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From left, commercial team members Morgan Attrux, Bree Atcheynum, Nikita Lantz, Hanna Gregoire, and Sarah Byrne at Lakeland College’s Beef Day in Vermilion on March 22.

Angela Mouly Reporter

Lakeland College research, commercial, and purebred teams highlighted their year’s work as they hosted a beef show and sale on March 22. Having worked as part of the Student Managed Farm (SMF) powered by New Holland, research student Setlic Bishop said, “SMF represents an extensive commercial herd in the area, and our overall experience included learning about different grazing strategies and research trials.” The research team sold five bred heifers with residual feed intake data that were selected based on their hip height and uniformity. A c c o r d i n g t o L a ke l a n d C o l l e g e Animal Science Instructor and faculty advisor for the research herd, Amy Stanley, Beef Day helps to build the relationships between the industry and Lakeland College students.

“It is important to have that connection because that’s what these students are here for; to get involved in the industry. Because the students are managing these herds they get to take ownership of the sale.” Nikita Lantz was thank ful for the experience and opportunity to make a name for Lakeland College. Commercial teammate Sarah Byrne was thankful to have had the oppor tunit y to network and gain industry connections as well as the opportunity to show off their accomplishments after working on their heifers all year. “Beef Day is fabulous because it is a student run sale,” said Michelle Duckworth. During the 6th Annual Beef Day Dean of Agricultural Sciences, Josie Van Lent, concluded, “The animals looked really good and were displayed nicely. The weather turned out and we are super From left, purebred team members Nicole Scott, Rebekah Groot, Shae Wasyliw, Brayden proud of the cooperation of the teams.” Thompson, Michelle Deckworth, and Dylan Thackeray. Photos Angela Mouly

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Approximately 50 people gathered for the first Big Green Ideas seminar on renewable energy; hosted by Lakeland College Vermilion on March 20. Dean of Environmental Sciences Mal Dissanayke, Renewable Energy & Conservation Program Head & Instructor Robert Baron, and Chair of Environmental Sciences James Wood house coordinated the event to build exposure and awareness of renewable energy in Alberta. M ai n to p i c s in c lu d e d h ow b u s i nesses are changing or expanding and how the energy industry is incorporating decentralized energy into their production/energy systems. The casual, public event drew attention from both municipal and farm guests, and five panel members addressed questions and shared their different

opinions. “We wanted to provide an opportunity to introduce broader topics and allow for myth busting and debunking or confirming people’s thoughts or perceptions. We are very thankful to everyone for attending,” said James Woodhouse, Chair of Environmental Sciences. Keynote speaker and EQUS’ CEO, Patricia Bourne explained micro generation types including hydro, wind, solar, biomass, and fuel cells. With the most detailed examples coming from her personal and company’s solar installations, she said that people see a benefit in renewable energy. “According to the Alberta Electric System Operator, in 2018, 3,000 sites were producing more than 40,000 kilowatts of electricity,” said Bourne of recent off-grid locations. She also explained savings and

From left, Big Green Ideas panel members ENMAX Director of Operations Jason Atkinson, EQUS Chairman Glen Fox, Lakeland College Renewable Energy & Conservation Program Head & Instructor Robert Baron, EQUS’ CEO Patricia Bourne, and Borradaile REA President Ernie Semeniuk. Photos Angela Mouly

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Vermilion Folk Club – Open Stage

March 23. A selection of local artists included Approximately 50 people attended the 10-year-old Cassie Cameron, Phil Willes Open Stage event hosted by the Vermil- and Ray McMillan, Kevin Clarke, Debbie ion Folk Club at the Vermilion Legion on Hill, and McKenna Gallagher. The crowd Reporter

Ten-year-old Cassie Cameron who opened the show for the Vermilion Folk Club’s Open Stage on March 23.

enjoyed the variety of vocal and instrumental talent, as well as a laid back evening of socializing and entertainment. The audience was appreciative and applauded the volunteers’ courage to get on stage.

Cassie Cameron opened the show and said, “Performing is really fun! I like the sound of it, and it kind of gets people through some things. Music is really inspiring to people.”

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Submitted Ot tawa, ON – The Honourable Andrew Scheer, Leader of Canada’s Conservatives and the Official Opposition, issued the following statement on Budget 2019: “With Budget 2019, Justin Trudeau is covering up his corruption under

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after the election. “Canadians will not be distracted by Mr. Trudeau’s cover-up deficits. They demand answers on the SNC-Lavalin corruption scandal and Conservatives will do everything we can to get them. “In the days ahead, we will continue to o p p ose Mr. Tr ud eau’s c over- u p

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Cold Brewed Coffee

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Cold brewed coffee is a relatively new food trend. It is made with just water and ground coffee and refrigerated for 12 - 24 hours. It comes out stronger, but then it is typically diluted with water or cream. You can use it for iced coffee or iced cappuccino type drinks. If you are using regular grounds, cold brewed coffee contains the same amount of caffeine as a hot brewed coffee. One of the benefits of cold brewed coffee is the flavour, as this process does not extract as much acid as a hot brewed coffee. The reduced acid makes the coffee easier on those with a sensitive stomach or acid reflux problems. Cold brewed coffee is less bitter than regular

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March 26, 2019 | The Vermilion Voice

Craig Baird Columnist

How The Communities Around Vermilion Got Their Names

H ave y o u eve r wondered about the names of the communities around Vermilion? How did those communities get their names? What made one name stick and stand the test of time, while other names faded away in history? In this column, let’s look at the names of the places we all know, and how they came to get those names. Vermilion: Originally called Breage after a village in England, the town now takes its name from the Vermilion River that it is situated on. As for the river, its name comes from the Cree word of wiyaman. Mannville: This community gets its name thanks to CNR agents Davidson and McRae, who named the community in honour of Sir Donald Mann. Donald Mann, who was knighted in 1911, was one of the founders of the Canadian National Railway.

Kitscoty: This community was born in 1907 when a post office with its name was opened. The name of the community comes from a town in Kent, England. That town in England gets its name from Kit’s Coty House a point in the northern part of Kent. Islay: As with many communities in Canada, the name for Islay comes from a community in the United Kingdom. Named by the Gilchrist family, who came over from Ontario, they named it in honour of their original home of Islay, Scotland. Rusylvia: One of the more unique names in the area, the community gets its name from the Latin word for “wooded country”. Dewberry: The name for this community comes thanks to a pioneer woman who walked into the local store with a bucket of dewberries and suggested it as the name of the community. Marwayne: One of the

early settlers to the area was the Marfleet family, who came over from Wainfleet, England. To come up with the name for the community, they combined the first syllable of their family name with the second syllable of their original home community. Minburn: This community was started by the Canadian Northern Railway and it is named for Mina Burns, a writer of western articles for magazine who lived in Ottawa at the time. Innisfree: This community was once called Delnorte, but the name change came about thanks to Sir Edmund Walker, who was the president of the Canadian Bank of Commerce at the time. He said that the area around the community reminded him of his home along Lake Simcoe outside Toronto. He said that if the residents changed the name, he would build a bank there. The name itself means “healthy island”.

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July 31, 1921 March 22, 2017 Dad, In the early morning, when the day is new we’ll often pause and think of you When a soft rain falls and a rainbow spreads we’ll hear your voice and smile instead As the leaves turn red and crops turn gold our memories of you will take ahold When the snowflakes fall and the land goes to sleep our memories of you we’ll forever keep The years went by, your love was still strong, but your body grew tired and then you were gone

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Buffalo Coulee Community Club would like to thank the following Businesses and Individuals for the donations to our silent and live auction at our perogy supper: Agland Barnyard Creations Berta Bees Cargill Vermilion Clear West Communications College Park Cornerstone Co-op Dekalb Elevation Everblack Angus Grain Corp Ireland Farm Equipment LMG Leanne Martin Lychak Oil Co. Ltd Nutrien Ag Solution P & H Wainwright Pentagon

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The Vermilion Voice | March 26, 2019

Vermilion RCMP Charge Male With Multiple Counts Of Indecent Communications

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received on March 16. Both complaints indicated the same originating phone number was responsible. The investigation revealed several other victims who had not reported to police. As a result of the evidence gathered, police have charged 31 year old Jim Douglas WILSON of Mannville, AB with 7 offences:

5 counts of Indecent Communications and 2 counts of Breach of Probation. WILSON appeared before a Justice of the Peace and remains in custody, next appearing Monday April 1, 2019 in Vermilion Provincial Court. If you have any information regarding these

or other offences please contact the Vermilion RCMP at 780-853-4441 or your local police. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-2228477 (TIPS), online at www.p3tips.comor by using the “P3 Tips” app available through the Apple App or Google Play Store.

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from Mannville in the early evening hours of March 21, 2019. The truck is a 2014 white Mannville, AB - Vermilion RCMP are Ford F550 with a service body and picker requesting the public’s assistance in locating arm attached. Presently the truck will have a stolen service truck. The vehicle was stolen front end damages and may have “Bulldog Submitted

Energy” decals. Please see attached photo of the actual truck. If you have any information on this vehicle’s whereabouts, you are asked to contact the Vermilion RCMP at 780-853-4441, or your

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Celebrating 30 Years Of Service Margaret Palmer celebrated 30 years of service with TD Bank on March 18. She has worked for the past 22 years at TD Bank in Vermilion and said that Vermilion is a wonderful small town. The thing she values the most is her relationships with people. Patrons visited and enjoyed cake, juice and coffee throughout the day. The celebration was a total surprise to her and she had no idea that her coworkers were planning this celebration. Photo Angela Mouly

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Bright Choices For Bathroom Lighting Submitted For bathroom lighting that ’s both functional and appealing, there are a few rules you’ll need to follow when it comes time to choose your fixtures. The main light source, generally located in the middle of the room, should give off diffuse, indirect light. Opt for a ceiling light or a chandelier, for example. For additional lighting, choose wallmounted fixtures or spotlights that you can install above or alongside the mirror behind the sink. Make sure that they

shine light evenly over your face when you’re in front of the mirror to facilitate shaving and makeup application. If you want to create a unique atmosphere, try placing light strips along the bottom of the walls or installing embedded lights in the shower. Make sure you choose fixtures that are moisture resistant. Finally, install a dimmer switch so that you can adjust the intensity of the light to your liking. AVOID: Harsh lighting, Spotlights directed towards the bathtub and Fabric lampshades.

Add Flowers To Your Plate Submitted Edible flowers are a feast for the eyes as well as the taste buds. So why not reserve a part of your backyard for growing edible flowers this summer? Just bear in mind that you’ll have to take a few precautions. Borage, nasturtiums, violets, bee balm, phlox, gladioli and even tulips are just some of the flowers that you can eat. There are many others, but be careful: not all flowers are edible. In fact, some are even toxic. So, before you taste a flower, make sure you know exactly what you’re about to eat. The flowers you use to embellish your recipes should not have been treated with pesticides. Pick fresh flowers early in the morning when the dew has evap-

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In Lloydminster and Vermilion Looking for part-time/full-time restaurant employees. Must have restaurant experience or is a fast learner who can follow procedures and multitask. Must have or be willing to obtain Pro Serve and Food Handling Certificate email: silvermoon1214@yahoo.ca

March 26, 2019 | The Vermilion Voice

SCHOOL NEWS J.R. Robson School News

Raynette Schroeder 8.

Teacher Interviews 5-8 p.m., Mar. 28: Teacher Interviews, Apr. 19: Good Friday Our school will be helping out with the Vaping Presentation by AHS at 7 pm @ – no school, Apr. 22-26: Easter Break – no Understanding Mental Health Evening JRR, Apr. 8: Report Cards, Apr. 17: Parent/ school, May 7: Mental Health Art Gala that will be held on April 9 at the Vermilion Regional Centre starting at 7 p.m. It will be an opportunity to learn about the available resources and the work being done in our community in regards to mental health. This is open to all community members. The Public School Boards’ Association of Alberta will be hosting an Alberta Student Voice Conference at the end of May. This will include opportunities for students to chat with school trustees, so that students can tell them what is important, what is working well, and what they would like to see changed or enhanced in the education system. It is also a learning opportunity, where students are taught skills that they can take back to their school to influence change; in previous years, they focused on Media Relations and Public Speaking. If a JR student in interested in participating, please see Mr. Bates. Expenses will be reimbursed. Important Dates: Mar. 28: Parent/ Senior Boys Basketball team at Provincials.

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After winning zones in Fort McMurray, the Varsity Boys Basketball Team placed second in the 2A Boys Provincial Championship in High Level this past weekend. The team beat Holy Redeemer from Edson, OLMP from Camrose, Rundle College from Calgary, and in the final, lost to Immanuel Christian from Lethbridge. The boys played some very exciting basketball throughout the weekend. But most importantly, they competed with sportsmanship, hustle, and class winning the hearts of fans during the tournament across the province. They were true ambassadors to the school of J.R. Robson and the town of Vermilion. All the games were live streamed online so students had the chance to watch a few matches on the big screen in the Training Lab during class time. J.R. Robson is looking forward to hosting the 2A boys provincial championship next year! Congratulations boys for an awesome season! Thank you to the following sponsors who helped make the Varsity Boys Basketball year a huge success: McDonalds Family Foods, Longs Value Drugs, Boston Pizza, Morris Industries, Co-op, Sweeney Family, Red Feather Ridge Catering, Val Terra Ranching, Ken Newton, Tom and Karen Therrien, Vermilion Credit union, W2 land and Cattle, Pioneer, The Waltz Family, LMG Inc and Uniquely U Fashions. Mr. Campbell took the Grade 7 and 8 Outdoor Ed. students ice fishing on Laurier Lake on Friday, March 15. The fish caught were plenty but tiny. A reminder that Parent/Teacher Interviews are this Thursday and that there will be a Vaping Presentation for parents at 7 p.m. for those who are interested in learning more about vaping and what it does to the body. Report Cards will be coming out on April Ice fishing field trip group. Photos submitted

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HOROSCOPE/SUDOKU AND SOLUTIONS Daily Sudoku: Mon 25-Mar-2019

TAURUS

You will learn a great deal from people with different cultural backgrounds. You will upset your partner if you have spent money on things that aren't necessary.

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Mingle with those who can help you get ahead. Do not invest in ventures that only appear to be lucrative. Help children complete projects they're having difficulty with.

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Try not to lose your cool, and make your point known. Financial limitations may add to your depression. Don't evade important issues; you may find yourself backed into a corner.

LEO

Try making some changes to your appearance and your attitude that will reinforce just that. You can ferret out secret information if you just listen to what others have to say.

VIRGO

You can make personal changes that will enhance your reputation and give you greater self confidence. You may not be happy if members of your family are not pulling their weight.

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Raise your self esteem and your confidence if you want to get back into the mainstream again. If you try to manipulate emotional situations you will find yourself alienated. Don't push your mate away.

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People trying to entice you to join in will be less than trustworthy. Try making some changes to your appearance and your attitude that will reinforce just that.

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Avoid letting family get involved in your personal life. The key to feeling good about yourself will be to do something about it. Plans to make physical improvements may lead to psychological changes, too.

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You can make excellent purchases today. You will make new friends through physical activities. Romance will be yours if you get out and do things in large groups.

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You may be tempted to spend too much on entertainment or luxury items. You can become obsessed with detail and must be sure to divide your time appropriately.

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Don't give in too quickly. Catch up on overdue phone calls and correspondence. Any difficulties with peers could be unnerving.

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SCHOOL NEWS Margaret McCormack Submitted

T h e s tu d e nt s an d staff of St. Jerome’s gathered together to celebrate the accomplishments of our Spartan Athletes participating in curling and basketball during this winter season. After the introduction of all the teams were made by Sadie Granigan and Maria Pottle relay races were held to demonstrate the skills of our athletes and to have some fun. The event ended with an exciting game of basketball between the Sr. Girls and Sr. Boys Spartans. Many thanks to the organizing committee for this fun event to recognize the talent and skills of our Spartans! Four buses filled with grade five to 12

St. Jerome’s School News

students headed out for a day of skiing at Kinosoo Ridge in Cold Lake on Wednesday, March 20. It was a gorgeous day to hit the slopes and everyone from first time skiers to seasoned skiers had a marvelous day. Thank you to all the staff who supervised and drove bus for the day and thank you to Mr. Whelan for organizing this wonderful experience. St. Jerome’s students enjoyed the beautiful spring weather last week. The skipping ropes, soccer balls, and rubber boots have all been pulled out of storage to be enjoyed during recess time. We had some very tiny clever green tricksters visit our elementary classrooms over the weekend. They turned the rooms upside down, but also left treats for every student. Ever class designed and created leprechaun traps, but were unable to

catch any of the tricky little creatures! Elementary students will be collecting money for the Heart and Stroke Foundation for the next three weeks. St. Jerome’s will hold a Jump Rope for Heart Event on Friday, April 12. The Grade 4 class are organizing a Bake Sale for Friday, April 5. Their goal is to raise enough money for two children in an underdeveloped country to have a life-saving reconstructive cleft surgery through “Operation Smile”. Each surgery is $240, and in as little as 45 minutes. We can give renewed hope to a child! Be sure to bring $1 for a baked good, so that you can change a child’s life! Kindergarten Open House and Registration is just around the corner! St. Jerome’s will be hosting Kindergarten Open House on Wednesday, March 27

at 7 p.m. This will be a great evening to come and check out the kindergarten room, meet our kindergarten teacher, Ms. Lewin, principal, Mr. Chase and the team from Alberta Health Services. Children are welcome to attend as they will be supervised in the kindergarten room. St. Jerome’s Graduating Class of 2019 will be helping out at the next Knights of Columbus Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, March 31st. The breakfast takes place at the Father Cordeau Centre in St. Jerome’s School from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. This is a great fundraiser for our grad class. Come out for a great breakfast and support the grads! School Reminders: Elementary Happigrams - Friday, March 29 at 9:30 a.m., Autism Awareness Day - Tuesday, April 2 - wear Light Blue.

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY PART TIME TRUCK DRIVING / FUEL HAULING Edmonton to Northern areas, locally based Class 1 License Required and Super B experience preferred Competitive Wages, benefits, and training expenses paid by employer Inquiries to: Chailey Transport - Blair Jackson 780-853-0069

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March 26, 2019 | The Vermilion Voice

SCHOOL NEWS Karen King Submitted

Vermilion Elementary School News

spacious classrooms, intramurals at noon, early literacy program, integrated virtues program, music program, integrated technology, breakfast program, hot lunch program, milk program, field trips, parent involvement, before and after school care, and playschool. Your child is eligible to attend kindergarten next year if he/she is 5 years of age prior to March 1, 2020. Please bring your child’s birth certificate. We look forward to meeting you and your child. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to call 853-5444 for more information or email calvin.anhorn@btps.ca Spring is on its way and our spring Scholastic Book Fair will get us in the spirit of the season. The book fair will

It was a sunshine day for the Grade 1 students on March 14. They took their second field trip to the Provincial Park and enjoyed tobogganing, a winter walk, skiing, and a hot dog lunch in the CN Station. A big thanks to Mrs. Paige for her expertise in teaching all the students how to cross country ski and to the parent volunteers who gave of their time to make this learning experience possible. Also a big shout out to the Vermilion Ski Club for the use of their skis. In Social Studies, Grade 1 are learning about special landmarks in their community and they feel so lucky to visit this one. Vermilion Elementary School received the awesome opportunity for the whole school to be present at the 11:30 game on March 15 during the Bantam Provincial Tournament. We were bussed over to the stadium and got to witness the Vermilion Bantams defeat the Provost ?? The Edmonton Oilers mascot, Hunter, came all the way from Edmonton to sit with our school during the game. The students were given the chance to preorder popcorn that was ready for us when we arrived. A special thank you goes out to all the organizers for this awesome opportunity. School Council – March 18 Vermilion Elementary School’s Kindergarten will be holding their information and open house night on March 26 from 7:00 until 8:00. Some highlights of our ECS program include: child centered, developmentally appropriate programs, Photos submitted

2019 Cutter Rally for Cancer Committee say

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arrive April 2, will be set up and available for students to preview. On April 4, we will open for purchasing from the hours of 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. This is also Parent Teacher interview night. On April 5, purchasing hours are from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and on April 8, it will only to open until 2 p.m. This fundraiser provides many new resources for our Library Learning Commons. Scholastic also provides a Family promotion. Bring your family to the book fair and enter the draw for a $50 Family Event ‘Door Prize’ where the winner receives $25 to spend at the book fair, and $25 goes to the student’s classroom library. Students are totally pumped for Book Fair and have been reading machines, to earn “Book Fair Bucks.” This means every student

has a chance to purchase something at the book fair. The amount of “Book Fair Bucks” is determined by how many AR points they have accumulated. Remember Scholastic sends us a great assortment of K-Grade 8 books, as well as a crate of school tools, bookmarks, posters and early learning products. This is a great place for gifts, rewards and Easter gifts. Dates to Remember: Mar 1-Apr 5 – Spring Fundraiser; Mar 26 – Kindergarten Open House at 7:00; April 1-30 – Yearbook Sales; April 2-9 – Scholastic Book Fair; April 3 – Wear Crazy Bling Day; April 3 – Assembly at 10:45; April 4 – Parent Teacher Interviews; April 12 – Spring Concert at 12:00.

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The 2019 Cutter Rally for Cancer Committee would like to send a huge thank you to everyone that took part in the Rally. Participants, Volunteer, Sponsors, Northwell Rentals, Landowners, Lloydminster Exhibition Assoc. Thank you for making our event such a success!! Box 69, 4912 50 Avenue Kitscoty, AB T0B 2P0 PH: (780) 846-2244 PH: (780) 853-5492 FX: (780) 846-2716

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Road Maintenance: prioritize and coordinate roads, equipment and ongoing repairs and maintenance including reporting on activities and plans; assist with approach inspections, bridge repairs, yearly road bans; investigate complaints and implement solutions Supervise Grader/Snow Plow/Plow Truck Operators Signs and Culverts: coordinate roadside signs and the steaming, replacement, and installation of culverts Coordinate & Supervise Gravel Program: distribution and application of gravel to roads; utilizing Gravel Haulers (internal and contracted) as per service level and operating budget.

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The Vermilion Voice | March 26, 2019

Bull Selection: New Calculator To Determine The Value Of A Bull

Beef Cattle Research Council Submitted

Different traits of bulls can contribute to different impacts on the bottom line of the operation. For example, a bull with a higher calving ease EPD m ay c o ntr i b u te to a h i g h er wean ing rate. Not surprisingly, bulls with higher calving ease (or lower bir th weights) sell for a higher price (Simms et al., 1997). With the large variation in bulls available, bull prices extend over a wide range from $1000 to over $20,000 per head. Identifying a fair price during sire

selection contributes to higher efficiency in operation economics. To estimate breakeven bull price, a bull valuation calculator has been developed. The purpose is to provide a general idea of how much a bull is worth based on key farm parameters. Bull Values – two Scenarios The value a bull provides depends on his individual per formance, the e nv ir o n m e nt (ex: p a sture pr o d u c tivity), management (cow:bull ratio) and markets (calf price). For example, large framed bulls require more feed, leading to a higher maintenance

cost, but that may be offset by heavier calves at sale time. Two scenarios were studied – a low maintenance farm versus a high maintenance farm. Table 1 shows the parameters entered for each farm. The default values in the calculator are the averages of the two scenarios. The low maintenance farm is assumed to have a larger pasture size reducing the cow to bull ratio, multiple bulls in a field with potential for fighting as well as rough terrain contributing to reduced bull longevity, and reduced feeding costs over fewer days, resulting in lower maintenance costs. This

management style is reflected in the cow herd as well with a lower weaning rate and lower weaning weights. The high maintenance farm is assumed to have smaller breeding pastures, more labour, and more feed, which leads to a higher cow to bull ratio, greater longevity, higher weaning rates, and higher weaning weights. Despite keeping key parameters constant like the propor tion of the calf value attributed to the bull and expected calf price, there is a large variation in bull value between the two farm scenarios (Table 2). Continued on page 23

Table 1. Parameters used for annual bull maintenance cost between two farm scenarios.

24th Annual Bull Sale Monday April 8 2019 • 1 PM At the farm, Lloydminster, SK

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March 26, 2019 | The Vermilion Voice Continued from page 22 The high maintenance farm has a breakeven bull price more than double that of the low maintenance farm. In fact, the low maintenance farm would have had a much lower breakeven price if the annual maintenance cost was similar to the high maintenance farm. However, the lower annual maintenance cost helped to offset the lower cow to bull ratio and lower weaning rate. For the high maintenance farm, the producer can afford to pay more for a bull given the expected performance of both the bull and its offspring. The large variation in bull prices on the market reflects the different abilities of the bull to bring value to an operation. This is impacted not only by the bull but also the environment and management system used by differing operations. Driving Factors of Bull Price The value a bull provides is in the calves sired over a lifetime, the longterm genetic change of the herd, and salvage value at the end of a productive life. (As long-term genetic change is not readily measurable by producers, this parameter was excluded from the calculator.) The value provided depends on:cost

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factors(i.e., bull maintenance cost and death loss), performance factors(i.e., years of ser vice, the expected cow to bull ratio, expected weaning rate, expected weight of feeders, and proportion of the calf value attributed to the bull), and price factors(i.e., ex p e c t e d p r i c e o f feeders and salvage value).

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Spring Termination Of Hay Land

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Pr o d u c e r s s h o u l d c o n s i d e r a number of factors before deciding to terminate their hay land in the spring followed by seeding an annual crop. “Traditionally, forage stands have been terminated in the fall by using one of three approaches – tillage only, herbicide application combined with tillage and herbicide application followed by direct seeding into

sod,” says Mark Cutts, crop specialist at the Alberta Ag-Info Centre. “The main advantage of fall termination is the ability to establish a good seedbed with tillage or – in the case of direct seeding – allowing the sod to decompose.” While spring termination of hay land is an option, producers need to be aware of a number of factors that will affect its success. The ability to manage these factors will influence the success of seed-

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ing annual crops into spring-terminated hay land. “One factor that must be managed properly is soil moisture,” says Cutts. “In many areas of the province, conservation of spring moisture is essential for crop establishment.” Utilizing multiple tillage operations to prepare a seedbed will reduce available soil moisture. The preferred method of establishing annual crops in springterminated stands is a herbicide application followed by direct seeding into sod. Cutts says that producers also need to be aware that spring termination of hay land will delay the date of seeding. “For herbicide applications to be effective, sufficient plant material must be present.” Grasses should be at the three to four leaf stage, and legumes need to be actively growing to allow for good herbicide coverage. Seeding will also be delayed three to five days after the herbicide application to allow thorough translocation into the plant. This will result in seeding delays of two to three weeks as compared to a fall-terminated stand. Control of the forage species in the hay stand is essential in order to reduce yield loss due to competition with the growing crop. A high rate of glyphosate – up to 720 g of active ingredient per acre – can be applied to the hay stand once sufficient growth is present. If regrowth of the forage species occurs after emer-

gence of the annual crop, producers then need to assess the weed spectrum and determine if a suitable in-crop herbicide option exists. “Establishing good soil to seed contact is critical to the success of the seeded crop,” he says. “With sod seeding the most consistent results have occurred with cereal crops compared to a smaller seeded crop, such as canola. The larger seed size associated with cereals allows seeds to be placed beneath the thatch layer into soil where good soil-to-seed contact occurs.” Cutts adds that evaluating the fertility of the soil is important. “Nutrient levels are commonly deficient on older hay stands and will need to be addressed when seeding an annual crop. It is recommended producers collect a soil sample to properly evaluate fertility requirements.” “Seeding annual crops into spring terminated hay land poses a number of challenges and is a riskier option as compared to seeding into fall terminated hay stands,” he says. “To manage these risks, producers need to recognize these challenges and adopt the appropriate crop management techniques.” To connect with the Alberta Ag-Info Centre: Hours: 8:15 am to 4:30 pm (open Monday to Friday, closed statutory holidays) Toll free: 310-FARM (3276)

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