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noon and the Rodeo Performance in the land College Rustlers Rodeo Team were evening with Bareback, Pole Bending, Tie exceptional in the arena. The team took The Little Royal Rodeo that took place Down Roping, Breakaway Roping, Saddl- home six average championship buckles, at the Lakeland College Equine centre ebronc, Goat Tying, Steer Wrestling, Hi Point Cowboy and Reserve Hi Point from March 11-13 was a big hit. Barrel Racing, and Team Roping. The Cowgirl. On March 11, attendees had the oppor- final performance was the always popular Kyle Wanchuk, a second year Agritunity to see the Western Canadian Judg- Bull riding. Business Student from Sherwood Park, ing competition which started at 8:30 a.m. March 13 the action continued with AB dominated both ends of the arena. and ended at 12 noon. They were also Rodeo Slack in the morning finalized by He finished the weekend as the average able to attend the Ag-Citing event from the Rodeo Performance in the afternoon. champion in both the Saddle Bronc riding Manager KidSport Derek Young,were and Owner Photo Jerianne Bardoel 9 From a.m. left until 3 p.m.Rommel or the Mandocdoc, equine demo The representative Cowboys and Cowgirls in topGreg andWhitney. Tie Down Roping and was awarded from 2 to 3 p.m. and the ranch rodeo at form competing in the various events, and the Overall Hi Point Cowboy. a donation on March The donation andissurrounding Hamilton 7Lorna p.m. March 12 the day consisted of the there was a good crowd 5. who cheered the from TheVermilion Rodeo team off to Olds, areas; AB for was proceeds from the ‘Smile Cookie’ this isn’t possible without them.” College He also Reporter the Stockman’s Steer and Heifer show in competitors on. the next stop on the Canadian Tim Hortons owner that commented was held from Septemthanked his staff for all the hard work the Vermilion morning, the Rodeo Slack in the Greg after- campaign Ashley Watt, that, "Lake- Rodeo Tour." Whitney along with manager Rommel ber 14-20, 2020. The presentation was they put into the campaign. M a n d o c d o c p r e s e nte d K i d S p o r t- delayed due to COVID and Whitney KidSport Vermilion has been operatVermilion representative Derek Young said, “I was thankful for all the support ing for more than 15 years and provides Reporter
The event average winners were: Bareback - Blake Link; Pole Bending - Traci Edmondson; Tie Down Roping - Kyle Wanchuk; Breakaway Roping - Kyla Gordon; Saddle Bronc Riding - Kyle Wanchuk; Goat Tying - Lexie Hollingshead; Steer Wrestling - Reid Regehr; Barrel Racing - Jamie-Lee Spady; Team Roping - Denton Dunham/Logan Groves; Bull Riding - No qualified rides. Hi Point Cowboy - Kyle Wanchuk; Hi Point Cowgirl - Cheyenne Klepgrant fundingHiup to $300 for -children per; Reserve Point Cowboy Denton under the age of 18 to cover registra-Dunham and Reserve Hi Point Cowgirl tion and/or equipment costs. Eligibility is Quincy Squair. based on the total income and number of persons per household,” commented Young.
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Vermilion Legion Thanks Local Businesses For Cemetery Enhancement
On March 9, the Royal Canadian Legion Field Marshal Alexander Branch #11 took some time to thank some local community members for their support of the rejuvanation of the Soldiers Plots at the Vermilion Cemetary. Initiated before the pandemic arrived, the project will continue this spring and summer. Between a small government grant, support from the Town of Vermilion, and the hard work of several Legion volunteers and local businesses the work done at the cemetary includes the building of a gazebo, cleaning up and righting the headstones, and the placement of the sign honouring The 151st Battalion. This summer, there is some landscaping in the plans, some seating will be placed in the gazebo, and there is a goal to create some walkways and paths. The Legion has also been able to acquire some land on the north side of the cemetary for more plots. A veteren’s spouse is now able to be buried next to them, and the Legion would like to make
sure the veterans and the families in the community are able to access space to do so. B r a n c h Pr e s i d e n t G a r y Z ay a c , and project Chairman Bruce Marriott presented certificates of appreciation to Connor Grieve and his business partner Cale Staden as well as to Ferby’s Sand and Gravel. Royal Canadian Legion Friendship Awards were presented to Lou Carrier, Robert Snelgrove. B&R Eckel’s Transport, and Vermilion Ready Mix also received this presitigous honour. These Legion Branch President Gary Zayac and Robert Snelgrove. Photos Dawn Riley awards are granted by the Dominion Command of the Royal Canadian Legion to individuals and organizations who show their support of the activities and work in the community of Legion Branches. Marriott is grateful to all the support the project has received, “We couldn’t do this project without the support of the business people,” he stated. He also thanked all the legion members who have done the heavy work needed to make the upgrades a reality, particu- From left, Robert Snelgrove, Lou Carrier, Connor Grieve, Mayor Greg Throndson, and Town of larily Barry Roth. Vermilion CAO Kevin Lucas. Photos Dawn Riley
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Seppala Siberians Ready And Waiting To Race
Dale Swan was glad that the turbulent weather the area had been experiencing settled down a little so that he and his team of Seppala Huskies could try something new this year. Dogsled racing for 15 years now, Swan and his team were ready to partake in the 4th
Annual Tom Ouellette Memorial Sled Dog Races put on by the Meadow Lake Sled Dog Club the weekend of February 11. Postponed until March 5 and 6 due to trail conditions, the event is having a 5 dogs Trapper Race, something Swan had not at tempted yet. This race begins with the dogs not being
harnessed, and then after hooking the team up, the first goal is to reach the ‘line’ (100 yards) to win $1000, then race to the five-mile mark. Swan, first introduced by the Voice in March of 2020, continues to raise and train his Seppala Huskies himself, at present he has a team of seven dogs, all of which race. Through his
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Karen Lee Lovell February 1, 1952 – February 26, 2022
Karen Lovell passed away on February 26, 2022 in Vermilion at the age of 70 years. She will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 46 years Charlie Lovell; daughters Sandra (Ian) Shaw, Lori West, Tracy (Keith) Maygard, and Shauna (Chris) Sikora; grandchildren Joanne Shaw, Kyle Shaw, Amanda Shaw (Shane Thorsteinnson), Tanner Shaw, Jesse (Jessica) West, Jetta Maygard, Kort Maygard, Jordan (Kyle) Lysons, and Madison Sikora; great granddaughters Staci and Karaline West; sister Gladys Holman; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends. She was predeceased by her parents Edward & Vera Eklund; and brother Melvin Eklund. A Public Funeral Service was held on Saturday, March 5, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. at the Vermilion Elks Hall. Video of the service can be viewed within her online obituary (www.reflectionsfuneral.com) or Reflection’s Funeral Services Facebook Page. Memorial Donations may be made to the ALS Society. CARD OF THANKS Thank you to our family, friends and neighbors for all your kindness during this difficult time, for your visits, calls, flowers, food and donations to the ALS Society. Thank you to all the Homecare staff, doctors and nurses at the Vermilion Hospital for the wonderful care you gave mom during her final weeks and days. We will never forget the kindness you showed and how comfortable you made her feel with every visit. Thank you to Reflections Funeral Home, Rural Roots Florist, the pallbearers, Candice for the beautiful service, Amanda for the lovely music, Pomeroy Inn and Suites (Jennifer Howard) and Mrs. J’s Catering for the lunch. Also, a big thank you to Mike and Crew from Cornerstone Co-op for the desserts provided at the viewing and the lunch prior to the funeral for the family and all the support you continue to show to dad. The Lovell Family
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LOUISIANA HAYRIDE, Back For You In 2022!
Submitted Since its first production in March 2010, the Louisiana Hayride Show has proven to be one of the best touring shows in Western Canada, full of laughter and great music. If you’re looking for a fun and entertaining night out, this is it! You’ll hear the best classic country and rockabilly hits from the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s as the show pays tribute to the historical radio program, The Louisiana Hayride. You will love the songs, you will love the fascinating information. After a two year break due to COVID restrictions, the cast and crew of the Louisiana Hayride Show can’t wait to see you again and have an incredible show planned for their much anticipated return! New this year is a tribute to Buddy Holly and you’ll be singing along to his great songs such as Peggy Sue and
That’ll Be the Day! Fan favourites Roy Orbison, Patsy Cline, Elvis Presley, Loretta Lynn and Conway Twitty, Crystal Gayle, Lefty Frizzell, and Shania Twain are all back and you’ll be singing along to their hits such as Pretty Woman, Crazy, Hound Dog, Louisiana Woman/Mississippi Man, If You’ve Got the Money, Honey I’m Home and so much more! All of this in ONE INCREDIBLE SHOW! You’ll also hear Merle Haggard, Roger Miller, Sonny James and Johnny Horton songs……Wow! Take a trip down memory lane with this unique musical spectacular. T h e L o u i s i a n a H a y r i d e S h o w, complete with studio stage set, amazing tribute artists and live band will bring you back in time to when songs were meaningful, the words were
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The Cutter Rally for Cancer 2022 committee would like to say a sincere thank you for your support again this year. Even though we had to miss a year, we are so very thankful to all who attended and took part with horses, cutters, horseback riders and passengers. A special thank you as well to the volunteers, sponsors, landowners and the Lloydminster Exhibition Association. Without your support this event would not be possible. Thank you!!
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Dawn Hames Columnist
It i s m i d M ar c h, and we are nearing the end of winter and anticipating spring. It has been a very windy year and winter since Januar y. The wind has seemed to make the winter yet colder. Perhaps it is the winds of change. We have certainty seen positive change in both Alberta and Saskatchewan with our provincial governments removing many of the COVID restrictions. It is so nice to see smiling faces again. It is wonderful to begin returning to normal. In spite of all the damage that has been done there are things we can all do to overcome. It begins with taking our lives
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back, and once again enjoying time spent with family and friends. Perhaps now we will hug a lit tle tighter and laugh a little harder, fully appreciating what is behind us. As a community it is also important to support locally owned small businesses to protect these services in our towns, villages and cities. It has been such a cold winter that even some bank accounts bec ame frozen. Again, suppor ting locally owned banks, puts more power back into our forward movement. As we recover, thinking to support smaller has a bigger effect in truly returning to normal. We have all been through a lot together. Some may still have to deal with fear, anxiety and depression. That’s to be expected, considering we have all experienced living inside a science fiction psy-op movie
with a non-stop script of doom and gloom. We can help each other. We can show people a little more love and understanding. We can take time to talk, to listen and to pray. Most importantly, we can celebrate and we can choose to be happy. Every celebration needs a cake. This is a vintage recipe from happier times that my mom used to make. It’s the perfect little cake to have with someone over coffee. It is simple to make, and uses basic ingredients, I hope you enjoy it, are happy and take time to celebrate a little every day. Raisin Spice Cake 1/2 cup raisins 1/2 cup water 1 1/2 cups flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter (room temperature) 1 cup sugar (scant) 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla 2/3 cup milk In a small pot boil the raisins and water for 5 minutes, and set to cool. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Into a bowl add the flour baking powder and salt, stir to blend. In a separate bowl beat the sugar into the butter until light and fluffy. Add the eggs and vanilla to the butter mixture and beat until well blended. To this bowl add by thirds the flour mixture and milk beating until just blended, stir in the drained raisins Pour into the pre-buttered 8 x 8-inch pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Ice with a basic buttercream icing, or add cinnamon to taste for a cinnamon spice icing.
Vermilion Protests The North
Craig Baird Columnist
In 1911, only six years af ter Alber ta became a provi n c e, t h e r e w a s a concentrated effort to promote the northern part of the province. For some communities like Vermilion, this was not greeted with enthusiasm. The Secretary of the Board of Trade, J.W.G. Morrison, in Vermilion launched a protest for the community stating that even though the community was connected to Edmonton by rail, it was being neglected. Morrison would write quote: “You will no doubt have observed that there is a persistent campaign of advertising in connection with the Peace River
and Grande Prairie countries. Speaking personally, I have nothing against this but I do know that people have come out of both districts thoroughly disgusted with them.” The protest letter added that the government was promoting the merits of those districts, but at the same time there was a sever lack of roads in the Vermilion area for settlers to come and settle along. Morrison would write quote: “Let me point out to you that 40 or 50 miles north of the Town of Vermilion we have a stretch of country the equal of which is not to be found in either the Peace River or Grande Prairie districts.” It was felt that the North could take care of itself and that the building up of the area of Vermilion would benefit Edmonton as immigrants poured into the
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Vermilion Soccer Association Is Recruiting Volunteers
Dawn Riley Reporter
It is time to get ready for spring and summer outdoor sports, and the Vermilion Soccer Association (VSA) is ready to get their 2022 season going. Af ter a t wo year hiatus due to the pandemic, the VSA is in the process of planning a full soccer season starting with their Annual General Meeting on March 21. Did you play soccer as a kid and want to keep your skills up? Or just
have a pas si o n for t he s p or t an d want to stay actively involved? Then volunteering to help on the pitch just might be suited for you. Like most youth sports groups, the VSA relies o n vo l u n t e e r s t o h ave a f u n a n d successful season. This year Vermilion Soccer is looking for coaches of all age groups and members to sit on the executive. You don’t have to be a soccer parent to help out, community members are welcome to help t o o. VSA Pr e s i d e n t K r i s t i n Wa r d
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and they offer fruit cups, yogurts, cereal, toast and their “especially popular homemade marmalade and jams.” The Church Stay AirBnB hosted their first guests in December of 2021 and look forward to welcoming many more and can also be booked as a venue for special events. “Church Stay can be booked by groups for special events. It’s a great venue for birthday parties, family weddings, birth celebrations and baby showers. We welcome podcasters interested in using the space for recordings and it can be booked as a photo shoot and film location. I am also keen to work with other local businesses to offer stay and play package with for example any of the local golf courses. I have also had enquiries looking to book the church to workshops, etc.” commented Hickey.
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Helen Row Toews Columnist
Who Says Cows are Dull? Are cattle merely large, docile animals lounging contentedly in a field? Do those who raise and care for them live out their days in boredom and lackluster years of dullness? Certainly not! And I’ll prove it. The incident I present took place a long time ago with my father and a well-known veterinarian in Lloydminster. Back then Dad was establishing a herd of purebred Charolais cattle and each live calf was pretty important. There were no fancy stock trailers in those days. The only way to transport livestock was to run them up a chute and into the back of a truck fitted with stock racks. A precarious situation at best.
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On this particular day, Dad motored into town with a cow in need of a caesarean. She was forced, against her better judgement, into the confines of his pickup, where she stomped suspiciously about with a wild look in her eyes. Two large feet protruded from her hind end; the calf too large for dad to deal with. However, giving birth was secondary in her mind as Dad slowly backed up to the chute behind the clinic. She watched warily for a means of escape. Two men stood ready to guide the beast as Dad began to raise the end gate. One minute he was joking with the gang and the next he was flat on his back in the gravel as the cow lunged heavily over him and bolted off across the parking lot. The young men and my father lustily gave chase and were able, with some difficulty and a lot of heavy breathing, to bring the crazed bovine back to the clinic. The wide back doors had been flung
open and a gathering of roughly twenty men had assembled in a semi-circle to prevent her fleeing again. She took one look at them, her eyes rolled back in her head, and she rushed, with renewed fortitude, right through the middle of them and out the other side, scattering men like bowling pins as she galloped onto the Yellowhead Highway. Cars screeched to a halt, horns blared, curses rose upon the afternoon air and the large contingent of men turned of one accord and raced across the highway after her. There was a hotel across the road at that time and the cow dashed toward their office with a clattering of hooves, her eyes wide and glaring, nostrils flared and sides heaving. Dad’s friend, the veterinarian, who’d been watching these proceedings from the quiet repose of his window, now saw a glorious opportunity for a laugh. Quickly dialing the number of the hotel he
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spoke to the girl behind the desk. “Do you have a room ready for Miss Bossy?” he asked. “She’s waiting at the window.” The woman screamed as she turned and beheld the demented beast lurch to a halt inches from the glass. It all ended well. Several of her pursuers held lassoes and they deftly caught the now exhausted cow. With a few men pulling and a few more pushing, they made their way once again across the highway, amid much fanfare from passing motorists and assorted onlookers, and into the clinic where a live calf was born. Docile? Cattle? I think not. Helen lives on the family farm near Marshall, Saskatchewan, where she works as an author, columnist, and in education. Find her online at helentoews. com. There, you can learn more about her humorous Prairie Wool Books, or newly released fantasy series, Runestaff Chronicles.
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ure for children. In grade 3 students must cases the instruction is divorced from read- heard on April 2. Protest the Draft CurricuDear Editor Why should parents and grandparents “Convert commonly used units of measure ing words in context and understanding what lum. Our children deserve better than this. between metric and Canadian (imperial) is read, which should be the main goals of Karen Green stand up and fight the draft curriculum? Because there is no one else left. The units within 100.” This will involve multiply- reading instruction. teachers, academics and School Boards ing decimals but children won’t learn deci- After three years have beenprotesting for a year, and nothing mals until grade 4 and won’t learn multiply- of rigid programing them until grade 6.Grade 2s work with ming in phonic s substantial has changed. Show up at the protests in Calgary, numbers to 1000 and add and subtract two- and common sight Edmonton, Grande Prairie, Lethbridge or digit numbers, but place value isn’t taught words, in grades Red Deer on April 2. Or alert local media to until grade 3. The draft Math also needs a 4-6 prescribed reading includes Shakeyour ownlocal protest April 1 or 2, even if it’s do-over. ELAL: The teaching of phonics will be speare, Aristotle, just chalking messages on the sidewalk at the MLA’s office or on the public sidewalk done through a lockstep program that was Cicero and dramatic at school. For more information go tohttps:// developed in haste for the piloting year and works from ancient then was only testedfor 6 months instead of Greece or Rome. ditchthedraft.ca/ Three subjects are being implemented the full year. Now it will be prescribed mate- Do-over! Parents, Grandin K-6 in September 2022: Math, English rial for the next 10 – 30 years.There is also Language Arts and Literature (ELAL) and a focus on teaching sight words in isolation, parents, Members from prescribed lists, but the lists are not of the Public, make Phys Ed/Wellness. Phys Ed/Wellness. Next year when even published in the curriculum! In both yourselves seen and parents ask, “What did you do in gym today?” Land For Sale By Tender in: COUNTY OF VERMILION RIVER: students may answer “Financial Literacy.” NW-8-55-2-W4 Desk work. For LEGAL DESCRIPTION 12-year-olds:mutual funds and bad debt. MERIDIAN 4 RANGE 2 TOWNSHIP 55 Or perhaps the child SECTION 8 Our flexible conservation programs make will reply, “Wellness. you money. Earn financial compensation QUARTER NORTH WEST We learned about by restoring drained wetlands and EXCEPTING THEREOUT ALL MINES AND MINERALS Consent.” Where conserving habitat on your land. young children facing AND THE RIGHT TO WORK THE SAME a potential abuser AREA: 64.7 HECTARES (160 ACRES) MORE OR LESS learn they just need to • The highest and/or any bid will not necessarily be accepted. It’s a win-win-win opportunity. communicate refusal • Surface Rights will not be adjusted, but all surface payments after the clearly. Or maybe the Talk to us today. closing date will be assigned to the Purchaser. child will say, “Today we had to study stuff • Bids are to be accompanied by a deposit for 10% payable to: Peter Van for the test.” Because Winssen Professional Corporation, Barrister & Solicitor and shall be there is a “knowledge” delivered to 1013-5 Avenue, Wainwright, Alberta T9W 1L6 and shall close column for Phys Ed 12:00 noon on March 30th, 2022. of stuff that has to • For more information or to view the property please call Connie @ be “learned,” and an alarming amount of 780-753-6477 the outcomes in the “skills and procedures” column also use verbs that involve no movement at all. The draft Phys Ed/ Connect with your DUC representative: Wellness curriculum is a sad piece of work du_edmonton@ducks.ca that needs a do-over. Grazing Management with Steve and Amber Kenyon. Full day Math:Instead of workshop including lunch on March 22 at the Wainwright C-Plex. 1-866-479-3825 developing a deep under standing of Register by March 16th. For more information visit: number relationships Marketing and Canola Management Workshop with Neil Blue and ag.ducks.ca and using analysis Clint Jurke. Half day workshop including lunch on March 29th at in problem-solving, students will apply a the Edgerton Ag Hall. Register by March 23rd. “standard algorithm” Composting & Seed Starting Workshop with Kim Ross. Afternoon to everything. “Standard algorithm” is workshop on April 2nd at the Wainwright C-Plex. Register by mentioned 26 times, March 30th. but no examples of a “standard algorithm” For full event details follow the Municipal District of Wainwright are given. Addition- Facebook page, visit www.mdwainwright.ca, call 780-842-4454 or ally, careless errors contact Shelby at soracheski@mdwainwright.ca with sequencing mean certain fail-
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St. Jerome School "Prayers For Ukraine"
St. Jerome students, staff, and parents are very excited to announce that they have raised $1500 to help support relief efforts in Ukraine. On March 9, students and staff wore blue and yellow and brought in donations to support the people of Ukraine. Students and staff were given a blue and yellow ribbon that the Student Council created, to wear as a visible sign of their support. St. Jerome student council also added to make our contribution an even $2000. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the people of Ukraine who are enduring these incredible hardships during this time. We will continue to pray for safety and peace in Ukraine.
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New Faces In Winter Wheat Western Canadian Breeders Pass The Torch
Jennifer Barber, Grains West
Prairie winter wheat acres have versatile crop has been revived. Its declined for years, but interest in the renewed appeal coincides with a changing of the guard in wheat breeding circles. Picking up where their predecessors left QUALITY SEED CLEANING off, breeders Harwinder Sidhu and Curt McCartney aim to give farmers strong new varieties. In summer 2022, Sidhu will take over Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s We salute the farming community in your (AAFC) Lethbridge breeding program passion, dedication and stewardship from well-known researcher Rob Graf who is retiring from the position. Sidhu’s of the LAND to help feed the PhD work at the University of Guelph was primarily focused on Fusarium head blight ever growing population! (FHB) resistance in winter wheat. He is eager to expand his genomic research. “There are many ways to solve breedCLANDONALD COOP SEED ing problems,” said Sidhu. “We will try CLEANING PLANT new genomic tools and combine them Seed cleaning, Grain Separations with traditional breeding techniques to continue to build on the work Rob has New Technology Color Sorting Available done, all with the goal of creating higher Grass Seed Sales Distributor. yielding winter wheat.” Graf has developed extensive germMark Schommer, Manager plasm enriched for disease resistance as well as improved end-use quality. The
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program’s goal is to add high-throughput genotyping tools to expand screening of this breeding material. In addition, the AAFC program under Graf’s leadership has built a robust germplasm pipeline Sidhu said will serve his research goals well. He will examine the resilience of newly developed varieties in tolerating stress factors such as drought and heat to ultimately improve yield. Breeders must provide farmers the best possible options, said Sidhu. While breeding timelines often exceed shortterm growing trends, he said farmers help target their efforts. Breeders also look at long-term agronomics, disease concerns and market trends to determine variety development goals. “With the focus on sustainability, winter wheat may become even more interesting to growers a decade from now,” said Sidhu. “If harsh summers continue, winter wheat will fit well as a risk and drought management tool. Our goal is to be prepared with options.” Cont. on page 11
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Cont. from page 10 A LOOK BACK Graf agreed the historical role of crop breeders had been to produce varieties that serve the needs of farmers and the marketplace. This has shif ted over the past two decades. “ When I star ted as a winter wheat breeder in 1999 the focus was primarily on how we could improve yield by focusing on agronomic characteristics and better disease resistance, particularly for the eastern Prairies,” he said. As more winter wheat acres were seeded and breeding efforts evolved, the emphasis moved to broad disease resistance packages and improved end-use quality. Graf has focused on reducing the risk and cost of production and to increase return per acre. These goals overlap with improvement of yield, agronomic qualities, disease resistance and end-user characteristics. “ T h e var i et i e s we’ve d eve l o p e d should allow winter wheat to compete in many of the same wheat markets as spring wheat,” said Graf. “I would really like to see Canada Prairie Spring Red and Canada Western Red Winter wheat binned and marketed together, as the quality is now very similar, and it generally isn’t differentiated by the
end-user.” Next for breeders will be to pyramid, or stack, several effective genes for each disease into new varieties, he said. This will be particularly important in beating newly evolved forms of rust. Such development takes time. It will likely be five years or more until these new varieties are commercially available. “ We have always had to improve the value proposition and make winter wheat compelling to grow,” said Graf. “In recent years, wet falls or dry growing conditions have challenged even the most committed growers, altering the perceived value proposition and resulting in lower winter wheat acres.” A NEW TEAM Curt McCartney joined the University of Manitoba Department of Plant Science as an associate professor of plant breeding and genetics in November of 2020. He took over the winter wheat program following the retirement of winter wheat breeder, Anita Brûlé-Babel. Most recently, McCartney has worked on the University of Manitoba breeding lines to meet the quality profile expected for the Canadian Western Red Winter Wheat class. “For winter wheat to be competitive we have to develop milling variet-
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ies,” said McCartney. “There is very little market for general purpose winter wheat, so we focus on improving grain quality.” The university’s well-established FHB nursery benefits its winter wheat disease research. McCartney’s team works with A AFC in Manitoba and
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Cont. from page 11 Recent collaborations within the department have also allowed breeding to proceed more expediently, said McCartney. Maneka Malalgoda, who joined the U of M a few months prior to McCartney, is an assistant professor in the university’s Department of Food and Human Nutritional Sciences. Her research into how grain proteins and starch affect the use of wheat in food processing will allow the winter wheat breeding program to begin a wide range of grain quality tests at a much earlier stage of the breeding cycle than previously possible.
It will be important to make high-quality winter wheat varieties available to farmers, said McCartney. These could benefit risk management. As winter wheat generally matures three to four weeks ahead of spring wheat, this could allow it to escape damage caused by hotter, drier summers. While this may be the case, it is unknown whether mild winters work to winter wheat’s advantage, he said. They may improve survival, but mild winters could reduce snow cover and increase winterkill. “We will continue improving winter hardiness, including researching frost tolerance genes,” said McCartney. “The key will be to
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create new genetic combinations and see how they perform.” McCartney will also compare alternative dwarfing genes to so-called “green revolution genes” widely in use. Existing dwarfing genes reduce lodging risk but also increase FHB susceptibility. Alternative dwarfing genes have reduced FHB susceptibility and should have deeper root systems. In theory they could be seeded deeper, making these varieties better for areas of low moisture. “But these are all genetic ideas rather than breeding efforts,” said McCartney. “We look forward to seeing how they will work.” McCartney and Sidhu are at work to map important winter wheat traits now in the wheat registration system. They aim to
catalogue available genetic material so they can focus on genetic diversity when making selections. The project will take five or more years to complete. Sidhu said he looks forward to carrying out further work with McCartney and for the two breeding programs to grow together. He added this collaboration will produce better breeding results as the growing conditions at his Lethbridge test plots contrast with those at McCartney’s Winnipeg, MB plots. The leaders of the western Canadian winter wheat breeding programs may have changed, but their intent remains steady. With the assistance of new breeding technologies, Sidhu and McCartney hope to bring the crop back to into prominence.
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Funding Again Up For Grabs-New Wheat Research Cluster Proposal In The Works
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The Canadian Wheat Research Coalition (CWRC) is neck deep in the preparation of a fund ing application in hopes of securing another round of Canadian National Wheat Cluster funding under Canada’s agricultural policy framework, known in its inaugural term as the Canadian Agricultural Partnership (CAP). A $3 billion, five-year federal–provincial funding program, CAP concludes in March of 2023. While the 2021 federal election delayed the release of details about the next agricultural policy framework, which will run from 2023 to 2028, the government has indicated dollars will again be distributed as part of the AgriScience Clusters program. If approved, cluster proposals are subsequently managed by industryled administrators. Whether a wheatspecific cluster will again capture funding is far from guaranteed, however. “I anticipate there being more cluster submissions this time around from
various industries, which means the that funding pie in more pieces? We’re coming round,” said Comin. competition will be stiffer,” said Lauren hoping for similar sized funding in the Cont. on page 14 Comin, CWRC president and Alberta Wheat Commission and Alberta Barley director of research. “The pressure is even greater than in previous years to put in a really good submission.” Under the current CAP framework, the Canadian National Wheat Cluster received $25 million in combined g overnment and industr y funding. The CWRC hopes to garner a similar amount in the nex t round. The program’s updated priorities for 2023 through 2028 were officially announced on Nov. 10 with the release of The Guelph Statement, a declaration written by the federal, provincial and territorial agriculture minister s. These include: climate change and the environment; science, research and innovation; market development and trade; building sector capacity and growth; and resiliency and public trust. “Government will have to choose: do they prioritize the clusters in a list and take the top ones, or do they cut
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ers,” said Comin. With priorities set, the working group made a request for research proposals. A wide range of agricultural scientists submitted 64 in total. Multiple reviews, adjustments and selections later, CWRC will collate the best project applications and submit a complete funding application to government by the fall of 2022. “It’s a very intense process. This is important funding and you don’t want to make a mistake,” said Comin. “There can be some really great outcomes from this research and it’s going to affect the wheat industry across Canada. We
take it very seriously.” Comin expects some of the projects put forward, particularly those related to genetics, will build on previously funded projects. Others will be brand new and tailored to meet the evolution of both agricultural reality and government policy focus. If the CWRC is successful in its second-round bid, a renewed cluster will ultimately benefit farmers. “Even though this is a government program and we’re trying to abide by government priorities, we always consider farmers,” said Comin. “We’re looking to fund what is in their best interest.”
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Feed And Forage Breeding Project Produces Genetic Database
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A research project now underway at the Field Crop Development Centre (FCDC) at Olds College employs next-generation genotyping technologies to accelerate the improvement of feed and forage barley varieties and triticale forages. The work will also produce a genetic database that will be used in future breeding work. Led by barley breeder Flavio Capettini and molecular cereal geneticist Jennifer Zantinge, the work is aided by several additional Prairie crop researchers. Zantinge will apply marker assisted selection to improve the creation of breeding linesby identifying desirable DNA segments for traits such as yield, nutritional quality, lodging resistance, disease resistance and nitrogen- and water-use efficiency. The process will concentrate these desirable genetics into elite breeding lines, which in turn will reduce the time required to develop superior varieties. Whereas new variety development once took 12 to 14 years, it now takes between eight and 10. Capettini expects initiatives such as this will continue to shrink this window. “We will also need more data about how these barley lines look in the field in order to confirm correlations between genotype [DNA profile] and phenotype [their appearance],” said Zantinge.
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silo is full, the surface of the grain should be levelled with a spreader or shovel. This helps improve ventilation and stabilizes the temperature and humidity of the grain more quickly. There’s little to no oxygen inside silos. This allows the grain and plant materials to ferment, a process that’s called ensil-
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Albertans Will See Lower Fuel And Utility Bills
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Alberta’s government will stop the collection of the provincial fuel tax to offer Albertans relief from current high fuel prices. Currently, Albertans pay 13 cents per litre in fuel tax. This change will come into effect April 1. The federal carbon tax rate on gasoline is set to increase again on April 1, from just under nine cents per litre to just over 11 cents per litre. “We’ve heard Albertans’ concerns about the rising cost of living loud and clear. While the federal government is set to increase the carbon tax April 1, Alberta’s government is taking the opposite approach and stepping up to offer relief. Stopping the provincial fuel tax puts money back in the pockets of Albertans when they need it most.” stated Premier, Jason Kenney. Alberta’s government will also provide $150 electricity rebates to help Albertans pay for the high bills they faced this winter. More than one million homes, farms and businesses are expected to receive a $50 monthly rebate for three months. These retroactive rebates will help defray the high costs that many families and businesses paid in recent months. Alberta’s government will work with utilities and regulators to determine exact details, including rebate timing. This includes working to have the rebates applied directly to consumers’ bills. This rebate will combine with the Natural Gas Rebate program announced in Budget
2022 to provide real relief for Albertans. Dale Nally, Associate Minister of Natural Gas and Electricity added that, “Utility prices are in part due to market conditions, and in part due to punishing policies from the former provincial government and the federal government. As our government works hard to responsibly manage system costs, we are also working tirelessly to increase generation investments to bring new supply on to the market. As this long-term work continues, a rebate to help offset these costs for Alberta families and small businesses will help provide support when they need it most.” Collection of the fuel tax will be paused for: gasoline – $0.13 per litre, diesel – $0.13 per litre, marked gasoline and marked diesel – $0.04. Because the GST also applies to provincial fuel taxes, the 13-cent reduction will also reduce the GST by 0.65 cents per litre, for total tax savings of about 13.6 cents per litre of gasoline and diesel. The government will review the collection of the fuel tax on a quarterly basis and, if required, consider reinstating collection in stages, based on the average price of West Texas Intermediate (WTI) over a number of weeks. The government will not start to reinstate collection before July 1. Alberta’s fuel tax is reported and remitted by refiners and large wholesalers and included in the price Albertans pay at the pump. The government will provide information for stakeholders, including fuel retailers, on the fuel tax pause.
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Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day All Year In The Garden
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During the Lenten season, Spartans of all ages put their faith into action by making a small donation to the Canada Ukraine Foundation. We managed to raise $1500.00, and our student council graciously added an additional $500.00. We also wore blue and yellow to honour their country’s flag. At school each morning, we pray for safety and peace in Ukraine. In addition, we are excited about the upcoming synod that the Catholic Church is participating in. For those of you who haven’t heard, a synod is a meeting or assembly of Church lead-
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Kindergarten information night for the 2022-2023 school year will be hosted on April 11 from 7:00-8:00 pm. If you are not available to attend the information night, we will have a video of information available for you. You are currently welcome to register at any time. Please call the school at (780) 853-5444 and provide a copy of your child's birth certificate. Your child is eligible to attend if he/she is five years of age prior to December 31, 2022. To access the online registration form, go to the BTPS website – www.btps.ca Our Virtual Spring Scholastic Book Fair is coming up. Ever y Book Fair purchase earns Book Fair Rewards for our school. We use these Book Fair Rewards towards new books for our Learning Commons. Our book store website will not be live until March 21 but you can visit it earlier to enjoy some book trailers and make a wish list. Thank you in advance for supporting our Book Fair. Our AR Wall of Fame is looking pret t y color ful. Students who have
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ers. Synods have been used for centuries to gather information from “layspeople” to reach consensus on important issues. We will have “listeners” from our parish come to visit our school and hear what students have to say and it will be reported back to the Bishop sometime before the synod wraps up this April. It is nice to feel heard by our Faith leaders. Lakeland College students came back for another round of “Dog Reading.” This time students went in groups of 3 or 4 students and practiced “choral reading”. Ms. Svenungard’s grade 1 students even sang songs to the dogs! It was a terrific time for all! We are very grateful to the staff and students at Lakeland College for allowing us this wonderful opportunity to support
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At almost 100 years old, the LCol W.C. Craig Armory is one of Vermilion’s most familiar landmarks. Situated almost in the heart of the town, it has served community members of all ages and been home to many activity groups. At present, the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #11 owns the building, but they have come to the difficult decision that it is no longer viable to keep it. The Legion has asked the Vermilion Voice to help share the following letter with the community; To Ve r m i l i o n a n d S u r r o u n d i n g Communities: The LCol W.C. Craig Armory opened in 1940. As a nation at war, the Armory served an essential purpose and continues to embody historical significance in the town of Vermilion today. The building was taken over in 1992 by the Branch 11 Legion; it was a fitting responsibility accorded on to the Legion. The building acted as the Legion Hall for our Veterans. It has seen many tenants; it was offered to the community as a service, and it continues to be utilized by groups like our Local Cadets and the Archery Club.
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Lakeland College students came back for another round of “Dog Reading” at St. Jerome’s! This 3” version time,wide students attended in groups and practiced their “choral reading.” Ms. Svenungard’s grade 1 students even sang songs to the dogs! It was a terrific time for all! Photos submitted
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Everything comes at a cost. The Legion has long borne the costs of upkeeping the Armories, but the burden exceeds our capability. It is with profound difficulty that the Vermilion Branch 11 Legion must announce its inability to continue maintaining this property. Ongoing expenses have exceeded Legion revenue and with the rising costs of utilities and insurance, maintaining this property is no longer sustainable for the Legion. At t h i s t i m e a n d i n a n ef fo r t to preserve history, the Legion would like to explore all options when deciding the future for our historical Armories. We believe the building remains an asset to the community, and we would like to see it continue to be adequately utilized. The Executive members of the Vermilion Legion Branch 11 are announcing that it is reaching out to organizations, groups, or others within the community who would be interested in taking over this historic landmark. Those interested in assuming the responsibilities of the Armories please email branch11@telusplanet.net by April 22, 2022 to make a formal inquiry. The Legion has stated that when we protect the past, we can learn from it and create a better future for everyone.
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BULL BREEDERS Submitted March 22 is National Ag Day, an event that raises awareness about agriculture’s role in communities across the country. This year’s theme is Growing a Climate for Tomorrow, which recognizes the effects of climate change on farming while accepting the industry’s responsibility to reduce its impact on the environment. Climate-smart agriculture Climate-smart agriculture involves using sustainable farming practices to overcome specific climate-change challenges such as droughts and floods. There are three pillars of climate-smart agriculture: • Improve farmer productivity and livelihoods • Make farms more resilient to the impacts of climate change • Curb greenhouse gas emissions associated with growing food Implementing climate-smart farming There are a number of ways farms can apply climate-smart practices:
Farming And Climate Change Water conservation. Growing food uses up to 70 per cent of the world’s fresh water. To avoid water shortages, farming communities need to start conserving water and harvesting rainfall by building retention ponds and salvaging rainwater from rooftops. Farms also need to use more efficient, slow-drip irrigation systems. Soil management. Heavy rains and flooding can wash away fertile topsoil. Planting groundcover and trees, adding mulch to soil and building trenches and drainage systems can help keep soil in place. Plant trees. Trees have many benefits for crop production. They provide shade during droughts, and their roots prevent soil erosion during floods. Tree fences trap winter snow, which improves soil moisture in spring. Climate-smart agriculture helps conserve soil and water, but it also improves yields and increases food production, which will be needed to feed a global population expected Photo by Zoltan Varadi to increase to 9.8 billion by 2050.
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BULL BREEDERS Perceptions Start With Us
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Everyone in agriculture can affect how both conscious and unconscious perceptions of our industry are formed. Perception can be defined as a way of understanding or interpreting something. It’s how we make sense of the world. Our perception is our reality. Perceptions turn into opinions, which then turn into action. Perceptions are formed quickly and constantly. Some are consciously for me d throug h ex per ien c e, while
others are unconscious mental shortcuts to help us deal with the volume of decisions we need to make all the time. Ever y d ay, we group peo ple b a s e d o n s h a r e d c h a r a c te r i s t i c s , including age, gender and occupation. But there is a drawback to this efficiency — it can lead to stereotyping or misperceptions. In the interest of speed, our brains will often use the first or loudest impressions to form perceptions. And it takes a lot of work to reroute those mental shortcuts to a different outcome.
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This is certainly a challenge for all of us agriculture, as many of us often aren’t proactively speaking about our industr y first, and rarely are we the loudest. As a result, many people form their opinions about our industry based on someone else’s story or what they hear first. But we can change that. We can stand up for our industr y together. We can speak up with passion, honesty and conviction. We can be a part of the big food conversations, so our point of view is heard. We can shape people’s relationship with agriculture and the food they eat. And when we change the experience, we change conscious perceptions and create positive detours for the mental shortcuts.
It can be done. But it’s a big job that takes cooperation, passion, patience and respect for ever y voice in the conversation. We need to build lines of communication, not draw lines in the sand. Changing perceptions is a lot of work. It takes time and is often incremental. But every shift is important. We need to be relentless. We bring experience, knowledge and passion to the ag conversation. Our point of view is important. People want to hear it. So let’s make, and take, every opportunity to share it. Remember, perceptions are formed from an instinctual need to understand the world around us. When it comes to agriculture, we need to work together to be the source of that understanding.
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BULL BREEDERS 7 Strategies For Talking With Consumers
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All of a sudden you find yourself in a conversation about farming with someone who’s not a farmer — perhaps at a party or a community event. Will you be prepared? Your approach matters! Having some strategies on hand to have a meaningful discussion will make a big difference. Think of it as getting to know one of your customers. Here are some things to keep in mind: Go in with a positive attitude. Most people like farmers and won’t disagree with how you farm. Research shows that, in general, consumers believe that farmers are credible sources of information. And they also want to know more about farming and how their food is produced. You are their conduit to learning more about agriculture. Establish rapport. Start a genuine give-and-take dialogue. Introduce yourself and tell them a bit about what you do. Ask them about themselves. Find common ground, whether that’s where you live, that you are both Saskatchewan Roughriders fans, or have kids the same age. Be respectful and reserve your
judgements. Remember that this person doesn’t come from a farming background. Their perspectives and opinions are bound to be different from yours and may very well be influenced by their peers and/ or social media. They believe what they believe for a reason. Here’s a chance to find out why and have an honest discussion about it. Make it personal. Share your story. Most farmers farm because they love it. It’s a passion and a lifestyle, not just a job. Let them know about your family, your farm and why farming is important to you It ’s about engaging, not educating. This isn’t an opportunity to set someone straight. No one likes to be lectured. Welcome their questions and answer as genuinely as you can. They’ll appreciate that you are taking the time talk with them and will look to you for more information because of your knowledge and experience. Be conscious of the language you use. Words you may use every day as someone in the agriculture industry may mean nothing to a non-farming audience. We may take terms like tillage, heifer and crop rotation for granted, but they might not have a clue what you’re
talking about. Invite them to let you know if they don’t understand. It’s more important to ask questions than provide answers. Find out what they really want to know. Probe for more information by asking questions. Establish what they are really asking, to zero in on what they have questions or concerns about and why. Perhaps it’s not really GMOs they are concerned
about, but the pesticides associated with GMO crops. Learn to listen and be patient. Most of all, it’s the conversation that’s important, not necessarily the outcome or whether or not you agree. You’ve helped someone connect the dots between what it is you do and the food that’s on their table every day — which benefits us all.
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BULL BREEDERS 2nd Annual Roundup Sale
Lorna Hamilton Reporter
The Student- Managed FarmPowered by New Holland will be holding their second annual Roundup sale on March 26. The sale will feature bulls, heifers and horses for sale including: 17 pure-
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bred Angus bulls, five purebred Angus replacement heifers, 3 pens of commercial heifers, four ranch geldings and 2 American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA) yearlings. The sale will commence at 1 p.m.at the Equine centre and the roundup sale catalogue can be viewed through DLMS
if you haven’t received one by mail. The sale also offers online bidding through DLMS and more information can be provided by contacting Mark Shologan at 780-699-5082 or Whitney Bosovich at 780-991-3025. You can also obtain more information or to book a viewing by contacting Tell Calvert at 780-514-
4340 or Weston Warketin at 250-9440075. “ We would love to see you at the Lakeland College Equine Centre for our second annual Round Up sale powered by New Holland Agriculture. Thank you for supporting our sale,” commented Tell Calvert.
7 Tips To Remember This Calving Season
Calving can be an exciting but challenging time. Luckily, there are some key actions you can take to set yourself — and your calves — up for success. Whether you are in the middle of calving season, or planning for the next, the BCRC has several helpful calving resources. Here are seven tips to remember this
calving season: 1. Do not hang calves upside down if they need help breathing. If a newborn calf requires resuscitation, put them in the calf recovery position, poke a clean straw in their nose, dribble a few drops of water in their ear or rub them vigorously. Hanging calves upside down actually makes it more difficult for the calf to start breathing. Fluid that drains from
a calf that is hung upside down mostly comes from the stomach, not the lungs, and gravity will make it more difficult for the lungs to expand. 2 . I nte r ve n e if t h e c alf hasn’t received colostrum 2 to 4 hours after birth. Colostrum not only provides the calf’s first immune system but also has many nutrients to give calves their best start.
Good quality colostrum should be given between two to four hours after birth, but calves are able to absorb some antibodies up to 24 hours. Learn more in the video below. 3. Feed a minimum of 2L when tube feeding colostrum. Tube feeding will cause fluids to go directly into the rumen rather than the abomasum as it normally does when calves suck. In the rumen, the valuable antibodies (IgGs) from the colostrum are broken down and will become unavailable to the calf. Feeding at least two liters allows the rumen to overflow and the calf to absorb the essential antibodies. 4. Have two tube (esophageal) feeders: one for sick calves and the other for healthy calves. H av i n g t wo d e s i g n ate d fe e d er s prevents disease and pathogen transmission from sick to healthy calves. Esophageal feeding, also known as “tube feeding” or “stomach feeding,” is essential when a calf is too weak to bottle feed but requires colostrum or dehydration treatment. 5. Look for signs of dehydration so you can intervene early. Being able to recognize the symptoms of disease and dehydration in baby calves is a simple and effective practice that can make a big mark on your bottom line. Being aware of behavioural cues like drooping ears, sunken eyes, lethargy and using the skin tent test can help you spot a dehydrated calf before serious consequences occur. 6. Provide clean, dry bedding at calving to reduce disease transmission. Dilution reduces pollution! The biggest percentage of calf loss occurs in the first seven days of life. Reduce the risk of exposure to harmful pathogens by providing animals a clean, dry place to calve, with sufficient space and ensure calves receive adequate, good quality colostrum. This can reduce disease transmission and encourage a healthy immune system. 7. Don’t rely on memory. Keep track of things like calving ease, calf loss and cow temperament at calving to help make better management decisions. Keeping track of cow behavior and other maternal qualities is important to have an accurate understanding of your herd. Tracking calf loss and aggressive mothers will spotlight a repeat problem cow if it begins to happen multiple years and enables important culling decisions to be made. You can’t improve what you don’t track! Thank you to the BCRC for allowing us to reprint this article. For more you can visit https://www. beefresearch.ca/
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BULL BREEDERS Agriculture More Than Ever Submitted
The term “agvocate” means different things to different people. For us it’s a term to quickly encapsulate all of the positive intents of people actively speaking up for the agriculture industry; a simple way to build a community of like-minded, passionate people. Our choice to embrace using the term was the result of many conversations among our team here and we love it. To us, an agvocate: - uses facts and personal experiences
What’s An “Agvocate”?
to dispel myths and misperceptions about the ag industry; - acknowledges the challenges in ag, but focuses on the positive side of the industry; - wears their passion for ag on their sleeve and looks for ways to share it with the world; - speaks up, speaks positively and, most importantly, speaks first — an agvocate looks for opportunities to create conversations as opposed to always responding to others; and - is inclusive and respectful — an agvo-
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cate looks to find common ground and build lines of communication, not draw lines in the sand. But whether you love the term or not, it’s important to not get hung up on it. We need to concentrate on the real goal: our industry being a trusted voice that can help shape people’s relationship with agriculture and food in positive, realistic and engaging ways. Because at the end of the day, it truly isn’t the word that matters. It’s about all of us working together to tell Canada, and the world, about our wonderful industry.
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The Vermilion Voice | March 15, 2022
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