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14—THE INNISFAIL PROVINCE, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1978 , presents Im- a cheque tor $2,000 to help underwrite the cost of the Imps upcoming trip to Florida. The Imps leave April 6 for the trip, during which they will play for con- certs at Disneyworld and Seaworld. AGRICULTURE FROM MY VIEWPOINT BY MARVIN E. MOORE, ALBERTA MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE Recognizing that_problems. existed in availability of farm credit, the Government of Alberta created the Agricul- tural Development Corpora- tion in 1972. Since that time, the Corporation has provided financial assistance to primary producers of — agricultural products and to the owners of associated businesses or ag- riculture industries. The Corporation adminis- ters a variety of loan pro- grams. Because of the chang- ing nature of the agriculture industry. continual up-dating of the program guidelines are necessary. Recently. the Cor- poration announced changes to three of its most successful programs. The loan limit on the Alberta farm development loans has been increased from $50,000 to $75,000. This program permits the farmer applicant to apply directly to the lender of his choice (chartered bank. credit union or treasury branch) for assis- tance. The lender reviews the application and makes a decision on whether or not to make the loan. These loans may be made for a variety of purposes. such as purchase of equipment. land, operating capital, building improve- ments, milk quota, livestock, etc. They may not, however, be used for debt consolidation. Under this particular program, the Agricultural Development Corporation guaranteed over $385 million which represents over 51,000 loans to Alberta's farmers since the inception of the program. The Native Range Im- provement Program provides incentives to encourage pro- Gardening book ducers to improve quality and quantity of forage on native range lands. Loans are now available to a maximum of $6,000 for an individual farm or ranch, while partnerships or farming companies can re- ceive $6,000 in assistance plus $3,000 for each additional family to a maximum of $12,000. Incentives are pro- vided by way of a grant of $70 per $1,000 of loan for a period of five years. These loans may be used for re-seeding of . native pasture, clearing and breaking of land, brush control, fence construction, trails, range weed control or drainage of grazing areas. The Dairy Development Program assists farmers to maintain and develop viable dairy operations. This pro- gram is similar to the Native Range Improvement Program, in that a grant of $70 per $1,000 of loan is also available. Loans are available for milk quota, bulk tanks, equipment or for constructing, altering, repairing or extend- ing buildings. The maximum loan eligible for the incentive payment is $12,000 for a single farm operation. Partnerships or farming com- panies are eligible for rebates on a maximum of $12,000 for the first family plus $6 000 for each additional family to a maximum of $24,000. Farmers interested in apply- ing for any of the above loans may apply to the lender of their choice. Contact with the Agricultural Development Corporation Loans Officer or the District Agriculturist is required in order to apply for grants under Native Range and Dairy Development Programs. A new handbook for Canadian gardeners has just been published which fulfills a long-felt need in gardening books for this country. “Canadian Garden Perennials’? was written by one of. Canada’s most widely read garden columnists, A.R. Buckley. Mr. Buckley, before his retirement in 1973, had been a horticulture specialist with Agriculture Canada. The book includes information on perennials suitable for Canadian climatic conditions as well as many hints on garden care. Published by a British Columbia publishing house in association with Agriculture Canada and Supply and Services Canada, the book is available at retail stores across Canada. DID YOU KNOW? Caz ay Of Sas f°? om WAS CAR' SOLID ROCK OVER 4,800 YEARS AGO. IT IS _ 240’ LONG, 66/ WIDE. ITS FACE IS 13/8” WIDE. IN THE [4th ICONOCLAST DISFIGURED THE FACE. DOUTOF | CENTURY, AN ARAB og ~ ARE ANIMALS, NOT FISH. THEY CAN REGENERATE AN ARM IF IT IS LOST, SOME STARFISH HAVE AS MANY AS 40 ARMS. OF THE 200,000 AMERICANS WHO SERVED IN THE SPANISH- =, AMERICAN WAR, THERE WERE “460 FATALITIES IN BATTLE AND w THE WAR LASTED 10 DAYS. 5,200 DIED FROM DISEASE. Moisture prospects bright for 1978 Alberta’s soil moisture and spring run-off prospec- ts for agriculture are con- siderably brighter than they were at this time last year. Alberta Agriculture’s agrometeorologist, Conrad Gietz, reports that last fall’s rains went a long way towards restoring __ soil moisture levels in the southern part of the provin- ce and that most fall-seeded crops got off to a good start. He adds that this win- ter’s heavy snow fall, com- pared with that of last year in the southern half of the province should further im- prove soil moisture con- ditions and spring run-off in those areas that were deficient in 1977. In general, the 1977 growing season was cooler than normal in central Alberta, but the mean tem- perature in the Peace River region and in the eastern part of the province was near or above normal. From April through August precipitation was generally above normal in all agricultural areas north of Red Deer. However, it was generally drier than normal further — south, especially in areas south of Calgary and west of Medicine Hat. Last year’s open winter contributed to the lack of moisture in cen- tral and southern areas. Substantial rainfalls in May helped to normalize the soil moisture situation in Alberta except in the southwest where it remained dry. Both pastures and the overall forage supply situ&tion im- proved greatly as a result of the May rainfall. Some general frost damage was recorded in east-central Alberta’ on August 22 and in the Peace River region and some cen- tral areas in early Septem- Collects names The publicity and adver- tising arm of Innisfail’s 75th anniversay Committee is a busy group these days, collecting names of former Innisfailians and residents of the district. The group plans to collect the names to prepare a master mailing list to inform former residents about the homecoming celebrations planned for the weekend of August 4, § and 6. B Anyone having names of former residents is asked to contact Donna Chadwick at Box 1136, Innisfail. Meanwhile the 75th an- niversary committee has scheduled another meeting for this Wednesday night at 7:30 p.m. at the Innisfail Drop In. ber. When farmers _ started harvesting their crops, many were pleasantly sur- prised at their yields. ‘‘It was probably the _ cool weather,’’ says Mr. Gietz, “‘during the time heads were filling that prevented the dry condition from greatly reducing yields.’’ Harvesting operations were interrupted by wet weather in most areas of the province at one time or another, but the rain was not entirely unwelcome in southern Alberta. Prior to it, soil moisture levels had been so low that pastures were threatened and, in many cases, hopes were fast fading that fall-seeded crops would even ger- minate. The exceptionally warm dry weather in October and early November of 1977 allowed the harvest to be completed in nearly all areas of Alberta. FUNNYSIDE far can you see with the naked eye?” op TOMETR! I = Jan Tennant, CBC announcer and the first woman to read the “National” TV news, hosts a number of TV ond radio series. She's just wound up her hosting role on After Four, a series for pre-teeners, which will return to the children’s schedule next fall. Nationally_she_is heard—onCBC-Radio—Stereo—hosting Opera Theatre, Sundays, 5- 8 p.m. and on one of CBC AM Radio's longest running series Gilmour's Albums heard on Sundays from 12:05 till 1 p.m. and on Stereo, Saturdays at 7:05 p.m. Metric — 98% of the world . knows it — so it must be easy. n Invitation To Attend Our Second Annual Pancake Day Friday, March 3rd, 1978 10A.M —- 4P.M Stop In To Enjoy A Plate Of Pancakes & Sausages Prepared By Our Own Expert Chefs New International Equipment On Display And In Action On Film See What Everyones Talkin’ About - The New Axial Flow Combine From 1.H. - Harvesting More Of What You Grow Our Parts D Reg. $5.86 85 Ea. New 86 Series Quiet Plus Tractors — ® 7 See The New International Drill Transports From Field To Transport In Minutes Plus Many Other Displays A Good Selection Of Equipment On Hand For Your Viewing i168" x 16 Heavy Duty Reg. 7.47, Special $6.25 ca. All Other Spikes & Sweeps Discounted 10% Cylinders 1.H. 2%" x 8", 2500 P.S.1., Only $40.00 Ea. 1.H. 3%” x 8”, 2500 P.S.I., On ly $55.00 ca artment Will Be Offering One Day Cash & Carry Specials Plus Many Other Unadvertised Specials — Filters — Oil Mark Your Calendar Now - Tell Your Neighbours - Bring A Friend to BROYCE International Ltd 4338 - 50 Ave., Olds Phone: 226-6711, 226-6680 e i a
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