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From left, BarBQ Brand meat cutter Doug Mandrusiak and Hubkins Restaurant manager Randy Riley in the new meat processing facility. Photo Lorna Hamilton
Lorna Hamilton Reporter
Locally owned and operated, Hubkins Restaurant, located in downtown Vermilion, is now offering BarBQ Brand Meats. During the COVID health measures, in-dining service was prohibited and Hubkins chose to expand and add a certified meat processing facility, complete with a huge walk-in smoker room for curing and smoking all kinds of meats. Vermilion and area residents now have the oppor tunit y to purchase locally inspected and processed beef and pork. “We are sourcing locally and ethi-
cally produced beef and pork and it is processed, prepared, and packaged right here at BarBQ Brand Meats,” said Manager Randy Riley. The new BarBQ Brand will offer a va r i e t y o f m e at i t e m s s u c h a s pork chops, pork steak, pork roasts, ground pork on requests, sausages, hams, and bacon (three flavours, regular, brown sugar, and maple). On the beef side, available for purchase will be beef roasts, steaks, and ground beef, 100% beef hamburger patties, that have absolutely no additives or binders. Also available are pepperoni, natural and assorted flavoured jerky, and some specialty items when available.
“We are excited to open our new meat processing area and we are being ver y selective in the quality of meats we are sourcing from local producers and we have a very experienced and knowledgeable meat cutter on staff,” said Riley. On the restaurant side, in addition to their already fantastic menu of homemade buns, burgers, soups, fries, and smoked ribs and brisket, and much more, Hubkins is introducing ‘Pick Your Steak.’ “If a guest is coming for breakfast, lunch, or supper they can select their personal choice of steak and we will prepare it for them to their liking and they can add whatever sides they want
to make it a meal,” explained Riley. “We are now open, again at 6 a.m. for the best breakfast in town, all day, and until 9 p.m. for indoor dining and will continue takeout and delivery.” Also now available at Hubkins are canning items from the Crazy Pig Lady Canning and Crates. Hubkins BarBQ Brand would really like to thank the local businesses that helped to get BarBQ Brand Meats up and running, during the COVID slow down. Martins Plumbing and Heating, Scot-Len Electric, Hi-Tech Refrigeration, and Mitch Barr Construction were all prompt, professional and safe in contributing to another enhanced local Vermilion shopping opportunity.
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Cornerstone Co-op Holds Community In Mind Campaign
Lorna Hamilton Reporter
This past year has been a challenge for everyone in every community of Alberta. COVID-19 has brought feelings of isolation, fear, anxiety, loneliness, sadness and anger. In some cases the current pandemic has resulted in the break-down in relationships, domestic abuse and financial ruin. Many Albertans suffered from mental health issues and addictions prior to the pandemic, however, since the onset of the pandemic more and more Albertans have been struggling with mental health issues or the onset of addiction. Cornerstone Co-op has recognized the struggles communities are facing and have also recognized the mental health and physical health struggles its community members are experiencing. As a part of Cornerstone Co-op fundraising initiatives, Cornerstone has partnered with the Mental Health Foundation of Alberta (MHF) and have implemented a ‘Community in Mind’ Fundraising Campaign in all six of their serving communities, throughout the month of February. “Mental health and physical health
mental health campaign for our employees called ‘Our Team in Mind’ as we want to support our employees to be mentally strong, and have coordinated education opportunities. MacMillian also commented that they are very excited to be partnering with the MHF for the month of February and that
Mealshare was founded in 2013 with a vision to see a world without youth hunger, starting with four partner restaurants in Alberta. Today, the organization has expanded to over 1,200 restaurants across Canada. Meals to youth are provided through Mealshare’s network of 450 local charity partners across Canada. 80 per cent of Mealshare’s financial support stays in local communities where the Mealshare Item was purchased, and 20 per cent goes internationally to Save the Children. Mealshare partnered up with all 1,000
Canadian A&W locations, with a goal of sharing 1.25 million meals per year. Mealshare Edmonton Community Leader, Shree Govindarajan, stated “We’ve got a really simple model; It’s a buy one give one program, so if customers go into a Mealshare partner restaurant and they order the Mealshare Menu Item, they will get their food like normal but on the back end our partner restaurants provide us with funds that we distribute to partner charities who provide meals to youths in need on our behalf and on the restaurant behalf. So, we’ve been working with a lot of independent partner restaurants in major cities
across Canada in the last few years but we’re really excited because we are starting a major partnership with A&W and it’s going to be nationwide at every A&W location across Canada, so that’s over 1000 locations, and we’ve got a goal to share 1.25 million meals this year just with our partnership. We are really excited because we’ve primarily been in major cities and just didn’t have the resources to really access small communities before this partnership but it’s really great to be able to do it quickly, and all at once you reach a ton of small communities that have local charities.” In Vermilion, Mealshare is support-
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all proceeds of the donations from the branded paper heart will be going to the Mental Health Foundation. “It’s been a very tough year for our communities and team and we are committed to making this a successful awareness campaign and fundraiser,” stated MacMillian.
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go hand in hand, and we need to be as supportive of our community’s mental health as their physical health during this pandemic,” said communications lead Sam Fitzner, from the Mental Health Foundation of Alberta. As part of the fundraiser and awareness campaign community members will have the opportunity to purchase a branded paper heart at each check-out and write a heart-felt message which will be displayed in each of Cornerstones locations. On February 3, MHF representatives Sam Fitzner, communications lead, Mental Health Foundation and Amber Benders, along with Christina Harvey, Health Promotion Facilitator Community Addictions and Mental Health, Wainwright were in attendance at the Vermilion Cornerstone Co-op from 1-3 p.m. to help launch the campaign and to highlight mental health. The Mental Health Foundation fundraises for and supports all public addiction and mental health programs in Alberta. C o r n er s to n e C o - o p C o m m u n i t y Engagement Manager Heather MacMillian was in attendance and said, ”Cornerstone Co-op is also launching a workplace
ing Vermilion Food Bank to provide meals within our local community. 201 Alberta A&W locations are participating with a goal to share 241,200 meals per year. “We’re really excited about this partnership, it means everything to Mealshare. During the pandemic we face a lot of insecurity with our program and similar to the insecurity that our partner charities and restaurants face. We are excited to take Mealshare and this partnership to the next level, and feed children and youth in almost every community in Canada which is a dream come true,” commented Govindarajan.
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February 9, 2021 | The Vermilion Voice
Hereford Hogs A Unique Breed
Lorna Hamilton Reporter
According to cpsswine.com which is the National Hereford Hog Association the colour variation of the Hereford Hog was first seen in the 19th century when there was a strain of hogs whose colour markings resembled the red and white markings of Hereford cattle and was developed by a Mr. R. U. Weber of LaPlata, Mo. However, it wasn’t until about 20 years later between 1902 to 1925 a group of hogs in Iowa and Nebraska under the leadership of John Schulte of Norway, IA were developed. Schulte created the breed from a cross Duroc-Jersey and Poland China hog. In respect to the colour markings a Hereford Hog must have the red body (preferrably deep red) with a white head, ears, and 4 white legs. The underline can be either red or white and ears must be broke forward. The Hereford Hog breed is known for its docile nature and therefore is a great pig for 4-H children. www.livestockconservancy. com states that the Hereford hog is adaptable and will thrive in both outdoor operations and under confinement systems and that they do well in wide variety of climates. It also goes on to say that the hogs have early maturation and they can weigh upto 250 pounds by the age of five to six months and are easy to pasture but also grain efficient and can reach market weight on less feed than many other breeds. Boars can weigh in at 800 pounds while mature sows are around 600 pounds and produce large litters and make excellent mothers. Aaron Scheumleffel from just south of Elk Point has been breeding and selling Hereford Hogs for three years. “I have been breeding for three years and I have had my sows for four years,” commented Scheumleffel. Scheumleffel says he was tired of buying pork out of the store and started looking around at buying pigs.
“I started looking into specialty pigs and breds,” stated Scheumleffel. found out there was a whole different world Scheumleffel sells his hogs as breeders of pigs out there than I ever thought about, as well as for meat. He said, “This is the so when I was looking into these pigs, first year I have sold boars and two went I was looking into these Herefords and pig called a Mulefoot and I was like well they look like a wild boar and I didn’t like the looks of it so I went with the Hereford cause I thought they were cool colours,” explained Scheumleffel. Scheumleffel currently has two sows, a boar and four gilts with his sows weighing 600 pounds and his boar at 700 pounds and are purebreds; the only ones he knows of in the area. “My sows came from Ontario, my boar came from southern Saskatchewan. My hogs are registered so they have to be purebreds, I have to do paperwork on them and send it down to the States. The only other closest farm I know of is Wainwright, but I don’t think they have pure-
to somewhere in Saskatchewan, one went to Assiniboine, Alberta and one went to Smoke Lake up north. I also sell for meat to local friends and neighbours.
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Vermilion Voice Columnist Publishes Cookbook
Lorna Hamilton Reporter
Owner of Dawn Interiors and Fashions in Lloydminster and Vermilion Voice columnist Dawn Hames has published her cookbook titled ‘The Prairie Farmhouse.’ The recipe book contains a collection of what Hames calls Prairie cooking and recipes. She says the Canadian prairie food culture is the result of many influences, with the most important one being available ingredients. The ingredients for her recipes can be found in the garden, wild on the land, and in local grocery stores. Hames explained that the prairie food culture embraces many food influences based on the immigrant populations that homesteaded here such as British, Ukrainian Scandinavian, German, Italian, Asian, and others. “From our Metis, First Nations, hunters, farmers, and gardeners we learn the impor-
tance of living close to the land for our food and respecting our resources. I am a big advocate of home cooking and using basic ingredients, as it delivers maximum nutrition and eliminates harmful food additives,” said Hames. The cookbook contains many of her favourite recipes, some vintage recipes, recipes she says are newly developed and some that cater to people with food allergies or intolerances. Several of Hames’s recipes were developed in response to COVID, for example, the yeast shortages and job losses which prompted her to develop and publish the Prairie Flatbread recipe as well as a recipe in which yeast is made from the water drained off of cooked potatoes. Hames also included inexpensive comfort foods such as Vanilla Infused Rice Pudding, Apple Bars, Cabbage Roll soup and Ginger Oat Bran Muffins as well as a jam made of wild Rose petal and jelly made
of lilac blossoms. “I found that I did not have access to all the ingredients in recipe books and meal preparation oftentimes seemed more drudgery than a joy. Sometimes you just draw a blank on what to make. I found developing a stash of recipes that worked with the resources at hand has been revolutionary for me in celebrating and enjoying our own unique prairie food culture,” said Hames. Hames decided to create the cookbook in response to COVID, as she knew more people were at home and cooking for themselves. After years of writing for the Vermilion Voice people were suggesting to her that she should do a cookbook so the recipes were organized into one easy to find book. “I often cooked and developed recipes, without ever recording them, but when I started writing for the Voice, I began capturing the information. I really owe Sue and the
Obituary for Shirley May Bryden It is with great sadness the family announces Shirley May Bryden passed away on February 3, 2021 at the age of 79 years. Shirley was born to Sven and Ruth Svenson and raised in the Minburn area. She and James G. Bryden were married in 1959 and they began farming and raising a family together. Shirley was ac�ve in the United Church singing in the choir as a child and later in UCW serving in various capaci�es. Shirley lived the UCW mission of ‘Love and Respect for all of Gods Crea�ons’. Her favorite �me of year was spring with its resurgence of life, blooming flowers, and newborn animals. She adored children and was loved by them with her easy smile and readiness to share her knowledge and experience. Shirley is survived by Sisters Linnea, Helen (Bryan), Joan(Gene), sons James W. (Marilyn), Glen (Julie), Ben (Donna), Neal (Angela), grandchildren Amanda (Marvel), Grant (Leah), Kayla, Colby, Joshua, Clay, Ty, great-grandson Lucien as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Shirley was predeceased by her parents Sven and Ruth Svenson, her husband James G. Bryden, and brother In-law John Mann. Funeral services will be held on February 13, 1:00 pm at Connelly and McKinley Funeral Services. COVID 19 restric�ons limit the funeral to immediate family only. In lieu of flowers, memorial dona�ons may be made to either United Church Camp Whitney or Canadian Heart and Stroke Founda�on. For further informa�on go to:h�ps://www.connelly-mckinley.com/
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The arctic air blasts we have been in are the perfect time for cooking a hot and h e ar t y s o u p. L a s t Saturday evening it was minus 39 and with windchills it is reported to feel like minus 48 to minus 52. Brrrr! A special thank you to all the oil and gas workers and farmers that are working outside in this cold. It is greatly appreciated. This recipe makes a big potful of soup. It is an inexpensive, nutritious and delicious meal to feed a lot of people. You can serve it with buns, biscuits, cornbread (last weeks recipe) or sandwiches. I just finished making a pot with ground moose but I know beef is more available. If you don’t have pearl barley on hand you
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can leave it out or substitute in brown or white rice. The barley is a good source of fiber, beta glucan, molybdenum, manganese, and magnesium. Onions and garlic are good for chromium for blood sugar balance and the sulfur compounds needed for our detox pathways. Carrots are a great source of vitamin A for our eyes and lungs. Celery contains at least twelve different anti-oxidants that have shown to protect our cells, blood vessels and organs. Celery is anti- inflammatory, calming to the nervous system and hormone balancing. Corn contains the antioxidant carotenoids lutein and zeaxanthin which promote eye health and help prevent macular degeneration in the eyes. While corn and barley contain protein, the protein it contains is not compete as it is missing several essential amino acids. The meat serves to provide the complete panel of essen-
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The Vermilion Voice | February 9, 2021
The Wharry And The Sorochan Families
In the early 20th c e n t u r y, m a n y families began to migrate into the area that would be Vermilion. Today, I am going to take a brief look at two of them. The Wharry Family were a family of two parents, one son and three daughters and they arrived in the area in March of 1912 after a very long trip from Ontario. They would settle on the Roberton homestead, known as the Knutson farm to many. The family would remain on the land for the next seven years and the one son would attend school at Bowtell where he was taught by a Miss Macdonald. At the time, Bill remembered many of his classmates moving away over those years as families would pick up, move into nearby towns, or move elsewhere in the prov-
ince and the country. The same was true for the Wharry family, who would move out to Calgary where they would farm for several years. Bill, obviously loving the area, would spend two years in the United States and then came to Mannville where he raised a family of four. His sister Nettie would also live in Mannville, and his other sister, Sylvia, would live near Vermilion. Nearby to where the Wharry family lived, you would find the Sorochan family, made up of Bill Sorochan, his wife, and their son Steve and daughters Anne and Victoria. As with the Wharr y family, the c hildren of the family also attended Bowtell School for several years. The family also operated a threshing outfit, using an old style shook thresher, to help bring money in for the family. One stor y told by the family is of when Steve was in Borradaile with a
loaded wagon when a terrible hail storm hit. Steve unhitched his team and tied them to a shelter spot and with a pail on his head, he ran for shelter at the nearest house as hail stones the size of golf balls fell around him. The horses would break loose from their post and run all the way home, leaving Steve stranded and with a wagon he could not move. Eventually, the family sold their land in 1952 and moved to Two Hills to oper-
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SECRETARY TREASURER SEARCH Buffalo Trail Public Schools (BTPS) invites applica�ons for the posi�on of Secretary Treasurer. The preferred commencement date for this posi�on will be March 15, 2021 or as mutually agreed. At Buffalo Trail Public Schools, our mission is to maximize student learning, in a safe and caring environment, supported by a highly effec�ve team. Our vision is to be dynamic leaders in empowering students to be caring, responsible, and contribu�ng global ci�zens with a passion for learning. Our values: • Demonstrate integrity and transparency • Encourage innova�on and collabora�on • Embrace diversity and belonging • Provide opportunity and choice • Celebrate success and recognize excellence • Take ownership and exhibit accountability Buffalo Trail Public Schools is a rural jurisdic�on in east central Alberta, serving approximately 4,000 K-12 students. There are 28 schools of various configura�ons including 8 Hu�erian colony schools, one outreach school and an online school. BTPS serves students in three larger centres (Provost, Wainwright and Vermilion), as well as the surrounding communi�es. The division covers approximately 14,250 square kilometers and has its central office in Wainwright. The Buffalo Trail Public Schools Board of Trustees is comprised of nine elected trustees who help to shape our school communi�es by making sure public educa�on is of the highest quality and meets local needs. The Posi�on The Secretary Treasurer is the senior financial officer of the Board, as well as its Corporate Secretary. Addi�onally, the Secretary Treasurer maintains responsibility for finance, payroll and benefits, facili�es, opera�on and maintenance, capital projects, transporta�on, records, and Freedom of Informa�on and Protec�on of Privacy (FOIP), and business ac�vi�es of the Division. Fostering posi�ve, collabora�ve and effec�ve working rela�onships with governments, other stakeholders and community organiza�ons is expected in the posi�on. The Secretary Treasurer reports directly to the Superintendent. The Candidate Buffalo Trail Public Schools is seeking an energe�c, honest and progressive leader with a commitment to rural public educa�on and to the Division’s mission, values and priori�es. This individual will have a strong work ethic, be commi�ed to excellence and con�nuous improvement, be a contribu�ng team player, and will ensure accountability of self and others. The candidate will have demonstrated integrity, exemplary interpersonal, organiza�onal, technological, communica�on, and conflict resolu�on skills and have the ability to proac�vely represent the Division. The selected candidate will have an accoun�ng designa�on (CPA, CMA, CGA, CA), experience with financial systems and successful senior level financial management experience. Experience in rural educa�on will be an asset. More Informa�on For more informa�on, please visit our website at: www.btps.ca Applica�ons Please email by February 15, 2021 a cover le�er, résumé, most recent evalua�on and a list of at least three recent references to: Mrs. Michelle Webb Deputy Superintendent of Schools Buffalo Trail Public Schools michelle.webb@btps.ca P: 780.806.2062 Please reference “Secretary Treasurer Search” in the subject line of the email. While we appreciate the interest shown by all par�es who submit a resume, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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RCMP
Vermilion RCMP Invite The Community To Engage In Consultation For 2021
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Vermilion, Alta. – Cpl M.J.(Mike) DUNSMORE, Acting Detachment Commander of the Vermilion RCMP Detachment would like to hear from local community members in the Vermilion RCMP Detachment area who may have any comments and/ or concerns about policing issues in the following geographic areas: The communities of Clandonald, Derwent, Mannville, Minburn, Vermilion, and Innisfree and their surrounding rural areas. Normally, a series of Town Hall Meetings would have been held in local community halls; however, due to the current state of the pandemic, public
gatherings are not an option. As a result, for a two-week period from Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021, until Wednesday, Feb 17, 2021, Cpl. Dunsmore will be accepting input from community members through either regular mail or email. If you are interested in par tic ipating, please reach out to Cpl. Dunsmore at: NCO I/C RCMP, Attention: Vermilion RCMP, 5115 50 Avenue, Vermilion, AB T9X1A9 or email: RCMP.KVermilionDetachmentKDetachmentdeVermilion.GRC@rcmpgrc.gc.ca. Once the date closes, Cpl. Dunsmore will review all of the correspondence r e c e i ve d. Ear l y M ar c h 20 21, C p l. Dunsmore will respond to the top 10 issues and concerns as presented and
publish responses in the aforementioned communities’ web pages and mail outs. “Thank you to everyone who participates and shares their input and insights
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in this consultation process as you are all valuable members of our communities,” says Cpl. Dunsmore, Detachment Commander of the Vermilion RCMP.
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Buffalo Trail Public Schools – Annual Audited Financial Statement 2019-2020
BTPS
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O n We d n e s d ay, N o v e m b e r 2 5 , 2020, the Board had an update from its system auditor MNP LLP and subsequently passed a motion to approve t h e 2 019 - 2 0 2 0 A u d i t e d F i n a n c i a l Statement to be submitted to Alberta Education. Af te r r ev i ew o f t h e BT PS Au d i t Commit tee, which includes t wo members of the public, the highlights of the Audited Financial Statement 2019 -20 20 are presente d for your information; Despite the challenges of a new funding model, reduced grants from Alber ta Education and a pandemic, the Board was able to come very close to a balanced budget 2019-2020. Investigating and securing of a new insurer has led to a cost savings of 1 million dollars for the division. BTPS has been in direct suppor t of the communities it serves with the Capital Maintenance and Renewal funding received from government. As of August 31, 2020, BTPS had awarded contracts totaling $2.5 million. The vast majorit y of these contracts were awarded to local contractors within the school division boundaries. The contracts were for projects at BTPS sc hools inc luding; wash room upgrades, site upgrades, energy management systems, boiler replacements, roof replacements, sidewalk and stucco upgrades, flooring, parking lot upgrades, lighting retrofit, intercom upgrades, window replacement and modular exterior upgrades. During the year, the Board paid s a l ar i e s an d b e n efi t s of over $ 3 8 million to 431 employees as well as 9 0 substitute teachers. The Board
also paid over $4.2 million to over 40 bus contractors who employ approximately 100 drivers. The Board maintains just above the minimum dollars acceptable to Alberta Education in reser ves to ensure today’s dollars are spent on today’s students. The c omplete Audited Financ ial Statement 2019-2020 report can be found on the BTPS website should you like to review in detail. Please go to www.btps.ca and click on Reports. In other news, the Board would like to share an update on the current COVID costs for 20202021. So far BTPS has received half of the federal COVID funding, here is a chart that has the spending breakdown to date. Photo submitted
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Elaina John
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Lakeland College Offering Bison Program In 2022
Reporter
Due to a generous $4 million donation including 200 bison from Central Albertan producers Armin and Rita Mueller of Canadian Rangeland Bison and Elk, Vermilion’s Lakeland College is developing a new bison curriculum in their Animal Science Technology department. The first-time donors are well integrated into the bison industry and are at the sunset of their career, according to Geoff Brown, Lakeland College’s Dean of Agricultural Sciences. “They wanted to support the bison industry and were attracted to our studentmanaged farm,” explained Brown, “It’s been a really successful model for us.” The entirety of Lakeland College’s farm is student-managed, a rather rare model which promotes hands-on learning and allows students to gain some work experience while still in school.
Lakeland College Animal Science management to observe how the bison Brown commented, “It’s going to be Technology will have five programs manage the grass. great to expand college land and range including dairy, beef, equine, and the “We’re thankful for the donation,” management competencies.” livestock program, which will feature the bison program. The bison program will be the first of its kind in Canada. Currently, Lakeland College is looking for around five quarters of land to accommodate the 200 head of bison, still waiting to be transported. The timeline for the transportation of the bison is unclear, as land is yet to be finalized on, re-fenced, and a facility would have to be built for the program. However, the program will be ready for fall 2022. “Securing a suitable parcel of land to run the bison on will be critical, so we are taking our time with the decision,” Brown said. With this donation, Brown sees a lot of opportunity for not only students in the bison program, but with those involved in range management and grassland File photo the Vermilion Voice
Man Awaits Trial After Charges Laid
Elaina John Reporter
On November 16, 2019, three mule deer were poached south of Vermilion on Township Road 494. Hunters reported hearing shots around the area at approximately 4:30 p.m. and witnessed the suspect’s truck drive up to the deer and leave the area without loading it. On January 10, 2020, seven charges were laid on Bernard Lloyd Whitten, which included hunting without a license, discharging a weapon from a vehicle, hunting and discharging a weapon on land without consent of the owner, use for
purpose of hunting big game with less than a .23 calibre weapon, abandoning flesh fit for human consumption, illegal possession of wildlife, and giving false or misleading information to an officer. All counts are contrary to the Wildlife Act. Whitten’s trial was scheduled for this week, however, trial was adjourned due to COVID-19 restrictions. His trial is expected to be rescheduled after restrictions are lifted. To report a poacher, contact the Report a Poacher line at 1-800-632-3800. Individuals can also submit online reports at http://alberta.ca/report-poacher.aspx.
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Three deer found shot on November 16, 2019. Photo submitted
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VIBE Promotes Kindness
Lorna Hamilton Reporter
Random Acts of Kindness week is February 14 to 20 and VIBE will be promoting random acts of kindness. Random Acts of Kindness Week takes place for one week each year, always taking place in mid-February. It’s a week dedicated to kindness and taking that extra, conscious step to brighten somebody’s day according to twinkl.ca “Our focus this year in all our schools is on Kindness Week,” said Patricia Calyniuk VIBE Manager. According to www.randomactsofkindness.org scientific evidence shows us the positive effects of doing kind acts for others as well as receiving or even witnessing kindness. For 2021 they are encouraging
everyone to explore the good and make kindness the norm. “We are encouraging all schools to encourage everyone to do acts of kindness and we have various activities happening around Kindness this month,” said Calyniuk. The acts of kindness can include anything from making thank you notes to school staff or community workers, making small gifts or art to give to others or leave them in random places for others to find. “It can also include helping someone else with their work or job, leaving anonymous notes for people with kind messages, or even just holding the door open for someone. It could be any act, big or small, that makes a positive difference for someone else,” said Kari Thompson, MHCB VIBE Wellness Coach.
Research shows that acts of kindness can have positive effects on both the person providing the act of kindness and on the receiver of such acts. It can increase happiness, greater self-confidence and improved social skills. “We are encouraging everyone, adults and kids alike to make daily lists of acts of kindness that they intend to perform and then reflect on that action after it was completed, noting how it made them feel and how they may think the other person receiving is feeling,” explained Thompson. Thompson also went on to say that kindness toward ourselves is also important, especially in stressful times. “It involves finding self-compassion and prioritizing self-care,” said Thompson, who went on to explain that self-compassion is
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paying attention to the harsh and judgemental self-talk and that we all need to remember that all humans experience difficult times and to treat ourselves with kindness the same as we would with others. “Practicing self-compassion has been shown to increase our mental health and happiness. We need to love and care for ourselves just as we love and care for other. Greater Good in Action is a great resource for some great ideas and information on self-compassion and kindness. (http://ggia. berkeley.edu/) As for Pink Day 2021 Calyniuk also went on to say that they will not be out in the community this year for Pink Day due to COVID but encourages schools and businesses to participate in Pink Shirt Day on February 24.
LEAD Scholarship To Fight Against Gender Discrimination
Elaina John Reporter
The Leaders in Equality Award of Distinction is now accepting applications. The LEAD scholarship is offering $2,500 to students willing to make a change in their communities and fight gender inequality in fields of work where their gender is under-
represented. The scholarship is an amalgamation of the Women in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) Award stream, which according to alberta. ca, “will help young women achieve their career goals” with 50 awards of $2,500, and the Persons Case Scholarship stream, with which there are 40 awards of $2,500 avail-
able in commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the “Persons Case”. “The Leaders in Equality Award of Distinction scholarship supports students and empowers them to build the skills they need to find success in their chosen career. By providing more opportunities for underrepresented Albertans to apply their talents
in a wide range of pursuits – from science, technology, and trades to the arts – we are helping to build the workforce of the future,” said Demetrios Nicolaides, Minister of Advanced Education. For information on each scholarship, check eligibility, or how to apply, visit Alberta.ca.
World Day Of Prayer Virtual Event
St. Olga’s Ukrainian Catholic Church Submitted
World Day of Prayer (WDP) 2021 with the theme “Build on a Firm Foundation” is for Vanuatu. This republic is a group of 80 islands in the South Pacific, east of Australia facing many injustice obstacles. They are recovering from Cyclone HAROLD- with social issues of financial hardship, suicide, murder and family violence. • Feb 15/2021- launch of the full video service of 1 hr duration is free and features
participants from across Canada. Go • On March 5 (the actual day worldwide), A cheque should be made out to WICC, to wicc.org/donate and click on World you can access the service on YouTube including your full address or email Day of Prayer tab. There are posters, by typing in: Women’s Inter-Church address for a tax receipt to be issued map, grants and Vanuatu Coconut Cake Council of Canada. This can be viewed for any amount over $20.00. MAIL recipe for anyone interested too. NOTE: anytime and anywhere the individual CHEQUES TO: WICC (Women Interyou can download the service and print wishes to view it alone, or in their safe Church Council of Canada), 47 Queen’s material for free if you wish a hard copy; “Covid bubble”or church recording. The Park Crescent East, Toronto, Ontario OR order a Packet of a USB memory service will be on You Tube till the fall. M5S 2C3 stick (cost $15) or DVD (cost $20) which • DONATIONS- encourage paperless • DO NOT send cash to limit handling of contains the service booklet, country by doing it online: go to www.wcc.org/ Covid virus transferring; and E- transfers background and offering envelope if you donate OR use a smart phone and are not recommended as tax receipt can’t want. donate by text using 647 953 5557. OR be provided with this method.
SEASONAL EMPLOYMENT The County of Vermilion River is seeking a number of highly motivated people to join our safety-oriented team for a variety of seasonal positions (approximately May 1—October 1 *weather dependent). The County of Vermilion River is an equal opportunity employer and while experience is preferred, we are willing to train the right people. Safety tickets would be considered an asset.
GENERAL LABOURERS: Mower Operators Road Crew Facility Maintenance General Public Works
EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: Finish Dozer Packer Loader Scraper Grader
TRUCK DRIVERS: Class 3A Minimum, Class 1 Preferred
NW-27-46-2W4M Adjacent to Range Road 23 North of Township Road 464 SITE DESCRIPTION: 160 acres (150 arable acres) Agricultural District More informa�on can be found on our website: Tenders & For Sale
BID PROCEDURE: Bids will be accepted at the County Office un�l March 5, 2021 at 12:00 Noon MST Sale is subject to Condi�ons of the County Property is sold “AS IS”
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Your application should clearly state your qualifications and position you are applying for.
The successful candidate will be required to provide a criminal record check and drivers abstract. We appreciate the interest of all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Positions will remain open until suitable candidates are found. These positions are only open to those legally entitled to work in Canada. Applications clearly marked: “CONFIDENTIAL – Seasonal Employment” can be submitted by March 1, 2021 to: Human Resources Manager, County of Vermilion River 4912 – 50 Avenue, Box 69 Kitscoty, AB T0B 2P0 Email: hr@county24.com vermilion-river.com
RESERVE BID: $557,000 PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE TRANSFER COSTS, SERVICING COSTS OR GST.
For more Informa�on contact: Planning and Development Department County of Vermilion Office Box 69, 4912 – 50 Avenue, Kitscoty, AB (Ph) 780-846-2244 planning@county24.com
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Black History Month
Jerianne Bardoel Reporter
In 1978, the Ontario Black History Society (OBHS) was established by the founders Dr. Daniel G. Hill and Wilson O. Brooks. The first Black History Month in Nova Scotia was observed in 1988 and later renamed African Heritage Month in 1996.
In 1993, the OBHS successfully filed a petition in Ontario to proclaim February as Black History Month. Following that success, Rosemary Sadlier, president of the OBHS, introduced the idea of having Black History Month recognized across Canada to the Honourable Jean Augustine, the first Black Canadian woman elected to Parliament. Two years later, in December 1995, the House of Commons officially recognized February as Black History Month in Canada following a motion introduced by Dr. Augustine. The House of Commons carried the motion unanimously. Then later in February 2008, the first black man appointed to the Senate, Senator Donald Oliver, introduced the Motion to Recognize Contributions of Black Canadians and February as Black History Month, which received unanimous approval. This was adopted on March 4, 2008 and motion completed Canada’s parliamentary position on Black History Month. More information about Black History Month can be found on www.canada.ca. Premier Jason Kenney issued a statement in recognition of Black History Month, “Black History Month is a time to reflect on the legacy of our fellow Albertans of African, African American and Caribbean heritage. Alberta’s Black history is a history of familiar stories. Stories of fur traders, cowboys
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and homesteaders, of farmers, miners and labourers, of craftspeople, artists, athletes and performers, of authors, teachers and doctors, of religious leaders, community advocates and public servants. It is a story of courageous men and women from all walks of life cherishing every kind of hope. It is also a history of unique challenges: for acceptance, for recognition, and the simple respect of human rights. It is an ongoing story of the challenge of racism – stubborn, pervasive and pernicious. But above all, it is a story of triumph and inspiration written in great names: John Ware, Violet King Henry, Eleanor Collins, Fil Fraser, Big Miller and many, many others. On behalf of the Government of Alberta, I invite all Albertans to embrace these wonderful stories, and to join me in celebrating Black History Month.� The virtual program was livestreamed on assembly. ab.ca as well as the Legislative Assembly’s Twitter, Facebook and YouTube platforms on February 4. It included statements from Speaker Cooper, Honourable Kaycee, MLA for Edmonton-South West and Minister of Justice and Solicitor General, on behalf of the Premier of Alberta and Mr. David Shepherd, MLA for Edmonton-City Centre, on behalf of the Leader of the Official Opposition. Black History Month at the Alberta Legislature will feature recorded performances by vocalist Stephanie French, spoken word artists Omar Farah and Jumoke Verissimo, dance group Woezo Africa Music and Dance Theatre Inc. and remarks from community speakers Titilope Sonuga, award-winning poet, writer and performer and Jeanne Lehman, Executive Director, Black Canadian Women in Action. “Black History Month not only honours early Black settlers for their accomplishments and contributions to society but also recognizes the leaders of today who continue working to empower community members and inspire future generations. Now more than ever we must unite as Albertans and Canadians as we work together to overcome racial injustice and societal inequity,� said the Honourable Nathan Cooper, Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta.
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St. Jerome’s School News
The Junior and Senior High Spartans have star ted their second semester of the year. So far, it’s been off to a great start, as students get used to their new teachers and classes. Friday, January 29 was a professional development day at our school. Many teachers were blessed to have the opportunity to learn First Aid from Don Doherty on Friday, with our paraprofessionals learning from him for a full day on Monday. He offered an excellent course to help us try and keep everyone safe during these unprece-
dented times. Our staff wellness committee started a challenge at the beginning of January. Staff that were interested, could put $5 into a pot to compete in healful challenges to earn points. Everyday staff were challenged to drink 2L of water per day and participate in 20 minutes of intentional movement. The staff member with the most points wins the pot of money and bragging rights. This has been a welcome motivation to stay focused on healthy habits. Stay tuned, as the winner will be announced in our upcoming news article! We had many elementary students that were celebrated with January Happigrams. A few students in each classroom are recognized for their hard work, kind-
Grade 2 student Rylee Richards brought in many artifacts from Iqaluit, Nunavut to show her class as they study this region in social studies.
Grade 1 student at St. Jerome’s Taylor Bodurka was acknowledged with a Happigram for her excellent work ethic, her amazing progress with reading, and her kind spirit.
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VES held their virtual assembly on February 2. It was great to see the outfits of all one color or a rainbow of colors. Mrs. Doherty started the assembly with our land acknowledgement. We welcomed Mrs. Kathy Crowe to our school as our new therapy assistant. Science fair was discussed. Mrs. Moses presented our February virtue as trustworthiness. Congratulations to Douglas Romeo who won the virtue draw. Mrs. Tomkins revealed our AR total to date as 8995 points, with students reading 1869 points since our last assembly. Mrs. Tomkins challenged students to read 2000 points collectively before the March assembly. Spencer Katuski and Maleah Eyben were our readers of the month, and Grades 2/3 and 4A were the reading classes for the month of January. The next spirit day will be on March 3, and students and staff are to dress as superheroes or someone who is their super hero. Science fair at VES is always such a fun and exciting event. This year, for our 22nd annual, it will be done individually and virtually. Students from Grades 1-6 can participate and have two options to present their project. They can make the traditional display board and then take photos or videos of it, or they can make a google slide show. Judging will also be done virtually. This event will take place between March 8 and 12, and the photos of the students and their projects will be shared with the public. We thank Mr. Haslehurst and Mrs. Tupper for organizing this event. On February 3, Mrs. Joa presented the
ness, and embodying the values of St. Jerome’s Catholic School. This month’s winners were celebrated in front of their classmates! Grade 2 student Rylee Richards brought in many artifacts from Iqaluit, Nunavut to show her class as they study this region in social studies. Her grandmother lived there for a period of time and her classmates loved seeing and hearing about what life was like living in the far north! Mr. Chase organized a fun surprise for the whole school on Friday, January 22. When things seem dreary and COVID is getting us all down, Mr. Chase brings the light by blasting the YMCA throughout the school for a giant dance party! There
was some pretty awesome dance moves from students and staff alike. Thanks for keeping us all smiling Mr. Chase! We are excited to welcome a St. Jerome alumni back into our school, this time as a teacher instead. Cain Collins will be completing his teaching practicum with Mrs. Deiken, focusing on math and physics. Wishing you all the best and many learning opportunities during your time back here with us. Upcoming: -February 11 & 12: No School for Students (Teacher Convention) -February 15- No School-Family Day! -February 16- Shrove Tuesday and PJ Day -February 17- Ash Wednesday
Allan Chase, the principal of St.Jerome’s Catholic School lightened the mood for everyone Friday afternoon with a school-wide dance party to the YMCA. Thanks for keeping our spirits bright! Photos submitted
Vermilion Elementary School News
Great Kindness Challenge. VES’s focus is on kindness, and each day we are proposing that students accept the challenges of being kind to themselves, their family, their friends, their classmates, and the VES staff. We thank Mrs. Joa and Ramona (VIBE Coach) for organizing this heartfelt event.
February 3 was National Winter Walk Day. Unfortunately, the weather was not in our favor. It was too cold for the kids to be out walking for 40 minutes and then stay out for recess. Instead, they did some walking in their individual gym periods, knowing how important it is to be active even during cold days.
Dates to Remember: Feb. 2 – Dress up All in the Same Color or Dress up with Rainbow Colors; Feb. 8 – Virtual School Council Meeting at 7:00 pm; Feb 11-12 – No School – Teachers’ Convention; Feb. 15 – No School – Family Day; Feb. 19 – 100th Day of School; Feb. 24 – Pink Shirt Day
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BULL BREEDERS Agri-News
How Much Will It Cost To Seed Canola This Year?
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The cost of canola seed has increased significantly over the past few years. ‘Based on the average yearly price, a farmer seeding canola at 5 pounds per acre will incur a per acre seed cost of $63 to $71 depending on herbicide system,’ says Ryan Fur tas, market analyst with Alberta Agriculture and Forestry. ‘This makes seed the second highest operating expense after fertilizer, which ranges from $65 to $9 0 per
canola acre seeded, and is well ahead of chemical at $30 per acre.’ A l b e r t a ’s m o s t p o p u l a r c a n o l a brands, Round Up Ready (RR) and L i b e r t y L i n k (L L), b o t h s aw p r i c e increases in 2020. Round Up Ready increased by 29 cents per pound and Liberty Link increased by 27 cents per pound. RR and LL herbicide tolerant systems represent more than 95% of Alberta seeded canola acres. ‘Looking at the average growth rate of Alber ta canola seed prices, the Liberty Link price increase amounted to
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1.96% and Round Up Ready increased by 2.36%,’ says Furtas. ‘Annual price increases for canola seed have been a trend for sometime. However, the 2020 increases were more comparable to 2016 and 2017 versus the larger increases seen in 2018 and 2019.’
years have helped support canola’s profitability as a cash crop. ‘If canola prices continue to be strong into the fall of 2021, canola seed prices could be poised for further increases,’ says Furtas. Contact For more information, connect with Year Liberty Link Round Up Ready Ryan Furtas: Hours: 8:15 am to 4:30 2016 1.12% 1.80% pm (open Monday to Friday, closed statutory holidays) 2017 2.28% 0.99% Phone: 780-422-7095 2018 4.70% 6.93% Toll free: 310-0000 before the phone number (in Alberta) 2019 8.56% 20.46% Email: ryan.furtas@gov.ab.ca 2020 1.96% 2.36% For media inquiries about this artiFurtas adds high yields and rela- cle, call Alberta Agriculture and Foresttively strong market prices in recent ry’s media line: Phone: 780-422-1005
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BULL BREEDERS Agri-News
2020 Livestock Market Year In Review
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Jason Wood, provincial livestock market analyst, provides an overview of cattle and hog markets and slaughter cattle numbers. ‘A l b e r t a c a t t l e m a r k e t s r e c o v ered and stabilized after the impact of COVID-19 disruptions on the beef supply chain last spring,’ says Jason Woo d, provinc ial livesto c k market analyst with Alberta Agriculture and Forestry. ‘Alberta fed steers averaged $138 per cwt in 2020, down 7.5% from 2019 and 12.9% below the 5 -year average’. Fo l l ow i n g t h e re c over y, t h e fe d market remained range bound from July to mid-December. Wood says the third week of December was the first time since early June that Alberta fed steers closed above $140 per cwt. ‘Since the beginning of December, the fed steer market has gained about $180 per head, with an average price
of $150 per cwt in the third week of January, 2021.’ Wood adds the Alber ta steer calf market (500 - 600 lb) averaged $221 per cwt in 2020, up 0.5% from 2019 but 7% below the 5-year average. The Alber ta yearling steer market (800 900 lb) averaged $179 per cwt in 2020, down 3.3% from 2019 and 9% below the 5-year average. Cattle Slaughter ‘For 2020, western Canada total cattle slaughter was 2.417 million head, down 2.6% from 2019 but 9.8% higher than the 5-year average. Processing volumes recovered quickly following reduced rates during the April and May period. During the second half of 2020, fed cattle processing volumes exceeded pre-pandemic levels.’ Wo o d ad d s we e k l y we s ter n fe d slaughter rates increased, totalling 2.01 million head for 2020, up 1.7% over 2019 a n d 14. 2 % h i g h er t h a n the 5-year average. Western non-fed
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Farmer Pesticide Certificate Program 2021 Update
Agri-News Submitted
This program covers important aspects of pesticide use on farms. ‘Like most things in 2020, the Farmer Pesticide Certificate Program has undergone some changes,’ says Devon Smiegielski, pesticide certification specialist with Alberta Environment and Parks. ‘The training material and information regarding the program is now housed on the Alberta Environment and Parks website.’ New and recer tif ying applicators will continue to work through their agricultural fieldman to obtain farmer certification. ‘Due to the COVID -19 pandemic, certified trainers are permitted to offer the training course online, provided participation is tracked through either the use of video or polls and quizzes.’ The duration of the training will remain the same length of 8 hours regardless if the training occurs online
or in per son. Smiegielski ad ds all exams will be administered in person following the Alberta Heath Services guidelines and restrictions at the time. Trainers who require more information, attendance sheets or temporary certificates should contact pesticide cer tification specialist Devon Smiegielski. Contact For more information about this training, connect with your local agricultural fieldman. Trainers looking for more information can contact Devon Smiegielski, pesticide certification specialist with Alberta Environment and Parks: Hours: 8 am to 5 pm (open Monday to Friday, closed statutory holidays) Em a i l: d evo n . s m i e g i e l s k i@g ov. ab.ca For media inquiries about this ar ticle, call Alber ta Agriculture and Forestry’s media line:Phone: 780-4221005
(cows and bulls) slaughter was 317,590 head in 2020, down 23.9% from 2019 and 12.5% below the 5-year average. The impact of COVID-19 was felt throug hout the agr i c ulture se c tor. In the spring of 2020, several new s u p p or t s were i ntr o d u c e d to h e l p producers and industry recover from the direct impact of the pandemic. ‘ T h i s i n c l u d e d t h e i m p l e m e nt a tion of a new set aside program that helped the Alber ta c at tle industr y manage slaughter-ready cattle that were temporarily displaced due to processing slowdowns. In Alber ta, over 158,000 slaughter-ready cattle w e r e r e c e i ve d i n t o t h e s e t a s i d e program, providing a valuable benefit for the sector’, says Wood. Hog Market ‘The impact of the pandemic on Canadian and Alber ta hog markets has affected North American processing plants, reduced foodservice pork demand and increased the number of plant export permits that China has temporarily suspended,’ says Wood. ‘There are currently 10 pork and 2 beef Canadian expor ters that have their expor t cer tificates temporarily suspended by China.’ The Alber ta Index 100 hog price averaged $1.44 per kg (without grade premiums) in 2020, down 9% from 2019 and 6.7% below the 5-year average. For 2020, Canadian hog slaughter was 21.7 million head, up 4.2% over 2019. Alberta hogs for slaughter was up 8.5% year-over-year at 2.38 million head in 2020.
‘Alberta hog producers continue to be challenged by margins below breakeven. Lower market prices and higher feed costs have negatively affected producer margins,’ says Wood. ‘For 2021, enhanced packer contract offers and improving hog markets are positive signs for hog prices and producer margins.’ During 2020, COVID-19 significantly disrupted hog markets. The temporary shutdown of several hog processing plants reduced weekly processing volumes and delayed the marketing window of hogs in several locations across Nor th America. This led to weakened hog prices and producer margins. ‘In response, several new supports were introduced to help Alber ta producers and industry recover from the direct impact of the pandemic. For the Alberta hog sector, the interim p ay m e n t u n d e r A g r i S t a b i l i t y w a s increased from 50 per cent to 75 per cent. Increasing the advance payment allowed hog producers to receive the equivalent of $20 per head for those enrolled in AgriStability’, says Wood. Contact For more information, contact Jason Wood: Hours: 8 am to 5 pm (open Monday to Friday, closed statutor y holidays) Phone: 780-422-2133 Toll free: 310-0000 Email: jason.wood@gov.ab.ca For media inquiries about this article, call Alberta Agriculture and Forestry’s media line: Phone: 780-422-1005
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The Beef Cattle Research Council (BCRC) is made up of producer members from across Canada, representing and appointed by each of the provincial beef organizations that allocate part of the Canadian Beef Cattle Check-Off to research. The number of members from each province is proportional to the amount of provincial allocation to research. The following is part three in a series to introduce you to this group of innovative thinkers that set BCRC’s direction by sharing practices, strategies, or technologies that they have integrated into their own operations. Read part one and part two of this series. Although location and climate vary among these three producers, trying new and different systems have helped them save time and money, and enabled them to diversify their operations. Corn Grazing to Get Cattle Through the Winter Ryan Beierbach – Saskatchewan Ryan and his family ranch near Whitewood, Saskatchewan, where they try to keep cattle grazing as many days of the year as possible. Cattle are selected to tolerate winter on the prairies as they strive to select easy-doing, deep and thick heifers as replacements. They use Hereford bulls on Black Angus cows then use Angus bulls on the heifers they keep as replacements. Ryan has found that providing about three days worth of grazing at a time has helped to improve his overall pasture, and it keeps legumes like alfalfa in the stand
longer as well as prevent weeds from taking over. Cattle typically graze these pastures until mid-November, then are put out on swath grazing until mid-January. From there they are moved into corn grazing until mid-March. After the cattle have consumed the corn, they are fed hay closer to home until the spring pasture is ready, which is usually in May. At weaning, cows are sorted two ways, with most cows going into the main grazing group. A second group includes the firstcalvers and bred heifers as well as any second-calvers or older cows in poorer condition. This herd is managed similar to the main grazing herd, but they are more frequently supplemented as needed with hay or other feeds to keep their condition up. The Beierbachs also ensures this group has access to stock water at all times whereas the main herd might rely on snow for a water source if conditions are right. Choosing the right variety of corn is very important to ensure cattle don’t experience grain overload or acidosis. Ryan continues to try different varieties but chooses a high yielding variety that has higher heat unit requirements than what their area is rated for as he aims for a crop that will not reach full maturity by the time the frost hits. When turning out cows onto corn Ryan finds that they have had minimal problems with cows overloading on corn when only allowing the herd access to up to three days worth of grazing at a time. At the beginning, Ryan says they err on the side of caution and make paddocks smaller as he would rather move them in two days than give them access to too much. Ryan
says “once you move them a few times you get better at guessing how much they can eat in three days.” Ryan says limiting access and keeping cows fenced in can be a challenge as they can’t really see the fence among the corn. As a way to deal with that issue, Beirerbach’s have started to silage strips through the corn and then put up some better-quality cross fencing in a few of those strips. For this they will use wooden posts or cross laminated timber (CLT) posts and one high tensile wire, but have used two wires or aircraft cable in the past for cows they were having trouble keeping in. When it is time to turn the cows out, they use cable reels to add additional cross fencing, preferring to “leap frog” the fences across the field so they always have one paddock built ahead of the cows. This makes fencing a bit easier as they aren’t trying to do it while the cows are ready and waiting to be moved, but also gives cattle less space to go if they do get out of the first paddock. If the previously harvested silage strips aren’t in the proper location to provide 3 days worth of grazing, Ryan will use his tractor to push over two to three bucket widths of corn to provide a space to install the fence. With cows calving in May and June, Ryan finds the corn with occasional hay supplementation enough to meet their high energy demands. If the mature cows look like they are losing condition, Ryan will supplement the herd with an alfalfa bale to ensure their protein requirements are being met. The second group of cows with the younger and older cows will receive an alfalfa bale every time they
move fences for some additional supplementation. E a s y - t o - U n d e r s t a n d Ta g g i n g Systems Make Management Easier Joanne Solverson – Alber ta Joanne is the third generation on their family farm near Camrose, Alberta. She and her family run approximately 900 head of cattle as well as operate a small feedlot where they finish all of the calves that they don’t keep as replacement breeding stock. They grow most of the feed they use on their operation and have a small cash crop operation as well. Cattle are out on pasture almost yearround, but they utilize community pastures to ensure they have adequate stockpiled forages for spring and fall grazing. They start heifers calving in March closer to home, but the rest of the cow herd calves on pasture in April. With a large number of cattle calving at one time, Solversons find it is important to have an easy system to identify calves. Since they choose most replacement heifers out of their own herd, as well as finish most of their cattle in their feedlot, Joanne says that having an easy-to-read tag with some general information helps with management, sorting and decision-making in the future. At birth, all calves are given both a CCIAapproved RFID tag and a management tag and bull calves are band-castrated. Joanne works with her local farm supply store to source up to 1000 RFID tags in sequential order starting with 0001 as the first number. This allows the last digits of the RFID tag to match the calves’ management numbers. Continued on page 17
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AGA 18Z ZOOM STAN CREDITOR 77C Watch for grandsons of CREDITOR 77C and progeny from other impressive sires in our upcoming sale! Also in this sale, grandsons of CREDITOR 77C - According to GrowSafe’s 2020 Summer Sire Summary, CREDITOR 77C produced the most feed efficient calves of all breeds in Canada! He was also the 3rd most efficient high accuracy Hereford sire in North America in the GrowSafe database of 250,000 animals. CREDITOR 77C is still working in a purebred herd.
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Your interests could lead you down avenues you never realized existed. Don't be too quick to judge. You may find that someone you live with is not too happy, but you can't really do anything about that right now.
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Your domestic scene could continue to be in an uproar today. A long discussion is in order if you wish to clear the air. Lighten up your serious attitude
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You'll have great insight. Get involved in physical activities that will stimulate you. Someone you like may be receptive and actively seeking your company.
VIRGO
You'll be angry if those you live with aren't pulling their weight. Relatives may not be telling you the whole truth about a family situation. Prove your worth; concentrate on getting the job done.
LIBRA
Your desire for excitement and adventure may be expensive. Sudden changes regarding work and colleagues are apparent. Your fight for those less fortunate is not likely to end in sweet victory.
SCORPIO
You can get good solid advice from relatives or close friends you trust. Don't try to hide your true feelings from your mate. It's time to make professional changes.
SAGITTARIUS
You'll regret every word for some time to come. Be sure to question any detail that you feel could leave you in a precarious position at a later date. Social activities or travel should be in your plans.
CAPRICORN
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BULL BREEDERS Continued from page 14 When it comes to the management tag, heifers receive a two-piece dangle tag and steers receive a one-piece Z tag. Joanne finds the retention better with the two-piece tags, but they are more expensive. Since long term retention isn’t necessary for the steers, she opts for the lower cost tag. Calves are numbered in the order in which they are born with heifer calves getting the last digit of the current year at the beginning of the number. For example, if a heifer is the first calf born in March of 2021, it will be 10001. This helps Joanne easily know how old a cow is when it comes to making sorting, breeding, or culling decisions. Again, because it isn’t as useful to know what year the steers are born in, those calves receive a tag with an anchor symbol in front of their number. This also helps easily identify steers and heifers just by looking at the tag during sorting. The dam’s number is included on the top of the tag. Joanne says that this is valuable if a calf is sick or in the wrong pasture as they can easily identify who the mother is if the calf needs to be brought in. Finally, on the back of the tag they use abbreviations to note any information that might be valuable when treating, sorting, or selecting replacements. This could include identifying if the calf is a twin, a freemartin, or even information on the mother’s temperament. Joanne says that including all of this information on the tag in a few letters and numbers has been extremely beneficial and makes day-to-day tasks, as well as major sort days, faster with less need to consult records on the fly. As Joanne’s children, ages five and three, start helping out around the farm, she enjoys watching them identify calves and start to utilize the identi-
fication system. Raising Beef and Lumber Together J ef f B r a i s h er- B r it i s h C o lu m b i a Ranching near Golden, BC has provided Jeff with both challenges and opportunities. Scaling a ranch is difficult in this area due to high land prices and low purchase availability. Jeff views this as an opportunity, however, as it has forced him to think outside of the typical ranching model. Today his operation consists of four main enterprises: research and development; a seed production business;agroforestry, where they produce high-end timber; and the beef cattle ranch. Raising both beef cattle and high-end timber might not seem like they go together, but Jeff says with proper management the systems become mutually beneficial. The trees provide shade and grazing opportunities for the cattle while the cattle help to control brush and keep out undesirable species. Making sure the systems are synergistic involves more than just turning the cows out in the trees. On their operation they have private forestry, Crown land, and some open grassland which cattle get rotated through depending on the age and stage of the trees. Younger trees provide the best grazing land because they haven’t grown enough to have a canopy to block the sun, so grass growth is still good. But after a frost cows will often bite off the shoots of these trees causing permanent damage. Jeff tries to make sure that cattle aren’t grazing these areas in late fall. Grazing in areas with mature trees also presents a few unique challenges. Although the trees provide shelter, if cows provide too much pressure on the trees it leaves them susceptible to insects and disease. Jeff mentions, “it is important to not have
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too many cattle out on those landscapes, especially in the late fall. If cattle bunch up under trees, they will trample the roots or even deposit too much manure in one spot, all of which can damage the trees.” Jeff is cautious to avoid winter feeding too close to the trees in order to avoid damage. Jeff will rotationally graze cattle through both the treed areas and pastureland. In 2001, he spent a year working on a cattle operation in New Zealand which grazed cattle year-round. This inspired him to model his own grazing system after the low-labour system he observed in his travels. Predators can be a challenge in their area, but Jeff says adapting their management practices have allowed for reduced problems. Jeff noticed that cow or calf kills Joanne Solverson. often occurred on Sundays, a day they usually didn’t go out to the pastures. Jeff says that by making sure they are out with the cattle every day at random times, they have had reduced predator kills. Another strategy has been watching the predators that are around them to help focus on removing the culprits they know have killed cows. They try to maintain the predators that aren’t problematic in order to help prevent others from moving in. Proper and quick disposal of deadstock also helps to keep predators at bay. Thank you to BCRC for permission to reprint this article. For more information check the website at http:// Ryan Beierbach and family. Photos submitted www.beefresearch.ca/
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BULL BREEDERS Canada’s Agriculture Day
Jerianne Bardoel Reporter
A g r i c u l t u r e M o r e T h a n Eve r i s an online plat form with a vision of improving perceptions of agriculture in Canada. Agriculture More Than Ever par tners with industr y groups and agvocates to enhance public trust in Canada’s food system. Whether you are a producer or a consumer, you are invited to raise your fork and share your Canadian food stor y on social media. C e l e b r ate Ca n ad a’s Ag D ay o n Februar y 23. This year the day will bring together leaders from major food and agriculture companies in a virtual Fireside chat discussing the opportunities available for agriculture and food, and Canada’s potential as a global food supplier. “ C a n ad a’s Ag r i c u l tur e D ay i s a
perfect time to thank the women and men who are the backbone of growing, producing and manufacturing food across our country. Farmers and food businesses across Canada have stepped up this past year despite all the challenges thrown their way by COVID-19. This gives us even more reason to celebrate Canadian agriculture and everyone who is working hard to keep our grocery store shelves stocked with quality Canadian food,” said Marie-Claude Bibeau, minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada. In order to stay within the current COVID-19 restrictions, there will be a virtual event in place of the traditional c o nfer e n c e i n O t t awa . T h i s ye ar, industry leaders will celebrate the day with a fireside chat focused on the opportunities ahead for Canadian agriculture and food.There will be some
opening remarks from Mary Robinson (President, Canadian Federation of Agriculture), and Honourable MarieClaude Bibeau (Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food). This is followed by the main element of the event – a discussion between Michael Hoffort (President and CEO, Farm Credit Canada) a n d D o m i n i c B a r t o n (C a n a d a’s Ambassador to China). The theme for this conversation is Canadian Food: A world of oppor tunit y! During the 9 0 -minute program, the panel will focus on global growth prospects in food and how the agriculture and food industry can be a powerful tool in the economic recovery of the nation. “Canada’s Agriculture Day is a time to celebrate all the amazing things happening in our agriculture and food industry, and to create a conversation between consumers and producers
around the food we love. As Canadians, we can be proud of our producers who provide us and the world with some of the safest, high-quality food. Canada’s Agriculture Day is a day for the people who produce our food to feel proud about what they do, and a day for Canadians to learn a bit more about the people who produce the food they love to eat. You can celebrate Canada’s Agriculture Day on February 23rd online. Use #CdnAgDay when sharing content celebrating Canadian food,” commented Isaac LeClair, spokesperson for Agriculture More Than Ever. LeClair encourages producers and processors in ever y sector of Canada’s agriculture and food industr y to show their pride and passion by engaging consumers in positive conversations.
Secure Funding For Alberta Agricultural Societies
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Suppor ting rural volunteers and organizations throughout COVID-19. Agricultural Societies ser ve and suppor t our rural communities and are a rich par t of Alber ta’s histor y. They provide ser vices such as community centres, ball diamonds, rodeo grounds, curling rinks, skating rinks and so much more. Each year they receive a provincial
base grant and an additional operating grant for events at their facilities. As a result of COVID-19, most of these events did not happen, which is why Agriculture and Forestry changed the 2021-2022 funding formula and has expedited the grant process. Alberta’s government will still provide an additional operating grant by calculating the previous five-year average funding per organization. Agricultural Societies will use a
streamlined form to apply, resulting in significant savings of both time and resources. Grants will be processed this spring, star ting in May, to get these much-needed funds out to dedicated volunteers across the province. The 283 primary Agricultural Societies will each receive their $17,500 base grant, plus the new five-year average variable operating grant. The 7 regional Agricultural Societies will each receive their $298,853
base grant, plus the new five-year aver ag e var i a b l e o p er at i n g g r a nt which is up to a maximum of $100,000. As Minister of Agriculture and Fo r e s t r y, I ’m p r o u d t o r e c o g n ize o ur h ar d wo r k i n g vo lu nte er s t h at make Agricultural Societies work. Yo u r d e te r m i n at i o n ke e p s A l b e rtans connected to agriculture and promotes the true values of rural Alberta: hard work, determination and community.
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Canola Rally – How High Can It Go?
Agri-News Submitted
T h e p ric e of c anola has ris e n dramatically since August 2020. ‘The price of canola has risen from $ 4 6 0 p er to nn e la st Au g u st to an early 2021 price near $660 per tonne,’ says Neil Blue, provincial crop market analyst with Alberta Agriculture and Forestry. What is driving this canola market? Blue says there are several factors affecting prices. ‘ Both the Canadian canola crop and U.S. soybean crop produced less yield than was expected earlier in the season. Then, exports for both crops increased during the fall and early winter, notably on demand from China.’ He adds Canadian canola exports h ave a l s o b e c o m e d i ver s i fi e d. To the end of November, China was the number 1 market, doubling last year’s pace of Canadian canola impor ts 4 months into the crop year. Japan, in
the number 2 position, continues to be a steady buyer. France, the United Arab Emirates and Mexico had each impor ted over half a million tonnes of Canadian canola. Other major canola importers include the Netherlands, Pakistan, Belgium, the U.S. and Germany. ‘Canola prices tend to be driven by the value of canola oil, which in turn is directed by the supply, demand and price of vegetable oils,’ explains Blue. The chart below shows the close relation between the canola and soybean oil price. Palm oil has become the largest produced vegetable oil and, being a substitutable vegetable oil, its price is closely tied to that of soybean oil. Due to supply and demand factors, palm oil is in the tightest supply situation in over 10 years, so palm oil prices had risen dramatically over the last few months. ‘The function of price is to ration demand to available supply,’ explains
Blue. ‘Recently, the price of palm oil is signalling that the high price is doing its job of curtailing demand. As a result, the price of palm oil and soy oil have fallen sharply in mid-January. Canola prices have also retreated, as shown in the chart above.’ However, says Blue, to Januar y 10, the Canadian Grain Commission reports that Canadian canola usage this crop year of 10.18 million tonnes exceeds last year’s pace by 1.4 million tonnes. With just over five months gone this crop year and an estimated Canadian canola supply of 22 million tonnes, canola supplies are slipping away. ‘If canola prices fall too far beyond the drop in vegetable oil and meal values, canola crushing and exports will be further stimulated, and canola prices will rise again.’ Blue adds a strong price rally early in the crop year is rare and has been driven mainly by Chinese demand and concern over the South American
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crop, which was seeded late and only recently received widespread rains. This time of year is often a slow time for crop markets. The South American soybean crop could still be recordhigh, but the North American growing season is coming, with its own production risks and market excitement. ‘Can canola prices still rise to record high levels above $70 0 per tonne? Nobody knows for sure, but it is certainly possible. Meanwhile, metering crop sales into a rising market is considered the best approach.’ Contact For more information, contact Neil Blue: Hours: 8 am to 5 pm (open Monday to Friday, closed statutory holidays) Phone: 780-422-4053 Toll free: 310-FARM (3276) Email: neil.blue@gov.ab.ca For media inquiries about this article, call Alberta Agriculture and Forestry’s media line: Phone: 780-422-1005
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