckwagon Races Taylor - Peace Country River Rats Poker Rally @ Peace Island Park

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Beaverlodge 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Ag-Complex, 1014 - 4th Avenue

Beaverlodge 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Ag-Complex, 1014 - 4th Avenue

Chetwynd 3 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Chetwynd Recreation Center Cont 250-788-3494 Rycroft 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Rycroft Ag Building Valleyview 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Memorial Hall

Clairmont 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 4 p.m. Community Hall Grande Prairie 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. 10032 - 101st Ave. High Level 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. MacKenzie Crossroads Museum LaCrete 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 10102 - 101st Street Manning 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Legion Hall

Beaverlodge 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Ag-Complex, 1014 - 4th Avenue

Beaverlodge 9 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. AgComplex, 1014 - 4th Avenue

Chetwynd 2:00 p.m. 10 to 6:00 p.m. Chetwynd Recreation Center Cont 250-788-3494 Rycroft 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Rycroft Ag Building Valleyview 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Memorial Hall

Clairmont 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 11 p.m. Community Hall Grande Prairie 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. 10032 - 101st Ave. High Level 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. MacKenzie Crossroads Museum LaCrete 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 10102 - 101st Street Manning 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Legion Hall

Clairmont 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Community Hall 12 Dawson Creek 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. 1444 - 102nd Ave Fairview 9:00 a.m. To 11:00 a.m. Fairview Legion Fort St.John 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. FSJ Curling Rink Grande Prairie 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. 10032 - 101st Ave Wembley 10:00 a.m. To 3:00 p.m. Wembley Community Hall

Wembley 13 11:00 a.m. To 3:00 p.m. Wembley Community Hall

Beaverlodge 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Ag-Complex, 1014 - 4th Avenue

Beaverlodge 16 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Ag-Complex, 1014 - 4th Avenue Grande Prairie 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. 10032 - 101st Ave

Chetwynd 2:00 p.m. 17 to 6:00 p.m. Chetwynd Recreation Center Cont 250-788-3494 Rycroft 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Rycroft Ag Building Valleyview 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Memorial Hall

Clairmont 18 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Community Hall Grande Prairie 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. 10032 - 101st Ave. LaCrete 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 10102 - 101st Street High Level 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. MacKenzie Crossroads Museum

Albright 10:00 a.m. To 3:00 p.m. Community Hall 19 Clairmont 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Community Hall Dawson Creek 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. 1444 - 102nd Ave Fairview 9:00 a.m. To 11:00 a.m. Fairview Legion Fort St.John 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. FSJ Curling Rink Grande Prairie 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. 10032 - 101st Ave Manning 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Legion Hall Peace River 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. 10301 - 101st St. Contact TBA

Beaverlodge 22 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m Ag-Complex, 1014 - 4th Avenue

Beaverlodge 23 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Ag-Complex, 1014 - 4th Avenue Grande Prairie 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. 10032 - 101st Ave

Chetwynd 24 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Chetwynd Recreation Center Cont 250-788-3494 Rycroft 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Rycroft Ag Building Valleyview 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Memorial Hall

Clairmont 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 25 p.m. Community Hall Grande Prairie 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. 10032 - 101st Ave. High Level 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. MacKenzie Crossroads Museum LaCrete 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 10102 - 101st Street Manning 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Legion Hall

Clairmont 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Community Hall 26 Dawson Creek 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. 1444 - 102nd Ave Fairview 9:00 a.m. To 11:00 a.m. Fairview Legion Fort St.John 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. FSJ Curling Rink Grande Prairie 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. 10032 - 101st Ave Wembley 10:00 a.m. To 3:00 p.m. Wembley Community Hall

Wembley 27 11:00 a.m. To 3:00 p.m. Wembley Community Hall

Beaverlodge 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m Ag-Complex, 1014 - 4th Avenue

Beaverlodge 30 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Ag-Complex, 1014 - 4th Avenue Grande Prairie 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. 10032 - 101st Ave

Chetwynd 2:00 p.m. 31 to 6:00 p.m. Chetwynd Recreation Center Cont 250-788-3494 Rycroft 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Rycroft Ag Building Valleyview 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Memorial Hall

AUGUST 1, 2014 Clairmont 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 1 p.m. Community Hall Grande Prairie 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. 10032 - 101st Ave. High Level 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. MacKenzie Crossroads Museum LaCrete 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 10102 - 101st Street Manning 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Legion Hall

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Wembley 11:00 a.m. To 3:00 p.m. Wembley Community Hall Contact 780-532-1153

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Quebec: Rid Francois rode with me to the Maison des Rives in La Malbaie. Francois introduced me to Christelle and Stéphane, the owners who are originally from France and are riders. Stéphane and I talked a bit as he showed me around the B& B. Once I was safely ensconced, Francois headed off to change for dinner. We went to the Allegro Italian restaurant for dinner and had a fabulous chat about motorcycling and tourism. Although our appetizers and meals were extremely slow coming out of the kitchen, our waiter ensured our beverages stayed topped up and that we had bread to nibble on. The restaurant is enormous with several dining areas including an outdoor patio and the ambiance is warm and inviting. The food was worth the wait! My braised lamb was perfect as were the appetizers! At about midnight we bid each other a

bonne noir, and I headed up to my room. I fell into a most peaceful slumber and woke up to brilliant sunshine. The room was great! I had my own private bath, coffee galore and a wonderful deck just off of my room to take in the glorious view of the water and the sunshine. At about 7:30 am I went to the breakfast room and availed myself of the abundant fruit and pastries along with an omelet. I got my bike repacked and Stephane was kind enough to agree to ship a box of gifts home for me as I was running out of room! With my bike packed, except for my laptop, I sat out front on the deck and wrote until Francois came to collect me at about 9:30 am. Francois explained my day to me – he was going to ride with me to the Maritime Museum in Saint-Joseph-de-la-Rive, and I would take the tour while he headed off to his wife’s business – Charlevoix ÉcoMobilité in Baie-St-Paul, located at Le Ferme Hotel. When I was done at the museum, I would ride over to the hotel to get a tour there and then we’d head over to Le Muse for a late lunch. From there I would go on to le Auberge des Estampilles and Francois would go back to work, I would be alone the next day, with a number of attractions lined up for me to partake in. It sounded like it was going to be another action ﬁlled couple of days! With hugs I thanked my hosts at Maison des Rives – Stephane and Christelle and we were off. We rode into the museum where Francois made sure the guide was waiting for me and then he headed back into Baie –Saint-Paul. Serge Labbe was a generous host and explained to me a great deal of the history of ship building in the Saint-Joseph-de-la-Rive and Les Éboulements

region. In 1793, the first ship to come out of theses yards was the Marie- Louise and when it closed its doors in 1952 over 150 ships had been built here. For the locals, life revolved around the schooner as a major transportation mode and as an economy. The museum officially opened its doors to its first guests in 2008 and The interactive displays were impressively well done and it was an incredible experience to walk through some of the ships that are being restored here. After viewing the different displays with the variety of equipment used and the styles of ships they were used on, it was time to go out to the shipyard itself and see some life sized exhibits. We toured the shipyard store where builders and vessel owners could purchase tools and equipment needed for their ships. Then we went to the engine/ winch room where we could get an idea of how the ships are brought in from the water to be worked on. The gears and the cables were enormous. It was very cool to be able to tour a couple of the vessels. The first one, the St- Andres had all sorts of interesting facts posted throughout it along with some viewing areas where you could watch various movies on the building of this vessel and the history of the regions ship building endeavors. It was built in 1956 and is indicative of the flat-bottomed style of schooner used on the Saint Lawrence. The workmanship on this vessel is mind numbing – the dowels and peg, the curved ribs, the way everything fit so well. I appreciated the quality of the workmanship so much! The 1923 tugboat, the Felicia was also impressive. I honestly cannot imagine the way sailors lived then or now for that matter. Such tight quarters with every spare inch used for something!

The tour is going to take you a couple of hours, especially if you are like me and want to nose around into everything you can! I thanked Serge for his wonderful tour and got back on the bike and headed back towards Baie-St-Paul. I had never heard of Le Ferme – The Farm as it translates into English, before, but thanks to Francois excellent directions I found it easily. I parked the bike and walked over to the Charlevoix Éco-Mobilité stand where you can rent electric motorcycles, take a sidecar tour of the region or a bicycle rickshaw ride around the town. Francois’ lovely wife Elizabeth owns this business and has found it becoming increasingly popular. After a brief conversation, Francois and I headed for lunch at La Muse, where we had the most amazing burger and chicken dinner out on the deck. La Muse is one of the Welcome Rider businesses and as such offers motorcycle only parking! The day was perfect and there were motorcycles everywhere! Francois agreed to do an interview with me in the restaurant parking lot for our community TV show called Ride Like a Local on Eastlink TV after which we headed back over to Le Ferme. When we arrived, we headed towards the bandstand that is in the central courtyard of this enormous hotel, it was after all the Labor Day Long weekend and there were bands playing, people dancing and singing, it was quite the sight! I was introduced to some of the ladies from the Tourisme Charlevoix team and then taken for a guided tour by the media manager, for the hotel, Kim Martel. Le Ferme translates to The Farm. A strange name for a hotel? Well, not really.

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ding like a local The Little Franciscans of Mary, an American sisterhood that started in 1891 were actively involved in La Ferme’s farming and they built strong ties in the community. For 80 years, the sisters

worked the land here to help feed the congregation and the patients of Saint –Anne’s Hospice. The Filion family bought the land in 1912-15 (the exact date is unknown) and sold it to the hotel developers in 2005.

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The original wooden barns were to become an integral part of the original design for Le Ferme, but a ﬁre in 2007 forced a change in concept and what you see today is the result of that change. Although very contemporary, all of the buildings here pay homage to the past through quirky décor

looked out over the courtyard from the balcony above. We toured the other 4 pavilions of rooms, each one with its own unique theme. We also toured the spa and I was thinking how much I’d love to take that in sometime! This award-winning hotel was something I promised to treat myself to

touches that somehow just feel right! Hotel Le Ferme is comprised of 145 rooms and lofts, a railway station, a lively public square, a restaurant showcasing Charlevoix “terroir” (home grown) products and Cuisine_du marché, a café, bar-lounge, multifunctional venue, six (6) meeting rooms, a spa and a gym and is eco friendly. There are herb gardens in between the various buildings and they provide the chef’s with the all of the fresh garnishes and herbs for cooking they could ever hope to need. The ﬁrst building we toured was the main building where the train station is located. There is a gift shop and farmers market located at the train station. The train comes from Quebec City to Charleviox and Le Massif Ski area that is owned by the company that owns Le Ferme. There are some amazing rooms for $49 a night in high season and $49 in low season that are perfect for individuals or groups. 4 beds to a room, each bed folds into the wall and has it’s own desk and locker. Each room also has two restrooms. They are ideal for groups! The main lobby is so impressive, and remnants of the burned down farm buildings can be found everywhere, used throughout the hotel in false walls, and various décor treatments. We walked by the restaurants and

someday soon! Before I knew it, it was time for me to head to L’estampilles, the Auberge I would be staying at for the evening… I said my good byes to Francois and Elizabeth, as I would not see them again before I started heading back to Alberta. Francois had to get ready for a trade show and Elizabeth has a business to run! As I rode towards my Auberge, I began feeling melancholy. My time in this beautiful part of Quebec was coming to and end…so I decided I would make the most out of every second and everything that came my way! I will leave you until next week when you will find out all about my time at one of the most interesting Auberge and my rain filled day as a tourist on my own! BDB To find our more about Maison des Rives: www.maisondesrives.ca To Find out more about Allegro Restaurant: www.restaurantallegro.com To Find out more about the Maritime Museum: www.museemaritime.com

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Attachments for skidsteers, tractors, loaders. Large selection of pallet forks, grapples, buckets, snow and dirt blades, tillers, mowers and snow blowers, etc. Phone 780-354-2161, Beaverlodge. In Dawson Creek Forklift For Sale $4000. Call Travis for details 250-782-4888

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95 Citation 5th Wheel, 28’, all options, extra clean. $8,000.00 OBO. Phone: 780-835-4565 PEAT MOSS SOIL-6 miles NW of Sexsmith. $20 cubic yard loaded. 780-568-3957 or cell: 780-814-3082 Twin bed with Nikken Massager. $300.00 OBO Call 780-359-2268

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1995 John Deere grader BH770 with plow and wing. 13,000hrs $40,000. 250-997-7909 2000 F-750, 7.3 litre, 25,000km. Flat deck also has 2000 gallon tank, $20,000. 250-997-7909 2000 John Deere 946 MOCO 13ft disc bine. $14,900. 250-784-4279 2012 Schulte mower FX210. 10feet, like new. Used 10hrs. Paid $16,000, asking $12,000 OBO 250-261-8039 64 feet of steel packer for 5710 Bourdault air drill. In good condition. 9.8 inch spacing,3.5 inch packer. 780-864-8979 Dozer blade for D7 Cat. Swath roller in good condition. Phone:780-568-2177. For Sale 696 Case International 29 ft swinger type heavy duty disc. 780-836-5454 For Sale: 742 MacDon Hay Conditioner to Fit MacDon 972 Header. 250-843-7359 or 250-782-0220.

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For Sale: 2002 JOHN DEERE 9650 WALKER COMBINE. 2100 Separator Hrs., New 30. 5x32 Tires. It has a 914 Pickup Header, Crary Chaff Spreader, Long Auger, Duel Speed Cylinder. It’s been through the Shop and Field Ready. Always Shedded and in EXCELLENT CONDITION. Asking $95,000.00 780-359-2115 or 780-505-1700 Front end loader, ﬁts Case 1070, $1500. Call 250-789-3350 Graham cultivator 12 foot, 3-point hitch $800. Morris ﬁeld cultivator, 16 feet, $1100 Call 250-789-3350 JF 1350 Ford Harvester. New cutter head & feed rolls recently. 780-8648979 Maverick 2-horse trailer For Sale. Brand new, asking $5500.00 Call 780-359-2268 NH 971 30 foot header w/Hart Carter PR. Double knife drive w/header transport. Good condition, except needs auger repair. $7500 OBO 780-8370518 Wanted to buy: New Holland 488 Haybine. 250-261-8244

Reg’d. 16hh, 4-yr old CB/TB bay gelding, green broke, dressage prospect, likes people 1-800-255-8225 lyaciw@pris.ca Started 16.2hh registered chestnut sporthorse gelding, not ﬂighty, long stride, presence, jump, pleasure, $3600, 250-786-5860

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1 & 2 yr old Salers Bulls. Quiet,tested,guaranteed for cows or heifers. Delivery available. 780-924-2464 2 year old Red Angus Bull For Sale 250-843-7183

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For Sale 3 well broke saddle horse 780-836-2580 For Sale: Registered Quarter Horse Mare, SaddleBroke. Wanted: Percheron Gelding, Well-Broke. 250-794-7971

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2-Yr. Old and Yearling Red Angus Bulls for Sale off the Ranch. Phone: 780835-0463. Cameo Herefords has Registered 2 year old Polled Hereford Bulls For Sale. 3 miles East of Grande Prairie. 780-5399803 or 780-897-3010 or 780-8336944 Complete dispersal of Dexter cow-calf and bull. For information email wbadgerow@iwantwireless.ca Phone 780-933-9928 For Sale: Billy Goat Kids from Milking Nannies and Reg. Nubian Billy. Deposit/will Hold. 250-786-5463

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POLLED BULLS For Sale. Moderate birth weights, forage raised. ORV’s LIMOUSIN. 780864-1222 or 780-353-2161 Red Angus Yearling Bulls For Sale. $2200.00 each. Can deliver locally. Call 250-843-7183 REGISTERED RED ANGUS YEARLING & 2 YEAR OLD BULLS For Sale. Semen tested & Vet checked. SAWMILL ANGUS-Clarence Budal 780836-2788 Young cow/calf pairs for sale. Charolais/Galloway cross. Good mothers. Blacks, reds, and tans. North of High Prairie. Phone: 780-751-2124

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Hay For Sale 2500 bales. $20.00 and $30.00 per bale, 1500 pound bales. Call 250-7893683

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Large round good quality alfalfa mix hay bales for sale. Call Brian: 780-9712147. Small square straw bales banded in bundles of twenty-one. Can deliver. 780864-8979.

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Scott McKenzie. Alberni Valley times. A recent unexpected catch with a bobber Hworm O RofI an Z American O N bullfrog could and indicate the invasive species is beginning to spread around the Alberni Valley from Sproat Lake. On Sunday night, a photo quickly spread around Facebook of Alberni Valley resident Russ Schut, who caught the massive frog in an old dugout on his family’s Beaver Creek property. “It’s a pond in the middle of nowhere,” said Schut’s mother, Lisa Krausse. River. “There isn’t another water source nearby. “They’re voracious eaters,” Wallin said. It’s an old dugout for irrigating, from 30 “They’re big, and when you’ve got a years ago. No water has left that pond for species like that, that can basically out years. eat some of the native species, it will take Obviously, they’ve come across miles away the forage that native species would of fields and bushes to get there from use and at times they can be aggressive on whatever water source.” other smaller-sized, earlier lifecycle size Invasive Species Council of British frogs. Basically, the issue is, if they are out Columbia executive director Gail Wallin eating the habitat the other frogs would confirmed the frog in the photo is in fact want to have, it displaces the native frogs.” an American Bullfrog, as there is no native According to the Ministry of Environment, frog larger than the American Bullfrog. Bullfrogs are spreading on Vancouver Schut said it was approximately two feet Island, and displacing other frogs in the long and weighed approximately three habitats they invade. pounds. He chose to let it go as he did The rate of the spread is currently being not realize at the time it was an invasive studied at the University of Victoria. species. Wallin said what should be done when the “He’s pretty proud that he got the big frogs are found depends on the situation. thing, he just didn’t realize that they’re If the population is dense, “then you might such a bad thing that he caught,” Krausse just accept that you have bullfrogs.” said. However, if it is just a single species, The American Bullfrog species was contact the B.C. Conservation Officer identified as being present in Sproat Lake Service for direction. In any case, Wallin approximately five years ago. said, people should refrain from emptying it• is entirely •According • to Wallin, • • possible • •their aquariums • into natural environments. IF IT’S NOT IN American Bullfrogs have migrated from “Whether it’s the plants in the NORTHERN aquarium, HO V E R W H A T W E C O V E R ” Sproat Lake, as they were first introduced or the turtles, or the frog, they’re probably IS IT REALLY FO July 29, at the south end of 2011 Vancouver Island and not native and they can easily become have since spread as far north as Campbell established and take over

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Elaine Anselmi Alaska Highway News The sun shone down on the ceremonial ribbon cutting of Little Prairie Elementary’s greenhouse on June 13. The yearlong project has brought the whole school together to work on different aspects of a 75-by-100-foot plot of land in the Chetwynd

Community Gardens. An appropriately coloured green ribbon laced the door of the 30-by-40-foot greenhouse that officially opened at the event, with potted flowers and displays of some of the kids’ hard work on show inside. As well as hanging plants for sale, students were stationed around the plot

sharing what they learned about plant cloning and medicinal plants, and some of the unique pieces that brought the project together. Little Prairie Principal Margot McKinley spoke during the ribbon cutting ceremony about how the inquiry-based learning project is giving students skills for the

future, whatever that future might be. She added that the project goes beyond the greenhouse, teaching students about food, nutrition and food sustainability. “This whole area is actually part of the Community Gardens,” said McKinley. “We’re part of a much bigger movement in Chetwynd for

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INDUSTRIAL TOOLS -Homesteader boiler unit on steel frame -Can-America steel lathe -General table saw -Pressure washer -Grass cutter

Directions: South side of High Level, Behind Boston Pizza

Forklifts -John Deere 488E 4x4, 10,690hrs (SN# T0488EX848694) -Sellick TMF-55 3 wheel tag-along INVENTORY: includes but not limited to screws, nails, concrete nails caulking tubes, hooks, eye hooks, electrical, plumbing, bolts, tiles, exterior & interior doors, grout sand, cement, weeping tile, styro blocks, ducting, staples, varnish, stains, mouldings, stair stringers, bath tubs, keys, siding, house wrap, landscape bricks, and much more

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sustainable food growing.” As well as parents, school board representatives and District of Chetwynd Councillor Rochelle Galbraith, South Peace MLA Mike Bernier was in attendance and thanked both the children and parents and volunteers for all of their work on the project. “This is important for life skills,” said Bernier, agreeing with McKinley that education is constantly changing and will continue to. “As long as we have life skills, all those other changes will fall into place. School District 59 Outdoor/Environmental program coordinator Brad Booker worked with the students on the project and said each class took on different aspects – some construction, some planting, and more. As with the wooden plant beds and furniture, the students constructed a wooden shed that was built in pieces indoors over the winter and brought outside for assembly. With the project starting in the fall, Booker said the students have been at it all year. He added that anything in the area made of wood was built by the students. The metal- framed greenhouse, however, was put together by parent and staff volunteers. Booker said the District of Chetwynd has donated solar panels for the roof of the wooden shed, automating power to the greenhouse. A major part of the project was also the planning and research for the space. From seeking out information on what could be planted to measuring, painting and designing, Booker said the students dove right in. “This was definitely a first, but we’ve done building projects in the past,” said Booker. “The whole idea behind this is an outdoor classroom space. It’s a spot where students can go and learn in an outdoor classroom and it’s inclusive of math and science and introducing sustainable food and healthy eating.”

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The Northern Horizon, July 4, 2014

UNRESERVED

From Fairview: go 12 miles north on hwy 685 turn right on RR 33 go couple hundred meters turn right on TWP 840 go 1 1/4 mile east to yard site

ESTATE FARM SALE

For Reg & Lois Cox

Saturday, July 19th, 2014 - 11:00 am

Tractors & Trucks

Misc.

• 1370 Case c/w FEL 540 pto w/duals • 1466 International 540/1000 pto w/duals • 1967 Ford 3 ton s/a grain truck w/box • 1975 Dodge 1 ton s/a w/box

Combine & Hay Equipment

• Bale Fork • 8ft stock rack • Drill fill • Cattle Squeeze • 3Brush Cutter Fits TD-8

UNRESERVED FARM SALE

• 5542 White Combine • 400 Versatile swather w/cab 15ft header • 400 Versatile swather 12ft header • 273 Hayliner New Holland Square Baler • Hay rake

For Judy Obrigewitch Saturday, June 21, 2014 at 10:00 am Antique & Misc Equipment Bluesky, Alberta

Elaine Anselmi Photo

Blayke (left) and Faith (right) showed off their spider plants, talking about the process of cloning. Elaine Anselmi Photo

Ella and Ireland shared their learned knowledge of medicinal plants, pointing out wild celery, a fungus that deters mosquitoes when burning, rosehips and aloe vera.

- 1 Twister 1650 bu - 1 Westeel 2000 bu - 1 Butler 2000 bu - 2 Westeel 1350 bu - 1 Butler 1350bu

Upcoming Sales Calendar grain truck - 1980 Ford s/a steel box grain truck - C65 Chev parts only

August 9, 2014 – Country Side Auction Yard, Worsley, AB – Consignment Sale EQUIPMENT

ANTIQUE TRACTORS We are now accepting consignments for this sale

ANTIQUES

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CATTLE EQUIPMENT

- 2675 Massey 2910 hrs August 16, 2014 - Hines Creek, AB - Terry -Vanderpol Squeeze c/w August Ezee-on Loader 23, 2014 – Fairview, AB – Acreage Sale for Clarence & Olga Frank - Calf cradle - 8440 John Deere Tractor, - AssortmentSale of steel gates September 6, 2014 – Peace River, AB – Consignment approx. 9000 hrs. and panels

(from tools to vehicles, farm equipment, heavy equipment and -everything in between). Treadle Sewing Machine - Bourgault 8800 Air Seeder - Washing Machine Visit us on the internet at c/w 3225 Bourgault seed cart - Cream cans http://www.globalauctionguide.com/alberta-auctions/country-side-auctions-a-3627.html -Antiques to numerous to mention To consign an item or information on any of the auctions listed above, call IsaacSHOP at 780-834-7072 him at TOOLSor&e-mail MISC countrysideauctions@gmail.com Large amount of shop tools and miscellaneous on hand. 2015 SALE TODAY! - CIHYOUR 4700 38ft vibrashank - Mc-Cormick Deering W4 BOOK

WE ARE LOOKING FOR LOCAL COLUMNISTS TO FILL US IN ABOUT WHAT’S HAPPENING IN YOUR COMMUNITY. No experience necessary. A BIG personality is mandatory. If you think you have the stuff, contact Alison at 250-782-4888 (ext. 120) or email editor@dcdn.ca

780-834-7072

P.O. Box 501 Licence # Hines Creek, AB T0H 2A0 334253 countrysideauctions@gmail.com Bonded

WE ARE NOW ONLINE! For Sale 3 well broke saddle horse 780-836-2580

3535 Livestock

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3535 Livestock

For Sale: 1 yearling Dexter Bull, purebred but no papers, quiet. $900.00. Phone: 780-933-9928

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1 & 2 yr old Salers Bulls. Quiet,tested,guaranteed for cows or heifers. Delivery available. 780-924-2464

For Sale: Registered 2 year old Red Angus Bulls. Easy Calving Upperpine Red Angus. 250-827-3542 FOR SALE Registered

CHECK US OUT TODAY.

HOLDING AN AUCTION CONSIDER THE NORTHERN HORIZON WHEN ADVERTISING YOUR NEXT AUCTION Call 250.782.4888 • Fax: 250.782.6300 • Email: horizon@dcdn.ca to advertise

JANIS KMET 250.782.4888 (BC) Cell: 250.219.0369

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greenhouse is a place where we actually meet the earth halfway.”

UNTRY SIDE O C AUCTIONS

3520 Horses & Tack

DAN PRZYBYLSKI 250.782.4888 (BC) horizon@dcdn.ca

GRAIN BINS Debbie @ 780-835-1775 - 6 Westeel 1650 bu

- 1981 Chev 7000 V8 t/a

grain truck LUNCH AVAILABLE ON SITE - 1979 Ford F700 s/a

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Little Prairie School Board Trustee Anita Prescott also spoke about importance of connecting children with food and teaching them where food comes from. “I had no idea how magnificent this project really was,” Prescott told the proud students in attendance. “Going back to the earth is very powerful and so strong, and to capture the essence of that is not easy. This

miles east of Bluesky to RR20, 6½ miles south to yard site on right • Leon 3000 RockThree Picker AUCTIONEERS NOTE: Lots of antiques on hand. Guest consignors are welcome for this sale. • 10ft Root Rake For more information call Isaac @ 780 834 7072 • International Manure Spreader - John Deere 40ft vibrashank - John Deere Model D TRACTORS • 24ft 6200 International Press Drill - Melroe 8 bottom plow - 2 w/ Mc-Cormick WD9 transport - 60ft Harrow packer bar - Case Model D - 70ft Harrows - Ford 8N • 12ft International Drill - 40ft Flexable Harrows • 12ft International Press Drill - Bale Hauler - 60ft Single Boom TRUCKS • 15ft Cultivator Computer Sprayer - 220 John Deere Strait Cut Hdr. • 14ft White Disc HAYING EQUIPMENT • Six bottom Plow - New Holland 688 Baler • Thrashing Machine - John Deere 1460 9ft Disc Bind For further information call - 8450 John DeereMower • John Deere Sickle - Versatile 4400 21ft Swather Approx 7000 hrs Isaac @ 780-834-7072 or - Versatile 400 18ft Swather • 3 Three Bottom Plows

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WEAVER T H E A U C T I O N A D VA N TA G E

FARM UNRESERVED AUCTIONS www.weaverauctions.com FOR

The ESTATE of GERALD MANSFIELD

Albert & Julia Rawlek

WED., JULY 16, 2014 • 10:00 a.m. ELMWORTH, AB • INTERNET BIDDING

Directions: 25 km south and west of Beaverlodge, AB on Sec. 722 to Elmworth Store, then 2 km west on Sec. 722, and 4.6 km south on RR 115 to the junction of TWP 695 and RR 115. TRACTORS: 1982 Versatile 1150 4wd, 470 hp, 5 hyd, PREMIER 2620 HAYBINE 8324 hrs • 1975 Versatile 800 4wd, 225 hp, 18.4x34 skidder tires • Case 5140 MFD, 19,718 hours, FEL, grapple • Case 1030, Ezee-On 100 FEL • MF 50, gas, 3 pth, pto • McCormick W4 gas tractor, generator • Tractair antique tractor • TRAILERS: 2003 Norbert 25 ft. 5th wheel flat deck trailer, ramps, winch, t/a dual wheels • SWS 25 ft. tridem 5th wheel flat deck • 1993 AD & D 8x20 ft. stock trailer • TRUCKS: 2003 Chev 3500 c/c p/u, Duramax • 1990 GMC Top Kick s/a picker truck, Atlas AK3008 picker • 1993 Chev 3500 e-cab flat deck • Dodge 2500 flat deck • CRAWLERS and LAND CLEARING: 1974 Cat D9G crawler, 28 in. pads, angle blade, twin tilts, 2 bbl 1-shank ripper • 1980 Cat D8K crawler, angle blade, 8399 hrs, winch • 1969 Cat D8H crawler, angle blade • Cat D8H crawler, winch, for parts • Cat 10 yd. p/t scraper, hyd • Rome 16 ft. side cutter blade • 16 ft. side cutter blade • D9 U-blade • 14 ft. piler blade • Dika 7 wheel root rake • 12 ft. drum root rake, pto drive • Lee 3x28 in. breaking plow • Kello-Bilt 600 16 ft. offset disc, oil bath bearings, 34 in. blades, 18 in. spacing • 2 Kello-Bilt 210 12 ft. offset discs, 24 in. blades, 12 in. spacing, tandem hitch • SKIDSTEER and ATTACHMENTS: Bobcat S220 skidsteer loader, hi-flo hyd., 2,112 hrs • Bobcat 15C skidsteer hyd. auger • Skidsteer grapple, pallet forks • HAY and HARVEST: 2006 Premier 2620 14 ft. haybine • 1989 JD 535 round baler • JD 702 8 wheel V-rake • NH 490 haybine • NH 1033 stackliner t/a bale wagon • SEED and TILLAGE: Morris 32 ft. d/t cultivator, Magnum CP-631 • JD 14 ft. tandem disc • 18 ft. tandem disc • Versatile 16 ft. cultivator • Valmar 240 granular applicator • Haul-All 16 ft. drill fill tank • 3 PT. EQUIPMENT: MF 7 ft. cultivator • MF 3 btm plow • MF post pounder • Bush Hog 5 ft. mower • Maschio 48 in. rotovator • 3 pt hole auger • GRAIN BINS and AUGERS: 2 Westeel 5 ring 14 ft. grain bins • Westfield augers • LIVESTOCK EQUIPMENT: NH 195 t/a manure spreader • NH 518 s/a manure spreader • Gates, panels • Calf tipping table, Easy-Way 200 self feeder • Cattle oiler, NH 352 grain mixer • RECREATION: Jayco 32 ft. 5th wheel holiday trailer • 15 ft. fiberglass boat, Evinrude 40 hp outboard • SHOP TOOLS and MISC.: Generators • Welders • Compressors • For further information contact Jeff at 780.864.7750

Rycroft, Alberta Tuesday, July 15, 2014 - 11:00 a.m.

From Rycroft: 3 Miles North on Highway 2 to Twp 785 (DFI Sign) and 3.5 Miles East to Gate Sign 4508 Twp Rd 790 For information call 780-765-2172 - Hose - Barb Wire - M.F. #10 Baler (One for Parts) - Assortment of Lumber - Channel Iron & Other - Quad Sprayer TRUCK, WAGON & - Cyclone Spreader TANKS

TRACTOR, SEEDING & - Westfield 7" x 41' Auger - Versatile 6" x 36' Auger TILLAGE - Case 1175 c/w Duals & Ezee-On Front End Loader - Leon Dozer - Melro 20' Hoe Drills c/w Fertilizer & Grass - Morris L-240 24' Vibrashank c/w Mounted Harrows - I.H. 480 18' Disc - John Deere 3100 5 Bottom Plow - Allied 50' Hydraulic Harrow Bar - Assortment of Diamond Harrows - Drill Fill Auger, Drill Transports

- IHC 1600 Loadstar Single Axle Grain Truck - Rubber Tired Wagon - (2) 500 Gal Tanks - (1) 300 Gal Tank

SHOP & MISCELLANEOUS

HARVEST EQUIPMENT - M.F. 510 Western Special Combine - Cockshut 503 16' Swather (One for Parts) - Tox-o-wick 370 Grain Dryer

- Century 230 Welder - Assortment of Tools - Table Saw - Battery Chargers - Power Cords - Assortment of Bolts & Hardware - Push Lawn Mowers - Tires - Rebar

COLLECTORS & ANTIQUES - M.F. Super 92 Combine - Dump Rake - Walking Plow - IH One Bottom Breaking Plow - Binder - Steel Wheels - Wagon Wheels - One Way Disc Plow - Post Drill - Sideways Antique Drill - Shop Manuals

HOUSEHOLD ITEMS - Clothes Dryer - Deep Freeze - More Small Household Items

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DENNIS and KARLYNN NOVITSKY WED., AUG. 6, 2014 • 10:00 a.m.

Auction Action - Auction Action

BONANZA, AB • INTERNET BIDDING

Directions: 1.5 km north of Bonanza on Sec. 719, 3 km west on TWP 802, 1.5 km north on RR 130. REAL ESTATE: 2 PARCELS 1. SE 24-80-13-W6:144 acres cultivated, $5,500.00 34x64 Ft. HOME on 1/4 of LAND ASL revenue. 34x64 ft. home with 30x32 ft. deck, swimming pool. Nat. gas, hydro, phone. Open house Sunday, July 13th - 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Outbuildings: 36x50 ft. shop, concrete floor. 40x72 ft. steel clad equipment storage. 28x40 ft. quonset shop, 28x56 ft. quonset shop. 34x34 ft. equipment storage. 36x105 ft. open equipment pole building. 52x56 ft. equipment shed. 3 Chief Westland 10,000 bus. grain bins, cement floors, unloading augers. 2. SE 4-79-12-W6: 160 acres total, 90 acres cultiJOHN DEERE 4520 TRACTOR vated. Hydro, cistern, septic tank, dugout. EQUIPMENT: Daewoo DH180LC excavator, digging and cleanout buckets • Bush Hog 30 ft. tandem disc • Wilrich 30 ft. field cultivator, mt. harrows • Flexi-coil 75 30 ft. packer bar • TRAILERS: 2006 Prospector 20 ft. flatdeck trailer, 16 in. tires • 2012 Haulmark 16 ft. enclosed alum. trailer, 15 in. tires • 2002 Prowler 27.5 ft. 5th wheel travel trailer, slide out TRACTORS, 3 PT. EQUIPMENT and ATTACHMENTS: JD 4520 mfd tractor, 3pt., pto, FEL • Cockshutt 1850 tractor, Ezee-On FEL • JD 2072 3 pt mower • JD 673 3 pt rototiller • Frontier 5510678 3 pt fertilizer spreader • Frontier DW1396 3 pt. tandem disc • Frontier 48 in. pallet forks • Frontier box blade • JD 20 ft. 3 pt. sprayer, 100 gal. tank • 6 ft. spring tooth cultivator • YARD and RECREATION: Polaris Ranger 4wd ATV, side by side • Yamaha Grizzly 700 4wd ATV • Alum. s/a ATV cart • Zodiac rubber boat • 12 ft. Harbercraft alum. boat • JD 1028E snow blower • JD145 lawn tractor • 44 in. ATV mower • Fimco ATV sprayer • Lawn sweep, push lawn mowers • VEHICLES: 2000 Jeep Sahara 4wd • Dodge Ram 250 pickup • Dodge Ram 250 4wd pickup • GRAIN BINS: 4 Westeel 5 ring x 14 ft. bins • 2 Westeel 6 ring x 14 ft. bins • 2 Westland 6 ring x 14 ft. bins • SHOP TOOLS and MISC • HOUSEHOLD • HUNTING EQUIPMENT Partial list only, complete list at www.weaverauctions.com For more info call Dennis at 780-864-0599

EQUIPMENT AUCTION

Weaver Sale Yard • Rycroft, AB

Call JEFF 780.864.7750 • LORNE 250.219.0871 • EVAN 250.219.4539

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TUESDAY, AUG. 26 • 2014

CONSIGN YOUR EQUIPMENT TODAY!

Weaver Bros. Auctions Ltd. • Auctioneers for the B.C. and Alberta Peace Country JEFF WEAVER • 780.864.7750 • weaverauctions@gmail.com LORNE WEAVER • 250.219.0871 | EVAN WEAVER • 250.219.4539

Nelson & Joan Kinnaird of Grande Prairie July 12th, 2014 • 11 am

Directions: From Grande Prairie East on secondary Hwy 670, south on Range Road 43, through next crossroad (TWP 713) west into sale yard. Follow signs.

ATV’s/Trailers 2007 CAN-AM 400 High output Quad, 5 ft Quad blade & tire chains, Ski-doo/Quad Trailer with loading ramp, 7X10 utiility trailer.

Yard Equipment Antique Massey Walking Plow, 2009 Cub Cadet RZT 54 zeroturn mower sin 16269G20231, Husqvarna 18/48 Lawn Tractor sin 03120ZA001434, Husqvarna 21” Push Mower w/ bag sin 011504M000036, 42” Agrifab towable fertilizer spreader, Honda Mini Tiller FG100, 2012 Cub Cadet 28” Snow Blower model#10528C sin 1K142B10488, 20 Ton log splitter, Haban Towable 36” Tiller, Jonsered CS 2150 Jubilee Edition w/ case, John Deere 10P Yard Cart, Garden Seeder, Gardening tools, Fencing, building materials, assorted metal.

Shop Equipment 225 amp miller welder (electric), Acklands 225 Amp motor driven welder (engine good, needs some electrical repairs), Honda 4000 Watt Generator, Torch set and cart oxy/propane, 20 Ft Extension ladder, cutoff saw, welding bench/table, 10” compound mitre saw, Rockwell Beaver 6” Jointer, Various Grinders, Various tools, Large Battery Charger, Various Heaters, Bostitch air nailer & nails, Iron horse 240 volt shop air compressor, Propane bottles & Gas Cans.

Household Cupboards & Cabinets, wine & beer making supplies, small variety of Antiques, Bedroom suite, Dresser & night stands, matching couch and loveseat, swivel rocking chair, Patio Set, Patio Glider, Yard ornaments, water cooler/dispenser for bottled water, sewing machine, Propane BBQ. Auctioneers Note: The Kinnards have decided to try a new climate and have givin the honor of liquidating their items they cannot take with them. Everything is very clean and well maintained. There is something for everyone. Join us on sale day in wishing Nelson and Joan all the Best! For more information please call Alberta North Auctions or Dave 780-518-6196 (CELL)

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www.abnorthauctions.com TERMS: Payment in full on day of sale by cash or bankable cheque. Items are sold as is, where is. Bonded Licence # 212664

SALE SUBJECT TO ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS

Bonded Licence #212664

The Northern Horizon, July 4, 2014

Largest cherry market opens FARM CREDIT CANADA JUNE 27, 2014

by Judie Steeves As cherries begin to colour up on trees in British Columbia’s Okanagan Valley, many growers are applauding a long-term, secure access agreement that opens up the largest cherry market in the world -- China. Following a successful pilot program last year, an agreement has now been signed by Chinese and Canadian governments. The deal opens the door to an export program worth more than $20 million a year, David Geen of Lake Country. Geen is chair of the market access committee of the B.C. Cherry Association, which has worked with the federal and provincial governments to negotiate terms of the agreement. He says Chinese consumers have a palate for fresh fruit, particularly cherries. Chinese consumers are willing to pay premium prices, especially on good quality fruit from Canada, trusting Canada’s rigorous food safety protocols. The population, he points out, is

Robert Hammon of Sunset House, Alberta Tuesday, July 8 2014, 10 A.M.

From Valleyview: 1.6 km north on hwy. 49 to sec. hwy. 669, 8 km east to Little Smoky river on south side. Tractor: JD 4040 Tractor w/FEL & 3pth. • 18.4-34 duals to fit JD 4040 • Bale spike • Tillage & Seeding: Case plow, 7 bottom • JD 210 disc, 16ft. • Case 1200 field cultivator w/Mt. Allied tine harrows, 18ft. • IHC D/T cultivator, 18ft. • Alteen disc, 16ft. • IHC 620 seed drill, 16ft. • Harrow draw bar w/4 sections tine harrows, 20ft. • (4) sections of spiral packers • Land roller, 12ft. • Fertilizer spreader, 2 ton • No. of diamond harrows • Rock-O-Matic rock picker Harvest: JD 6601 P/T combine • Hopper wagon, 180 bushel • (2) scoop-a-second grain augers, 6in. Haying: Alteen 10 wheel hay rake • JD 346 square baler • Allied auto bale stoker Trucks: 1984 Chev ½ ton, R/C, L/B • 1969 GMC 960 truck, s/a w/16ft. Deck Sawmill: Sawmill, PTO drive w/hydraulic carriage on 48ft. steel track, 42in. Blade Shop & Misc: Flexi-coil post pounder • Hobart DC arc welder w/Willis jeep engine • (2) feed troughs • Scaffolding • Fifth wheel hitch and more •

huge. “There are a lot of people in that market,” Geen says. “There are 450 million middle class consumers in China. That’s eight Canadas.” Access to this new market will help accommodate the many young plantings of cherries in B.C., says Geen. While most of B.C.’s cherries are sold for export, cherries from Southern Ontario tend to be sold domestically, he says. Unlike last year, when B.C. growers harvested a short crop due to late spring frost damage and crop losses from hail, this year so far promises a healthy crop of ﬁrm fruit, which is ideally timed with access to the new market. Shipments will begin as soon as the ﬁrst fruit is harvested this year after Chinese agricultural inspectors spend two weeks conducting random audits. Last year, Chinese agricultural inspectors travelled to British Columbia to inspect each cherry shipment prior to shipping. Geen expects 1,800 tonnes of cherries will be shipped to China this year -four times what was shipped in 2013.

Lambert and Andrea Vandongen of Valleyview, Alberta Saturday, July 12 2014, 10 A.M.

From Valleyview: 6.4 km north on hwy. 49 to twp. rd. 711, 1 km west on north side. Tractors: Zetor 9540 Tractor w/3pth, Allied 795 FEL & bucket, w/quick attach. • 16.9x38 tires on rims to fit Zetor tractor • Bale forks • IHC 806 Tractor w/FEL {not running} • MF 1135 Tractor w/ FEL, needs repairs, {selling with spare engine} Haying: Bale Buster 6000 Hi-Line bale processor • MF 36 tedder hay rake Harvest: JD 7700 combine • Westfield grain auger w/10hp eng, 6in.x 36ft. • Scoop-a-second grain auger • MacLeods 114 grain crusher • Renn Cubit roller mill Tillage & Seeding: IHC vibrashank w/Morris mounted harrows, 40ft. • Co-op 203 D/T cultivator, 26ft. • Allied harrows, 40 ft. • (4) sections diamond harrows w/draw bar • MF 63 seed drill, 12 ft. {2 parts drills} • MF 43 seed drill w/fert. attach., 14 ft. • Drill mover, 18ft. • Case plow, 5 bot. • IHC plow, 6 bot. • IHC D/T cultivator, 12ft. • Breaking plow, one bot. Trucks & Trailers: 1967 White Freightliner C/ O truck w/350 Cummins, 13sp. T/A • 1973 GMC C5000 truck w/deck, hoist & grain box • Wagon Master goose neck stock trailer, (2) comp, 28ft. • No. of older Ford trucks, 1985-1988 {diesel engines} • 1963 Chev ½ ton w/spare engine • Water tank & trailer • Fuel tank & trailer • Truck box trailer Misc. Other Equip: 3pth post pounder • 3pth fert/seed broadcaster Livestock equip: Lewis cattle oiler • Promalas lick tank • (7) heavy corral panels, 12ft. • (4) round bale feeders • No. of feed troughs • No. of stock water tanks • (2) 300gal. round water tanks • 300gal. water tank & stand • Cattle waterers • Cattle squeeze • Calf cradle • Calf laneway • Headgate • No. of fence posts Recreation: Yamaha Big Bear quad, 4x4 {needs battery} • Suzuki 250 Quad runner quad {for parts} • Kodiak 400 quad, 4x4 {for parts} • Quad box • Traveller boat, 15ft. {needs work} • Older Islanders boat, 14ft. {needs work} • Canoe {needs repairs} Tack: Assort. heavy harness • Set of 2 pony light harness • No. of saddles Yard & Garden: Allis Chalmers 811GT lawn tractor w/mower deck & tiller • Garden tiller w/5hp. Engine Shop & Misc: Ford industrial engine • Water pump, 3in. w/ Wisconsin eng. {eng. seized} • Air-o-matic air compressor, 5hp. • Lincoln AC welder, 225amp • Lincoln AC welder, 180amp. • Oxy/act. set & cart {own bottles} • Oxy/act. cart • Durex 10in. table saw • Husqvarna 3120 chain saw w/31in. bar • Manual tire changer • No. of 100ft. rag hose • 100ft. PVC water line • Monarch 2in. water pump • No. of various lengths of power poles • No. of fuel hand pumps • No. of steel barrels • 300gal. diesel fuel tank on stand • 250gal. diesel fuel tank • 130gal. tidy tank w/pump • Bench grinder • No. of chains & boomers • Floor jacks & bottle jacks • No. of power tools • No. of air tools • No. of hand tools • (5) lockers • Large meat grinder • Econosaw elect. meat saw • Honey extractor • Bee hive boxes Antiques: Cockshutt 1 horse sleigh {restorable} • Hart Emerson Co. Ltd. Fanning mill • No. of old branding irons • Items too numerous to mention •

UNRESERVED PUBLIC REAL ESTATE AUCTION

T Todd Loewen

Valleyview, AB | July 30 · Selling at the Grande Prairie Site 1630± Grazing Lease Acres

Tony and Doris Chabot of Valleyview, Alberta Saturday, July 19 2014, 10 A.M.

From Valleyview: 1.6 km north on hwy. 49 to sec. hwy. 669/twp. rd. 704, 2 km west to rg. rd. 223A, .6 km north.

AB/MD GREENVIEW #16

Sunset House 747

Valleyview 16 km

Bonanza Gordondale

Grazing Lease

Fairview 2

Rycroft

Atikameg

Donnelly

Silverwood 2

Grande Prairie

Smoky R.

Sexsmith 34

Auction Site 747

Reno

TWP 700

Kenzie 2

Crooked Creek 43

Enilda

Lesser Slave Lake

Faust

Sunset House

Valleyview Little Property Smoky Auction Swan Hills

43 DIRECTIONS TO PROPERTY: From Valleyview, AB go 22km (14 miles) East on Sec Hwy 669, then 10 km (6Two miles) Fox Creek Creeks R. Southeast on Sec Hwy 747, the 2 km (1 mile) East on Twp Rd 700. oky Athabasca R.

PROPERTY FEATURES INCLUDE: 1630± Grazing Lease Acres Selling as one parcel combining both GRLs

Windfall

· 339 AUMs, good fences, cattle ready, good water supply, 2 access points, crown land to the east, large amount of wildlife

For up-to-date photos & details, please check our website: rbauction.com/realestate

Tractors: Versatile 555 Tractor {recent overhaul} • White 2-85 Tractor {eng. recently replaced w/2105 & recent hyd. pump} w/Allied FEL, duals • McCormick W-9 Tractor {for parts} • McCormick W-6 Tractor • McCormick W-4 Tractor • Case 450C crawler, wide pad tracks, 6 way dozer, winch • Harvest & Grain Handling: IH 1460 combine • White 5542 combine • Versatile 400 swather, 18ft. • Westfield grain auger, 7in. x 46ft. w/10hp. Kohler • Farm King grain auger, 6in. x 36ft. • (6) Westfield-Rosco grain bins, 2000 + bushel • Labtronics grain moister tester & scale in case • Tillage & Seeding: Morris Challenger L-320 cultivator, 32ft. • IHC D/T cultivator, 24ft. • IHC plow, 6 bottom • Versatile diamond harrows, 72ft. • JD 9350 seed drill, 24ft. • Trucks & Trailers: @004 Chev 2500HD, 4x4 • 1998 Ford F150, 4x4 • 1995 Chev 1500, 4x4 • 1980 GMC Brigadier, t/a, 6V92 detroit eng. w/steel box & hoist • 1980 Mack 200, c/c, s/a • 1981 GMC 6500, c/c, t/a on propane • 1984 International, c/c, s/a {not running} • 1983 Ford 1 ton w/deck • Car: 1987 Chev Scooter • 1996 Roughneck trailer, 3 x 7000lb. axles, 21ft. deck w/ 5ft. beaver tail • ‘80’s Triple E holiday trailer, 18ft., t/a • Yard & misc. Other: Schulte mower, 15ft. • Kubota F2000 front mt. mower, 72in, 4x4 • Case 446 garden Tractor w/tiller, blade & snow blower • Water tank on t/a trailer • Fuel tanks • Wagon parts • Dump hay rake • Harness: (2) sets of pony harness • Shop & Misc: Lincoln 225 arc welder • Drill Press • Cut off saw • Bench grinder • Assort. of tools • Sanborn air compressor, 80gal, 230vlt, 5hp. • Oxy-accet. set • Bolt bin • Decaster mig welder, 130amp • Small sand blaster • No. of power tools • • Items too numerous to mention • TERMS: Visa, M/C, Cash or approved cheque, letter of credit required from a bank. Everything sold “AS IS, WHERE IS” no guarantees made or implied. Please inspect all merchandise prior to bidding. • Listing subject to additions and deletions • Advance bids must be arranged 24 hours prior to auction. • NO BUYERS PREMIUM WILL BE CHARGED •

Owner – Todd Loewen: 780.524.8888

Realtor – Rick Wallan: 780.518.3313 r001814453

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